Seasonal Events
Grab your binoculars and become a world traveler without leaving Pittsburgh during the National Aviary’s fall season, Forests Presented by Peoples! Take your adventure through far-off fantasy lands of vast tree canopies and dense undergrowth up a notch during special events! More details below.
Champagne Brunch: Birds & Bubbly!
Sun., September 21 | 11 am | 21+
Individual: $78 per person
Table Sponsor*: $780 per table
Clink, Clink! Join the National Aviary’s Friends of the Flock for their exclusive annual fundraiser, a 21+ Champagne Brunch Presented by 535media. During this year’s Birds & Bubbly-themed occasion, indulge in a delicious brunch prepared by Executive Chef Nathan Collins of Atria’s Specialty Catering! PLUS, enjoy a few exclusive Animal Ambassador programs and a complimentary ticket to our most immersive show to date: Passport to Parks, presented by AAA Travel.
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International African Penguin Awareness Day
Sat., October 11 | 10:30 am – 4 pm
Included with General Admission
International African Penguin Awareness Day is a celebration of all things African Penguin! Wear your best black-and-white outfit as we roll out the metaphorical black-and-white carpet for our flightless friends!
General Admission TicketsBrushes & Birds: Owl Edition
Thurs., October 16 | 5:30 – 8 pm | Members: $40; Non-Members: $45 | 21+
All Materials Included
Who-o-o’s big eyes are glowing orange?! Kick off the National Aviary’s Owl-O-Ween festivities a few days early by joining Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasideas.com) for a special sp-OO-ky evening edition of Brushes & Birds! No prior drawing skills required; a tracer for easy design transfer will be provided.
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Owl-O-Ween
Sat. and Sun., October 18 – 19 and 25 – 26 | 11 am – 3 pm
Included with General Admission
Trick or Treat! Don your Halloween costume and bring the whole family to the National Aviary for a day of Owl-O-Ween fun! PLUS, enjoy a Sp-OO-ky Meet and Greet with a nocturnal neighbor.
General Admission TicketsPlan your visit around our Daily Activities, included with General Admission. Forests Presented by Peoples runs now through November; only at the National Aviary.