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Please Note: The National Aviary will be CLOSED on Friday, October 31 so staff, volunteers, and guests may enjoy Halloween! Plan your Visit

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Seasonal Events

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.

Sun., November 16 | 11 am
Adult: $55 per person; Children 12 and under: $35

National Aviary General Admission Included

Embrace the flavors of fall! Enjoy the stunning autumnal views of the historic Rose Garden and Lake Elizabeth while savoring delicious handcrafted entrées from Atria’s Specialty Catering. View the full menu.

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Sat., November 29 and December 6*, 13, and 20 | 10 am – 2 pm
Included with General Admission 

Who-ville it be?! Meet the miserly Grinch himself, alongside his stink, stank, skunk friend OR the original WHO-OO-OO…an owl buddy!  When the Grinch takes over Santa’s chair, you can snap photos and enjoy festive activities, designed to put the whole family in a holly jolly mood!

*Santa will make a quick trip down from the North Pole to visit his penguin friend. And take pictures with you!

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A Striped Skunk with his nose to the ground sniffing for food.

Sun., December 7 and 14 | 11 am
Adult: $55 per person; Children 12 and under: $35
National Aviary General Admission Included

Eat, drink and be merry! Grab your friends, family, and fellow foodies for seasonal-inspired entrées crafted by Executive Chef Nathan Collins and Atria’s Specialty Catering. Menu coming soon!

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Four friends cheering their glasses at the National Aviary's Brunch in The Garden Room

Plan your visit around our Daily Activities, included with General Admission. Forests Presented by Peoples runs now through January; only at the National Aviary.

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The Aviary’s Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth, Valentino, was born on Halloween. But since the facility is closed on that day, the aviary celebrated his 10th “boo day” early.

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Pittsburgh’s conservation institutions are a growing part of the Commonwealth’s outdoor recreation economy. At the National Aviary, Executive Director Cheryl Tracy says the institution is “just getting started,” despite nearly 75 years of history.

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