The best free days in the 'Burgh!

When I first moved to Pittsburgh, learning about RADical Days was one of our favorite discoveries!  It was a great way to see our way around the city (for free!) and see what museums/venues would be of more interest for us to consider purchasing memberships. There are also a lot of special events & activities included. RADical Days is an annual event celebrating the assets with free admission, musical and dance performances and family activities offered by arts and culture organizations, parks and recreation, and sports and regional attractions that are funded by RAD.

RADical Days runs September 24th - November 9th, 2014.

Some highlights for families include:
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Wednesday, September 24

• PNC Park - Free Admission 10am-3pm (TOURS ONLY)

Saturday, September 27

• Allegheny County Parks - Hartwood Acres Hay Day & Allegheny Green Festival - Free Admission: 11am-4pm. Hay rides, pumpkin patch, arts & crafts, petting zoo, bounce house, Halloween puppet show + more!

Monday, September 29

• Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Garden -  Free admission: 9:30am – 5pm

Saturday, October 4, 2014

• National Aviary -  Free Admission: 10am-5pm
• Boyce/Mayview Park - The Outdoor Classroom -  Free admission 2-8pm. Guided nature hikes, geocaching, crafts and campfire treats (campfire 5:00 – 8:00 PM only).

Sunday, October 5

• Carnegie Science Center - Free admission 10am-5 pm
• Children’s Museum - Free admission: 10am-5pm

Saturday, October 11

• Frick Art & Historical Center -  Free admission 10am-5pm.  Experience the Frick's new Orientation Center; explore Clayton, the restored Frick family mansion, by taking free, self-guided tours; FREE family activities, including scavenger hunts, games, and art activities!
• Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History -  Free admission: 10am-5pm.

Sunday, October 12

• Sen. John Heinz History Center and Western PA Sports Museum - Free admission: 10am-5pm
• THE MATTRESS FACTORY -  Free admission: 1-5pm

Sunday, November 9

• Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium - Free admission: 9am-5pm (gates close at 4pm)

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These are just a FEW of the events to highlight, go here to view the full schedule. Over 50 free events & admissions in under 2 months!

You can also join the email alert list for RADical Days 2014, or get text message alerts on your mobile device, by texting RAD to 79797; message and data rates may apply.  Or follow RAD and RADical Days announcements on Facebook.