There's always plenty to do in Pittsburgh, but finding fun on the cheap can be another story.
If you're on the hunt for activities that don't require cash on hand, we've got four solid options that won't cost you a dime, from a festival full of creative thinkers to an exclusive meetup for Instagrammers.
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PARK(ing) Day meet-and-greet at the Center for Creativity
Spend your lunch break reimagining the public space at the Park(ing) Day prep meeting this Thursday at the Center for Creativity. Park(ing) Day, recognized nationally every September, encourages members of the public to transform parking spaces into parklets for one day only. At this preparatory meet-and-greet, the Center for Creativity will share more details on Park(ing) Day, how more than 20 centers around the country took part last year and how you can join in this fall.
When: Thursday, June 7, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Where: Center for Creativity, 4000 Fifth Ave.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
Ideafest at CREATE! 2018 conference
Find some fresh inspiration at Ideafest, which promises an afternoon full of speakers offering profound perspectives on creativity and how it's moving the world forward. Speakers on tap include representatives from the City of Pittsburgh and the Monmade marketplace, singer-songwriter and activist Brittney Chantele, and more local thinkers.
Part of CREATE!, the annual conference for creative industries, Ideafest is free and open to the public with advance registration using the link below.
When: Thursday, June 7, 1-4 p.m.
Where: August Wilson Center for African American Culture, August Wilson Stage, 980 Liberty Ave.
Admission: Free
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Basic bike maintenance workshop at REI
Join Bike Pittsburgh for a workshop on basic bike maintenance. Cyclists of all levels will learn how to check their bikes for safety, fix a flat tire, lubricate a chain and more.
When: Thursday, June 7, 6-8 p.m.
Where: REI, 412 S. 27th St.
Admission: Free
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Instameet at the Photo Antiquities Museum of Photographic History
Instagrammers: Join Wendy of the popular Instagram account Pittsburghinpictures for a meetup at the Photo Antiquities Museum of Photographic History. During this exclusive open house, the group will explore photography history through memorabilia from 1839 to 1939 while enjoying complimentary refreshments.
When: Saturday, June 9, 3-8 p.m.
Where: Photo Antiquities, 531 E. Ohio St.
Admission: Free
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