Put these events on your weekend to-do list.
Friday, December 8
Port Rye Whiskey Release at Wigle Whiskey
Head to Wigle’s distillery for the release of their latest (and “most decadent”) Rye Whiskey. They’ll also have empanadas on site (pay-as-you-go) for guests to enjoy while sipping on this Single Barrel Whiskey. See more on the event page.
Saturday, December 9
Soergel Orchards Snowflake Festival
Soergel Orchards celebrates their Snowflake Festival from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with family fun, including horse-drawn carriage rides, hot drinks and food, cider from Arsenal Cider, and holiday shopping.
Patagonia Pittsburgh Opening Weekend
Patagonia is coming to Shadyside, and they have a full week of fun events planned… plus they’ll have a lot of tasty food and drinks on hand from Pittsburgh favorites like The Coffee Tree Roasters, Prantl’s Bakery and Relish.
Crafts and Drafts at East End Brewing Company
Do your holiday shopping while sipping on some EEBC brews at Crafts and Drafts. There will be more than a dozen vendors in the brewery selling crafts and gifts, and food vendors will include La Palapa and Leona’s Ice Cream. See more on the event page.
4 Peck Cider Tasting at Trax Farm
KingView Mead will be at Trax Farm this Saturday, serving samples of their 4 Peck Hard Cider, and their Spiced Hard Cider. Only Trax Farm apples were used to make both cider batches. See more on the event page.
Squirrel Hill Holiday Wine Walk
Uncover Squirrel hill is hosting a holiday-themed, self-guided wine tasting event from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., featuring red and white wine, plus mulled cider. Tickets are $25 per person, and will include a ‘wine passport,’ which will give you a list of participating businesses that will be offering wine tastings. Tickets are available online.
Pop-Up Pie Bar at Pie Bird
Pie Bird will have pies, festive holiday drinks, and live music from The Unknown String Band at their pop-up pie bar on December 9. Plus, they’ll start taking holiday pie pre-orders at the event, so you can get your holiday baking taken care of!
Sunday, December 10
A Made + Found Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Head to the Ace Hotel in East Liberty for some holiday shopping from more than 35 local vintage and handmade vendors at this kid-friendly event, with music, coffee and cocktails all day, too. Visit the event page for more information.
Garfield Community Farm Benefit Brunch at Superior Motors
Superior Motors’ Kevin Sousa is hosting a Sunday brunch event to benefit the Garfield Community Farm. Tickets are $100 per person, and can be purchased online.
Give Me Your Soul II Pop-Up Kitchen at Onion Maiden
Onion Maiden at Skull Records are joining forces for an evening of food and music with Southern comfort food-inspired cuisine, and Southern soul, metal and punk rock music from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. You can find out more on the event page.
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