# Highmark Light Up Night & Three Rivers Fireworks > Event for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM - Where: Downtown Pittsburgh & Point State Park, Stanwix St & Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free public celebration - Organizer: Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership - Official page: https://downtownpittsburgh.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/highmark-light-up-night-and-three-rivers-fireworks--listing-875dcde264cd0f66e1346152 ## About Celebrating over 64 years of Western Pennsylvania holiday magic, Highmark Light Up Night illuminates downtown Pittsburgh with multiple tree lightings, live musical performances across four stages, and a breathtaking fireworks finale launched over the Three Rivers. Families gather across Stanwix Street, Penn Avenue, and Market Square to countdown the illumination of the Highmark Tree with its iconic 100-foot sphere, the City-County Building tree, and the UPMC Rink tree at PPG Place. The evening features street food vendors, holiday crafts, and roving street performers. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Downtown sidewalks and pedestrian-only streets offer flat, accessible routes; early arrival is recommended to secure front-row viewing. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Indoor warmth and restrooms with baby changing stations are available in the City-County Building and Fifth Avenue Place. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages from infants bundled in strollers to grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Large celebratory crowds and fireworks at the riverfront; ear protection recommended for infants during fireworks. ## Similar picks in Pittsburgh - [Kennywood Holiday Lights at Historic Kennywood Park](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/kennywood-holiday-lights-at-historic-kennywood-park--listing-0d7b4503e48851882623e28b) — Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM · Kennywood Park, West Mifflin · All ages · From $20 · checked Nov 7. 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