# Peoples Gas Holiday Market at Market Square > Event for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 21 – Dec 24 · 11:00 AM - Where: Market Square, Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free admission; Artisan goods available for purchase - 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/peoples-gas-holiday-market-at-market-square--listing-86c3cd2666884b57516fbc41 ## About Inspired by traditional German Christkindlmarkts, the Peoples Gas Holiday Market transforms historic Market Square into an enchanting European holiday village. Alpine wooden chalets adorned with twinkling lights host local and international artisans showcasing handcrafted blown glass, wooden cuckoo clocks, woolens, and heirloom ornaments. Families can meet Santa at Santa's House (with donations benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank) and enjoy live daily performances by school choirs, bell ensembles, and acoustic musicians on the Market Square stage. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Level cobblestone and brick square with flat pedestrian access and curb ramps. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Market Square restaurants and PPG Place adjacent provide accessible restrooms and family seating. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Festive holiday melodies and sweet aromas of roasted strudel and spiced cider create an authentic holiday ambiance. ## Similar picks in Pittsburgh - [Holiday Eco-Markets at Beechwood Farms](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/holiday-eco-markets-at-beechwood-farms--listing-d46e6021ef04bec6fc0f0b57) — Sat, Nov 21 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve · All ages · checked Oct 14. 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