# Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Highmark Holiday Pops > Event for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 11 – Dec 20 · 2:30 PM - Where: Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, 600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 - Ages: Ages 3 and up - Price: $25-$95 per ticket - Organizer: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Official page: https://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 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/pittsburgh-symphony-orchestra-highmark-holiday-pops--listing-3f13f5c4846f29e4d3eaf20d ## About Heinz Hall rings with the sounds of the season during the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Highmark Holiday Pops. Featuring the Grammy Award-winning orchestra, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Broadway guest soloists, and Santa Claus, the concert includes festive carols, audience sing-alongs, and Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride with live equestrian hoofbeats. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Full elevator service and lobby stroller check at Heinz Hall. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heinz Hall mezzanine lounges and family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: Ages 3 and up. • Sensory Tips: World-class acoustic symphony hall with uplifting musical arrangements. ## Similar picks in Pittsburgh - [Pittsburgh CLO: A Musical Christmas Carol at Byham Theater](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/pittsburgh-clo-a-musical-christmas-carol-at-byham-theater--listing-1992d07d2e6417846e8048ab) — Dec 11 – Dec 23 · 2:00 PM · Byham Theater · Ages 4–99 · From $25 · checked Nov 7. Pittsburgh CLO brings Charles Dickens' timeless holiday masterpiece to the stage of the historic Byham Theater. 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