Monday Minute: Free Adventures in Pittsburgh

Many of you already know that I am a cheapskate. It drives Dennis insane. Spending no money is my goal but of course that doesn't happen. Today's Monday Minute focuses on free adventures in Pittsburgh. These are just a few recommendations since this after all supposed to be a quick post and now I will need to start looking for more family-friendly adventures. Here are my top five and don't forget RADical Days are coming up and provides LOTS of free opportunities to explore museums, zoos and other Pittsburgh organizations.

1. Walk the riverfront trail or explore any of the parks for that matter.

2. Play disc golf at Schenley Park.

3. Spend a Saturday morning in the Strip District.

4. Attend a movie in the park during the summer or a concert at county parks.

5. Attend the free symphony concert during the arts festival.

And that's my Monday minute!

RADical Days in Pittsburgh

So, today I'm going to give a little shout-out to the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD).  Not many people know who they are or what they do but they are a fabulous organization that supports and finances regional assets, including libraries.  The organization also sponsors RADical Days, which many Pittsburgh residents probably have never heard of but should definitely take advantage of. 

 

 

Basically, RADical Days are approximately a month's worth of free admission to local Pittsburgh attractions, including the zoo, museums, stadiums, aviary,etc.  This year's schedule looks pretty awesome or for once I think I'm actually going to get to go to some of the events.  So, if you are like me and are too cheap to pay the admission to some of these places, get out and go for free in the next few weeks.  Trust me.  It will be worth it.

 

Here is this year's schedule of events: http://radworkshere.org/interior.php?pageID=61.