Winterfest
January 18–19, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The wonder of winter comes to life at Winterfest, The Frick Pittsburgh's annual celebration of this snowy season. Experience the magic of a new year with offerings for Frick fans of all ages, including live performances, artmaking activities, historic home tours, cozy treats and warm beverages from The Café at the Frick, plus so much more!
Festivities
January 18, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
In the Bleak Midwinter
Grable Visitor Center
In the bleak midwinter under the cloak of chilly cold, a fresh start happens. Snow blankets the ground covering its barrenness. Ice crystals sparkle catching timid rays of sunlight. Sleds, snowmen, and snowball fights fill the landscape with cheer. Come listen to the South Hills Children's Choir's winterscape of choral music, celebrating a fresh perspective of this frigid season.
January 19, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Warm Winter Rhythms
Grable Visitor Center
Escape the chill with the vibrant sounds of Trinidadian-born flutist Gemma Stemley! Embark on a musical journey across the Caribbean as Gemma brings the infectious energy of Calypso, the soothing charm of Brazilian Bossa Nova, and the lively beats of Jamaican Mento Dance Hall to Winterfest. Let these rich rhythms, rooted in African traditions and blossomed in the Caribbean, fill your heart with warmth and joy amid the wonders of the snowy season.
January 18 & 19, 10:00 – 4:00 PM
Explore the first floor of Clayton, the last remaining home of its kind in Pittsburgh, standing as a testament to another era and offering unique insights into our city’s past. Deepen your experience with hands-on activities!
$5 per person. Members enter free. Tickets can be purchased at the Grable Visitor Center or at the link below.
January 19, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
North Lawn Path
Please note: due to the forecasted weather, Hot Wheels will only be shown on Sunday. Thank you for your understanding.
Furnace-fired fun fueled by Pittsburgh Glass Center. Artists will conduct glassblowing demonstrations from this compact traveling glass studio, answer questions, and talk about the art and science of glassmaking.
January 18 & 19, 10:00 – 5:00 PM
Throughout the Frick's Grounds
Winter Wish Sculpture
Make your winter wish and contribute to our interactive ribbon sculpture in the Education Center courtyard!
Scavenger Hunt
Put on your detective hat and explore the Frick's grounds on a special scavenger hunt! Can you find the hidden snowmen? Visit the Grable Visitor Center to claim a prize once you've spotted them all!
Walking Path
Wander the walking path and explore the Frick's 10-acre site. Turn an ear to history with the Duquesne SoundWalk, adding a new layer of dimensionality to your experience!
Greenhouse
Explore our active greenhouse, a renovation and partial reconstruction of one that served the Frick family from 1897 through the 1970s.
January 18 & 19, 10:00 – 5:00 PM
Artmaking Activities
Community Room, Education Center, Grable Visitor Center
Enjoy a variety of artmaking activities designed for visitors of all ages! Add to collaborative murals in the Grable Visitor Center and the Community Room and make yarn animals and other art projects in the Education Center.
January 18 & 19, 11:00 – 3:00 PM
History Mystery Table
Grable Visitor Center
Test your deduction skills! Can you guess what each Gilded Age object was used for?
January 18 & 19, 11:00 – 3:00 PM
Hot Chocolate Bar
Community Room
Beat the winter cold and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate! Available while supplies last.
January 18 & 19, 10:00 – 5:00 PM
Frick Art Museum
Experience the Frick's permanent collections of fine and decorative arts.
Car and Carriage Museum
Travel back to the time of horse-drawn carriages, see some of the first horseless carriages to have an impact on Pittsburgh, and learn about Pittsburgh's role in the developing automobile industry.
January 18 & 19, 10:00 – 5:00 PM
Shopping at the Frick Museum Store
Grable Visitor Center
Find gifts and merchandise at the Frick Museum Store, offering a curated selection of books, accessories, décor, and more, located inside the Grable Visitor Center. Become a member to receive 10% off every purchase.
January 18 & 19, 9:30 – 3:00 PM
Dining at The Café at the Frick
Enjoy picturesque views of the Frick's festive grounds while you savor seasonal fare and warm beverages.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to expected attendance, table availability will be very limited and lines may grow long. Additional seating will be available in the Community Room and Education Center. Skip the wait by ordering ahead online!
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