Site Closed
Due to the power outage, the Frick is closed on Wednesday, April 30. We will update this notification with our status in the morning on Thursday, May 1. Ticket holders will be contacted individually. Additionally, tickets are currently not available for purchase online. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

Winterfest

January 18–19, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Join us for Frick Winterfest 2025! 


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

a group of teenagers singing in a choir

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.

a black woman with curly hair and large pink earrings

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.

two kids and their dad listen to a tour guide

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.

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A woman in a green winter coat manipulates molten glass at an outdoor demonstration area

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.

a white ribbon with

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.

adults help a child make a drawn figure to add to a colorful mural of a city

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?

two mugs of hot chocolate held in front of a propane heater

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.

a bright museum space filled with vintage cars

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.

a collection of decorative christmas trees on display in a store

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!

Browse The Winterfest Menu

Thank you to our Sponsor

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Frick Membership

You can make a difference. The Frick depends on our members and donors to help us continue to offer vibrant cultural programming to our region. Thanks to you, we can continue to be a place where audiences of all ages can discover the art, history, and nature that make the Frick such a special place. Members are provided with enhanced opportunities to enjoy all that the Frick has to offer through free admission, discounts, events, and much more

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