The National Aviary offers a variety of Daily Activities for an incredible visitor experience. View an insightful feeding, watch birds soar over the audience during a live bird show, or get up close with your favorite species during an Animal Encounter!
Thurs, August 22, 2024 | 11 am - 3 pm | Included with Admission
A party fit for a sloth! Help the Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloths that call the Aviary home celebrate their birthdays with a Sloth Birthday Celebration!
August 24 | 9 – 10 am
National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments in honor of Wookiee and Vivien's birthday – before the Aviary is open to the general public!
Sat., August 24, 2024 | 11 am – 1 pm | National Aviary Admission & Materials Included
Paint your very own sloth canvas masterpiece, just in time for Wookiee & Vivien's birthday!
Sun., August 25 | 10 am - 12 pm | National Aviary Admission Included
Join the National Aviary's licensed falconer, Cathy Schlott, to discover the rich history and modern day practices behind this unique sport.
Wed., September 4, October 2, November 6, and December 4 | 10:30 - 11:30 am | Included with General Admission
Experience a fun and engaging morning with art activities, sensory play, and books to read at the National Aviary.
Sun., September 8 | 11 am - Noon
Member Exclusive: Learn more about National Aviary Senior Aviculturist, Bri Crane, CPBT-KA and her involvement with the MAC project.
Wed., September 11 | 10 am - Noon | Call 412-323-7235 to Register
Experience Sensory Friendly Time at the National Aviary including a special live bird show featuring low volume and consistent lighting.
Sat., September 14 | 8 - 11 am | $75 per person | North Park Lake
Migration Edition! Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!
Sun., September 15 & Sun., September 22 | 9 - 11 am | $299 per person, includes 2 sessions
Focus on refining your bird photography skills with a series of courses lead by National Aviary Educator and Photographer Mike Faix, an accomplished nature photographer with years of experience photographing birds.
Sat., September 28 | 8:30 - 11:30 am
Meet up with a National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill for a morning of birdwatching at Powdermill Avian Research Center.
Fri., October 4 | 7 - 9 pm | Wingfield Pines Conservation Area
Who-o-o will you hear calling from the trees at night? Join a National Aviary expert for Owl Prowls! Search for these elusive birds of prey, learn amazing facts, and more!
Wed., October 9 | 10 am - Noon | Call 412-323-7235 to Register
Experience Sensory Friendly Time at the National Aviary including a special live bird show featuring low volume and consistent lighting.
Fri., October 11 | 7 - 9 pm | Frick Park
Who-o-o will you hear calling from the trees at night? Join a National Aviary expert for Owl Prowls! Search for these elusive birds of prey, learn amazing facts, and more!
Sat., October 12 | 10:30 am - 4 pm | Included with General Admission
International African Penguin Awareness Day is a celebration of all things African Penguin - wear your best black and white outfit and join us as we try our own Penguin Waddle through the National Aviary.
Sun., October 13 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | North Park Lake
Two of our most popular fall programs are combining in 2023 for one night only! This October, join National Aviary Ornithology and Education experts and L.L.Bean’s experienced and professional guides for an Owl Prowl Birdwatching Kayak Tour!
Tues., October 15 | 4 - 7 pm | The Garden Room at the National Aviary
Experience The Garden Room, Pittsburgh's unique and sustainable event venue. Host your next business meeting, awards ceremony, luncheon, or team-building event in our stunning, LEED Gold Certified space.
Thurs., October 17 | 5:30 - 8 pm | 21+
Who-o-o's that with bright orange eyes?! Kick off the National Aviary's Owl-O-Ween festivities a few days early by joining Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasideas.com) for a special 21+ evening edition of Brushes & Birds Evening Edition!
Thurs., October 17 | 5:30 - 8 pm | 21+
Who-o-o's big eyes are glowing orange?! Kick off the National Aviary's Owl-O-Ween festivities a few days early by joining Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasideas.com) for a special evening edition of Brushes & Birds: Eurasian Eagle-Owl!
Sat., October 19 | 9 – 10 am
National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments and early access to Owl-O-Ween – before the Aviary is open to the general public! Plus, stick around for a fun day full of owl celebrations!
