Sensory Friendly Time
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.
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Daily Activities
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!
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Birdwatching Kayak Tour with L.L.Bean
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!
Bird Photography Workshop
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.
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Birding Expedition: Powdermill
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.
Early Childhood Morning
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.
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Owl Prowl: Wingfield Pines Conservation Area
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!
Sensory Friendly Time
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.
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Owl Prowl: Frick Park
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!
International African Penguin Awareness Day
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.
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Owl Prowl Birding Kayak Tour
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!
Corporate Open House
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.
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Brushes & Birds featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas
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!
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Brushes & Birds featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas
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!
Member Morning: Owl-O-Ween
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!
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Owl-O-Ween
Sat.., October 19 | 11 am - 3 pm | Included with General Admission
Trick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween fun!
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Owl-O-Ween
Sun., October 20 | 11 am - 3 pm | Included with General Admission
Trick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween fun!
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Owl-O-Ween
Sat., October 26 | 11 am - 3 pm | Included with General Admission
Trick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween fun!
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Owl-O-Ween
Sun., October 27 | 11 am - 3 pm | Included with General Admission
Trick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween fun!
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Teen Job Shadow
Sat., November 2, 9, 16, and 23 | 1 – 3 pm | Ages 14 - 18
Is your teen passionate about animals? Spend FOUR days with National Aviary experts!