When it comes to Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh may not seem like as exciting a tourist destination as Philadelphia, but there is actually a ton of history here as well as experiences in the arts and nature. This list of free things to do in Pittsburgh will keep you busy no matter how long you plan to be in the city!
Top 25 Free Things to Do in Pittsburgh
Ride the Pittsburgh Subway downtown
As long as you stay within the downtown area of the subway, it’s free to ride! This could be an easy way to check out some of the other places on this list.
Wander the Biblical Botanical Garden
Over 100 plants are on display here, including Mediterranean and tropical plants that originated in the Middle East as well as plants with biblical names. If you have a plant lover in your family, make sure to stop here!
Go on a walking tour of downtown Pittsburgh
With the advent of audio technology and apps, it seems like every big city is coming up with its own walking tour! I think it’s a really cool way to share local history without any cost—no need for a tour guide.
Visit the Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning
These are classrooms at the University of Pittsburgh, so you cannot tour when classes are in session. But if you go in the summer, you can see 30 different rooms that each honor a different nationality and are decorated according to that nationality’s culture. If classes are in session, you can take a virtual tour on their website!
Get ready for National Ice Cream Day on Sunday! This is one of our FAVORITES! For National Ice Cream Day you’ll find FREE ice cream and other great deals all over the place.
Savings Tip: Even if you don’t have any of these stores in your area, you’ll find lots of great deals on ice cream in your local grocery store or drug store.
National Ice Cream Day Deals
Baskin-Robbins: starting Sunday, July 20th through July 26th, Baskin-Robbins Rewards members will get $5 off any $20 purchase when ordered through a 3rd-party delivery app
Bruester’s: Bruester’s Sweet Rewards members can earn double reward points on all purchases July 19th through July 21st.
Burger King: Royal Perks members get a FREE soft serve ice cream with the purchase of $1 or more on July 20th.
Dairy Queen: DQ stores nationwide are offering a FREE Dilly Bar on Sunday only with the DQ mobile app when you spend $1 or more, July 14th through 20th.
Dippin’ Dots: select Dippin’ Dots locations are offering a FREE mini cup of Dippin’ Dots of Sunday July 20th. Each location is only offering the freebie during a 2 hour window, so check if your store is participating and find out when the free cup is being offered.
Friendly’s: Now through July 18th through 20th, Friendly’s is offering FREE cone or dish for Fan Club members and 90-cent ice cream cones for everyone else.
Marble Slab Creamery: On Sunday only, get a free small ice cream with the purchase of a small ice cream!
Shake Shack: Get BOGO FREE shakes on Sunday, July 20th between 2 and 5 pm. Plus, get a FREE shake on Fridays during the “Free Shake Fridays” promotion with any $10+ purchase through September 6th.
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Stop by Krispy Kreme on Friday, July 18th to take part in its 88th birthday celebration! Get B1G1 for 88¢ Original Glazed Dozens for just 88¢!
This offer is good for Rewards Members only, so be sure you’re signed up. It’s free!
To get the offer, enter promo code BDAY at checkout. Offer is valid in-store, online, or in the drive-thru!
Grab this Sport Apple Watch Band for as low as $4.99 at Amazon after an automatic 40% off and additional coupon offer. It’s made out of recycled products!
There are so many color options!
Here’s the deal:
Sport Apple Watch Band from Recycled Products – $4.99 to $6.98
-after automatic 40% off AND code YKWKVYN3
This offer ends 7/21. Shipping is free with Prime or free with orders of $35+.
See more of my favorite Amazon deals.
If you’re a cat parent, make sure you don’t miss this Cat’s Pride deal! Publix has the 12-15-lb. jugs of cat litter B1G1 this week, and we have two coupons to add in to bring the price down to just 74¢ (reg. $11.49!)
Publix Cat’s Pride Litter Deal (ends 7/22 or 7/23):
- Cat’s Pride Cat Litter Clumping, 12-15 lb, B1G1 at $11.49 ($5.74)
-$3 off Cat’s Pride Cat Litter (sign up) printable
-$2 off Cat’s Pride Clumping Cat Litter, 12-15 lb, (Publix Coupon), Children’s Miracle Network Donation Flyer
(use both, makes it 74¢)
Check out the full Publix ad for more great deal ideas.
This week at Aldi, get everything you need for school lunches! Get lunchboxes, Bento inserts, lunchbox notes and more!
Plus, get more school supplies, an adorable faux leaf trellis for $29.99, new pet toys and more.
Note: Aldi products may vary by location. What will you find in your Aldi??
Aldi Fun Finds:
Here are some Kroger meal plans ideas based on the sales that are starting today, 7/16!
Look through the full Kroger weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Note: All images used are from the original recipe creators.
Kroger Meal Plans:
photo via cookingformysoul.com
- Kroger – Tri-Color Peppers, 3 pk., $2.99
(makes it 99¢ ea.) - Kroger – Mahatma Jasmine Rice, 32 oz, $3.29
- Kroger – Butterball Ground Turkey, 93% lean, 16 oz, $4.99
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Kroger – Kroger Cheese, 12-16 oz, $3 ea. wyb (2+)
Creamy Tomato & Pesto Chicken
Pasta
- Kroger – Perdue Fresh Boneless Chicken Breasts or Wings, $3.99 lb
- Kroger – Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes, 10 oz, $2.99
- Kroger – DeLallo Pesto, 6.35 oz, $3.99
photo via mommyhatescooking.com
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Buns and/or Rice
Veggie of your choice
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Head to your store to find these deals from the new Lowes Foods weekly ad that will run through 7/22. Get good deals on Cheez-It crackers and more.
Buy One Get Ones
- Lowes Foods Raw Peeled & Deveined Tail Off Shrimp, selected, 41/50 ct. 16 oz, at $14.99 ($7.49)
- Tillamook Sliced or Shredded Cheese, selected, 5.5-8 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Tillamook Ice Cream, selected, 48 oz, at $7.99 ($3.99)
- Tillamook Waffle Cone Sandwiches, selected, 4 ct., at $5.79 ($2.89)
- Tillamook Cracker Cuts Cheese, selected, 6.5 oz, at $5.29
- Tillamook Chunk Cheese, selected, 8 oz, at $4.59 ($2.29)
- Tillamook Cream Cheese, selected, 7 oz, at $4.29 ($2.14)
- Tillamook Cheese Snack Bars, selected, 7.5 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Tillamook Chunk or Shredded Cheese, selected, 16 oz, at $7.99 ($3.99)
- Tillamook Ice Cream, selected, 48 oz, at $7.99 ($3.99)
- Cheez-It Snack Crackers, selected, 5.75-12.4 oz, at $5.99 ($2.99)
-$1.25/2 Town House or Club or Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers printable
-$3/4 Kellogg’s Cheez-It, Club, TownHouse, or Pringles 3.4 oz, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Checkout 51 mobile app
-$1 off Cheez-It Duoz or Smoked Crackers, select flavors only, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
(use $3/4 and Ibotta, makes them $1.24 each) Read More→
Take care of the fur babies!!
Right now, speed to Amazon where you can score this highly-rated automatic cat feeder for just $29.99 (reg. $67) when you use this code!
To get the deal, use code at JK49ULT8 at checkout. This feeder has thousands of five-star reviews!
Get the Deal:
Pet Dry Food Dispenser with Timer $59.99 (reg. $66.99)
– Use code JK49ULT8 at checkout
Makes it $29.99!
This deal is good for a limited time. Shipping is FREE on orders $35+ or for Prime members.
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