Pittsburgh Young Professionals upcoming events

PUMPed to Run's Annual 5K (Saturday, August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Run or Walk with PUMPed to Run for its Annual 5K

This is the program's primary fundraiser, which helps them to serve the homeless population in Pittsburgh by providing shoes, clothing, support, and mentorship to its shelter participants!

Participants may begin arriving at 7:30 for check-in, rain or shine! The race will be an out-and-back on the Riverfront Trail, with water, coffee, and bananas provided afterward. Clean bathrooms will be made available for race participants, too.

This event costs $25 if you pay in advance and $35 on the day of the event, so come join the fun! All are welcome to participate. Walkers, runners, strollers, kiddos, and leashed dogs are welcome to join. If you join, all finishers are entered into a raffle and are eligible to win!

Register here!

This collaboration is focused solely on member networking and does not constitute an official endorsement of the organization’s services or affiliations.

Charity Bingo with Death Row Dogs Sanctuary (Tuesday, August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Charity Bingo with Death Row Dogs Sanctuary

A fun night out for a great cause!

Although Pittsburgh Young Professionals (PYP) and Death Row Dog Rescue have different primary missions, they share a common commitment to strengthening the Pittsburgh community through service, engagement, and compassion.

PYP's mission is to attract, develop, and retain the future leaders of the Greater Pittsburgh region by fostering professional growth, civic involvement, and meaningful community connections.Death Row Dog Rescue improves the lives of vulnerable animals by rescuing dogs from high-risk situations, providing them with medical care, rehabilitation, and opportunities for adoption. Together, these organizations demonstrate that building a stronger community extends beyond supporting people. It also means caring for the animals that enrich our neighborhoods and families.

By partnering together, PYP provides young professionals with a meaningful opportunity to give back, volunteer, and make a tangible local impact while supporting an organization dedicated to compassion and second chances. The collaboration aligns with PYP's commitment to civic engagement and community service while helping Death Row Dog Rescue expand its reach, raise critical funds, and save more dogs throughout the Pittsburgh region. Together, both organizations inspire community members to invest in making Pittsburgh a more connected, compassionate, and vibrant place to live.

Post-Clock Cocktail Hour with PYP at Margaux (Tuesday, August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Post Clock Cocktail Hour at Margaux (Giveaway added!)

Join PYP for a perfect way to shed the workday's stresses away at Margaux in East Liberty with shareable plates, signature desserts, and rotating cocktails.

Picture this:

You walk into this cafe-turned-into-a-bar and feel the vibe instantly. The art. The colors. The vines from the light fixture. The seating. The varying lights. The greenery. Talk about a chef's kiss!

But the real chef's kiss is Margaux's current cocktail collection, awesome espresso, and its small bites! Margaux transforms from a European cafe during the day to a European bar in the evening.

Join PYP for a Euro-esque night on Penn Avenue with some free apps, socializing, and tasty drinks!

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION

To make the evening even better, we are giving away a beautiful 70-ounce pumpkin candle from Soyil Candles by Greta! It is worth approximately $100 and is THE perfect cozy prize to get you ready for the upcoming fall season.

The Future of Generative AI: Turning Opportunity into Advantage (Thursday, August 27, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Future of Generative AI: Turning Opportunity into Advantage

We know this is a hot topic, and many do not want to talk about AI; however, it is here, and we should know how to navigate it.

The biggest earthquake rocking the professional workforce is the arrival of the AI boom. How do we fully understand its impact and how it will shape the workforce moving forward?

Join us for a night with one of the leading academic minds focused on the AI boom, Dr. Gabriel Moreno, Ph.D., of Robert Morris University (RMU), who will explore the role of AI in the workforce and discuss how AI opportunities can become career and skill-building advantages.

After Dr. Moreno provides an overview of Gen AI, a representative from RMU Admissions will briefly speak about the tuition discount program for PYP members. Who doesn't love a good discount?!

Emerging Leaders Fundraising Challenge (Friday, August 28, 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Emerging Leaders for Light the Night

Join an 8-week leadership development and philanthropic fundraising initiative!

Light The Night Emerging Leaders is a leadership development and philanthropic engagement opportunity for young professionals who want to make a meaningful local impact while building professional skills. Participants support Light The Night Pittsburgh in an 8-week fundraising challenge, benefiting blood cancer patients and families through fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement. Join the first meeting to learn how to get involved!

Key Benefits

Leadership & Skill Development: Builds real-world skills in leadership, fundraising, project management, and communication.
Expanded Professional Networks: Connects participants with peers across various industries, corporate partners, and community influencers.
Purpose & Visibility: Aligns personal values with community impact while increasing professional visibility as a nonprofit ambassador.

Program Details & Contact

Structure: Goal-oriented and flexible to accommodate full-time work schedules, with full support from Light The Night staff.
Impact: Focuses on mobilizing professional networks to raise funds and drive awareness for lifesaving research and patient support programs.

21+ Night: Science of Speed (Friday, August 28, 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Kamin science Center's 21+ August Night: Science of Speed

Quench your need for speed at Pittsburgh's most-visited museum with a giveaway for 2 tickets!

THE GIVEAWAY

Fuel your competitive side and join fellow locals for an adrenaline-pumping, adults-only night on the North Shore. Explore the Kamin Science Center completely kid-free, chat with fascinating guest speakers, and be among the first to experience the brand-new massive Science of Speed indoor racing arena.

Whether you are looking to network over a pint or challenge your crew on the track, this is the ultimate late-summer Friday night out.

Event Highlights

High-Octane Track: Take on a multi-level, all-electric kart track featuring major elevation changes and sharp hairpin turns.
Pro Simulators: Test your driving skills on cutting-edge racing simulators packed with real-world physics.
Pit Stop Lounge: Unwind and network over pints and light bites in a dedicated, high-energy lounge space.
Astronomy & Physics: Discover the speed of light at the Buhl Planetarium and learn what happens under the hood of your car.
Sports360 Interactives: Go head-to-head with peers and measure your own athletic speed.

The Details

When: Friday, August 28 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Kamin Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Age: 21+ only (ID required at the door)

Registration & Tickets

Members: $20 in advance online
Nonmembers: $25 in advance online

Please note: Advance online ticket sales close at 5:00 PM on August 28, after which tickets are strictly available at the door. Kart and simulator experiences require a separate, add-on ticket purchased directly inside the exhibit.

PURCHASE TIX HERE

Career by Design: ALPFA Career Expo 2026 (Thursday, September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Career by Design: ALPFA Career Expo 2026

Meet top companies, update your headshot, and build your network!

ALPFA Pittsburgh invites students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals to Career by Design: ALPFA Career Expo 2026, the chapter's signature career event of the year. Free for students and ALPFA members.

Attendees can look forward to:

Connecting with leading employers
Networking with fellow students and professionals
Resume reviews and professional headshots
Complimentary food and refreshments

The event is open to all students and professionals, with particular relevance to those in business, finance, accounting, engineering, and healthcare, as well as related fields such as marketing, data analytics, supply chain management, human resources, and computer science.

Recruiting partners include Highmark, Covestro, Northwestern Mutual, AEO Inc., and more!

REGISTER HERE!

This collaboration is focused solely on member networking and is not a PYP-hosted event. However, PYP supports networking efforts, and ALPFA does so through its career Expo event.

PYP Night at PNC Park (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join PYP for a Summer Night Out Enjoying America's Favorite Pastime

Your ticket includes a $5 merchandise or concession credit and a $4 donation to PYP. We know we are a little late, but planning for a good event can take time. Ticket sales end soon, so please register sooner rather than later!

PYP board members will meet PYP members at the Crow's Nest Bar (near section 105) to mix and mingle while enjoying happy-hour prices at 5:30 p.m. until the game starts at 6:40 p.m.

If you cannot make it to the mix-and-mingle, all good! We will see you in section 112, which is ⬇️

Covered seating so no worries on sun and rain
Near the field AND home base ⚾️
Not as high up, so no vertigo ‍ ‍

Your attendance and support at this event will help PYP to continue to put on great events all year long. Let's watch our Pittsburgh Pirates play ball and cheer on our favorite pierogi during the race, of course!

Tickets are $50, which includes all fees, a $5 concession or merch credit, and a $4 donation to PYP.

Here is what will happen after you register to the left ⬅️

You register via the link to the left
When registering, you pay the $50
A PYP Board member will finalize the purchase of the tickets for the game, but here are some things to know:
- No refunds, except for extreme or medical circumstances.
- We can add tickets to our initial group ticket purchase.
- We will communicate with you on how to get your ticket.
Your ticket will have the $5 concession value added to it.
- Each ticket includes $5 in loaded value attached to the same barcode used for entry.
- At a concession stand, simply tell the cashier you'd like to use your loaded value.
- At self-checkout, select "Loaded Value" as your payment method.
- It works similarly to a gift card and will automatically be applied to your purchase.

BECOME @ Garnet Bridge (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

B.E.C.O.M.E. at Garnet Bridge

Join another authentic business networking opportunity near the West End Bridge!

Go out and join a fast-growing business community of professionals for a night of networking.

The format BECOME is unique and intentional, designed to drive value for its members and attendees in the greater Pittsburgh area. Some quick FYIs:

Popcorn intros and a "flash feature" at 6 PM
Networking begins at 6:35 PM with a wrap-up of the event at 7:15 PM
They offer refunds up to 7 days before the event
Street parking and local parking garages are available

Register at the link below, and feel free to bring a friend! PYP members get $5 off. Email alesandra@pyp.org for the code.

REGISTER HERE!

This collaboration is focused solely on member networking and does not constitute an official endorsement of the organization’s services or affiliations.

SAVE THE DATE: Net-Workout Event to Sweat, Connect, & Conquer (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Net-Workout Event: Sweat, Connect, & Conquer

A $5 45-minute boxing session (that normally costs $30!) followed by high-energy networking, giveaways, and post-workout fuel.

More information to come, but the Pittsburgh Young Professionals are bringing you an event at Level Red Boxing in the city's East Liberty area on Sunday, September 27, at 11:00 AM.

The event will feature a 45-minute workout followed by networking and community-building with attendees. We are working to secure complimentary smoothies and several giveaways throughout the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

21+ Night: Haunted Science Center (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Kamin science Center's October 21+ Night: Haunted Science Center

Ready to kick off spooky season with a thrilling night out and a reason to get that costume ready early?

Gather your friends and connect with fellow young professionals for an evening of supernatural science. This exclusive, kid-free event is the perfect low-pressure mixer to network, explore, and uncover whether there's real proof of ghosts and ghouls.

Consider this your official motivation to finish your Halloween costume early and show it off!

Event Highlights

Supernatural Science: Investigate the paranormal with unique, hands-on science activities.
Costumes Encouraged: Get a head start on Halloween and debut your costume early.
Spirits & Spirits: Grab a drink from the themed bars set up throughout the museum.
Kid-Free Access: Explore the Science Center's premier exhibits after dark in a dedicated 21+ crowd.

The Details

When: Friday, October 9 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Kamin Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Age: 21+ only (ID required at the door)

Registration & Tickets

Members: $20 in advance online
Nonmembers: $25 in advance online

A giveaway for two free admission tickets will be announced closer to the date.

Tickets are limited for this seasonal favorite. Secure your spot in advance online to save on admission before they vanish!

PURCHASE TIX HERE

Light the Night Volunteer Opportunity (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Light the Night Volunteer Opportunity

Join the Pittsburgh Young Professionals (PYP) for a great corporate engagement opportunity by volunteering before the Light the Night walk festivities begin between 5:30 and 6:00 PM.

What is the Light the Night walk?

Blood Cancer United (formerly known as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) brings communities together in a powerful display of unity and hope through its signature event, Light the Night. This inspiring gathering serves as a beacon of support for those affected by blood cancers, shedding light on their journey towards a brighter, cancer-free future.

What Happens at the Event

Opening Ceremony: Gather with the community to support those fighting blood cancer.
The Walk: Participants carry illuminated lanterns as they walk together.
Lantern Colors:
- White: Carried by survivors.
- Red: Carried by supporters and patients.
- Gold: Carried in memory of loved ones lost to cancer. [1]

What do you get out of it?

This is a great opportunity for PYP members to get involved in their community while benefiting from some corporate engagement.

Build Team Connection: Strengthens relationships, boosts morale, and fosters shared purpose.
Enhance Your Brand: Demonstrates community commitment and aligns with a meaningful mission.
Demonstrate Social Impact: Highlights employee volunteerism to make a local difference.

Email the Pittsburgh Manager, Brandy Orlando, here!

21+ Night: Solstice Soirée at Kamin Science Center (Friday, December 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

21+ Night at the Kamin Science Center: Solstice Soirée

Look no further than the Kamin Science Center for a stellar Friday night out!

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with an exclusive, kid-free evening under the stars at Pittsburgh's Kamin Science Center. This is the perfect opportunity for local young professionals to network, explore, and unwind in a unique celestial atmosphere.

Come dressed in your celestial best (metallics, deep blues, and starry patterns) and get ready for a cosmic night out.

✨ Event Highlights

Cosmic Dress Code: Show off your style in your favorite galaxy-inspired attire.
Astronomy After Dark: Dive into hands-on space science and astronomy exhibits.
Stellar Bars: Grab a drink and mingle at themed bars set up throughout the museum.
Full Access: Explore the Science Center's top exhibits in a dedicated 21+ environment.

The Details

When: Friday, December 18 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Kamin Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Age: 21+ only (ID required at the door)

Registration & Tickets

Members: $20 in advance online
Nonmembers: $25 in advance online

Giveaway to be announced closer to the date.

Spaces are limited for this exclusive evening. Snag your tickets in advance to save on admission and guarantee your spot!

PURCHASE TIX HERE