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4 entertainment deals in Pittsburgh, 1 free

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Free museum days, discount movies and family fun. 4 sources, linked on each listing.

Allegheny County · Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD Pass) · Multiple museums, zoo, theaters, etc. · Entertainment

Allegheny County library cardholders can reserve free or discounted passes to 50+ organizations including Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, National Aviary, Andy Warhol Museum, Children's Museum, Phipps, symphony, opera, and more. Reserve at least one day ahead for specific date; good for that date only. Free library cards available.

When: Year-round; reserve in advance for specific dates

Listed on RAD Pass official siteLast verified:

Pittsburgh · Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh · Oakland (Art + Natural History) · Entertainment

One ticket covers both Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History. Weekdays after 3 p.m.: $12 with code AFTER3 at checkout. Regular: Adults $25, Seniors (65+) $20, Children/Students $15.

When: Weekdays after 3pm

Listed on PassVerdict (citing museum pricing)Last verified:

Pittsburgh Public Theater / CLO Discounts

Student $22.12 HOTTIX; 50% military; senior rush 50% off

Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh Public Theater (now Confluence) · O'Reilly Theater and related · Entertainment

HOTTIX: full-time students 26 or younger get tickets for $22.12 with code (ID required, pick up at box office). Military 50% off with code PPTMILITARY and ID. Senior rush 50% off side bank seating one hour before performance (in-person). Blue Star Theatres member.

When: Ongoing for performances

Listed on Pittsburgh Public Theater official siteLast verified:

Pittsburgh Zoo Military Discount

$5 off or free on select days

Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium · 7370 Baker Street, Pittsburgh, PA · Entertainment

Active duty, reservists, and veterans get $5 off general daytime admission with ID (military ID or DD-214) year-round. Free admission on select days: Armed Forces Day week through Memorial Day (May 16-25, 2026), July 4, and Veterans Day (Nov 11, 2026). Does not apply to dependents or special events.

When: All operating days; free on select holidays

Listed on Pittsburgh Zoo official siteLast verified:

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