Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of art and community at the Riverlife Chalk Fest, marking the start of summer along Pittsburgh’s riverfronts!
Festival Date
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location
Isabella Street & Allegheny Landing, North Shore
TWO CHALK ZONES
- Isabella Street
- Three Rivers Heritage Trail
- Community murals on Allegheny Landing
FOOD AND DRINK
- Isabella Street & Allegheny Landing
- Shore Thing
ACTIVITIES
- Allegheny Landing
Riverlife Chalk Fest Preview Day
Our partners at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will host a Riverlife Chalk Fest Preview Day on Friday, May 29 with free workshops led by featured artist Shawn McCann. Click here to learn more and sign up now! (Space for each workshop is limited, and pre-registration is encouraged.)
We could not produce this festival without the support of these community partners. Thank you for celebrating Pittsburgh’s riverfronts!
Additional support provided by Bank of America and the Jewish Healthcare Foundation.
Become a Riverlife Chalk Fest Sponsor
Show your support for Pittsburgh’s vibrant riverfronts and connect with the over 12,000+ annual attendees by sponsoring Riverlife’s Chalk Fest. Your sponsorship will highlight your organization as a champion of public art, community engagement, and the transformation of our city’s rivers and riverfronts.
Email Katie Richardson, Development Manager, at katie@riverlifepgh.org for more information.
