Market Square Activations \u2013 Thursday-Saturday, Draft Week<\/p>\n
Market Square will serve as the central hub for PicksBURGH, with a grand opening on Wednesday, April 22. <\/p>\n
Fans can expect live entertainment, interactive experiences, and a Steelers-themed bar to bring the spirit of the Draft to one of Downtown\u2019s most iconic gathering spaces.<\/p>\n
Activations range from Pittsburgh miniature golf and live blacksmithing demonstrations by Rivers of Steel to prizes, games and selfie stations. <\/p>\n
Official PicksBURGH programming will be available from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 25.<\/p>\n
Pitt Block Party at Arts Landing \u2013 Thursday-Saturday, Draft Week<\/p>\n
Arts Landing will transform into the Pitt Block Party, a free, three-day, fan-friendly celebration in the heart of Downtown\u2019s Cultural District.<\/p>\n
As the first major event to take place at the new four-acre civic space, the activation will offer an immersive football experience celebrating Pitt\u2019s storied legacy and its pipeline to the NFL. Programming will include an experiential Pitt Football museum and interactive draft showcase highlighting Panther greats, alongside live music, entertainment, food trucks, beverages, local vendors, and a dedicated activity zone.<\/p>\n
\u201cArts Landing is a transformational civic space built to bring people together,\u201d said Kendra Whitlock Ingram, President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. \u201cAs we welcome fans for the very first time, we\u2019ll celebrate the incredible impact of sports and the arts in Pittsburgh.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Pitt Block Party will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. <\/p>\n
To learn more, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K \u2013 Saturday of Draft Week<\/p>\n P3R is set to host a PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 25, the final day of the Draft. <\/p>\n The race, which can be walked or ran, will kick off at 8 a.m. and will run through the North Shore and Downtown.<\/p>\n The course will begin on the North Shore, travel across the 16th Street Bridge, wind through Downtown, and finish just steps from the official NFL Draft Experience at Point State Park.<\/p>\n PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K Map <\/p>\n \u201cWe wanted to create an experience that welcomes both visitors and local families into the heart of Pittsburgh during this exciting week,\u201d said Troy Schooley, P3R CEO. \u201cThe PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K offers a unique chance to run or walk through the energy of the North Shore and Downtown, giving people of all ages a fun way to take part in a truly special moment for our city.\u201d<\/p>\n Participants will receive an exclusive race shirt and finisher medal. Both in-person and virtual participation options are available. <\/p>\n To register and learn more, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n A Walkable, Immersive Fan Experience<\/p>\n Connecting it all will be a thoughtfully programmed pedestrian pathway linking Downtown to the North Shore Draft footprint. <\/p>\n Almost 100 local buskers, street performers, larger-than-life photo moments and wayfinding elements will line the pedestrian pathway. <\/p>\n \u201cBy designing a highly walkable experience filled with local character, we\u2019re making it easy\u2014and exciting\u2014for fans to explore beyond the main stage,\u201d Bachar added. \u201cEvery step is an opportunity to connect with Pittsburgh and contribute to its local economy.\u201d<\/p>\n For more information on all PicksBURGH celebrations, visit NFLDraftPittsburgh.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/IHXNZIN56ZDNBH4I76WC3KOMQE.png\")
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