Summer Events

Summer Events are comprised of a slate of programming that takes place during the summer months for students who are on campus to explore the diverse opportunities available in Pittsburgh and here at Carnegie Mellon throughout that time. Below, please find the schedule for this year.

Should you have questions about the program or any of these events, please email student-activities .

Join the Summer Events Facebook group!

All programming is sponsored by Enrollment Services and Student Activities.

2012 Schedule

Visit Kennywood

Saturday, June 2

Kennywood Amusement Park

Tickets $10.00 - limit 2 per student

Purchase tickets at the UC Info Desk beginning 8 am on Thursday, May 24. Tickets may be used other than the scheduled picnic date, with certain restrictions. Visit Kennywood.com for more information.

Transportation not provided. Visit portauthority.org for bus schedules.

Girl Talk - in Concert

Saturday, June 9

Doors at 6:30

Stage AE - outdoor show

Tickets $10.00 - limit 2 per student

Pittsburgh native Girl Talk returns home as part of his summer tour. We are pleased to support a local artist by purchasing tickets to this event. Purchase at the UC Info Desk beginning Wednesday, May 30.

Transportation not provided. Visit portauthority.org for bus schedules.

YOGA

Friday, June 15

1:30 - 2:30

UC Activities Room

Free - students only

Take a break from classes and come to relax. Participate in yoga to help release some of that stress and tension from your summer classes. Email dsienko@andrew.cmu.edu to sign up beginning Monday, June 4. Space is limited, so email early to get a spot!

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Saturday, June 16

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Tickets $5.00 - limit 2 per student

Visit the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium to relax and look at a variety of wildlife. Spend the day wandering the area and taking in the scenery with friends. Purchase tickets at the UC Info Desk starting Tuesday, May 29.

Transportation not provided. Visit portauthority.org for bus schedules.

Pittsburgh Pirates v. Detroit Tigers

Saturday, June 23

4:00 pm

PNC Park

Tickets $10.00 - limit 2 per student

Visit PNC Park to take in an afternoon of baseball. Watch the Pirates take on the Tigers while you enjoy the summer in Pittsburgh. Purchase tickets at the UC Info Desk beginning Monday, June 11. Visit pittsburghpirates.com for more details.

Transportation not provided. Visit portauthority.org for bus schedules.

Butler County Fair

Saturday, June 30

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Meet at the UC Turnaround

Tickets $5.00 - limit 2 per student

Spend the day at the country fair in Butler. While there you can take in a variety of rides, eat carnival food, and play games. Buses leave the UC Turnaround at 10 am. Purchase tickets at Student Activities, UC Suite 103 beginning Monday, June 18.

Pittsburgh Power v. Tampa Bay Storm

Saturday, July 7

7:30 pm

CONSOL Energy Center

Tickets $10.00 - limit 2 per student

See the Pittsburgh Power for a fantastic night of arena football . The action is fast and the atmosphere is fun! The ticket will include a food voucher for the stadium. Tickets available at the UC Info Desk beginning Monday, June 25. Visit pittsburghpowerfootball.com for more details.

Transportation not provided. Visit portauthority.org for bus schedules.

Venture Outdoors - Kayak Pittsburgh Tour

Saturday, July 14

9:00 - 12:30

Meet at UC Turnaround

Tickets $15.00 - limit 2 per student

Purchase tickets at Student Activities, UC Suite 103 beginning Monday, July 9. Participates will meet at the UC Turnaround to travel together via PAT bus. More information at kayakpittsburgh.com.

Fiddler on the Roof

Sunday, July 15

2:00 pm

Benedum Center

Tickets - $10.00 - limit 2 per student

Come see the classic theater Production of Fiddler on the Roof. Get dressed up and enjoy a night on the town while taking in a Broadway caliber show. Tickets available at the UC Info Desk beginning Tuesday, July 3.

Transportation not provided. Visit portauthority.org for bus schedules.

Dark Knight Rises - Opening Weekend!

Thursday, July 19

11:45 pm

South Side Works Cinemas

Tickets $5.00 - limit 2 per student

The premiere of the anticipated Batman sequel. Dark Knight Rises was filmed here in Pittsburgh. CMU will have a theater to themselves. Come look at familiar sites of Pittsburgh while taking in this new motion picture. This ticket will include a food and drink voucher. Purchase at the UC Info Desk beginning Monday, July 9.

Transportation not provided. Visit portauthority.org for bus schedules.

Pittsburgh Pirates v. Chicago Cubs

Monday, July 23

4:00 pm

PNC Park

Tickets $10.00 - limit 2 per student

Visit PNC Park to take in a night of baseball! Watch the Pirates take on the Cubs while you enjoy a summer night in Pittsburgh. It is replica Roberto Clemente jersey night. Purchase tickets at the UC Info Desk beginning Tuesday, July 10. Visit pittsburghpirates.com for more details.

Transportation not provided. Visit portauthority.org for bus schedules.

Visit Sandcastle Water Park

Saturday, July 28

12:00 noon

Sandcastle Water Park

Tickets $10.00 - limit 2 per student

Purchase tickets at the UC Info Desk beginning Monday, July 16. Tickets may be used on day other than the scheduled picnic date, with certain restrictions. Visit sandcastlewaterpark.com for mre information.

Transportation not provided. Visit portauthority.org for bus schedules.