Events
Enjoy live cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs, signings by popular cookbook authors, nutrition classes, and presentations by our experienced and knowledgeable food experts who share their cooking tips and tricks.
Check the calendar below to find an event near you.
September
Learn Weight Loss for a Lifetime with Fran DiVecchio!
Join Fran DiVecchio, author of 5 Things to Know for Successful and Lasting Weight Loss, a book that adopts a real and conscious approach to healthy eating based on Fran’s 100-pound weight loss nearly 12 years ago. A guest on the Today Show, Oprah & Friends, and more, Fran will share her unique approach and recipes for a healthier mind and body, and sign copies of her groundbreaking book.
September 4, Robinson, 12 p.m.
Experience “Kewl” Eating with iCarly Star Reed Alexander
Come see Nickelodeon’s Reed Alexander, who shares his interactive site, “KewlBites,” which was inspired by his recent 15-pound weight loss. KewlBites gives kids and tweens information on eating well, exercise and making healthy food and lifestyle choices. Come discover “KEWL” healthy recipes, eating tips and the exercises that worked for Reed, and learn how losing weight can be easy, rewarding and even fun!
September 18,
Robinson, 12 p.m.
Robinson Best Burger Contest Winner, Kelly Del Greco, & Her Award-Winning Recipe!
Watch as Kelly Del Greco, one of our three Second Annual Best Burger Contest Champs, demonstrates how to make her signature, prizewinning Mango Madness Mini Turkey Burger.
September 19, Robinson, 1 p.m.
First Annual Market District Chili Cook-Off
The Hottest Event in Town!
You’re invited to the First Annual Market District Chili Cook-Off, where you can enjoy live music, chili sampling and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Buy a medium or large chili and get a FREE commemorative Market District chili mug and FREE slice of cornbread (supplies limited).
- 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Customer sampling of top 10 recipes and voting for the People’s Choice Award
- 7 p.m. — Announcement of Chili Champ and runners up, as selected by our professional taste-testing panel, the People’s Choice Award and Most Creative Chili Recipe Award
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Come, eat, vote and don’t forget to bring or buy canned food goods to donate to the
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank!
October 1, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Robinson, Shadyside & South Hills
Come Shop Our Local Farmers' Market — Farm to Fork!
Join us and our farming partners for farm-fresh produce — straight from the field, right off the
truck — plus live music, children’s activities and more at your neighborhood Market District.
Proceeds benefit participating farms.
Robinson, Shadyside & South Hills parking lots
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, September 11
Robinson — Wexford Farms • Shadyside — Bebout Farms • South Hills — Trax Farms
South Hills Foodie Fun!
Culinary Demonstrations
All Culinary Demonstrations are held at the demo station near the seafood counter.
Seasonal Traditions
Foods to celebrate the season.
September 2, 12 & 25, Apples, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
September 7 & 18, Apples, 4 p.m.
Ethnic Cooking
Delicious foods from various cultures.
September 3, 13, 19 & 27, Soul Food, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
15-Minute Meals
Quick, easy meals that won’t break the bank.
September 4, 9 & 20, Hearty Fall Vegetarian, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Foodie Fundamentals
Basic recipes and tips for everyday cooking.
September 5 & 21, Classic Comfort Food, 4 p.m.
September 10, Classic Comfort Food, 11 a.m.
September 16 & 30, Classic Comfort Food, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Small Plates
Easy, exciting appetizers.
September 6, 11 & 17, Local Purveyor Favorites, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
September 23, Local Purveyor Favorites, 4 p.m.
Specialty Cooking Demonstration
September 10, Carlos Salinas Demos Xochitl, 4 p.m.
Market District Cooking Corner
Check out the recipes we made on air this morning!
September 14 & 28, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Join us for outdoor grilling & bring your appetite!
Friday, September 3, 4 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
MENU:
Wild Game Sausage — topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms, served with coleslaw
Salmon Kabob — with grilled peppers, onions, zucchini and squash, served with coleslaw
Children’s Activities
Kids’ Crafts
Kids visit the Eagle’s Nest® to make crafts!
August 29 - September 4, Back-to-School Mobile
September 5-11, Bear-y Happy Grandparents Day
September 12-18, Funky Flower Pen
September 19-25, Back-to-School Bus Specs
September 26-October 2, Leaf-Tailed Squirrel
Kids’ Cooking Demonstration
September 5, Lunches & Learning, Demo Station
Ages 5-8, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages 9-12, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Back-to-School Bingo Bash
A day of fun and prizes! Please register at the Eagle’s Nest before bash.
September 14 & 28
Ages 3-5, 1:30 – 2 p.m.
Ages 6-9, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness Sessions
The Dietitian Is In! with Judy Dodd, MS, RD, LDN, Market District Corporate Nutritionist
Reduce the Sodium, Not the Flavor!
September 23, 11 a.m. & September 24, 2 p.m.
Abbott Health Screenings
September 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Health, Beauty & Wellness Dept.
Additional Events
Especially for Seniors
Join us for this series designed specifically for senior citizens in conjunction with Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers. Cooking classes are followed by a personal tour to select recipe ingredients. Come early and CAREGivers are also available to assist class attendees with general shopping from 9:30 a.m. until class time. Seating is limited; please RSVP two days before class date by calling 412.595.7554 with the names and phone numbers of attendees. Also, please note any food allergies so we can work around them.
September 7, Heart-Healthy Soups, 11 a.m.
September 21, Healthy Comfort Foods, 11 a.m.
Getting the Most from Your Garden with The Organic Gardeners, Jessica Walliser & Doug Oster
Come see organic authorities, columnists (Jessica with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and Doug with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) and co-hosts of KDKA Radio’s The Organic Gardeners as they share tips on preserving your harvest.
September 26, 10 a.m.
Shadyside Foodie Fun!
Culinary Demonstrations
All Culinary Demonstrations are held at the demo station near the seafood counter.
All Culinary Demonstrations are held at the
demo station near the seafood counter.
Seasonal Traditions
Foods to celebrate the season.
September 1, 7, 12, 19 & 25, Apples, 12 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Ethnic Cooking
Delicious foods from various cultures.
September 2, 8 & 21, Soul Food, 12 p.m. & 4 p.m.
September 26, Soul Food, 12 p.m.
15-Minute Meals
Quick, easy meals that won’t break the bank.
September 3, Hearty Fall Vegetarian, 4 p.m.
September 9, 15 & 22, Hearty Fall Vegetarian, 12 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Kids’ Cooking Demonstration
September 4, Lunches & Learning, Demo Station
Ages 5-8, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. • Ages 9-12, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Foodie Fundamentals
Basic recipes and tips for everyday cooking.
September 10, 16, 23 & 30, Classic Comfort Food, 12 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Small Plates
Easy, exciting appetizers.
September 5, 18 & 24, Local Purveyor Favorites, 12 p.m. & 4 p.m.
September 11, Local Purveyor Favorites, 4 p.m.
Specialty Cooking Demonstration
September 11, Carlos Salinas Demos Xochitl, 10 a.m.
Market District Cooking Corner
Check out the recipes we made on air this morning!
September 14 & 28, 12 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Join us for outdoor grilling & bring your appetite!
Friday, September 3, 4 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MENU:
Wild Game Sausage — topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms, served with coleslaw
Salmon Kabob — with grilled peppers, onions, zucchini and squash, served with coleslaw
Health & Wellness Sessions
The Dietitian Is In! with Judy Dodd, MS, RD, LDN, Market District Corporate Nutritionist
Reduce the Sodium, Not the Flavor!
September 20, 4 p.m. & September 29, 11 a.m.
Additional Events
Especially for Seniors
Join us for this series designed specifically for senior citizens in conjunction with Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers. Cooking classes are followed by a personal tour to select recipe ingredients. Come early and CAREGivers are also available to assist class attendees with general shopping from 9:30 a.m. until class time.
Seating is limited; please RSVP two days before class date by calling 412.731.0733 with the names and phone numbers of attendees. Also, please note any food allergies so we can work around them.
September 3, Heart-Healthy Soups, 12 p.m.
September 17, Healthy Comfort Foods, 12 p.m.
Getting the Most from Your Garden with The Organic Gardeners, Jessica Walliser & Doug Oster
Come see organic authorities, columnists (Jessica with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and Doug with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) and co-hosts of KDKA Radio’s The Organic Gardeners as they share tips on preserving your harvest.
September 26, 4 p.m.
Robinson Foodie Fun!
Culinary Demonstrations
All demos held at demo station near the seafood counter. Visit for additional chef-selected demos, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday!
Seasonal Traditions
Foods to celebrate the season.
September 1, 7, 12, 24 & 30, Apples, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Ethnic Cooking
Delicious foods from various cultures.
September 2, 8 & 25, Soul Food, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
September 19, Soul Food, 5 p.m.
15-Minute Meals
Quick, easy meals that won’t break the bank.
September 3 & 26, Hearty Fall Vegetarian, 5 p.m.
September 9, 15 & 21 Hearty Fall Vegetarian, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Foodie Fundamentals
Basic recipes and tips for everyday cooking.
September 4 & 22, Classic Comfort Food, 5 p.m.
September 10 &16, Classic Comfort Food, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Small Plates
Easy, exciting appetizers.
September 5, 17 & 23, Local Purveyor Favorites, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
September 11 & 29, Local Purveyor Favorites, 5 p.m.
Specialty Cooking Demonstration
September 11, Carlos Salinas Demos Xochitl, 1 p.m.
Market District Cooking Corner
Check out the recipes we made on air this morning!
September 14 & 28, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Join us for outdoor grilling & bring your appetite!
Friday, September 3
4 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 4
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
MENU:
Wild Game Sausage — topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms, served with coleslaw
Salmon Kabob — with grilled peppers, onions, zucchini and squash, served with coleslaw
Children’s Activities
Art To Go
Fun crafts, Learning & Activity Center
August 29 – September 4, Turtle Puppet
September 5-11, Back-to-School Bus Specs
September 12-18, Fall Wreath
September 19-25, Autumn Leaf Rubbings
September 26-October 2, Pasta Necklaces
Breakfast & Books Story Hour
Eat and listen to a story at the Learning & Activity Center, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.
September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Kids’ Nutrition Class
with Registered Dietitian Jessica Dugan; please register in advance at Learning & Activity Center where class is held
September 2, Edible Food Crafts, 12 p.m.
September 29, Adventures in Trying New Foods, 7 p.m.
Kids’ Movie of the Week
Bring your kids to watch a movie while you shop. All shows, Fridays, Activities Room, 7 p.m. Please RSVP at Learning & Activity Center
September 3, A Bug’s Life
September 10, The Aristocats
September 17, Chicken Little
September 24, Meet the Robinsons
Kids’ Cooking Demonstration
Please register at the Learning & Activity Center before class. September 3, Lunches & Learning, Demo Station,
Ages 5-8, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages 9-12, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Health & Wellness Sessions
Aisle Talks with Dietitian
September 2, Short-Cut Quick Meals, 2:30 p.m. (Meat Department)
September 6, Cook Once, Eat Twice, 12 p.m. (Meat Department)
September 19, Whole Grains vs. Fiber, 2 p.m. (Bulk Foods Station)
Dietitian Co-Hosted Demos
September 3, Cook Once, Eat Twice, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
September 24, Chicken & Veggie Pita, 3 p.m.
CHAMPS — Power Lunches
Join Matt Darnell to learn about delicious lunches packed with nutrition to fuel your active, healthy lifestyle.
September 18, 5 p.m.
Dietitian Store Tours(meet at Info Desk)
September 19, Heart Health, 12:30 p.m.
Healthy Recipe Sampling with Dietitian, Demo Station
September 22, Chickpea & Vegetable Couscous, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
September 29, Whole Grains, 1 p.m.
September 29, Baked Apples, 3 p.m.
Free Health Screenings
Get free health screenings through the Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy, during the following hours:
Wednesdays, Blood Pressure, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, September 22, Cholesterol, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wellness Workshops
September 26, Heart Health & Cholesterol, 1 p.m. (Health, Beauty & Wellness Dept.)
Additional Events
Beer Frontier — Beer Sampling Events
Join local aficionados, brewers and distributors, who share their expertise (and beer) with you in our Robinson Café. For a complete list, visit MarketDistrict.com. Must be 21. Photo ID required.
September 10, Kevin Roberts, “The Food Dude,” sampling Yuengling Light, and Black & Tan, with bratwurst and wings,
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
September 17, Boston Brewing sampling Sam Adams Lager and Oktoberfest, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
September 18, Wilson-McGinley sampling Oktoberfest beers from Paulaner and others, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
September 24, Magic Hat Brewing sampling, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
September 25, Founders Brewing sampling Breakfast Stout, Centennial and Nemesis, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Especially for Seniors
Held in conjunction with Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers, cooking classes are designed for seniors and followed by a personal tour to select recipe ingredients. CAREGivers can assist with general shopping from 9:30 a.m. until class time. Seating is limited; please RSVP two days before class by calling 412.264.4700 with the names and phone numbers of attendees. Please note food allergies.
September 2, Heart-Healthy Soups, 11 a.m.
September 16, Healthy Comfort Foods, 11 a.m.
Getting the Most from Your Garden
with The Organic Gardeners, Jessica Walliser & Doug Oster
Come see organic authorities, columnists (Jessica with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and Doug with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) and co-hosts of KDKA Radio’s The Organic Gardeners as they share tips on preserving your harvest.
September 26, 1 p.m.