Pennsylvania’s Global Center
Oakland is Pittsburgh’s most ethnically diverse and lively neighborhood. As home to prestigious universities and museums, world-class hospitals, grand architecture, and a plethora of eateries and specialty shops, Oakland has earned its reputation as ‘Pittsburgh’s Second Downtown’.
Oakland Family Day
August 9, 2025 • 2PM – 5PM
Oakland Avenue (between Sennott & Forbes Avenues)
FREE & Open to the Public
Explore
Peruse the shops, grab a bite to eat or go on an adventure. We hope you explore everything Oakland has to offer!
Natural Choice
Natural Choice
Services
Hair salon and barber shop.
Featured:
Gidas Flowers
Featured:
Gidas Flowers
Services
For more than 90 years, and four generations, the Gidas family has been providing Pittsburgh and its suburbs with the best in floral services. They have a reputation for excellence and guaranteed satisfaction.
Oishii Bento
Oishii Bento
Food & Dining
Health-minded counter-serve option offering diners Japanese & Korean bentos & bowls plus sushi.
Oliverio Hair Nails Waxing
Oliverio Hair Nails Waxing
Services
Oliverio's is a friendly and relaxing haven in the Oakland /Shadyside area.Conveniently located near CMU and the University of Pittsburgh, our small eclectic hair,nail and waxing salon has been in business since 1990.
The UPS Store
The UPS Store
Services
Store offering shipping, packaging, printing & other services, plus office supplies.
Featured:
Maggie & Stella's Cards and Gifts
Featured:
Maggie & Stella's Cards and Gifts
Shopping
Oakland's premiere card and gift shop located in the heart of the neighborhood.
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Do Business Here
Touted as the region’s economic engine, Oakland is Pennsylvania’s 3rd largest area of economic activity and is home to the driving forces of Pittsburgh’s 21st century economy.
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