This is a beautiful time of year to head down to Market Square! Through 12/23, the Holiday Market is set up and worth a browse through. The vendors are mostly selling ornaments and other crafty items so it's a nice stop for any last minute Christmas gifts. There are several restaurants surrounding the square which is very convenient when you get that shopping hunger pain (or maybe it's just me that gets that, haha). They also have a couple food booths (a German themed one run by NOLA and a cookie booth) if you'd prefer to stay outside and eat or just get a snack. On a side note, Market Square is also great in the summer. The restaurants have outdoor seating and it's great people watching. Sometimes there is live music too. Parking is not a desirable situation (street parking nearby is difficult to find), however on Saturdays during the holiday season parking was free so that was a nice holiday gift from the city of Pittsburgh!