The best summer camps for every kind of child

No matter what kind of children you’re raising—athletic, dramatic, compassionate or creative—Pittsburgh has a summer camp to cater to their special interests.

Top kids’ events in Pittsburgh: March

From kid events like Disney on Ice Presents Frozen to family-friendly spring blooms, here are our picks for can’t-miss performances and exhibits in March.

9 martial-arts studios we love for pre-K kids

Kidsburgh offers a roundup of nine local studios that cater to Pittsburgh’s youngest karate kids.

Black Tigers: Prize-winning prose from high school writer

In celebration of Black History Month, Kidsburgh is honored to publish an essay from Taylor Thomas, who won first prize in the Carnegie Mellon University Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Awards.

Hatch Art Studio opening in Point Breeze for art making, kid parties and more

Opening March 19, Hatch Art Studio in Point Breeze is a bright, welcoming space to take little artists for creative play.

Shoot to thrill: Trend-setting photographers up the artistry on children’s portraits

Costumes, makeup, props, and the occasional Photoshop tweak add a dash of fantasy to high-concept baby and child photography.

New PBS program blasts off Monday from Carnegie Science Center

PBS Kids hosts the national premiere of Ready Jet Go! on Sunday at the Carnegie Science Center in partnership with WQED.

412Build seeks summer entrepreneurs and makers

412Build is a free eight-week entrepreneurship and maker program for 16- to 18-year-olds.

10 heart-healthy ideas for winter fun in Pittsburgh

Kidsburgh’s guide to wintry ways for keeping kids healthy and active, both indoors and outdoors.

Gwen’s Girls: Kathi Elliot takes over, introduces STEM

What began as an after-school program for at-risk women is reinventing itself with the goal of raising awareness for STEM-based careers for teens.

Parenting with cancer: CLIMB supports Pittsburgh families

Kids and teens who have parents with cancer can bravely face big family changes through a new six-week support group.

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Kid events in Pittsburgh: February

We’ve added a monthly article directing you to ongoing events. Here’s what’s happening in February that you won’t want to miss.

5 questions for Cara Ciminillo of PAEYC

Newly minted as the executive director of the Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children, Cara Ciminillo gives us the scoop on Pittsburgh’s best play-based learning resources.