30 ways families can celebrate the holidays in Pittsburgh
So much to do, so little time to do it all! Make your family bucket list with these Pittsburgh holiday highlights:
Go Baby Go allows mobility-challenged tots to get in on the fun
Chatham physical therapy students are working to help children with mobility impairments experience the thrill of driving their own toy car.
Top 10 family adventures in December
Whether it’s outdoor fun, holiday movie events or a party with a penguin, Pittsburgh offers plenty of fun for you and your family this December.
8 ways Pittsburgh family volunteers can give back during the holidays
Pittsburgh offers many opportunities for family volunteers. “We love being able to see kids help kids and see the impact it makes,” says Martina Caruso of Beverly’s Birthdays.
12 places to buy local gifts for Pittsburgh kids
Buy local during the holiday season with these very cool gifts made right here in Pittsburgh.
Code Breakers for Kids is a new escape room meant for 7 to 12 year olds
The new “Code Breakers For Kids” is a variation on the popular escape room theme, designed especially for ages 7-12.
Free Store Penn Hills opens for holiday shopping
Free Store Penn Hills founder Heather Hopson was so inspired by the free stores in Braddock and Wilkinsburg, she decided to create one in her own community.
Kidsburgh hero: Teen delivers warm message with sweater drive
Penn Hills teen Jackie Seltzer is dedicated to keeping kids warm this winter. She is one of the corps of volunteers with the 17th annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive, hosted by The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh through Dec. 16. “Seeing this young lady as someone who believes in the mission, just like we do, and is working hard toward that goal, is something to take notice of,” says Stephanie Aaronson, , co-chair of the Community and Special Engagement Committee for The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Ambassadors: Kids at Heart.
Kid-friendly recipe: Beginner’s French Toast
Executive Chef Wyatt Lash of The Commoner shares an easy and delicious French toast recipe for kids to make.
Wynton Marsalis visits with Pittsburgh high school musicians, raises big bucks for Pittsburgh Promise
Guest performer Wynton Marsalis helps raise $1.2 million for the Pittsburgh Promise gala and goes above and beyond for our kids.
Top 10 family events in November
November is a great month for families in Pittsburgh!
Local students inspired by costumes of The Wiz! Live
The Wiz! Live costume exhibit at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture in Downtown Pittsburgh is a perfect way to introduce young people to art, art museums, fashion, costume design and pursuing their dreams.
Getting healthy is as easy as 5-2-1-0 with speaker series at Phipps
A Let’s Move Pittsburgh initiative, 5-2-1-0 aims to address families’ immediate health as well as chronic health issues like obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Kidsburgh hero Jamie Upshaw brings autism support to African-American communities
Jamie Upshaw founded Autism Urban Connections, a support group for parents and caregivers of children with autism and related disorders.
11 can’t-miss Pittsburgh holiday events for kids
From electroluminescent characters performing in complete darkness to cult TV classics brought to life on stage, these Pittsburgh holiday performances will keep the whole family entertained.
3 Pittsburgh entrepreneurs and a Pittsburgh company making life easier for local parents
Meet three local entrepreneurs — and one innovative tech company — showing Pittsburgh just what moms are made of.