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10 cool Pittsburgh birthday parties that break the mold

Looking for something different in your kid’s birthday? Here are 10 unique celebrations to make it an experience to remember.

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Don’t miss April’s Top 10 kid-friendly events in Pittsburgh

April showers Pittsburgh with fun, active and entertaining events for the whole family!

Local High School Students Jumpstart Redevelopment

A group of incredibly impressive kids and their passionate, dedicated teacher at Brownsville Area High School in Fayette County, are getting national recognition for helping jumpstart redevelopment in their boarded […]

Pittsburgh Game Jam delivers a rousing night of free hi-tech play

Game Jam — a free night of fun and games — attracts kids who love science and technology.

Sponsored Content From Our Sponsor: BAM! Summer Camps

Join us at Oakland Catholic High School and Central Catholic High School for BAM! Because Academics Matter, an academic summer enrichment program offered June 19-30 for girls and boys entering 7th and 8th grades. […]

Pittsburgh Hello Hijab dolls catch worldwide attention of girls — and media

New Hello Hijab dolls are a gentle way to say, “We may look different on the outside, but underneath, we’re the same.”

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My Favorite Pittsburgh Thing To Do With Kids: Kelsey Friday

Kelsey Friday, former lead singer for Brownie Mary, finds inspiration for music — and play — with her kids.

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Google gifts 10 area schools to expand Pittsburgh maker education

Google is helping schools move forward with “Making Spaces,” a project developed to help create more interactive, engaging learning experiences for kids.

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Maker Monday: Funny Faces in Woodworking

Develop woodworking skills with this silly face Maker Monday project.

Pittsburgh Youth Chorus Singer Returns as Opera Star

You can see Loution and the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus perform in “Turandot” with the Pittsburgh Opera at the Benedum Center starting this Saturday, March 25, Tuesday, March 28, Friday, March 31 and Sunday, April 2.

Maker Monday: Three-Way Flower Power

Get creative using flowers as an art medium with this three-way Maker Monday project.

Diversity in Dance with Dance Theatre of Harlem in Pittsburgh

The Dance Theatre of Harlem is in Pittsburgh for a two-week residency with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.

Be My Neighbor Day

Join the Pittsburgh family volunteer challenge at Be My Neighbor Day

Volunteering is so easy, even kids can do it – and families do it best together, says The United Way of Southwestern PA

Pittsburgh chess playing kids excel at critical thinking and concentration

“Chess is more than just a game that people play for fun or over checkers,” says Ashley Priore, 17, who teaches kids to play. “It’s a global tool, education system, and female empowerment movement.”

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Kidsburgh Hero: Pittsburgh teen talks Remake Learning at SXSWedu

A spirited high school senior, who lost both parents, succeeds academically and personally. Her participation in a SXSWedu panel on Remake Learning exemplifies her drive.

Sponsored Content From Our Sponsor: Celebrate Spring at Phipps

Join us in celebrating rebirth and regrowth in Spring Flower Show: Enchanted Forest at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Witness birds, frogs, ducks and more critters awakening from their long […]

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Maker Monday: Table-Top Ice Hockey

A miniature ice hockey ring is just the thing to spark table-top fun!

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My Favorite Pittsburgh Thing To Do With Kids: Ron Smiley

As a meteorologist — and dad — KDKA’s Ron Smiley finds the great outdoors a terrific place for family fun.

Read local: Pittsburgh writers harvest a field of great books for kids

Meet the Pittsburgh writers kids love to read. From sci-fi fantasy to pirates adventures and snuggly bedtime books, these local authors know how to entertain.

Build your baby’s brain with 30 Million Words Initiative

There is a simple way to help make your baby smarter and have a more successful future.