Busy times ahead! There’s no excuse for boredom with this jam-packed schedule of kid-friendly events from September through November.

There’s such a wealth of nature-inspired action on Pittsburgh’s three rivers and beyond.

Our Kidsburgh Maker Monday Monster Bookmark is fun to make and so useful for young readers.

“While no one can take away anyone else’s grief, or walk their journeys for them, no one needs to walk the road of grief alone.”

“I find myself constantly amazed at how much our children and we change each and every day spent together.”

the Homewood-Brushton YMCA renovations include a state-of-the-art recording studio, photography and videography skills areas, large performance space, flex conference room and café.

Mix up a shimmering slime recipe of Glitter Goop in this week’s Maker Monday activity.

Let’s Move Pittsburgh, a program of Phipps Conservatory, is offering the 5-2-1-0 Speaker Series to help parents, caregivers and community partners connect with children’s health experts.

“We will continue to do it until there is a cure.”

A little empathy and small gestures of kindness and understanding can take a bit of the sting out of bullying.

“Our vision is to transform Pittsburgh into a Femisphere – an ecosystem that provides everything women and girls need to live, work, and thrive.”

Use a cardboard tube to fashion a paintbrush that is the basis for creating a delicate painting.

Keep the list as a handy reminder for all those times when patience is needed. These activities are terrific ways to turn a snoozefest into an engaging, educational encounter.

“Exploring the Carrie Furnace with the kids is another magical go-to. Their imaginations run wild, and there is so much to see and take in.”

“It’s so exciting to see a celebration of academics at the same level as sports.”

Mix up a potion of Super Bubbles in this Maker Monday activity.

Zip-lines and ropes courses are popping up all around the western Pennsylvania region.

The minute a device goes into the hands of a student, the classroom becomes a computer lab, allowing students access to information beyond their school building.