12 great family adventures in Pittsburgh this October

Whether you’re looking for outdoor festivals, a Broadway show or prime trick-or-treating spots, October has a little something for everybody. Dust off those Halloween decorations, pick out a costume and get ready for a month full of fun, festive autumn delights.

Rec2Tech turns city rec centers into STEM labs for kids

“This is definitely not your traditional classroom,” says Sprout Fund community building team member Ani Martinez.

Want to know how brain research could change education? Check out this NOVA documentary

The film profiles neuroscientists, psychologists and educators to show how new research on child brain development is key to understanding how to engage and inspire young minds.

1Hood’s Princess Party works to empower girls and women of color

The annual tea party-themed event celebrates young women and girls, especially those of color.

Meet five Kidsburgh heroes doing cool things for kids

Kidsburgh celebrates some notable adults doing kind, creative and downright cool things for the kids in our region.

PPG paints the town with Colorful Communities program

Local volunteers brighten up preschools, teen centers and classrooms through PPG’s Colorful Communities initiative.

Puppetry Guild of Pittsburgh debuts with Pierogi Power Puppet Slam

From ventriloquist dummies to marionettes, the city’s puppet population now has its own club and even an event to showcase the group’s talents. Puppeteers from all over the city came […]

Pittsburgh Promise guarantees future of scholarship program with fundraiser

World-renowned jazz musician Wynton Marsalis to play at A Night of A Million Possibilities gala for Pittsburgh Promise.

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The momedy circuit: Meet the local ladies making light of motherhood

Need a laugh? The momedy trend in Pittsburgh includes local comediennes who mine their material from the missteps and magic of parenting.

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Project SEED at Duquesne University turns teens into STEM superstars

Local high-school students experiment with science, technology, math and engineering projects in on-campus laboratory.

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Chevron fuels STEM education with $900k in grants for Project Lead the Way

Chevron and Project The Lead The Way join forces to bring science, technology, engineering and math programs to local schools.

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The best family-friendly movie events in Pittsburgh

The Kidsburgh guide to top picks for kid-friendly movie experiences in Pittsburgh, from the Hollywood Theater to Row House Cinema.

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Tad Campagna, teacher: How to prepare students for the future

Butler Area educator Tad Campagna creates non-traditional classroom settings to ready students for the future.

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.