What’s in that cupcake? A pediatrician’s take on red dye & kids’ health

11 weekend events for Pittsburgh families, from nature exploration to stage performances

Got a story suggestion? Kidsburgh is listening!

Earth Day reading ideas for kids, courtesy of the Carnegie Library

Five PPS school board seats are up for election: Get details here about the candidates

Maker Monday: Kids can make their own recycled candles

Spring flea markets and craft fairs are here: We’ve got the details.

Guides

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Expert advice on raising bilingual (or multi-lingual!) kids in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces Broadway and ‘Trust Family’ lineup of shows for ’25-’26 season

Spring Events Guide: 75-plus fun events and cool activities for Pittsburgh-region families

Your April Pittsburgh family fun guide: Kennywood’s open, the Pirates are playing and more

Autism support in Pittsburgh: Where to go, what to ask and much more

April is Earth Month! 4 great local places where kids can learn about saving the planet

19 summer camps perfect for older kids and teens, from rowing and theater to cyber security and more

Kindergarten Countdown: Your guide to making the transition smooth and stress-free

Fish Fry season is here! Find a great meal through the 2025 Pittsburgh Lenten Fish Fry Map

March family fun guide: 17 shows, expos, creative workshops and more, including a visit to the rainforest!

23 summer camps perfect for arts-loving kids in the Pittsburgh area: 2025 edition

It’s here: Kidsburgh’s 2025 guide to 75+ local summer camps

Celebrate Black history with these videos, lessons, podcasts & more from Common Sense Media

Top 17 February events: Stay warm and keep kids busy with these local family-friendly activities

Sensory-friendly guide: 24 places in the Pittsburgh area offering sensory-friendly options and assistance

40-plus exhilarating winter events for indoor and outdoor family fun in the Pittsburgh area

28 indoor pools and indoor water parks around Pittsburgh for swimming fun

Top 17 January events: Start 2025 off right with these fun family activities in the Pittsburgh area

Snow much fun: Your family-friendly guide to outdoor winter adventures around Pittsburgh

Your final event guide of 2024 is packed with family fun. Check it out.

10 weekend events, from ice skating at the mall to the final Santa visits of the season

24 holiday shows: Don’t miss these upcoming performances, movies and more

17 December events for Pittsburgh families: It’s the most magical time of the year with our family fun guide!

Your Thanksgiving weekend fun guide is here! All the holiday weekend events.

Holiday shopping: 16 Pittsburgh-area thrift and vintage shops, plus money-saving holiday tips

Oakmont’s holiday events are straight out of a Christmas movie

Weekend fun guide: Light Up Night, plus so many other family activities

Holiday Lights Guide (check out the video!): 16 places to see the most dazzling holiday lights

Holiday fun guide: More than 50 family events to ring in the holidays in Pittsburgh

Light Up Night guide: Kick off the holiday fun Downtown on Nov. 22 and 23

Kids are curious about voting. Here’s a peek behind the scenes at Allegheny County’s ballot process.

8 podcasts the whole family can listen to on road trips

16 November events full of warm and cozy fun for Pittsburgh families

Erie travel guide: Your passport to fall and winter family fun beyond the beach

Expert advice: 5 ways you can support all aspects of your family’s health

Roadtrip Guide: Plan a getaway to Buffalo and Niagara Falls — no passport needed!

10 restaurants north and west of Pittsburgh that families love

18 October events and festivals for family fun (much of it free!) all month long

45+ not-so-scary Halloween events in Pittsburgh for kids

9 farm festivals around Pittsburgh where you can pick a peck of perfect pumpkins

Fall Events Guide: Fall into fun with 70-plus Pittsburgh events for families

Your Pittsburgh weekend guide is here: 11 things to do — most of them free!

It’s the season for back-to-school Open House events: 8 reasons why you should go.

Your guide to Pittsburgh family fun in September is here!

Want to take kids to pick apples near Pittsburgh? Head to these 7 orchards

10 weekend events to send out summer in Pittsburgh — many of them free!

Bedtime guide: Sleep tips, consistency (and a new show) to help make bedtime a breeze

Your ultimate guide to a stress-free back-to-school transition

12 ways to receive (or donate) school supplies in Pittsburgh

15 August events to happily send off summer, many of them free!

 

 

 

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Weekend fun guide for Pittsburgh-area families, April 18-21

Maker Monday: Kids can make their own art spinner

Learning

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Weekend fun guide for Pittsburgh-area families, April 18-21
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Expert advice on raising bilingual (or multi-lingual!) kids in Pittsburgh

Health & Wellness

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Autism support in Pittsburgh: Where to go, what to ask and much more

New exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center explores mental health, sparking good conversations

Resources

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PBS KIDS’ “Carl the Collector” spotlights neurodiverse and neurotypical friends
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Want to catch up on the Kidsburgh Podcast? Here’s the scoop on both seasons!

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