Lights On Afterschool: Kids can choose from 65 free quality events in Pittsburgh

Led by longtime chairman Arnold Schwarzenegger, more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually. 

These Pittsburgh kids are e-commerce CEOs via EdCorps

“I love how the students recognize each other’s strengths and look to each other for help.”

New Glimcher Tech & Design Hub combines the latest and greatest in STEM education

“You see levels of engagement from students go up as they start tinkering and making things.”

5 reasons to get kids wrapped up in ‘Mummies of the World’ in Pittsburgh

Kids will be captivated by hands-on interactive stations, cutting-edge 3-D animation and state-of-the-art multimedia.

We’re All Neighbors doll collection now reflects the diversity of Whitehall Library’s community

She watched the community become a melting pot of different ethnicities and wanted the dolls to reflect that growth.

‘Give us some hope!’ Pittsburgh kids join world forces in the Global Climate Strike

“Kids are finding their own voices. They’re not afraid to get up in front of a crowd and say what they know is true.”

Pittsburgh teachers and education innovations take center stage at CelebratED 

“There’s been so much innovation in birth through 12-grade education in the region, we thought, why not have something like the Academy Awards for teachers?”

Youthquake 2030 gathers Pittsburgh’s young movers and shakers to discuss sustainability

With Youthquake 2030, Covestro drew on teen energy for ideas on sustainability.

For Pittsburgh kids with special needs, equine therapy is more than horseplay: It’s life-changing. 

“This is where they grow and make friends.”

STEAM-based Mars Discovery Center in the works with NASA partnership and $1 million grant

The Mars mayor doesn’t believe in little green men, but he’s a big fan of Martians.

Bright by Text, in partnership with WQED, offers kid-focused tips, games and guidance via text

“We want parents to have the best research-based information right at their fingertips.”

The Children’s Home erects Pittsburgh’s newest inclusive playground

Kids and their families inspired most, if not all, of the features. 

9 organizations helping Pittsburgh kids with back-to-school supplies

For many families, buying back-to-school supplies wreaks havoc on the budget.

What’s Up Moms’ Elle Walker returns to Pittsburgh for Thank a Teacher surprise

Teachers don’t get enough credit for the passion they bring to their classrooms.

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7 reasons to blast off with Summer of Space at Carnegie Science Center

To celebrate this historic achievement, Carnegie Science Center is launching new lunar programming.

Try scuba diving at the Pittsburgh Zoo (but not in the shark tank!)

Kids who want to give it a try just have to bring a swimsuit and a towel.

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix brings high-octane adventures for kids

The Kids’ Tent will be the best high-octane adventure for young attendees.

From ‘Bubbleland’ to ‘Spoon Mountain,’ Fred Rogers’ works will cultivate opera fans among Pittsburgh kids 

“Audiences can expect to see the full depth and breadth of Fred Rogers’ sometimes wild but always engaging imagination.”

Museum Lab opens, making this site the country’s largest cultural campus for kids

There are surprises literally around every corner.

9 spots where Pittsburgh kids can take a journey back in time

The region is filled with historic sites and museums that bring humdrum textbooks to life and make learning fun.