Top 12 October events in Pittsburgh for families

Check out these October events in Pittsburgh for families.

Parenting While Black

Local ‘Parenting While Black’ workshops share best practices and build connections

Parenting While Black provides best practices to parents while letting them share their experiences with each other.

things to do

10 things to do this weekend, from running on the tarmac at the airport to behind-the-scenes tours of Downtown

Pittsburgh and surrounding areas are brimming with things to do this weekend that will get your crew in the spirit. 

transforming education

UN’s Transforming Education Summit explored global need for the learning innovation we see in Pittsburgh

At the U.N., a plea as at home in western Pennsylvania as it is in the most distant of nations: “Let me learn.”

things to do in Pittsburgh

11 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, from free plane flights to fall celebrations and the Chinese Cultural Festival

From fall festivals to pumpkin-themed fun, there are so many things to do in Pittsburgh with kids.

Remake Learning

Pittsburgh’s Remake Learning wins global WISE Award for advancing education worldwide

Remake Learning has been recognized as a WISE Award winner for advancing education worldwide.

#BeKind21

On the final days of #BeKind21, here’s how your kids can spread kindness throughout our region

Check out the final three #BeKind21 actions for kids and adults to do this week.

The final week of #bekind21 begins: Here’s how you can get involved

Two weeks in, #BeKind21 has local kids thinking about kindness. Hear what they say!

#BeKind21

#BeKind21 continues: Hear what local kids are saying about kindness

The Pittsburgh region is now one week into the #BeKind21 campaign, and kids explain why that matters.

youth voice

Calling all teens: PublicSource wants to hear and amplify your voice

PublicSource is seeking teens to speak on the new season of their podcast From the Source.

10 things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh, from Pierogi Fest and historic tours to a massive Steelers watch party

So much to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Check out our list!

#bekind21

#BeKind21 has begun! Here’s how you and your kids can get involved.

Now through Sept. 21, #BeKind21 will share daily ideas for cultivating kindness.

Pittsburgh Public Schools and police show no hurry to reach agreement as a new school year begins

As schoolhouse doors open, Pittsburgh’s district and its police bureau remain in apparent defiance of a 12-year-old law requiring that they agree on communication and coordination.

things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend

7 things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh with kids, including baseball, bison and a massive block party

Got plans? From “Daniel Tiger”‘s birthday to STEAM fun at PNC Park, there are so many things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh with kids.

#bekind21

It’s kindness season, and you can be a part of #BeKind21. Here’s how.

#BeKind21 is about inspiring as many people as possible to be kind this September.

Raising a teen or tween girl? You’ll want this advice from healthy period advocate Brittany Cheeks

Cheeks dove into all things menstrual health to learn about her own periods and help others have healthy periods.

Wondering about the new school year? Timeless advice and new insight from local schools can help make it extraordinary.

After two school years filled with pandemic uncertainty, we are approaching… what? The only thing truly certain about the school year ahead is that we can’t know exactly what it will look like.

fresh voices for clean air

Local nonprofit is seeking teens for ‘Fresh Voices for Clean Air’ youth education initiative

GASP is seeking local teens to join an innovative program called Fresh Voices for Clean Air. 

school bullying

Local foundation and WQED team up to reduce school bullying

This Pittsburgh-based foundation is fighting school bullying through an innovative education program.

parents as allies

Inventive hacks with a big helping of empathy: How Parents as Allies 2.0 is sparking change throughout SWPA

Dozens of innovative ideas have emerged from the recent Parents as Allies 2.0 design sprint, which brought together teams of educators and parents from 23 local school districts.