events in Pittsburgh

11 weekend events in Pittsburgh, from a Sidewalk Chalk Fest to the kickoff of Open Streets

So many family events in Pittsburgh this weekend, including the opening of Citiparks’ splash pads!

A new app from the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh helps victims of domestic violence find help

Above photo courtesy of Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.  For those experiencing a dangerous situation at home, it can be hard to know where to find help. A […]

March events in Pittsburgh

16 awesome March events in Pittsburgh and beyond (many of them free!)

March events in Pittsburgh include a slew of theater, festivals and even some early visits from the Easter bunny.

Meet this year’s Youth Poet Laureate, whose writing puts a spotlight on social justice and personal growth

Candidates for the title of Youth Poet Laureate require a passion for community involvement and engagement in social justice causes.

phones at school

Lock the phone in a pouch? Students, staff debate one school’s bid to curb distractions

What do you think of this solution to the problem of phones at school?

Meet Zuri, the debut baby from Kool Image Dolls, a Pittsburgh-based, woman-owned company

“I never wanted to have a doll that is just a browner-colored replica of a Caucasian doll in the features.”

With $15,000 grant, WQED Steeltown Film Academy develops content for kids, created by kids

Each grant recipient is tasked to collaborate with kids to create public media content for tweens and teens.

Kidsburgh Hero Clark Ehman: This 14-year-old collected over 450 baseball bats and other equipment to send to the Dominican Republic

“The equipment just kept coming and coming and coming. It was pretty wild.”

PPS families: Navigation Ambassadors can help your kids get to school

Navigation Ambassadors are helping PPS kids get to school this year. Here are all the details.

Kidsburgh’s village is growing with new ways to support parents. Here’s how you can join us.

New executive editor Melissa Rayworth outlines Kidsburgh’s next steps — and what you should stay tuned for down the road.

Celebrating random acts of kindness: Tell Kidsburgh about the Kind Kids in our community.

Tell us about a child you know who has done an act of kindness so we can recognize these young Pittsburghers as “Kidsburgh Kind Kids.”

Vote now to send 4 groundbreaking, Pittsburgh-born ideas to the country’s coolest education festival

SXSW EDU is considering four Pittsburgh-based proposals, from imagining out-of-this-world ideas for education to the lessons today’s parents can learn from Fred Rogers. Vote now for the ones that inspire you!

How entrepreneur teens can apply for a rebooted Youth Maker Scholarship from Handmade Arcade

“The most important thing is having the interaction with people who come to Handmade Arcade — it’s a priceless experience.”

Explore Pittsburgh parks and trails with the new interactive Citiparks website

Now, we’re able to provide the people of Pittsburgh with a place to learn about their parks like never before.”

9 things to do with kids this week in Pittsburgh, from puppy love to Cinderella

You’ll find new challenges and learning experiences, including a special moms’ night out.

Kidsburgh heroes: These twins collected 6,548 diapers and wipes (so far)

“We’re women and we want to support other women.”

mini-golf in pittsburgh

9 of the coolest mini-golf courses in and around Pittsburgh

These are courses that go beyond the usual windmills and ponds to deliver a truly original game.

Kidsburgh Learning Guide: All about art

A guide to the many free or inexpensive ways for families to bring more visual art into their lives and help kids build a lifelong passion for creating.

8 kid-friendly cooking class options in Pittsburgh

Learning to prepare meals is just the tip of the iceberg lettuce. Every recipe tackled is a complete STEM lesson.

‘I can do it!’ VolunTOTS empowers little kids to do good in Pittsburgh communities

“I think people are looking for good, looking for joy and for community. And I think that we’re providing that for people.”