FREE! RADical Days welcomes Pittsburgh kids with open doors

“Last year, 60,000 people came out for RADical Days. We’re hoping for even more this year.”

fall events

Top events for kids this fall in Pittsburgh

Busy times ahead! There’s no excuse for boredom with this jam-packed schedule of kid-friendly events from September through November.

9 ways for kids to make a splash on Pittsburgh waterways

There’s such a wealth of nature-inspired action on Pittsburgh’s three rivers and beyond.

grief

7 grief support programs for Pittsburgh families

“While no one can take away anyone else’s grief, or walk their journeys for them, no one needs to walk the road of grief alone.”

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10 fun ways Pittsburgh kids can survive car trips and waiting rooms

Keep the list as a handy reminder for all those times when patience is needed. These activities are terrific ways to turn a snoozefest into an engaging, educational encounter.

schools of rock

5 Pittsburgh schools of rock to get kids strumming and drumming

“There’s nothing I love more than giving creatively to a kid and helping someone discover the beauty in their own work, the power of letting their feelings come out in poetry and song.”

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Don’t miss these 11 kid-friendly Pittsburgh events in August

August in Pittsburgh is too cool! Water fun, festivals, music and ice cream give families plenty of events to add to their summer calendar.

Top 10 July

Catch Pittsburgh’s Top 10 kid-friendly events in July

Go big in July with these Top 10 family-friendly events.

7 pick-your-own farms where Pittsburgh kids can harvest fruit and fun

These local farms offer an entire season of pick-your-own fruit, from berries to apples to pumpkins.

7 ways for Pittsburgh kids to see free or really cheap movies this summer

“People really make a night out of it. Some kids come dressed in their pajamas and bring their pillows, just in case they can’t keep their eyes open for the whole movie.”

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11 kid-friendly Pittsburgh events in June

June is busting out all over in Pittsburgh with high-energy, kid-friendly events.

7 time-tested Pittsburgh theater schools for talented kids

“It provides the kids with an opportunity to escape, but also to find themselves. It gives them a sense of security and a chance to evolve and fulfill their potential.”

5 Pittsburgh community schools will launch new strategy in September

“Community schools recognize that children and their families are integral parts of their communities.”

maze

The a-maze-ing tale of Joe Wos

“I like mazes so much because they’re a truly interactive art form. There’s a collaboration between the artist and his audience. The drawing isn’t complete until someone solves it.”

Education Partnership

The Education Partnership’s simple secret to academic success

“The Education Partnership helps to even the playing ground for our students by giving all of our students the tools they need to be successful in and out of school.”

birthdays

10 cool Pittsburgh birthday parties that break the mold

Looking for something different in your kid’s birthday? Here are 10 unique celebrations to make it an experience to remember.

Read local: Pittsburgh writers harvest a field of great books for kids

Meet the Pittsburgh writers kids love to read. From sci-fi fantasy to pirates adventures and snuggly bedtime books, these local authors know how to entertain.

The best kid-friendly events in March

Celebrate spring with a spectacular lineup of family fun throughout March.

10 tropical escapes for Pittsburgh families — without the airfare!

Take the kids on a tropical mini-break — for a day or a weekend — to unwind and enjoy family fun. We have 10 great spots to get started!

12 cool Pittsburgh summer arts camps for kids

If your child loves art, you’re in the right city. Here’s a wonderful array of summer art camps designed to fire kids’ imagination.