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September 2020
RADical Days Free Events
RADical Days is an annual THANK YOU to Allegheny County taxpayers with free events, programming, and activities at our regional assets. As with everything in 2020, this year's RADical Days is a little different, with a mix of virtual and in-person events happening September through November. Check back throughout the fall as more events will continue to be added! Click here for the complete calendar of free events.
Find out more »October 2020
Dinosaur Armor
For millions of years, the drive to survive has triggered the evolution of unique, extreme, and sometimes bizarre body structures. The world premiere of Dinosaur Armor brings examples of these extraordinary adaptations to life, from the 14-inch spikes that lined the backs of ankylosaurs to the clubbed tails of two-ton prehistoric armadillo-like creatures. Tickets are an add-on charge to museum admission. Expect health precautions and restrictions.
Find out more »Phipps Garden Railroad: ‘Rails and Trails’
Phipps' new miniature railroad display Rails and Trails invites you and your family to join our miniature friends as they enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in Phipps’ Biophilia Park. Featuring a pontoon boat cruising along a lake, an audience enjoying a concert at a bandshell and all-new touchless interactive features, this exhibit is sure to delight guests of all ages. Exhibit Features See the railroad come to life with touchless interactive stations that send a pontoon boat cruising around a lake, ignite the lights and…
Find out more »Trick-or-Treat Trail Mini-Golf
Fun Fore All’s Trick-or-Treat Trail Mini-Golf returns for a competitive Halloween experience. Families can wear costumes to add to the atmosphere. Play operates on the decorated creepy course from noon to 9 p.m. daily, with Glow Golf starting at dusk, through Oct. 31. Admission includes 18 holes of mini-golf and a treat bag filled with candy and coupons. Tickets are $8 for ages 12 and younger, $10 for adults.
Find out more »Pittsburgh Botanical Garden: Garden of the Five Senses
The Garden of the Five Senses welcomes kids to Pittsburgh Botanical Garden. The new $1.7-million project invites visitors to connect to nature a variety of new ways, including hands-on activities. “Eye Spy” includes a kaleidoscope that dials up colors and shapes. “Sniff and Savor” includes the Pizza Garden with all those delicious herbal scents. “Digging In” puts the focus on healthy soil, while “Soothing Sounds” allows kids to play a marimba and flower drum or just sit quietly and listen to the…
Find out more »Assemble Virtual Tuesday Afterschool
Virtual Assemble is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) centered digital hangout and material kit. Join Assemble teachers after school from 4:00pm-5:30pm in this weekly after school program. Each week students explore the dynamic world of STEAM through hands-on activities and dreaming up creative inventions together. Virtual Assemble after school sessions also include special visits from local artists, makers, and technologists who share their passion and talents with the group.
Find out more »Art of DIY – 8 Week Educational Series
Our new ARt-of-DIY educational series will get kids excited about do-it-yourself design! During 8 weekly sessions students will learn art skills and gain an understanding of the materials and techniques used at AR Workshop and beyond. Lessons will cover basic tools, safety, techniques, color theory, up-cycling, hand lettering and careers in art. They will leave the course with a variety of knowledge they can apply to all future creative pursuits. OBJECTIVES Students will be able to: come up with alternate…
Find out more »Youth Survival Series (virtual)
Looking for an enrichment opportunity for your child this Fall? The Survival Series course offered through our Outdoor Learning Lab will teach your child how to build outdoor shelters, use a map and compass and more! Registration includes an activity kit and 1 hour of live teaching per week for 6 weeks. One session runs on Tuesdays from September 22 to November 3. The other runs on Wednesdays From September 23 to November 4, Learn more and register your child at www.ventureoutdoors.org/outdoor-learning-lab
Find out more »Young Chefs Thrive Cooking Academy (virtual)
Young Chefs Thrive Cooking Academy at Phipps Conservatory: Oct. 13, 20 & 27 Chef Emily Larsen leads junior chefs through the paces with virtual lessons on knife skills and culinary aptitude. Families receive an ingredient list prior to the classes, which include cooking up a marinara sauce from scratch on Oct. 13, better-than-takeout stir fry on Oct. 20, plus a first-course salad and bruschetta crostini on Oct. 27. Sign up kids for one or all the classes and help them…
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