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Join us for Move Along and Change Your Place, an exhibit that asks, 'Where do we get our ideas and inspirations?'. Learn about the processes artists like children's book author and artist Hervé Tullet use to create their art. Visitors can explore this question through a variety of art-making activities: Explore movement and gesture while watching your performance on […]
Sept. 4-29: “Disney’s The Lion King,” Benedum Center. Your kids know the animated film. Now they can experience the phenomenal Toby Award-winning musical, which broke box office records on its last run in Pittsburgh. Includes a sensory-friendly performance on Sept. 14. Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING when Pittsburgh’s best-loved musical makes a triumphant return […]
Free admission to Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab: Sept. 29 Each year, the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) sponsors RADical Days, offering the public free admission, tours, performances and activities at the organizations and attractions it helps to fund. On Sept. 29, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and its new sister facility MuseumLab will waive admission fees from 10 a.m. […]
Touch-a-Truck hosted by the Junior League of Pittsburgh Vroom vroom. Beep beep. Touch-a-Truck rolls back into the Strip District Sunday, Sept. 29! New this year: We're offering a sensory-friendly hour from 10-11 a.m. Touch-a-Truck gives kids the opportunity to explore vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and meet the people who build, protect and serve […]
Join the Friends of Riverview Park, North Side Leadership Conference and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to celebrate Riverview Park at the first RPDAY! There will be free activities including adventure hikes, bike races and tours, kids' activities, live music, free food
Join a naturalist educator in the Nature Play area between 1:00-3:00 pm for a playful afternoon in the park. Each month different activities are provided, and you can always hang out in the shade of the dogwood trees building with loose parts materials or test your balance by climbing on stumps. This month we will […]
Celebrate your love of music at the Science Center! Select your favorite instrument or sing along to childhood favorites such as “Wheels on the Bus."
Associate conductor Andrés Franco leads the orchestra in a free program of light classics perfect for music lovers of all ages.
Steeltown will once again be hosting an OPEN HOUSE for all those interested in learning more about Steeltown and the local film scene. It is a great oppurtunity for students, family, and friends of Steeltown. The Open House will be Thursday, October 3rd, from 5-7PM. We will also encourage all interested high school-level students in […]
Director Steven Spielberg's heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences […]
Join a naturalist at the Frick Environmental Center for this all-ages, relaxed hike through the woods. Take an hour out of your Friday to visit your park!
Home Color Home Color explores the natural, man-made, and cultural color and textures of Southwestern Pennsylvania. The exhibition will feature an installation of a bedroom, connecting a personal “home” to a regional “home”, as well as the relationships between land, culture, individuals, and industry.About the Artist Rebecca Harrison is a fiber artist from Washington, Pa […]
Be inspired by the story of an extraordinary little girl who proves that with courage and cleverness, you can do anything you put your mind to. Based on the beloved Roald Dahl novel, Matilda will thrill audiences of all ages with high-energy singing and dancing and inspire you to take your destiny into your own […]
Sensory Friendly Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents its Sensory Friendly Saturday program. The museum will open its galleries at 8:30 a.m. on four Saturdays with anticipated high visitor demand, 90 minutes before the museum opens to the general public. Families with members on the autism […]
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh will be opening the doors to a diverse collection of buildings in Downtown and the Northside. You have behind-the-scenes access, or just the opportunity to explore and experience the INSIDE of nearly 60 buildings! Explore an old vault. Stand on stage. Experience an amazing view. Buildings include theaters, artist spaces, hotels, office […]
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village will partner with the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology for a day-long event for archaeology-lovers everywhere. Attend presentations to discover how archaeologists use cutting-edge technology to learn about the lives of prehistoric people. Bring your American Indian artifacts for identification and analysis by experts with a combined 50+ years of archaeological […]
Meet local first responders, see fire trucks, police cars and ambulances up close and personal, learn about safety, eat from local food trucks, and have a blast at Guardian's first FREE community Safety Day event! You won't want to miss photo ops with Steely McBeam and the Pirate Parrot, face painting, balloon art, and the […]
Fall Family Fun Day On Saturday, October 5, from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m., Dorseyville Alliance Church, Indiana Township, will hold its third annual free Fall Family Fun Day in the parking lot and accessible hospitality room. Everything is free including Food, Pumpkin Painting, Live Music, Children and Youth Games, Basket Giveaway, Petting Zoo, the […]
Auditions for dancers, boys and girls, are being held for the annual performance of the Nutcracker as presented by the Carnegie Performing Arts Center. Two weekends of performances are being offered in a full stage production at the historic Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie. Director Monica Ryan choreographs the production and rehearsals will take […]
Enjoy the habitats and colors of fall under the guidance of a naturalist from Fern Hollow Nature Center. Free, but registration required.
In 2017, former City Councilmember Dan Gillman wrote a proclamation to celebrate chess in the City of Pittsburgh. In 2018, County Councilperson Tom Baker expanded this celebration to Chess Week in Allegheny County! We are so thankful for the local government support of chess. To honor this week, the Queen's Gambit Chess Institute is hosting a […]
Tu e la tua famiglia are cordially invited to commemorate your italianità at the History Center with a full day of interactive activities designed with K-12 students in mind. To kick off Italian Heritage Month, the History Center’s Italian American Program will present its sixth annual Italian Heritage Day. Learn how to play bocce, enjoy live cooking demos, explore your […]
Join us every Sunday in October for a fun Garden related afternoon. Each Sunday, we will have a different theme and related hands-on activities. Learn about our history, and visit our 1780’s Log House. Check out an Adventure Backpack or a scavenger hunt, and explore the Garden. Included with daily admission
Visit Meadowcroft for beautiful fall foliage and outdoor adventure this fall! Meadowcroft will host a day of educational woodland walks and programs highlighting Pennsylvania’s forest and wildlife resources from prehistory to modern day. This program is presented in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Forestry Association, Penn State, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and others […]
Jewell Parker Rhodes, Award-Winning Author Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Jewell Parker Rhodes has always loved reading and writing stories. Born and raised in Manchester, a largely African-American neighborhood on the North Side of Pittsburgh, she was a voracious reader as a child. She began college as a dance major, but when she discovered […]
Help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the H.J. Heinz Company! Make your own Heinz hitch, pickle pin, and ketchup inspired by the original recipe. Hop into a fun exploration of the past as we play and explore together in this hands-on session designed for 2- to 5- year-olds and their caregivers. Young kids will be […]
ABOUT ASSEMBLE DAY CAMPS No school? No problem! Assemble Day Camps can help fill the gap when school is out of session or when you’re just itching to blow off some STEAM. Snacks included! CITY BUILD Future urban planners, architects, and community members unite! Have you ever wanted to rebuild a city street? Have you […]
As seen on America’s Got Talent, Catapult is an amazingly imaginative combination of humor, movement, music, story-telling, and sculpture. You won’t believe your eyes as you watch these incredible artists become a mountain, a full-size elephant, a helicopter, a house with a window, and people inside the window. You will never figure out how they do it, and […]
Supersize your overnighter with GIANT Jenga and Connect Four, and play Mario Kart on a GIANT screen. Sleepovers include themed activities, a Rangos Giant Cinema film, planetarium or laser show, live theater show, sleeping among our exhibits, official Science Center patch, late-night snack, continental breakfast, and free admission for the day following the sleepover, including […]
Explore your inner monster-making!This Youth Maker Night we've partnered with The Union Project to sculpt ceramics creatures. Learning Parties are free and fun for all ages! These hands-on activity stations are led by local Guest Experts connect science, technology, engineering, art, and math in an exciting and tangible way for learners of all ages. Reserve your spot […]
HallowBoo!, Idlewild Park. Come in costume to trick-or-treat through Story Book Forest, dance to the Jack-O-Lantern Jive and join Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat in a playful show of songs and make-believe. It’s the Idlewild you know and love with a fun, family-oriented Happy Halloween Twist! Enjoy a kid-friendly Halloween event featuring Trick-or-treating through Story […]
Real Mummies. Real Science. Real People. The exhibition enthralls guests with dramatic displays of the mummies and their personal stories, as well as state-of-the-art multimedia stations that take visitors on a 4,500-year journey to explore the mummies’ history and origins as well as how they were created, both naturally and intentionally.
Pumpkin Trolley, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. Ride the rails in this Halloween-themed event. Runs Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 12-27.
Chatham Baroque's Peanut Butter Jam offers Miss Melody meets Mr. Harmony. When melody, harmony, rhythm combine, it’s just like magic and truly sublime. The program runs two times on Oct. 12: from 10-11 a.m. and 11:3o a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CoderDojo is a global movement of free, volunteer-led, community-based programming clubs for young people. Anyone aged 7 to 17 can visit a Dojo where they can learn to code, build a website, create an app or a game, and explore technology in an informal, creative, and social environment. We focus on self-led learning, peer learning, […]
Oct. 12: Dance Days – Afro-Caribbean Beats, Trust Arts Education Center. Kids from ages 3-6 explore how to repeat a rhythm pattern, maintain a steady beat, and develop their moves in this free workshop, 10:00 - 10:30am for 3-4 year olds 11:00 - 11:45am for 5-6 year olds Our youngest artists can dance their cares away, […]
Join us for our first Fall Festival. There will be live music, family fun activities, crafts, raffles, face painting, demonstrations, food and drinks, vendors and so much more!
FREE family activities! Explore Clayton, the restored Frick family mansion, discover amazing vehicles at the Car and Carriage Museum, and experience fine and decorative art at The Frick Art Museum. • Art for all! Paint a silly portrait of a friend or test your creativity by making a landscape collage. Everyone will have a chance […]
The cornstalks are out; the pumpkins are picked, and the candy bowls are filled: it’s time for Kennywood’s Happy Hauntings! Happy Hauntings is in its third season of kid-friendly Halloween fun on Saturdays & Sundays throughout October. Highlights of the event include Thomas Town™ at Kennywood, redecorated for the fall and including a new live […]
Oct. 12: Magnificent Masks, Trust Arts Educational Center. Kids in grades 6-8 will work with fluted cardboard to create an original large-scale mask inspired by global designs and iconography.
Oct. 12: Penny Arcade, Arcade Comedy Theater. The second Saturday of the month kids can see the classic Penny Arcade show where they will inspire improvisers in a variety of games, volunteer to perform, and even learn games they can play at home.
On Sunday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m., families can enjoy a free, family-friendly hip-hop class at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. This class introduces hip hop culture through the element of dance and encourages individualized style while staying true to the technique. Presented by Let’s Move Pittsburgh in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, […]
The Fort Pitt Museum is hosting a RADical Day on Sunday, Oct. 13. Enjoy free admission to the Fort Pitt Museum as part of RADical Days, sponsored by RAD – Allegheny […]
Join Pirates fans of all ages as we listen to the original 1960 World Series radio broadcast! Celebrate this big Pirates win against the Yankees starting at 12:15 pm at the Forbes Field Wall near Schenley Plaza.
Visit Schenley Plaza for free activities for children (and children at heart!) under the tent. Activities include face painting, a balloon artist, lawn games, special guests and performers, plus free rides on the PNC Carousel.
Enjoy a free moonlit stroll through Frick Park led by a naturalist. This relaxing one-hour hike is designed to connect participants to the cycles in nature and the seasonal phenomena each month brings. Registration is required for this free event. This hike is geared towards teens and adults. This hike is rain or shine. Weather-appropriate clothes […]
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Through Jan. 5: nek chand: a hidden world, Museum Lab. Visit the villagers in this collection of more than 45 sculptures by artist Ned Chand of India.
Through Jan. 5: XOXO: An Exhibit About Love and Forgiveness, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Interactive experiences inspire feelings and conversations about love and forgiveness. The exhibit that got us all talking, exploring and understanding how we feel about love and forgiveness is back! Using facial expressions, words, movement and art-making, XOXO explores what love and forgiveness […]
Calling all prospective students and families to visit our campus, meet teachers, and speak with our Principal on Tuesday October 15, 2019 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm - St. Alphonsus Campus, 201 Church Road, Wexford, PA 15090. Offering full day kindergarten through 8th grade. Before and after school care available. Visit us at https://nhrces.org/seelos. […]
Kids ages 5-8 will explore 150 years of Heinz history and create recipes old and new using Heinz products. Explore Pittsburgh stories through games, art, cooking and other hands-on activities. […]
Writing the Tough Stuff for Teens is a free 8-week writing workshop. This intensive free on-site writing workshop is an opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to write about subjects […]
Story Time with Senator Costa 3:30 pm Ages: All are Welcome Senator Costa will be at the Oakmont Carnegie Library to read “Monster Needs Your Vote!” We will be combining […]
Julie Lythcott-Haims' "How to Raise an Adult" - Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & LecturesJulie Lythcott-Haims roots for humans. Humans need agency in order to make their way forward; Julie is deeply interested in what impedes us. She is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult, an anti-helicopter parenting manifesto which gave rise to […]
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Creatures of the Night Family-Friendly Halloween at Audubon Three start times at 6:30, 7 or 7:30 p.m. Delight in our annual autumn experience! Fireflies guide you on our trails to encounter larger-than-life costumed nocturnal creatures. Hear stories from a Great Horned Owl, observe the acrobatics of the Flying Squirrel, go batty with Little Brown Bat, […]
Oct. 19-Jan. 12: Garden Railroad: Farms, Food and Family, Phipps Conservatory. The new miniature railroad display invites kids to explore the world of farming, complete with clucking chicks, cows, landscape goats and roving tractors. Phipps' new miniature railroad display Farms, Food and Family invites you and your family to celebrate and learn about farm life. With clucking chickens, […]
Oct. 19-20 and 26-27: ZooBoo, Pittsburgh Zoo. Kids can dress in costume for the all-new Trick-or-Treat Trail, head into the Pumpkin Patch Pavilion for the Monster Mash Dance or stop by the PPG Aquarium for more goodies.
Oct. 19-20: Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival, North Shore. The festivities include a giant pumpkin regatta, a pumpkin pie eating contest, pumpkin pinata and pumpkin decorating station.
The Ineffable Ca Phe is normally very kid-friendly with toys/books/open space/sidewalk chalk, but on Oct 19th, we will be especially so! The rule for the Kids Toy Swap is bring a toy, take a toy! Plus Saturday morning coffee and baked goods for parents never hurts!
Celebrate all-things HEINZ at the eighth annual Hometown-Homegrown™ food festival, presented in partnership with GoodTaste! Pittsburgh®. This year, the tastiest food expo in Pittsburgh will mark the 150th anniversary of the H.J. Heinz Company with Heinz-inspired food samples, cooking demonstrations, special giveaways, and other Heinz-filled surprises: Come hungry for delicious samples from more than 40 of Pittsburgh’s finest food vendors, from […]
Join us at Kentucky Avenue School's Fall Open House for prospective families. Tour the school, meet the teachers, and try one of our homemade cafe lunches.
Join Allegheny County Parks and SHARP Robotics from the Sarah Heinz House as we launch pumpkins across the amphitheater field with a full-size trebuchet! Free activities for kids include arts & crafts and games. Woodchuckers Axe Throwing will be offered for a fee for ages 18+ or ages 13-17 with permission of parent or guardian. […]
The National Aviary in Pittsburgh mounts its family-friendly harvest festival on Oct. 19 and 26. Owl-O-Ween welcomes costumed kids to encounters with owls, raptors and night-time creatures. Crafts, candy and other treats are part of the lineup.
Precision Jazz and Kick Line Master Workshop with former Rockette Director and Choreographer Eileen Grace. This session is for students in grades 4-8.
Get your dancing shoes on…it’s time to BOOgie down at the South Hills Village Mini-Monster Mash! The first 300 kids whose family signs up for our FREE “Family at Simon” program will receive a spooktacular goodie bag and be able to enjoy fun Halloween-themed crafts, music, dancing and much more. Kids can even make their […]
Make memories with your little one as they experience their first ballet class at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School! Discover ballet for the first time! Parents and their budding dancers, age 18 months to 3 years, step into the studio together to experience a typical ballet class for beginners. After the class demo parents have the […]
Children and adults who are on the autism spectrum or have sensory sensitivities are invited to Sensory Sensitive Science Hours. Exhibit lights and sound effects will be adjusted, and special activities will be added to foster a safe, welcoming, and most of all fun environment for all visitors.
In celebration of The Warhol’s 25th anniversary, the museum will be open and free to the public. Activities throughout the day include hands-on artmaking, gallery talks and activities, live performances, and a participatory art installation created by interdisciplinary artist Alisha Wormsley. The Andy Warhol: Revelation exhibition will also be on view. Join us for performances and special […]
We are gearing up for our 2cnd Superheroes Bowl for Miracles event!!! You can purchase your ticket in one of two ways- 1) Simply click on the link below to purchase online or 2) Fill out reservation form and either email or mail in with payment. Date: Sunday, October 20, 2019 (Steeler’s Bye Week) Time: […]
2 to 4 p.m. October 20 and 27, 2019. Come for a Great Pumpkin approved Mon Valley Halloween event which will be fun for the whole family as you participate as a team in your own trick-or-treat adventure. Family-friendly for over 25 years, we have been welcoming the youngest monster fans to our special, daytime, […]
Join fellow educators and the Frick education staff for a chance to learn more about our school program offerings! Meet our staff, get a hands-on look at some of our school programs, and tour the Frick’s museum spaces, including the upcoming special exhibition, Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen. This event is free for […]
Oct. 24-27: Jurassic World Live Tour, PPG Arena. A team of scientists tries to unravel a corrupt plan to save an all-new dinosaur. Along the way, kids experience some of “Jurassic World’s” iconic dinosaurs, including Blue the raptor, triceratops and a vicious T. rex. Multiple performance times daily.
Join us Thursday October 24th from 6-7:30 PM for our Halloween Spooktacular! We'll be "treated" to a professional pumpkin carving demonstration, decorate our own pumpkins, get our faces painted, snap a selfie, build a spooky Lego craft, and enjoy other activities and treats! Costumes are encouraged for this event! Tickets are only $5 per family and all proceeds benefit the Simon Youth Foundation! […]
See how chemistry is used in the workplace and everyday life with interactive activities led by chemists from local businesses and universities. It’s a mixture of chemistry, exploration, and fun!
Dabble with potions and concoctions, use science to send ghosts flying in the air, and engineer your own monster. Sleepovers include themed activities, a Rangos Giant Cinema film, planetarium or laser show, live theater show, sleeping among our exhibits, official Science Center patch, late-night snack, continental breakfast, and free admission for the day following the […]
Join us for a night of fall-themed Family Fun and see the unveiling of SHH 4.0, the renovation of our original building! Register for programs, tour our facilities, swim in our pool, play games, make crafts, drive robots and create digital art at our newly-renovated Northside facility! Free and open to the public!!!
Come one come all to our Annual Halloween Costume Party! This spooktacular event is filled with a costume parade, spooky sports, prize giveaways and more! We even have beer specials for our 21+ guys, gals, and ghouls! Each child's ticket includes dinner, soft drink, arcade card, one attraction pass, and a special Halloween treat! Each […]
Creatures of the Night Family-Friendly Halloween at Audubon Society Three sessions starting at 6:30, 7, or 7:30 p.m. Oct.25 Delight in our annual autumn experience! Fireflies guide you on our trails to encounter larger-than-life costumed nocturnal creatures. Hear stories from a Great Horned Owl, observe the acrobatics of the Flying Squirrel, go batty with Little […]
Join the Pittsburgh Philharmonic for the first concert of their 2019-2020 concert season. The program includes Dvorak's New World Symphony, Mozart's Overture to the Magic Flute, and Coleridge-Taylor's Petite Suite de Concert. Purchase tickets online and at the door.
Oct. 26-Nov. 23: “Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Cry Wolf,” Mariposa Theatre. This musical tour-de-force inspired by Aesop’s Fables includes optional audience participation to add to the fun. Performances on Saturdays at 10 a.m.and 1 p.m.
Cereal Cinema: ‘Hocus Pocus’ Hello, breakfast! Row House Cinema planned a special Halloween-focused Cereal Cinema with a screening of “Hocus Pocus” on Oct. 26. The all-you-can-eat cereal bar will offer gluten-free and dairy alternatives, as well as coffee for mom and dad. The $14 ticket includes movie admission and breakfast. The PG-rated “Hocus Pocus” is recommended for […]
Join Citiparks for this FREE healthy lifestyle event that's fun for the entire family. Bring your bike or borrow one from Citiparks. Cycle around the Bud Harris Cycling Track in Highland Park and stop to enjoy refreshments, food trucks and bike safety Instructions. Have fun decorating your bike, playing games and entering the Halloween Costume Contest […]
Spend an autumn afternoon outside celebrating the final day of Meadowcroft’s season! Join us for a day of special, fall-themed programming. TAFFY PULLING PARTIES: Bring your sweet tooth to Meadowcroft’s taffy pulling parties! Parties will be held on the half-hour at the King House. There is a $3 fee per participant in addition to regular admission. Space […]
City Theatre’s EQT Young Playwrights Festival stages professional productions of six winning, one-act plays chosen from nearly 400 Young Playwrights Contest submissions written by middle and high school students. WEEKEND PERFORMANCES Open to the public Saturday, October 26 1:00 PM Middle School Performance 6:00 PM High School Performance Sunday, October 27 1:00 PM […]
S.Y.STEM Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to motivating young students to pursue careers in STEM, is throwing a free event at Carnegie Library's East Liberty branch. Explore the spooky side of science along wth Halloween-themed activities and demonstrations, prizes and giveaways, including a signed photograph from Steelers player Cam Heyward. The experiments start at 2 p.m. […]
Discover the un-boo-lievable fun of science and explore spooky experiments at Pittsburgh STEM Spooktacular Day! STEM Spooktacular Day is a FREE local event that provides kids with interactive learning experiences related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) that make learning fun! There will be a wide variety of Halloween-based activities and demonstrations, prizes and […]
Join us at Trinity Church on Saturday, October 26th from 5:00-7:00 for Root Beer Floats, apple cider, walking tacos, popcorn, and other goodies. Wear your costume and join us for games, crafts, and a good time!
Snow White's Unspooky Soiree at Mariposa Theatre for Young Audiences Join Enchanted Experience's Snow White for an Unspooky Soiree! Come in your Halloween costume and enjoy story time, mask decorating, singing & dancing, candy and a photo opportunity. There will be a costume contest with a prize for the most fun Halloween costume! Don't be […]
Bring the family and wear your favorite costumes. This free event includes food and drinks, a petting zoo, a pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating. Rain or shine, we’ll be here! You can also join in on the fun and decorate your trunk and pass out candy!
The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh regularly schedules sensory-friendly programs for kids. A cool Halloween party, Boo To You Too, is planned for Oct. 27. The all-ages program is designed as a judgment-free zone for kids and adults with sensory sensitivities.
Everyone is invited to Halloween on the Hill, a free, safe and fun event for the kids! Sunday, October 27th beginning at 5:30 the younger kids will have a “SWEET” time with a hidden treasure hunt, games, pumpkin and cookie decorating, candy maze and more! Stay for the live magic show from 6:00 – 7:00pm. […]
MAGPIE is Musical Associates Giving People Inspiring Experiences! Visit Topgolf PGH for a FUN night of live music, a local artist gallery, children’s activities, a s’mores bar, and a costume contest with prizes donated by local businesses (Empire Music, Johnstonbaugh's Music, and The Gifted), and more surprises! Admission is free, musicians are welcome to join […]
Oct. 29-Nov. 3: “Mean Girls,” Benedum Center. Broadway touring production of Tina Fey’s hit musical about a naïve high school girl who faces off against the popular queen bee. Best for tweens and older. Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond […]
A celebration of the many mentors and community leaders who are impacting the lives of children throughout the region. 2019 Thieman Awardee GREGG BEHR and Ambassador Daniel M. Rooney Champion of Mentoring Awardee Bob Nelkin will be recognized for their dedication to and support of mentoring. A large silent auction, great food, beverages and 1000 […]
If you are a high school student curious about pursuing a career in filmmaking, broadcasting, and digital arts, you'll want to know about the numerous higher education opportunities available right here in Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public, representatives from several colleges and universities will be available to connect with you and your parents […]
Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival presents the best contemporary short films from around the globe, highlighting films that promote innovative visual storytelling and cultural tolerance. The 2019 festival features 116 films from 33 countries and includes a family-friendly All Ages Block on Saturday, November 2, at 10:30am.
Join a naturalist at the Frick Environmental Center for an all-ages, relaxed hike through the woods.
Join us on First Friday – November 1, 2019 for the opening reception of Black Thoughts, works by AmunRay. BLACK THOUGHTS Black Thoughts shines a light on the black experience. Artist AmunRay calls to question what is blackness and what do you think of when you hear the word “Black”? Visitors will flow through expressive […]
Elementary Engineering Extravaganza at Pitt’s Swanson School of Engineering: Nov. 2 It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … an engineer? Put on your superhero cape for some free, action-packed fun at […]
Broadway Kids Auditions and Mariposa Theatre for Young Audiences Masterclass: Acting the Song Mariposa Theatre for Young Audiences is proud to be hosting Broadway Performers from the National Touring Production […]
1-4 p.m. Saturday, November Drop-in Hot Metal Happening at Schenley Fountain The University Art Gallery (UAG) is partnering with Rivers of Steel Arts to offer a Hot Metal Happening for […]
Nov. 2: Jammie Jams: Litscitle Engineers, Carnegie Science Center. Scientists from ages 2-6 have an early evening of discovery in this not-quite-a-sleepover event. You and your preschooler will enjoy interactive activities, […]
Put on your most comfortable party outfit and join The Warhol for a sensory-friendly evening of dancing, socializing and artmaking. This event is planned specifically for and with individuals with […]
A great event for kids: Disney music and Disney cartoons! Theatre organist Dave Calendine will perform the Disney Songbook from stage and screen on the PATOS 3 manual Wurlitzer Theatre […]