Macarons for Kids at Macaron Bar Pittsburgh: Nov. 10 Budding bakers ages 8 to 12 can learn how to make macarons from the experts. The French pastries with meringue shells and chocolate ganache filling are difficult, yet fun, to make. Guests at the culinary classroom in East Liberty will get hands-on instruction with a bunch of fun […]

Develop a love of stories in the galleries! Cozy up and hear a winter-themed story, then explore related artworks in our galleries with a teaching artist and create your own artwork to take home. Stories begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. during each event—please meet in the Scaife Gallery Reading Room. Themes change each […]

Awarding-winner author and expert to address adolescent issues Internationally recognized child development expert and best-selling author Dr. Michele Borba will deliver a presentation for parents and educators from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in the Upper St. Clair High School theater. Titled, “Unselfie: Raising caring, successful kids in a plugged-in, trophy-driven world,” the […]

Join parents, caregivers and their elementary age children for an hour of support, friendship and activity!

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 event. This hike is geared towards teens and adults. Dogs are not permitted to join this hike. […]

As part of WQED’s 65th anniversary and Year of Kindness, everyone is invited to participate in a virtual CARDIGAN DAY on November 13. The public is invited to stop by […]

Become a master builder and make your addition to Pittsburgh’s skyline. Use Lincoln Logs, magnetic tiles, and other fun materials to engineer a new addition to the city. Hop into […]

Discover something new every Thursday! Explore and create with us in the galleries, enjoy a cocktail in the cafe, and see featured performances. From presentations by visiting artists to in-depth tours of new exhibitions, create connections to the art on view and experience our vibrant Pittsburgh arts community. It’s the perfect way to enjoy date […]

Nov. 15-17: Pet Expo, David Lawrence Convention Center. Entertainment includes the North American Diving Dogs, Rabbit Hopping (like horse show jumping), the Steel City Reptile Expo and the Doxie Downs National Dachshund Races.

Discover how your story can make an impact! Join us as we meet and learn from storytellers, designers and more for an evening of storytelling and art. This month's Learning Party partners include: Union Project Women for a Healthy Environment Assemble Learning Parties Assemble Learning Parties are free and fun for anyone! Each month's learning […]

Join us on Fri., Nov. 15 from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Botany Hall Auditorium at Phipps for a screening of Disneynature's Bears. From the studio that brought you Earth and Chimpanzee comes an epic story on a breathtaking scale showcasing a year in the life of a bear family. In this engaging tale […]

Nov. 16: Sensory-Friendly Event for Teens, Andy Warhol Museum. This inclusive workshop for teens and young adults focuses on Warhol’s pop portraits of celebrities.

Gobble gobble! Autumn is a time that is often associated with turkeys. Come join us as we read "Little Tom Turkey" by Francis Bloxam, hike in the park to find turkey food, and learn how to call for turkeys. Free, but make reservations. Suggested for families with children ages 3-8.

Through Jan. 5, visitors to the Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center can relive cherished holiday memories and make new ones inside the A Very Merry Pittsburgh holiday exhibition. The festive exhibit will explore how Western Pennsylvanians have celebrated Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and other major winter holidays through the years. A collection of family keepsakes, artifacts, […]

A captivating jazz pianist, vocalist and composer, Ariel’s original compositions and songs draw inspiration from Cuban and Brazilian folk music, the Great American Songbook, modern jazz composers and more. Join us for an evening of acoustic piano and guitar that's not to be missed! Come early or stay late for coffeehouse treats in the lower […]