Visit Allegheny Commons the third Sunday of the month from June through October from 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. for free activities for children (and children at heart) including balloon artist, craft activities, with special guests and performers! Registration is not required. Family Days at Allegheny Commons are generously supported by Green Mountain Energy.

We are FINALLY able to bring back our annual fundraiser! We normally host a Royal Ball with the King and Queen, but they wanted to make sure all of their royal friends felt safe and comfortable at their party, so they moved it outdoors! The Fairytale Festival celebrates 25 years of Gemini Theater Company in a fun, […]

Marking the 5th year of Hello Neighbor and our signature annual fundraiser, Home Sweet Home, we invite you to join us at the Heinz History Center for a plated dinner, amazing entertainment, and incredible honorees. This year's event continues the tradition of focusing on Hello Neighbor's mission of working to improve the lives of recently […]

Open Studio at the Youth Media Center (YMC) is a free after school program for teens interested in podcasting and media creation. If you are a teenage student in grade 6 – 12, then you are eligible to participate! SLB Radio’s Youth Media Center is a state-of-the-art media center equipped with recording studios, recording equipment, […]

In honor of National Recovery Month, Familylinks is holding the 7th annual Recovery Day event on Tuesday, September 20 from 11 am-3 pm at Vintage Center for Active Adults. It is a day to celebrate those who are in recovery and the family/friends who support them. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the […]

Join us for garden care days at the Anchor Green in Emerald View Park. Help keep this space looking beautiful all summer long by weeding, removing litter, and caring for plantings. Tools and gloves will be provided. On-street parking available on side streets off of Grandview Avenue. Special thanks to our partners Neighbors on the […]

The Backyard on 8th is the Cultural District’s new summer arts park. A destination that embraces artistic exploration, collaboration and creation. Featuring regional and international artists, the Backyard is a casual meeting place to gather with friends and family to enjoy the culinary, visual and performing arts in a comfortable and inviting environment for the […]

Featuring 30 talented local makers, artists, and craftspeople, the Moonrise Maker Market is a great way to shop local and discover new handmade products this summer in Downtown Pittsburgh's Market Square. DJ Mary Mack will be spinning tunes. Hands-on activities include spin art record making, personalized onsite poetry with Haley Clancy, and more! This event […]

Experience Kennywood's new Phantom Fall Fest! Visit the park during the day for family-friendly fun, including festive food and a unique Kennywood autumn atmosphere. After dark, the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with five haunted houses and four scare zones.   Select dates, check site for details.

Enjoy family fun as children 12 years and younger take part in a One-Mile Family Fun Run, Tot Trot and Diaper Dash as part of The Great Race festivities each year. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 POINT STATE PARK, DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH

“A BRILLIANT DAY OUT WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS” - TIMEOUT Alice is trapped in Wonderland and time is running out to save her! Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and enter a topsy-turvy world of adventure, intrigue and impossible things at this immersive Alice in Wonderland event. For one day only, the streets of Pittsburgh, […]

Join trail stewards and the Friends of Riverview Park the last Saturday of each month (May-October) from 9am-12pm to work on trail projects in Riverview Park. Meet at the Visitors Center in Riverview Park. Please note: These events are open to people of all ages. We do ask that all persons under 18 years of […]

EAA chapter 842 and the Washington Flyers Club will be hosting a Young Eagles Rally wt the Washington County Airport from 10-4 on Saturday September 24th. Volunteer pilots will be providing FREE airplane rides to youth 8-17 years old around Washington County, Ride will be about 20 minutes long. Parents must be present to sign […]

Come experience the biggest Chinese community event in Pittsburgh at this free festival. Celebrate Chinese heritage, watch traditional performances, listen to beautiful music and enjoy some delicious food.

Sept. 24, 2022 at South Park Fairgrounds; Oct. 2, 2022 at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater Join Allegheny County parks for a day full of free family-friendly fall activities. Families can enjoy hay rides, a hay maze, a pumpkin patch trip, a barnyard petting zoo and more. Food, beverages and snacks will be available for sale from food […]

At our very first Kids Day at the Backyard, we invite you to enjoy FREE family-friendly activities, performances, prizes, and more at the Cultural District's newest arts park: the Backyard at 8th & Penn! For every Llama and Llama Mama, there's something for everyone at the Backyard. See below for a full list of activities […]