Your Pittsburgh weekend family fun guide: Feb. 20-22 is filled with theater, art, hiking and more!

Check out things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend with kids — some of them free!

Parents of aspiring media-makers, this episode of the Kidsburgh Podcast is for you.

Would your kids love to share their voices with the world? In this Kidsburgh Podcast episode, you’ll find out about the creative ways that young Pittsburghers can build skills and […]

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Pittsburgh Fish Fry Map is back for 2026: Here’s your key to tasty, easy, affordable dinners.

This map points you to local “fish fry” events on Friday evenings hosted by fire departments, social clubs and churches.

Want your kid to enjoy the real world away from screens? Live theater can help, and here’s why.

“Kids learn through play,” says one young performer. “It’s how they learn how to handle emotions.” 

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Maker Monday: Kids can make their own ‘gravity maze’

With this Maker Monday project, kids will have fun watching marbles move through the maze they designed (and do some science learning along the way)!

Pittsburgh Airport’s new Kids Play Area is open, offering support and convenience for families

Families will find plenty to keep kids entertained and let them burn off some energy in a safe, contained environment

Landmark trial explores social media’s harmful impact on kids and teens

The first in a series of landmark trials began Feb. 9 seeking to hold tech giants responsible for harms to children.

Traveling can open your child’s mind. Here’s why — and how to make it happen on any budget.

From exploring unfamiliar neighborhoods and weekend road trips to long-distance adventures, travel can open kids’ minds and inspire them.

Your Presidents’ Day AND Valentine’s Weekend Guide: Shows, workshops and more, plus childcare when school is out

Three days of fun: Check out these things to do in the Pittsburgh area with kids this weekend.

Student Council teaches young people vital skills — and parents can help

Many grownups may not realize what a great opportunity student council could be for their child.

Your family can help share the love by baking Jasmine Cho’s ‘love letter cookies’

Several years ago, Kidsburgh had the fun of co-hosting video baking tutorials with Pittsburgh-based, artist, author and cookie activist Jasmine Cho. Jasmine, a Food Network Champion (“Christmas Cookie Challenge”) who […]

25 summer camps that are perfect for creative kids in the Pittsburgh area

These Pittsburgh-area summer camps let creative kids to explore fine arts, performing arts, maker arts and more.

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Maker Monday: Kids can make these pop-up Valentine’s Day cards

This Maker Monday project lets kids share love at Valentine’s Day or any time!

Are you a caregiver? The latest Kidsburgh podcast will help you care for yourself, too.

Listen here to the latest Kidsburgh Podcast: “Parents shouldn’t have to do these things on their own.”

Pittsburgh education leaders name their K-12 priorities for 2026

Six Pittsburgh-area education stakeholders outline big trends in the region’s K-12 landscape. Read them here.

3 kid-friendly local museums are competing to be named best in the nation: You can vote here.

Three of our city’s world-class, family-focused museums are up for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Here’s how you can vote.

10 events (nearly all of them free!) for Pittsburgh families this weekend, Feb. 6-8

So much weekend fun for Pittsburgh-area families this weekend.

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Kidsburgh’s 2026 Summer Camp Guide: 75 local camps for kids of all ages and interests

We’ve gathered details on dozens and dozens of camps in the Pittsburgh region for summer 2026. Check out this list.

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Maker Monday: Kids can spread kindness by making yarn-covered hearts

This Maker Monday project lets kids get creative and share love with others. Check it out!

SHIM’s new food lockers can help families facing food insecurity

SHIM is “trying to reach more people, especially working families who just don’t have that time in their day.”

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