Kidsburgh’s family guide to NFL Draft Week: How to be at the heart of it, or have fun away from the chaos

Whether you’re eager to participate in Draft festivities or you’re just hoping to navigate the chaos with minimal stress, we’ve got all the details you need.

Pittsburgh’s kid athletes stage their own NFL-style draft ahead of the pros

The Pittsburgh National League, an official NFL affiliate, has given young players around Pittsburgh a pro-style draft experience since 2004. This year felt “even more special.”

Maker Monday

Maker Monday: Let’s Try embroidering!

Here’s a project that helps kids learn a new art form: Embroidery. This Maker Monday “Let’s Try” video, created and shared with us by our friends at the Children’s Museum […]

During NFL Draft week, a Pittsburgh food event is helping feed thousands of local students

“Taste of the Draft” will fund school meals, equipment and physical activity programs across Western Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh students are helping document allyship and local responses to antisemitism

Through the Righteous Among the Neighbors program, teens interview honorees and publish profiles on community allyship.

Continuing the Mission: Two Moonshot projects reimagine life after high school

Remake Learning has awarded Moonshot Grants to two new programs designed to help Pittsburgh-area high schoolers rethink and prepare for their futures.

PPS proposes new changes to plan for school closures and feeder patterns

PPS has presented its response to the conditional a revival of a years-in-the-making plan to overhaul schools and feeder plans.

April family events in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh family fun guide April 17-19: Animal encounters, performances, a chance to save big on kids’ clothes and more!

In the mood for theater, fun at a local park, bargain shopping or something totally different? This weekend events guide has something for every Pittsburgh family.

No mom is alone: NurturePA expands Mom-to-Mom texting service sharing support and encouragement

“Expanding across Pennsylvania is a huge step toward making sure no mom feels alone,” says NurturePA’s executive director.

April is Earth Month: Four great places to explore and learn about our local environment

Earth Month is here! Kidsburgh’s guide to outdoor learning resource will get the whole family out in the sunshine.

Maker Monday: Kids can celebrate spring with this paper flower project

This Maker Monday project is great for very little kids and bigger ones, too!

PPS will turn to remote learning during NFL Draft days

Pittsburgh Public Schools leadership wants to avoid the traffic, parking problems and road closures that will likely accompany the event. The district is still trying to address hours of instruction lost to the pandemic.

The Kidsburgh Podcast is up for another Best of the ‘Burgh award! Vote (& hear all 36 episodes) here.

You can vote right here for the Kidsburgh Podcast as Best of the ‘Burgh, now through midnight on April 20! 

Want more kindness and wonder? ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ is getting its own YouTube channel

The dedicated ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ YouTube channel will launch this summer.

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Family events April 10-12: Art, theater, STEAM learning and a chance to take the stage

So much weekend fun is here for Pittsburgh-area families. Check out this lineup.

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s new Trackchair program helps everyone enjoy local trails

Trackchairs are battery-powered, all-terrain wheelchairs that can explore off-road terrains like park trails that were previously impossible to navigate for people with limited mobility.

These 3 Moonshot projects are equipping Pittsburgh youth with tools to create their own future

These programs grew from different inspirations, but all three create space for young voices to grow plus mentorship and structure.

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New to eating gluten-free in the Pittsburgh area? This guide will help. 

Got a kid who’s recently diagnosed with celiac or trying to transition to eating gluten-free? This guide is for you.

Maker Monday

Maker Monday: Kids of all ages can get creative with this collage activity

Make masterpieces with this Maker Monday collage activity from the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.

United Rocks brings inclusive climbing opportunities to Ascend Point Breeze

“This is an opportunity for your child to experience the joy of climbing in an inclusive setting designed to meet them where they are and celebrate their abilities.”

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