Kidsburgh to curate activities, entertainment at Home & Garden Show
Kidsburgh will be curating the live entertainment and activities at the Children’s Village for the first time in the Home & Garden Show’s 35-year history.
Pittsburgh welcomes young leaders for city’s first CISV Mini-Camp
From May 27th to 30th, Pittsburgh will host youth leaders from around the country through the CISV National Mini-Camp, focusing on the theme of sustainable development.
The best summer camps for every kind of child
No matter what kind of children you’re raising—athletic, dramatic, compassionate or creative—Pittsburgh has a summer camp to cater to their special interests.
Top kids’ events in Pittsburgh: March
From kid events like Disney on Ice Presents Frozen to family-friendly spring blooms, here are our picks for can’t-miss performances and exhibits in March.
9 martial-arts studios we love for pre-K kids
Kidsburgh offers a roundup of nine local studios that cater to Pittsburgh’s youngest karate kids.
Black Tigers: Prize-winning prose from high school writer
In celebration of Black History Month, Kidsburgh is honored to publish an essay from Taylor Thomas, who won first prize in the Carnegie Mellon University Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Awards.
Hatch Art Studio opening in Point Breeze for art making, kid parties and more
Opening March 19, Hatch Art Studio in Point Breeze is a bright, welcoming space to take little artists for creative play.
Shoot to thrill: Trend-setting photographers up the artistry on children’s portraits
Costumes, makeup, props, and the occasional Photoshop tweak add a dash of fantasy to high-concept baby and child photography.
New PBS program blasts off Monday from Carnegie Science Center
PBS Kids hosts the national premiere of Ready Jet Go! on Sunday at the Carnegie Science Center in partnership with WQED.
412Build seeks summer entrepreneurs and makers
412Build is a free eight-week entrepreneurship and maker program for 16- to 18-year-olds.
10 heart-healthy ideas for winter fun in Pittsburgh
Kidsburgh’s guide to wintry ways for keeping kids healthy and active, both indoors and outdoors.
Gwen’s Girls: Kathi Elliot takes over, introduces STEM
What began as an after-school program for at-risk women is reinventing itself with the goal of raising awareness for STEM-based careers for teens.
Parenting with cancer: CLIMB supports Pittsburgh families
Kids and teens who have parents with cancer can bravely face big family changes through a new six-week support group.
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Kid events in Pittsburgh: February
We’ve added a monthly article directing you to ongoing events. Here’s what’s happening in February that you won’t want to miss.
5 questions for Cara Ciminillo of PAEYC
Newly minted as the executive director of the Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children, Cara Ciminillo gives us the scoop on Pittsburgh’s best play-based learning resources.
Innovative Pittsburgh Parks Rx prescribes outdoor activity for numerous benefits
Kids enjoy the health perks of Pittsburgh’s parks, thanks to the new Pittsburgh Parks Rx program.
Nearby Nature science program uncovers secrets of the ordinary world
This spring, the CREATE Lab Satellite Network will launch Nearby Nature, a project that lets kids explore the invisible aspects of their environment.
Nominate young mentors for an “I Do What I Can” Award by Jan. 22
In honor of National Mentoring month, nominate a young mentor who has a knack for helping out peers.
6 top maker spaces in Pittsburgh for kids
Our top six maker spaces in Pittsburgh is a great resource for your kids as they get into the maker movement.