Kidcast: Through coding skills, kids learn to think like a computer

Witha coding language like Scratch, kids can do anything from making animations to steering a drone.

All the winter events you need to keep Pittsburgh kids busy throughout the season

Some think of winter as a time to hibernate under a fuzzy comforter. We offer a big, wonderful list of things to do with kids this winter!

12 cool ways kids can explore Pittsburgh after dark

Bedtime? What bedtime? When the sun goes down, there’s still time for after dark excitement for Pittsburgh kids.

13 January events for kids in Pittsburgh

Think it’s harder to keep kids active in the winter? We can help.

6 Pittsburgh miniature railroad displays that kids are crazy about

The model railroad holiday tradition began in the late 1800s,

Don’t miss December’s top 13 family events in Pittsburgh

Whether you’re looking for a holly jolly good time or an escape from the yuletide madness, this list is for you!

5 reasons to get kids wrapped up in ‘Mummies of the World’ in Pittsburgh

Kids will be captivated by hands-on interactive stations, cutting-edge 3-D animation and state-of-the-art multimedia.

The jam-packed family guide to Pittsburgh this fall

There seems to be no end to the number of fun things for kids to do this fall.

summer of space

7 reasons to blast off with Summer of Space at Carnegie Science Center

To celebrate this historic achievement, Carnegie Science Center is launching new lunar programming.

6 ways kids can defy gravity on Pittsburgh ziplines and ropes courses

“That adrenaline rush is unlike anything else.”

spring

All the spring events Pittsburgh kids have been waiting for!

Spring’s the perfect time to fly a kite, take a hike and enjoy outdoor festivals.

da vinci

Study the science of art and the art of science at new Da Vinci exhibit

“Even 500 years later, Da Vinci’s work is still being studied. He still plays a part in our daily lives. It’s interesting to see this all in one setting.”

future cities

How will we live in the future? These kids offer cool solutions for cities ahead of their time.

Kids from Propel East envision a way for coastal cities to survive when waters start to rise from global warming. The plan: Live underwater.

10 STEM books on space to test your kid’s outer limits

These STEM: Super Science booklists keep a child’s interest with engaging stories guaranteed to promote curiosity.

winter

All the winter events you need to know about in Pittsburgh for the best season ever

The countdown to spring has never been better!

gifts of experiences

No more toys! Moms hope their kids receive gifts of experiences from doting relatives this year

These presents can fill kids with excitement and provide memories for many years to come.

10 ways kids can explore space in Pittsburgh

Space exploration and the study of the night sky captivates the imagination.

stem study

How to teach your kids STEM lessons (without a PhD in science)

The good news for parents: Science can definitely be taught at home, and you don’t have to be a scientist to raise a baby Einstein.

Carnegie Science Center throws LEGO block party with mind-blowing exhibit

“Imagine if a child learns about art history through LEGO” — Nathan Sawaya

PPG Science Pavilion

New PPG Science Pavilion fuels STEM futures for Pittsburgh kids

“We knew if we built it, they would come.”