June is jumping with these Top 10 kids events

Pittsburgh has plenty of surprises for families and kids this June.

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My Favorite Pittsburgh Thing To Do With Kids: Y108’s Broadway

“Kids grow up fast, Setting aside family time makes my wife and I pause from our chaotic schedules and really focus on them without the distractions we have in our day to day routine.”

New Little Learner Clubhouse sparks curiosity in Carnegie Science Center’s youngest visitors

“Children are born scientists, brimming with natural curiosity, and their preschool years are critical for exploration and brain development.”

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Going to the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show? Don’t miss Kidsburgh at the Children’s Village!

Kidsburgh partnered with Remake Learning and local organizations who know how to keep kids entertained at the Home & Garden Show

6 Ways to Have Fun Inside During Winter

Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr shares how kids can burn energy during the winter months with KDKA TV’s Heather Abrahams on Pittsburgh Today Live.

Pittsburgh girls sample STEM careers through Tour Your Future

“Many students begin life in college not having direction. Tour Your Future can create excitement and interest in STEM to help guide their future decisions by highlighting an interest.”

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New Rangos Giant Cinema dazzles movie fans at Carnegie Science Center

“It’s truly the future of cinema.”

Girls Studying STEM at CMU Leading the Way

Computer science is one of the hottest job fields, and Carnegie Mellon University has one of the top programs in the country, but the percentage of women studying computer science […]

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Top events for kids this fall in Pittsburgh

Busy times ahead! There’s no excuse for boredom with this jam-packed schedule of kid-friendly events from September through November.

7 ways for Pittsburgh kids to see free or really cheap movies this summer

“People really make a night out of it. Some kids come dressed in their pajamas and bring their pillows, just in case they can’t keep their eyes open for the whole movie.”

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My Favorite Pittsburgh Thing To Do With Kids: Ron Smiley

As a meteorologist — and dad — KDKA’s Ron Smiley finds the great outdoors a terrific place for family fun.

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Maker Monday: Build a Rain Gauge

Junior scientists will have fun observing spring showers by making their own rain gauge, a STEM project from Carnegie Science Center.

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My Favorite Thing To Do With Kids: Melia Tourangeau

Trains, submarines, precious gems. See where Pittsburgh Symphony prez Melia Tourangeau and her family head for fun.

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Travel writer agrees: Pittsburgh is Kidsburgh!

Such praise for our kid-friendly city! Read how a travel writer describes Pittsburgh as a treasure for families.

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30 ways families can celebrate the holidays in Pittsburgh

So much to do, so little time to do it all! Make your family bucket list with these Pittsburgh holiday highlights:

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Google Geek Street Fair creates carnival of STEM for Pittsburgh students

Pittsburgh hosts its first Google Geek Street Fair, a free interactive event that puts the magic of robots, ethernet cables and virtual reality into the hands of local students.

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Travel writer dishes on ‘the city known as Kidsburgh’

See Kidsburgh through the eyes of visitors, as Western New York Family Magazine reports on Pittsburgh’s status as a cultural oasis and all-around family-friendly place.

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Kidsburgh hero: Ninth-grader goes national with research linking head trauma with toxic bacteria

Aria Eppinger travels to Washington, D.C., to compete with her presentation, “Roundup’s Effect on Human Gut Bacteria,” in a national STEM challenge.

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10 Pittsburgh fall activities for family fun

The crisp, cool days of autumn are right around the corner, bringing nostalgic trolley trips, crime-solving chemistry, and plenty of pumpkins to pick. Check it all out here!

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Your go-to guide to autism services in Pittsburgh

From preschools and family outings to support and awareness events, the Pittsburgh autism community offers an abundance of resources for parents.