6 reasons kids love ‘Big League Fun!’ at the Children’s Museum in Pittsburgh

It’s a terrific opportunity for exchanging baseball lore and memories across generations.

8 ways kids can celebrate Martin Luther King Day in Pittsburgh

The day is intended to remind kids of their power to change the world.

13 January events for kids in Pittsburgh

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

Dr. Sparks electrifies Pittsburgh kids with scientific silliness

“My love has always been telling stories to children.”

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.

50 free activities, plus 6 international theaters! Your guide to the EQT Children’s Festival.

It will probably take four days to get to all the free events and activities.

11 ways kids can celebrate Earth Day season in Pittsburgh

One day is simply not enough to contain all the activities dedicated to Earth Day.

museum lab

Get to know the 5 women at the helm of the state-of-the-art Museum Lab

This is the story of Museum Lab, which will open soon as part of the country’s largest cultural campus for families.

TapeScape 3.0 is bigger and better than ever at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

If you look at the exhibit, you can see spider webs. A mathematician can find curves and parabolas. A doctor thinks it looks like a vascular system of the human body,

tolliver

Meet Will Tolliver, PBS Kids Early Learning Champion, who leads by example

“I just try to spread love, kindness, empathy and acceptance because kids are watching us.”

collaborative play

Photo essay: Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative explores a day of play to support learning and harness creativity

Learning through play builds skills that are important to child development: Physical, emotional, social, creative and cognitive.

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.

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.

Thomas the Tank chugs into Pittsburgh with two new attractions

Kids have been fascinated with trains for generations. Since 1945, many of those kids focused their obsession on a blue engine named Thomas, the star of two Pittsburgh attractions.

spring guide

Best events for kids in Pittsburgh this spring

It’s nearly time to trade in snow shovels for garden tools, snow boots for rain galoshes, and winter coats for windbreakers. There’s so much for families to do as we get ready to welcome the return of spring.

10 ways to celebrate Mister Rogers’ 50th anniversary

“ ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ was a show that touched people on a very personal level, granting children permission to feel feelings.”

MLK day

Don’t miss these fun Martin Luther King Day events in Pittsburgh

From the North Side to East Liberty, there are many ways kids can celebrate Martin Lither King Day in Pittsburgh

Play hard, kids! This ‘Tough Art’ exhibit can take it

“Our visitors expect to be able to interact with everything in our museum. The ‘Tough Art’ residency works with artists to make their artwork tough enough to withstand the wear and tear.”

fall events

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.

Regatta

Your family guide to Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta

Beyond the visual entertainment throughout the weekend, this year’s regatta offers more hands-on activities for kids than ever before.