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.
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.
Healthy Family Day celebrates the many ways Pittsburgh families build strong communities
“Every year we challenge ourselves to come up with something new. Families seem to really get a kick out of it.”
Pittsburgh researchers at the Children’s Museum develop national Making + Learning guide
“I’ve come to learn that the MAKESHOP has an incredible reputation in the museum world.”
Kidsburgh Hero: Bidding good-bye to Miss Yvonne from the Children’s Museum
“I always felt like the pied piper when we’d march out the door.”
Don’t miss May’s Top 10 kid-friendly events in Pittsburgh
There’s so much fun stuff for kids happening in May!
Google gifts 10 area schools to expand Pittsburgh maker education
Google is helping schools move forward with “Making Spaces,” a project developed to help create more interactive, engaging learning experiences for kids.
Kidsburgh activities and family fun rule the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show
Kids will find hours of distracting fun at the Duquesne Light Home & Garden Show.
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.
12 places to buy local gifts for Pittsburgh kids
Buy local during the holiday season with these very cool gifts made right here in Pittsburgh.
Kidsburgh hero: Teen delivers warm message with sweater drive
Penn Hills teen Jackie Seltzer is dedicated to keeping kids warm this winter. She is one of the corps of volunteers with the 17th annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive, hosted by The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh through Dec. 16. “Seeing this young lady as someone who believes in the mission, just like we do, and is working hard toward that goal, is something to take notice of,” says Stephanie Aaronson, , co-chair of the Community and Special Engagement Committee for The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Ambassadors: Kids at Heart.
Artist and author Hervé Tullet creates with kids at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
French artist and children’s book author Hervé Tullet leads kids in painting workshops.
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.
The momedy circuit: Meet the local ladies making light of motherhood
Need a laugh? The momedy trend in Pittsburgh includes local comediennes who mine their material from the missteps and magic of parenting.
The summer bucket list for Pittsburgh parents
A summer bucket list of classic Pittsburgh spots can be a lifesaver for making the most of the lazy days stretching endlessly on until the school bell rings again in September. From the iconic incline experience to remodeled attractions at our homegrown theme parks, keep this list handy for reliving cherished childhood memories while creating new traditions.
City’s Inclusive Innovation Week offers many creative events for children
Now through April 9th, Pittsburgh’s Inclusive Innovation Week includes opportunities for families to get involved, learn more and help make a difference.
11 music programs helping Pittsburgh youth break into the biz
Whether your kid is a budding performer, audio engineer, conductor or show promoter, Pittsburgh offers countless musical opportunities to explore and develop technical and creative talents.
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.
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.
Kickstarting Making seeks to fund maker education in Pittsburgh-area classrooms
The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is partnering with 10 schools to help crowdfund maker learning ideas for the classroom.