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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.
Top 12 family-friendly RADical Days events (did we mention free?)
Get ready to play, be entertained and learn some cool new skills.
13 best September events for Pittsburgh families
The kids are back in school, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end.
6 reasons teens geek out over PhenomeCON, a free fandom convention
The day-long, teen-only event fills the schedule with gaming, hands-on activities and interactive fandom fun.
6 reasons to head to the (awesome) Pittsburgh Children’s Film Festival
Though the programming is intended to entertain kids, these movies will appeal to a wide range of movie buffs.
3 new sensory-friendly programs for Pittsburgh kids
These Pittsburgh venues are introducing new groundbreaking sensory-friendly initiatives.
From ‘Bubbleland’ to ‘Spoon Mountain,’ Fred Rogers’ works will cultivate opera fans among Pittsburgh kids
“Audiences can expect to see the full depth and breadth of Fred Rogers’ sometimes wild but always engaging imagination.”
This Pittsburgh summer guide packs the 2019 season with family fun
The boredom level for kids is at a seasonal low with cool programming, outdoor activities and festivals.
Wanna bang on your drum all day? Make Music Pittsburgh gives kids permission to rock out!
“All sorts of artists play music on this day, ranging from professional musicians to teen garage bands.”
‘Sesame Street’ road trip hits Pittsburgh with a camera crew for 50th anniversary special
This summer’s road trip demonstrates the power of media to engage and teach.
7 ways kids will have a blast at Three Rivers Arts Festival
At the grown-up age of 60, Three Rivers Arts Festival remains as fresh and young-looking as ever.
15 online ‘camps’ fill kids’ summer with learning adventures
If managing your kids’ summer schedules is running you ragged, you may want to consider the online option.
School for the Deaf students learn to express themselves through dance
We wanted to focus not only on their ideas and their emotions but their sense of vibration and sound.
My Favorite Pittsburgh Thing To Do With Kids: Melanie Marie Boyer of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
“As a mom, I finally know what is meant by the phrase ‘it takes a village.’ “
Pittsburgh music academy for kids among first recipients of Mac Miller Fund
“It is such a Pittsburgh thing to do.”
Free and low-cost lessons bring music-making to Pittsburgh kids one note at a time
“These kids come in, they’re real shy and reserved and afraid they’re going to fail. Then they start to realize, ‘I can do this.’ ”
300-plus (mostly free) activities spark excitement for kids through Remake Learning Days
RLD connects kids from pre-K through high school with a network of facilities where they can let their imaginations run wild.
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.
Meet Jason Riley, who’s closing the cultural gap with Tickets for Kids
When a kid tells you that they’re seeing the world in a new way for the first time, and reimagining what their place could be in that world, well … that’s why we do the work we do.
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.