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Pittsburgh Readiness Institute will prep high school kids for future careers
The institute will focus on making kids future-ready for productive lives after high school.
A Kidsburgh exclusive: First chance at EQT Children’s Theater Festival tickets
Use our secret code to get early access to the EQT Children’s Theater Festival featured shows.
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!
18 indoor play spaces for Pittsburgh kids
When it’s too cold or too wet to spend time outside, these spots will keep kids active and engaged.
School 2 Career opens the door to bright futures for its ‘CEO’ teens
“We just don’t give up — we can’t. We might be that only voice pushing.”
Dr. Sparks electrifies Pittsburgh kids with scientific silliness
“My love has always been telling stories to children.”
10 things to do at Pittsburgh’s First Night countdown to 2020
This kid-friendly night of activities spans 14 blocks in the Cultural District.
Here’s how educators are changing Pittsburgh kids’ lives via PAsmart funding
With these grants, Pennsylvania invests more in STEM education and workforce readiness than almost any other state.
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!
Industrial Arts Workshop to open a permanent home for its youth-based, workforce-developing mission
“I love seeing the journey the kids go through and seeing them have an outlet for their emotions.”
11 free holiday events for Pittsburgh kids, from Light Up Night to First Night
This magical celebration of bright lights, festive music and tradition brings families closer together.
Maker Monday: Snowstorm Magic
Elsa is not the only one who can make a snowstorm!
Sponsored Content From our sponsor: Fields of learning: The Shady Side Academy Farm
“Through gardening, students learn how to be responsible caretakers for their environments.”
Maker Monday: 3 DIY birdfeeders
It’s a great time to consider feeding birds who stay with us all winter long.
3 free, innovative ways for kids to get the best of nature in Pittsburgh
Time spent outdoors can promote physical activity, which in turn improves focus and reduces anxiety. These innovative new Pittsburgh programs will get your kids to embrace nature.
Lights On Afterschool: Kids can choose from 65 free quality events in Pittsburgh
Led by longtime chairman Arnold Schwarzenegger, more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually.
Maker Monday: Creepy Climbing Creatures
This is a cool STEAM project as kids consider the engineering mechanics of how to put them together.
Amgen and Citizen Science Lab launch biotech training for Pittsburgh teachers and kids
“Our goal is to create classroom experiences that will inspire students and ignite their interest in careers in science.”
Maker Monday: Balloon-Powered Racers
This STEM activity is a simple way to illustrate Newton’s Third Law of Motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.