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things to do over holiday break

10 places where kids can keep busy during winter school break in Pittsburgh
Photo by Yulian Karadzhov on Unsplash

7 family-friendly events in Pittsburgh this weekend, including puppet-making, candy cane hunting and the Cookie Tour!
first night Pittsburgh

Your guide to First Night Pittsburgh 2022

10 holiday light displays in the Pittsburgh area to dazzle the whole family
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5 free things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh, from cookies with Santa to Community Day at the August Wilson Center
Photo courtesy of Gemini Theater Company

10 Pittsburgh events for kids in December that you won’t want to miss
things to do with kids in Pittsburgh

5 free things to do with kids in Pittsburgh this weekend
Pittsburgh's miniature railroads

6 gorgeous miniature railroads in Pittsburgh to visit during the holidays

32 kid-friendly holiday things to do in Pittsburgh — and many are free!
wish list

10 great places where families can volunteer in Pittsburgh
best donuts pittsburgh

11 best places for donuts in Pittsburgh (because it’s Doughvember!)
things to do this weekend

7 awesome things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh with kids, from Light Up Night to hiking with hot cocoa
Liberty K-5's Dia de los Muertos event_photo by Shannon Konek

Volunteering at school can make a big difference in your child’s education. Here’s how.

9 awesome things to do this weekend, from creative workshops and bonding with animals to a food truck feast
The Highmark Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at 6 p.m. on Light Up Night (Nov. 20). Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.

All the details about Light Up Night on Nov. 20, plus bonus fun Downtown the night before!
things to do this weekend

5 (free!) things to do this weekend, from treasure hunting and forest hiking to crashing the Carnegies
A bodycast from Pompeii- The Exhibition_photo by Sally Quinn

7 reasons to catch the explosive ‘Pompeii: The Exhibition’ at Carnegie Science Center
social media anxiety Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash

Practical tips for easing kids’ social media anxiety
Photo by Drew Hays on Unsplash

4 free things to do this weekend with kids
Troupe Vertigo. Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Top 10 events for Pittsburgh kids in November