17 places to play indoors in Pittsburgh, for days when you don’t want to be outside

When it’s too cold or too wet to spend time outside, these spots will keep kids active and engaged.

9 things to do with kids this week in Pittsburgh, from cookie decorating kits to a Winter Solstice party

We have lots of ways to make this week fun, from cookie-making kits to voting for the best gingerbread houses.

8 things to do with kids this week in Pittsburgh, from free ice-skating lessons to the ultimate DIY

There are plenty of reasons to love winter weather this week.

9 things to do with kids this week in Pittsburgh, from ‘Hair Love’ to an eco-river weekend

Our family events range from outdoors to indoors with enough fun to fill a whole week.

9 things to do with kids in Pittsburgh this week, from a baby sea lion to a water park

Ready for a road trip that lands your family safe at home by the end of the day? We have some great ideas!

8 things to do with kids in Pittsburgh this week, from free fishing to $1 movies

It does the heart good to see more and more summer staples returning to the calendar.

Want to support Black Lives Matter? Here’s where to start in Pittsburgh.

Want to get more proactive about equality? We’ve gathered some terrific resources to get conversations started and ways to take action.

10 things to do with kids this week in Pittsburgh from a zoo drive-thru to playhouse construction

These options will entertain every kind of kid.   

9 things to do with kids this week in Pittsburgh, from Steelers fun to swimming lessons without a pool

This week is full of challenges, inspiration and creative ways to move outside (safely).

7 things to do with kids (at home) this week in Pittsburgh, from meeting Dumbledore to junk mail inspiration

You’ll have as much fun as your kids dipping into these projects.

7 things to do with kids in Pittsburgh this week (when everything is canceled)

We found some local hands-on activities and online events to keep your kids’ minds occupied, so you don’t lose yours.

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!

Pixar teams with Pittsburgh Children’s Museum on cool ‘Inside Out’ exhibit

“Our goal is to inspire visitors to understand more about their own imagination, memories, and emotions through the characters and world of our film.”

12 kid-friendly, non-scary Halloween happenings in Pittsburgh

We’ve gathered a dozen of the most family-friendly Halloween events around, some new and some annual favorites. Ready, set, boo! 

Museum Lab opens, making this site the country’s largest cultural campus for kids

There are surprises literally around every corner.

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.”

RLD

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.

10 best places to throw a kids birthday party in Pittsburgh

Looking to throw your kid a birthday party that goes beyond balloons and crepe paper streamers? We’ve got you covered!

rube goldberg

Rube Goldberg’s zany chain-reaction machines come to life in new exhibit at the Children’s Museum

“He wanted to prove to his father that an artist could make a living and could matter in this crazy world of ours.”

What’s better than a field trip? The Children’s Museum’s museumlab.

Beyond giving the students a gorgeous place to learn, the museumlab will offer an innovative approach to education built around using practical exhibits designed by the Children’s Museum.