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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!
5 questions for Vincent Folkes, Youth Poet Laureate of Allegheny County — and a poem
“I want to use the platform to bring to light issues that I don’t think are spoken about enough.”
Books on race and racism, by age, recommended by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Not certain where to start or how to talk about race? These books will help.
As learning innovation grows, a fresh approach to ‘summer melt’ emerges in Pittsburgh
Over summer break, kids may lose up to 25 percent of what they learned during the school year.
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.
8 things to do with kids this week in Pittsburgh, from spray parks to pick-your-own strawberries
We’re excited about the official start of summer this weekend and all the fun of the season.
Lots of virtual summer camps in Pittsburgh to choose from
Kids can still enjoy creative and educational opportunities, just in a different way.
8 things to do with kids in Pittsburgh this week, from BioBlitz to a re-imagined Three Rivers Arts Festival
Take a river cruise, sip an ice ball or learn more about the creatures in your backyard.
10 things to do with kids (at home) this week in Pittsburgh, from exploring bugs to the re-imagined Children’s Festival
Kids can get physical, exercise their intellect, or be downright silly this week.
8 Pittsburgh authors of YA and children’s books you should know
“The best children’s literature explores big, universal themes that appeal to readers of all ages.”
8 things to do this week with kids (at home) in Pittsburgh, from spin art to hockey drills
Discover your inner rebel, jump into STEM or make time for music.
These 4 Pittsburgh writing contests give kids a creative outlet at home
These four spring writing contests will keep literacy skills sharp for kids from kindergarten through high school.
These Pittsburgh kids bring fresh perspectives on solutions to violence
Many of the participants shared first-hand experiences of the loss of a loved one or the fear they carry with them.
5 things to do (at home) with kids this week in Pittsburgh
Just because we’re under a stay-at-home order doesn’t mean kids can’t explore exciting new activities.
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.
Common Sense Media: 10 reasons you should read aloud to big kids, too
Even after kids can read on their own, they benefit from being read to.
The best 2020 kids summer camps in Pittsburgh
With the hundreds of summer camps available in Pittsburgh, the possibilities are endless. We rounded up some of the best.
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!