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Maker Monday: Coffee Filter Ballerinas
Maker Monday veers toward the cultural scene with graceful dancers made from the simplest supplies.
Maker Monday: Super Spinner
This inexpensive activity, made with supplies found in most households, packs a wow factor.
Museum Lab opens, making this site the country’s largest cultural campus for kids
There are surprises literally around every corner.
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Wow your guests with up-close encounters, immersive habitats, and new hands-on activities.
With a $90,000 grant from The Heinz Endowments, Young Voices for the Planet is making a lot more noise
“They can be too young to vote, but they are never too young to go to a public forum and express their views.”
Message from Me: A new tech tool for Pre-K developed at the CMU Create Lab
It gives parents a window into our classroom.
How can libraries keep up? With local tech partners, via WQED’s Inquire Within
“We open up the catalog of resources and say, ‘You tell us what will work best in your space.’ ”
Pretty birds! A pair of toucans just landed as a double bill at the Aviary
These birds hop as often as they fly and can rotate their bodies 180 degrees, side-to-side, as they bounce along branches.
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.
5 reasons kids will love Living Dinosaurs at the National Aviary
Time flies when you’re having fun. Here’s where you can experience millions of years in a single afternoon!
Maker Monday: Shoebox Shadow Puppets
We found everything we needed in the kitchen and cardboard recycling bin.
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.
Maker Monday: Bouncing Bubbles
Kids love bouncing bubbles on their hands like slow-motion jugglers!
The goal of Pittsburgh Hackathon? Helping moms survive and thrive!
“Our focus has been single moms and how to make their journey easier and improve their economic security.”
Maker Monday: Monogram Splatter Art
This is a cool project for a range of ages, with smaller kids needing just a bit more guidance.
Maker Monday: Decorated Bunny House
Surrounded by so much Easter candy, we found a better use of all those empty calories.
Maker kids will love these free crafting classes, thanks to Creativebug and Carnegie Library
“The craft renaissance is here and the library wants Pittsburgh to join.”
Maker Monday: Ice Cream in a Bag
Ice cream made by hand just tastes better!
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!