The inaugural Pittsburgh Humanities Festival will feature internationally renowned academics, artist and intellectual innovators offering interviews, intimate conversations and select performances focused on topics ranging from art, literature and music to science policy and politics. Scheduled for March 26-29, 2015, the Festival will take place throughout Pittsburgh’s Cultural District and neighboring locales. See their website…
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21 events,The Pennsylvania Maple Festival is a nonprofit, community organized festival which takes place in early spring at the height of maple production season in the beautiful town of Meyersdale PA. Featuring pancakes/maple syrup & lots of family activities! At Maple Festival Park, a booth exists just for our youngest vistiors. Inside, children can make crafts,…
$1 – $5 The goal of Discover the Dinosaurs is to create a fun environment of learning and activity that explores the wonderment and mystery of our pre-historic past. Once you enter through the stone arch, the adventure begins that is full of smiles, amazement and fun. Hours Friday 12:00-9:00 Saturday 10:00-8:00 Sunday 10:00-7:00 Attractions Dino Dig: A…
$2 – $25 Before you meet the Easter Bunny, have fun making an Easter craft and meeting some of the Zoo's animals. Afterwards, get ready for a fantastic egg hunt and if you're lucky the Easter Bunny might join you! If you wish to have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny, please remember to bring your camera.…
$2 – $20 Kicking off the 2nd annual Spring Break Week jam-packed with activities, appearances, and performances focused around bikes. Have a ball March 28 – April 4: DICK’S Sporting Goods Bike Mechanics – Saturday, March 28, and Wednesday, April 1, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Brain Safety Fair – Learn about Brain Safety with The Brain Injury…
Free with admission 2015 Easter Egg Hunt at Simmons Farm! March 28th through April 4th. Time- Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday (March 29th) 10am-5pm Rain or Shine- If weather is nice the Easter Egg Hunt will be in the orchard and if weather is unfavorable the Easter egg hunt will be indoors in the greenhouse. No registration required just walk…
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Enjoy cookies and refreshments with Peter Cottontail himself, as well as spring crafts, a balloon artist and face painter, 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 29th at Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge. FREE & open to the public!
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Caring Bunny provides a subdued and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families.  Ross Park Mall is partnered locally with ABOARD's Autism Connection of PA.ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA provides autism support across the state of Pennsylvania.
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Bring the family for South Baldwin Volunteer Fire Company's 2nd Annual Easter Breakfast / Easter Egg Hunt, breakfast, rides on the fire trucks and other surprises! The event runs from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on March 29th and will be held at the South Baldwin Social Hall (directly behind the South Baldwin Volunteer Sire… |
9 events,Tickets are just $6!* every Monday at South Side Cinemas! They also offer deals at the concession stand Buy any popcorn and get the same size fountain drink for FREE $1 off all candy and fountain drinks Kiddie combos are discounted to $2.50 *additional charge for 3D features.
$6 Admission to all shows on Monday is only $5.00* and you get a free 32oz popcorn! (*$3.00 additional for 3D films)
$5 Fun Fore All is a huge family entertainment center located in Cranberry. Every Monday they offer 5¢ arcade games (non-ticket/prize games)!!
$5 Join Soergel Orchards for their weekly story time with songs, coloring page, and craft. The group meets in front of McIntosh Hall.
Free Listen to stories and then explore tools, materials and processes inspired by books. Free with admission to the museum. |
14 events,Discount Tuesdays offers $5.50 admission at the Robinson Township location, and $5 admission at the Galleria Pittsburgh Mills and Monaca locations. Take advantage of the best movie prices in Pittsburgh! $4 movie tickets all day! Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh. Showtimes Tue, Mar 31, 2015 7:30 PM Wed, Apr 1, 2015 7:30 PM Thu, Apr 2, 2015 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM Fri, Apr 3, 2015 8:00 PM Sat, Apr 4, 2015 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM Sun,…
Prices vary Fun Fore All family entertainment center offers 50% off their ticket games all day on Tuesday! (Token games excluded)
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Story and craft:Â reading "Big Red Barn" and making a paper plate cow mask
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You and the entire family can enjoy FREE admission to The Warhol courtesy of The Jack Buncher Foundation.  THREE days of free museum admission during Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Spring Break Week! FREE Admission Days: March 31st, April 1st and April 4th Each day they're offering family-friendly activities and events, like art-making activities in the galleries and extended…
Free This weekly class for children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers helps children learn through hands-on activities. $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Admission to the Museum not included. Class size is limited to 13 children and their caregivers. Registration is on a first-come, first serve basis. Advance registration is strongly encouraged.…
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12 events,Fun Fore all is Cranberry's premier family fun center with tons of indoor AND outdoor attractions! Stop by on Wednesdays for their 99 cent Kid's Combo Meals! Kid's Combo Meals are for any kids 12 years old and under. Pick One Entree Chicken Tenders Hamburger Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese PB & J Mini Corn… MOMMY AND ME CREATIVE CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS FROM 10-11AM - Register via email Dana@partiesplaydates.com $12/CLASS OR $40/MONTH
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2015 Season opening day of Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens! Celebrate with miles of trails, discovery stations, Asian lotus pond, the cedar gazebo, apple orchards and herb gardens. Open 9am - 5pm. Admission Adults: $9 Seniors 62+: $8 Student with ID: $8 Children 3-18: $6 Children under 3: Free
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You and the entire family can enjoy FREE admission to The Warhol courtesy of The Jack Buncher Foundation.  THREE days of free museum admission during Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Spring Break Week! FREE Admission Days: March 31st, April 1st and April 4th Each day they're offering family-friendly activities and events, like art-making activities in the galleries and extended…
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Enjoy a themed story and craft in the Children’s Discovery Garden at Phipps Conservatory - every Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Each story time session lasts approximately 30 mins. |
7 events,Celebrating 66 years of the best family entertainment in Pittsburgh, don’t miss this fun-filled extravaganza featuring The Amazing Spider-Man, exotic animals, and amazing thrill acts. Event Times THU, APRIL 2 @ 7:00 PM FRI, APRIL 3 @ 7:00 PM SAT, APRIL 4 @ 10:30 AM SAT, APRIL 4 @ 2:30 PM SAT, APRIL 4 @…
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Hunt for eggs in the snow piles! Play Date is held on the main rink and the egg hunt is held in the studio rink at approximately 10:00 a.m. (for kindergarten children and younger only). Don't forget your bags to collect eggs!
$4.25 Youth grades 4th – 8th are invited to participate in a free, themed after school workshop Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00-6:30 pm, (though June 4, 2015) at Assemble. Tuesdays – Imaginative Engineering Wednesday – DIY Art Thursday- Tech this out Assemble Afterschool is limited to 15 students. If you would like to sign up or… Comic Lab 102 - 5-week drawing course, every Thursday in April at Learning Express in Robinson. $15- includes a sketch pad, pencils, eraser and a printed copy of the final comic book as well as 5 weeks of instruction. Space is limited for this event, so please call the store to RSVP. Thursday, April 2nd:…
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Just for kids ages 4–10, Holiday Camps are in session when school is out! Campers will play in the exhibits, see a laser show or live theater show, participate in a one-hour workshop, plus see an Omnimax movie. April 3rd and 6th, 9 am - 3 pm each day Full day (ages 6–10): 9 am…
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Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny! There will also be an opportunity to make a fun springtime craft and have the chance to enter a coloring contest. Reservations required. Dates: March 28-29 & April 3-4
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Easter Egg Hunt Highlights A Hayride to Bunny Land, atop the hill, where the Easter Bunny has his straw egg nests Easter Bunny meet and greet with plenty of photo ops There are lots of Easter eggs hidden, so children will have fun finding them When children find ten eggs, they receive a coupon for an Easter Basket…
$7.50 |
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Be a friendly neighbor and help clean up Arsenal Park! Minimum age to participate: 14 yrs.
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FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop - Learn How to Build a Chalkboard Planter Stand Learn how to build a chalkboard planter stand FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 - 12 All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.…
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This class provides teens, ages 11 and older with an interactive, hands-on approach to practical babysitting tips.
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Enjoy a buffet style dinner aboard the Gateway Clipper Cruise! EASTER DINNER MENU Hand Carved Rosemary Encrusted Roasted Strip Loin of Beef served with a Demi Glaze Virginia Ham with Pineapple & Dijon Mustard Glaze Garlic Crusted Breast of Chicken in a Creamy Parmesan Sauce Traditional Rice Pilaf Steamed Green Beans with Tomatoes Garden Fresh…
$20 – $45 |
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Just for kids ages 4–10, Holiday Camps are in session when school is out! Campers will play in the exhibits, see a laser show or live theater show, participate in a one-hour workshop, plus see an Omnimax movie. April 3rd and 6th, 9 am - 3 pm each day Full day (ages 6–10): 9 am… |
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Designed for parents and their 8 to 11-year-old daughters, Growing Up Together for Daughters is a three-hour discussion session that covers the physical and emotional changes accompanying reproductive development, provides mature information about male and female anatomy, reproduction (including brief definitions of intercourse), and healthy lifestyles habits, and opens the door to further communication at…
$35 |
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1 event,The Preschool Explorers program at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh meets Thursdays and provides an opportunity for children to explore and learn based on Common Core Standards used in Pennsylvania schools. |
5 events,A whirlwind musical travelogue based on the bestselling book by Jeff Brown, Stanley (the ultimate exchange student) explores the globe and learns that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Showtimes Fri, Apr 10, 2015 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM Sat, Apr 11, 2015 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM Sun, Apr 12, 2015 11:00 AM…
Prices vary The 7th Annual Children’s Book Festival of Johnstown is April 10-12, 2015 at BOTTLE WORKS, 411-413 Third Avenue, Johnstown. The event is FREE and FUN for kids of all ages. Friday: 6 – 8:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday: 12 – 4 p.m.
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Pittsburgh Mills Sky Trail adventure is a 2 level, indoor ropes course designed for people of all ages. The 2 level Sky Trail adventure ropes course & Sky Rail zip line for participants 48" and over. Admission is $14. Sky Tykes ropes course is specifically for kids under 48" tall. Admission is $7.
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During the Children's Museum's Youth Program, children will have the opportunity to explore with themed hands on activities. April 10th - Youth Make: Three Ring Circus (10+): Experiment with green screen special effects, sew juggling balls, create carnival games and more! Tickets to this event are sold separately from museum admission. Pre-registration required. Space is…
$8 – $10
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Carnegie Science Center will offer an overnight opportunity to children and their families. All Science Center sleepovers include: Themed activities Omnimax movie Planetarium or laser show Live theater show Science workshop Sleeping among our exciting exhibits Official Science Center patch Late-night snack Continental breakfast Free admission for the day following the sleepover, including Highmark SportsWorks®…
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The ToonSeum is throwing a birthday party for the Ninja Turtles and you're invited! Come meet the Turtles and join the fun. Help us sing Happy Birthday to our Heroes in a Half Shell. We will have birthday cake, pizza (of course), and refreshments. We'll play games, root for our favorite (real) turtle to win…
$20
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The Mattress Factory Art Museum has created an interactive learning program designed specifically for children ages 3-5 years old and their parents and/or caregivers that uses contemporary installation art as the basis for enabling exploration. FREE + museum admission not required. RSVP to education@mattress.org as space is limited.
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Build and Grow Clinics are free to the public and occur select Saturdays at 10am.
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FROZEN EVENT: ALMOST SUMMER -Â celebrate Frozen Style! Almost summer will focus on all things play and his love for summer! COST: $15 OR $30 DROP OFF (age 4 years and up) |
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Mark your calendar. Tell your friends. Free Cone Day is coming April 14th - 12-8pm! Find a participating Scoop Shop near you. |
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Free class that invites participants to explore some music and movement!
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A family night for families from Ross Elementary School.
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Carnegie Science Center will offer an overnight opportunity to children and their families. All Science Center sleepovers include: Themed activities Omnimax movie Planetarium or laser show Live theater show Science workshop Sleeping among our exciting exhibits Official Science Center patch Late-night snack Continental breakfast Free admission for the day following the sleepover, including Highmark SportsWorks®…
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Pick up your hard hat, see how we make a new home for our new members of the zoo family, entertainment, demonstrations & learn what conservation you can do at your own home!
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The C&RC will be celebrating the Arts & Chocolate Spectacular on Saturday, April 18th from 11am- 4pm. Participants are invited to sample and purchase a variety of sweet treats from local vendors. Multiple amateur performing artists will showcase their talent on the main stage int the lobby. Event attendees will also have the opportunity to…
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ARTLab is a fun, hands-on workshop designed for guests of all ages to explore, create and learn about installations at the Mattress Factory Museum. The tour is free with admission. |
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During the Children's Museum's Youth Program, children will have the opportunity to explore with themed hands on activities. April 24th - Youth Cook: Children ages 10+ are invited to join Guest Chef Maa-t of Ujamaa Collective to create their own pancake masterpieces! Tickets to this event are sold separately from museum admission. Pre-registration required. Space…
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A star party is an invitation to anyone wishing to enjoy and learn more about the splendors of the sky. At a star party, AAAP members set up a wide variety of telescopes (basic and advanced models) and offer visitors stunning close-ups of celestial objects. Many visitors bring their own telescopes to take advantage of viewing conditions at the site. Others use…
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A star party is an invitation to anyone wishing to enjoy and learn more about the splendors of the sky. At a star party, AAAP members set up a wide variety of telescopes (basic and advanced models) and offer visitors stunning close-ups of celestial objects. Many visitors bring their own telescopes to take advantage of…
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The Mattress Factory Art Museum has created an interactive learning program designed specifically for children ages 3-5 years old and their parents and/or caregivers that uses contemporary installation art as the basis for enabling exploration. FREE + museum admission not required. RSVP to education@mattress.org as space is limited.
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A star party is an invitation to anyone wishing to enjoy and learn more about the splendors of the sky. At a star party, AAAP members set up a wide variety of telescopes (basic and advanced models) and offer visitors stunning close-ups of celestial objects. Many visitors bring their own telescopes to take advantage of viewing conditions at the site. Others use…
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A star party is an invitation to anyone wishing to enjoy and learn more about the splendors of the sky. At a star party, AAAP members set up a wide variety of telescopes (basic and advanced models) and offer visitors stunning close-ups of celestial objects. Many visitors bring their own telescopes to take advantage of…
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