Week of Events
Seussical the Musical
Oh, the Things You Can Think! Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza that brings to life all of your favorite Dr. Seuss friends. Bursting with frivolity and imagination, the colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. The musical score is top…
Cinco de Rhino
Celebrate the Pittsburgh Zoo's rhino family with a fiesta! See baby Janine and mom receive a special treat. Enjoy authentic music while making a festive craft.
National Public Gardens Day at Phipps
Celebrate spring at Phipps Conservatories perennially popular May Market, a bustling marketplace where Phipps horticulturists, local garden clubs, nurseries, farms and other vendors come together for a plant sale of ultra-green proportions. May Market is free and open to the public, and in honor of National Public Gardens Day, Conservatory admission is 50-percent off during event hours.…
Science Center Sleepover
The Carnegie Science Center hosts overnight sleepovers. Bring your family or Scout troop on a science siesta! Discover the science of shuteye as you explore circadian rhythms and hibernation. Investigate ultraviolet light in our glow room. Test your reflexes in our simulated sleep deprivation challenge and make a sleep mask to help you slumber the…
Sunday, May 4, 2014
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Monday, May 5, 2014
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
- May 6, 2014Pittsburgh Day of Giving
Pittsburgh Day of Giving
The event raised nearly 8 million dollars last year for local non-profits! The Day of Giving 2014 will run from 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Midnight.) This event is part of Give Local America, the national day for community foundations across the country.  Public 501c3 nonprofit organizations that primarily serve Allegheny, Butler or Westmoreland Counties, and…
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
- May 7, 2014 -Tyke Hike @ North Park
- May 7, 2014 -Tyke Hike at Mellon Park
- May 7, 2014 - RecurringTot Time
- May 7, 2014 -Robots! A Learning Party
Tyke Hike @ North Park
Come and join Venture Outdoors for a Tyke Hike! Parents and caregivers with children: newborn to 5 years old are welcome. Explore nature, touch the trees and look for little critters on these easy walks in the park. Hikes will be trail-friendly for strollers, slings, child-carriers or on foot. Strollers must be able to maneuver…
Tyke Hike at Mellon Park
Come and join Venture Outdoors for a Tyke Hike! Parents and caregivers with children: newborn to 5 years old are welcome. Explore nature, touch the trees and look for little critters on these easy walks in the park. Hikes will be trail-friendly for strollers, slings, child-carriers or on foot. Strollers must be able to maneuver…
Tot Time
This weekly program at the Children's Museum is ideal for children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers. Children will learn through hands-on activities, songs, creative movement and storytime inspired by each week’s theme. Offered every Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:00 am - noon. Check the Children's Museum Calendar of Events for the weekly Tot Time theme and…
Robots! A Learning Party
Robots! What is a circuit and what is it used for? How do you make an arduino and how is it programmed? How can I build a simple robot on my own?  How are robotics used in the real world? Can’t wait to learn more about robotics?  Join Assemble for a Learning Party on Wednesday, May 7th,…
Thursday, May 8, 2014
- May 8, 2014 -Allegheny Observatory Tour
Allegheny Observatory Tour
The Allegheny Observatory is an astronomical research institution, a part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh. The facility is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and is designated as a Pennsylvania state and Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation historic landmark. Night tours are every Thursday from from April through August. All tours begin at 8 p.m. and last until approximately 10 p.m.…
Friday, May 9, 2014
- May 9, 2014 -Youth Invasion at Warhol
- May 9, 2014 -Pittsburgh Folk Festival
Youth Invasion at Warhol
Teens take over The Warhol! This multi-faceted program features teens' unique take on Warhol and their creative expressions infusing and energizing the entire museum—its programming, interpretation, and display. Highlights of the program are: Fashion show Various performances Visiting artists Art making Dance party with DJ Refreshments
Pittsburgh Folk Festival
Every year the Annual Festival gathers the best ethnic performs in the area. The dancers have the most colorful costumes and dance ethnic dances from variety of nationalities. Musicians play traditional instruments from many cultures of the world! Watch our talented performers on stage, and participate in FREE Dance Lessons form all over the World! Each culture/nationality decorates…
Saturday, May 10, 2014
- May 10, 2014 -Breakfast with Dinosaurs
- May 10, 2014 -Schramm Farms Spring Festival
- May 10, 2014 -Down on the Farm Day
- May 10, 2014 -Kids Day America
- May 10, 2014 - RecurringHush: An Interview w/ America
Breakfast with Dinosaurs
Let your little ones dress up as their favorite dinosaurs and come to the museum for a truly amazing family event! Eat a hearty breakfast with a pterosaur-eye view of your favorite Mesozoic herbivores and carnivores in Dinosaurs in Their Time! At 8:40 a.m., the tables are cleared for very special hands-on activities developed especially for Breakfast…
Schramm Farms Spring Festival
The entire family can join in the fun at Schramm Farms Spring Festival. Children's Activities 11am - 3pm: Kids Crafts available to make for $2 11am - 3pm: Decorate a cook with Grandma's Country Oven Bake Shoppe $1 Family Fun 10am, Noon & 2pm: Hayrides through the apple orchard $5 Plus TONS of fun activities…
Down on the Farm Day
Round Hills Farm and park presents "Down on the Farm Day." Round Hill Farm is a exhibit farm with fun things to do and see for kids of all ages. 11am - 12pm: Explore the Farm and meet the animals 12am - 1pm: Annual Sheep Shearing 1pm - 2pm: Sing Along with Old McDonald and…
Kids Day America
Kids Day America event – free to the public. During this fun-filled day, they will distribute information on crime prevention, healthy lifestyles, child safety and environmental awareness issues. There are educational and fun activities such as learning to build projects, hayrides, inflatable activities, musical entertainment shows and much, much more.
Hush: An Interview w/ America
Pittsburgh Playhouse Jr. presents "Hush: An Interview with America." Appropriate for 6th - 8th grade Field Trip Performances: May 8-30, 2014 Public Performances: Weekends, May 10-25, 2014 Saturday, May 10th @ 2:00pm Saturday, May 10th @ 7:00pm Sunday, May 11th @ 2:00pm Saturday, May 17th @ 2:00pm Saturday, May 17th @ 7:00pm Sunday, May 18th…