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…
FREE PNC Carousel Rides
Run Race For The Cure to end breast cancer and enjoy free rides on the PNC Carousel in Schenley Plaza.
Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival
Live performances engage people from different cultures and perspectives, showing them different ways to express ideas. This year the 28th Festival moves to downtown Pittsburgh’s vibrant Cultural District, showcasing classic Festival experiences as well as new adventures, performances and theater. See website for showtimes and ticket prices. Other Events & Activities: 30 or more FREE…
Pittsburgh International Children's Festival
Live performances engage people from different cultures and perspectives, showing them different ways to express ideas. This year the 28th Festival moves to downtown Pittsburgh’s vibrant Cultural District, showcasing classic Festival experiences as well as new adventures, performances and theater. See website for showtimes and ticket prices. Other Events & Activities: 30 or more FREE…
National Pike Road Festival
Celebrate at Nemacolin Castle National Pike Road Festival, or Pike Days as its popularly known, which will take place on the castle grounds May 16-17-18. Along with food, craft vendors, Colonial and Civil War reenactments and musical entertainment, there will be special hours for History Tours (Fri: noon to 5pm / Sat. & Sun: 11am to 5pm)…
Sunday, May 11, 2014
- May 11, 2014 -Mother’s Day FREE Zoo Admission
- May 11, 2014 -Mother's Day FREE Zoo Admission
Mother’s Day FREE Zoo Admission
Mothers receive FREE admission to the Zoo when accompanied by a child. Happy Mother's Day!
Mother's Day FREE Zoo Admission
Mothers receive FREE admission to the Zoo when accompanied by a child. Happy Mother's Day!
Monday, May 12, 2014
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
No events on this day.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
No events on this day.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
- May 15, 2014 -Tyke Hike at Schenley Park
- May 15, 2014 - RecurringThe Market Square Farmers Market
- May 15, 2014 -Allegheny Observatory Tour
Tyke Hike at Schenley 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…
The Market Square Farmers Market
The best Market in Downtown! Enjoy fresh baked pastries, pies, fresh flower arrangements, hot foods and more! Every Thursday from 10 am - 2 pm. Downtown’s showcase Farmers Market has returned to Market Square…and it’s even bigger and better than ever! Now in its 10th season, the popular Market Square Farmers Market is a great…
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 16, 2014
- May 16, 2014 -Food Revolution Day
Food Revolution Day
The Food Revolution team, in partnership with chef Jamie Oliver, is presenting the 2nd annual Food Revolution day at the Obama Academy. It's the largest Food Revolution Day events globally with attendance of over 5,000. This event is free and includes 85+ exhibitors, 20+ chefs, a petting zoo, dunk tank, live mural, and soccer tournament so bring the…
Saturday, May 17, 2014
- May 17, 2014 -Camp15
- May 17, 2014 -Nature Discovery Days
- May 17, 2014 -Touch-a-Truck
- May 17, 2014 -OH Snap! 2014 Brick Building Bonanza
- May 17, 2014 -Kites for Kids
- May 17, 2014 -Venture Outdoors Festival
- May 17, 2014 -Fiddlesticks: A Salute to America
- May 17, 2014 -Little Golden Books Celebration
- May 17, 2014 -Royal Ball 2014
- May 17, 2014 -Bright Night Festival
Camp15
As a part of “Bright Night: A Larimer Light Festival”, Pittsburgh native Brandon Marshall will be conducting a camp that provides local youth a chance to develop both the on field skills necessary to performing at the next higher level as well as develop off field skills crucial to success at life in general. Pre-register online.
Nature Discovery Days
Nature Discovery Days at the South Park Nature Center is for kids only! Two 2-hour sessions explore the natural world around us. *Pre-registration Required
Touch-a-Truck
Seventh annual Touch-A-Truck in the Strip District at 15th & Smallman Streets hosted by The Junior League of Pittsburgh. Let your kids get behind the wheel, honk the horns and meet the men and women who drive the trucks. Tickets for all attendees 12 months and older can be purchased online for $4 or at the event…
OH Snap! 2014 Brick Building Bonanza
A Brick Building Day Full Of Fun For All AGES! Kids will enjoy building themed crafts, activities and face painting. The "Swap Spot" will allow guests to trade their mini figurines. AND More! Children (24 mos and older) enjoy a Free $5 Latitude 360 Play Card! Tickets are limited and are on sale now. Register Today!
Kites for Kids
In honor of National Foster Care month, KidsVoice presents their annual community event, Kites for Kids, to raise awareness and much needed resources to protect our community's most vulnerable children. The event will include games, crafts, and kite-flying demonstartions. The Zoo will also be adorned with hundreds of client decorated kites to symbolize hope, a…
Venture Outdoors Festival
Venture Outdoors will be holding a free outdoor festival the whole family will enjoy at Point State Park. Activities will include wall climbing, fishing, boating, RiverQuest Explorer rides, dragon boating, yoga, biking, and more. There will also be a KidZone that will feature lots of activities and crafts to spark the imaginations of kids and grown-ups…
Fiddlesticks: A Salute to America
A family friendly performance from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall. The PSO and conductor Lawrence Loh salute our nation by performing a program of music inspired by America. From the heart-pounding drum line to the moving "Stars and Stripes Forever," you will happily march along with the PSO throughout this concert. And, don't…
Little Golden Books Celebration
The ToonSeum, Pittsburgh’s Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, invites you to a Little Golden Books Celebration! Join The ToonSeum on Saturday May 17th from 4pm-7pm as we celebrate a seven-decade long legacy of childhood memories through the iconic Little Golden Books. You’ll have the opportunity to gain a rare glimpse of original art from…
Royal Ball 2014
The Royal Ball is an annual fundraising gala benefiting Gemini Children's Theater and all its programming for young children and teens. Ticket price includes buffet dinner.
Bright Night Festival
FREE community-focused event designed to highlight the vibrant Pittsburgh neighborhood of Larimer Saturday, May17th! Presented by the class of LDI XXI & the community of Larimer. This one night event will utilize the transformative symbolism of light to recognize the current changes occurring in one of the area’s most up and coming neighborhoods. Located at the…