Week of Events
Little Penguins Sign-Up
Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are pleased to announce the return of Sidney Crosby’s Little Penguins Learn to Play Hockey program for its seventh season. One thousand Pittsburgh area children will receive FREE head-to-toe hockey equipment this season, thanks to the combined efforts of Sidney Crosby, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Penguins Foundation, Reebok and Dick’s…
50% off General Admission at the Science Center
During SciTech Days, say "Math plus science equals success" at the ticket counter and receive 50% off general admission! Carnegie Science Center, the Math & Science Collaborative, FedEx Ground, and WTAE-TV have teamed up in the math+science=success campaign to promote math and science education as essential for all students. At SciTech Days, Nov. 4 –…
Ringling Brothers Circus
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built To Amaze!, the 143rd edition of the Greatest Show On Earth. Surprise and wonder delights audiences with over the top feats of strength, agility and courage. As the momentum builds so does the anticipation, anything can happen when Ringling Bros. Presents Built To Amaze! Circus performers from…
Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade
As veterans day approaches so does the parade date. The 2014 parade is being held on Sat., Nov 8, 2014. Tony Filardi is the contact for the parade and can be reached at 412-881-5913.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
- November 2, 2014 - RecurringCandy Buy Back at Learning Express
- November 2, 2014 -Frozen Princess Book Signing at Learning Express Robinson
- November 2, 2014 -LEGO Day at Cooper-Siegel Library
Candy Buy Back at Learning Express
Visit Learning Express in Robinson and Bakery Square and receive $1 in Toy Bucks for every pound of candy turned in. (Max. 5 lbs of candy/customer), Candy will be donated to Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh.
Frozen Princess Book Signing at Learning Express Robinson
Join Learning Express in Robinson for a book signing with the Ice Queen and her sister. Receive a Frozen book, then meet and greet the princesses to have your book signed. Cost is $8/person and includes book. Please call the store to RSVP, event is limited to 75 spaces.
LEGO Day at Cooper-Siegel Library
Join friends at Cooper-Siegel Library for an evening of building fun with LEGOS. There will be blocks of all sizes, from large (Duplo) to small. Location: Lauri Ann West Children's Room
Monday, November 3, 2014
- November 3, 2014 - RecurringParachute Play at Shaler North Hills Library
- November 3, 2014 - RecurringMultiplay Mondays at Castle Shannon Library
- November 3, 2014 - RecurringFamily Night at Whitehall Library
Parachute Play at Shaler North Hills Library
Thirty activity-filled minutes that include music, creative movement and fun, all with one colorful parachute!
Multiplay Mondays at Castle Shannon Library
Open gaming time on our Wii for anyone ages 10-18 yrs. Bring your own games, or use the ones available at the library. Snacks provided! Location: Community Room Castle Shannon Library 412-563-4552 weleskih@einetwork.net
Family Night at Whitehall Library
Children of all ages are invited to our weekly activity night. Join us for stories, games, crafts, activities and special events. Registration is not required.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
- November 4, 2014 - RecurringFall Book Sale at Baldwin Library
- November 4, 2014 - RecurringTuesday Crafternoons at Mt. Lebanon Library
- November 4, 2014 -DinoPalooza Wilkinsburg Public Library
- November 4, 2014 -Autism Support Group at Whitehall Library
Fall Book Sale at Baldwin Library
Buy used books at the Baldwin Library! Tuesday, November 4th: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, November 5th: 10 AM Thursday, November 6th: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday, November 7th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday, November 8th: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday Crafternoons at Mt. Lebanon Library
A different fun craft each Tuesday afternoon at 4pm for children ages 4-8.
DinoPalooza Wilkinsburg Public Library
Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Wilkinsburg Public Library will have dinosaur fun for everyone! Cool specimens and artifacts from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History will be here to interact with. For all ages.
Autism Support Group at Whitehall Library
The monthly Autism Support Group at Whitehall Library serves as a meeting place and support group for those whose lives are touched by autism and autistic loved ones. The group focuses on open sharing and presentations by educators and experts as moderated by Heidi Hess of the Autism Society of Pittsburgh. This parent support group…
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
No events on this day.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
- November 6, 2014 - RecurringStory Time and After School Art Club at Castle Shannon Library
Story Time and After School Art Club at Castle Shannon Library
10:30 AM & 1:00 PM SONGS AND STORIES for ages 3 years and under- For ages birth to 3, join us each week for a story or two, as well as lots of music and movement. Each week we will explore a different instrument and sing a variety of songs to go with our story.…
Friday, November 7, 2014
- November 7, 2014 - RecurringChristmas in the Village Craft Festival
- November 7, 2014 -Movie Day at Castle Shannon Library: "Maleficent"
- November 7, 2014 -Jammie Jam at Carnegie Science Center
- November 7, 2014 -Santa Arrives at the Mall at Robinson + Elsa & Anna Meet and Greet
- November 7, 2014 -Firefighters visit Baldwin Library
- November 7, 2014 -Free Movie Night Brusters of Ingomar: “Free Birds”
Christmas in the Village Craft Festival
27th Annual “Christmas in the Village Craft Festival” in Eldersville, PA on November 7, 8, & 9, 2014 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Stroll through our quaint town as you visit more than 50 crafters in various locations, and delight in the unique style of each artisan. Enjoy a Horse and Carriage Ride through…
Movie Day at Castle Shannon Library: "Maleficent"
Come to the Castle Shannon Library to watch a movie that stars Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning. A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land. This movie is RATED PG. Refreshments will be served.…
Jammie Jam at Carnegie Science Center
No sleeping bag required. The evening wraps up before bedtime! Bring your smallest scientists to the Science Center for an evening of themed activities just for early learners ages 2-6! You and your preschooler will experience make-and-take activities, a live theater show, and story time. Plus, you'll have access to four floors of exhibits and enjoy…
Santa Arrives at the Mall at Robinson + Elsa & Anna Meet and Greet
Get ready for Santa's arrival to the Mall at Robinson! Plus, Snow Queen Else and Anna will be there for a meet-and-greet!
Firefighters visit Baldwin Library
Firefighters will visit the library to talk about being a firefighter & fire safety. Then you will have an opportunity to explore their fire trucks! FREE firefighter hats will be provided to the children. Online registration is requested or call the library- (412) 885-2255
Free Movie Night Brusters of Ingomar: “Free Birds”
Movie night in the birthday party room at Brusters of Ingomar! A showing of "Free Birds" will start on November 7th at 7pm.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
- November 8, 2014 -Library Book Sale at Brentwood Library
- November 8, 2014 -Lowe’s FREE Kids Workshop
- November 8, 2014 -Holiday Craft Show at Whitehall Public Library
- November 8, 2014 -FREE Admission to the Children’s Museum
- November 8, 2014 -Christmas in the Park at Grove City Memorial Park
- November 8, 2014 -BarbieFest 2014 at Shaler North Hills Library
- November 8, 2014 -Magic Dot Paintings Workshop at Trust Arts Education Center
- November 8, 2014 -Bounty at Boyce Mayview Park Fall Fest and Pumpkin Plunge
- November 8, 2014 -Brown Bag Concert at Pittsburgh Opera
- November 8, 2014 -Create Your Own Autumn Fairy Garden at Succop
Library Book Sale at Brentwood Library
The second Saturday of the month the Friends of the Library hold our official book sale. If you come before 10:00am be sure to follow the signs and enter through the rear entrance.
Lowe’s FREE Kids Workshop
Build and Grow Clinics are free to the public and occur select Saturdays at 10am. Registration opens a few weeks before each clinic's date. This week kids will be creating their own Science Lab!
Holiday Craft Show at Whitehall Public Library
Back by popular demand! Get an early start on your holiday shopping by supporting the library’s craft show fundraiser. Over 50 crafters will be displaying a variety of handmade jewelry, clothing, greeting cards, special holiday decorations and much, much more! It’s your place for one-stop holiday shopping. Be sure to visit the 2nd floor!! Caste…
FREE Admission to the Children’s Museum
Join a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Museum’s lantern building and the light within us all. Enjoy FREE ADMISSION, lantern making activities, community resource faire, performances and more. Performance Schedule 11:00 am - Joe Jarski on guitar, banjo and harmonica 11:30 am: Andrew Johnson, Violinist, Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra Noon: Dilworth Youth Drumming…
Christmas in the Park at Grove City Memorial Park
Saint Nick arrives in a horse drawn carriage beginning the Old fashioned Christmas season. Enjoy breakfast, pictures with Santa, strolling carolers, musicians, & carriage rides. Dates: November 8th, 2014 Time: 10 AM - 7 PM Location: Main Street, Volant, PA 16156 Admission: Free For more information: 724-533-5611
BarbieFest 2014 at Shaler North Hills Library
She doesn’t look it, but Barbie is 55 this year! Celebrate her birthday! All ages fun! Please register. Saturday, November 8 at 11:00am Location: Community Room
Magic Dot Paintings Workshop at Trust Arts Education Center
For ages 15+ Fee: $40 Time: 11-2pm Create a mystical painting without picking up a brush. Students will learn about the American painter Vance Kirkland and produce a painting emulating his techniques.
Bounty at Boyce Mayview Park Fall Fest and Pumpkin Plunge
Mark your calendar for our annual Bounty at Boyce Mayview Park Fall Fest which will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Celebrate fall with a fun filled day of family friendly activities for all ages! There will be live music, food trucks and vendors, kid's crafts, haywagon rides,…
Brown Bag Concert at Pittsburgh Opera
You're invited to the November Pittsburgh Opera Brown Bag concert! Free and open to the public, these one-hour concerts feature our Resident Artists in the George R. White Opera Studio at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters. November's Brown Bag concert features a Verdi/Shakespeare mashup, "Brush Up Your Verdi". Selections include arias from Verdi's operas and Shakespeare art…
Create Your Own Autumn Fairy Garden at Succop
Each registered group makes one fairy garden. Help the wee folk prepare for winter with a fresh new fairy garden that you will take home. Registration is required at least 2 days in advance of this program. Admission: $20.00 Member Group (1 fairy garden per group) $25.00 Non Member Group (1 fairy garden per group)




