Take a look at what’s going on! There are multiple events happening everyday this month and we’ve got the scoop on the absolute best things to do with kids in August! You’ll find events listed below in chronological order.
Top 10 Things to do in Pittsburgh in August
1. Pittsburgh Botanical Gardens Grand Opening
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden will be a world-class garden and one-of-a-kind regional attraction. It will be the region’s first major outdoor public garden. A “living museum” with documented collections of plants, beautiful and artistic garden displays and education programs related to horticulture, botany and nature, the Garden is also committed to taking a leadership role in the stewardship of natural resources, and working within the Pittsburgh community to promote environmental awareness. (more info)
2. 16th Annual Lake Arthur Regatta
Live entertainment, water, air, and land events, craft and food vendors, children’s activities, Smokey Bear and sailboat races are just of few of the fun activities to experience at this year’s Regatta. There are even Saturday night fireworks over the lake! Admission and parking are FREE. (more info)
Giant Pillow Fight at Schenley Park 8th Annual then Free Movie “Frozen.” At 8:20pm SHARP! (the movie starts close to 9pm at Dusk) there will be a mystery signal and a GIANT PILLOW FIGHT WILL BREAK OUT! Kid Friendly, Bring your own Pillow! (BYOP!) (more info)
4. Free admission day @ Phipps
Guests will be admitted free of charge on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 thanks to a generous grant from the Jack Buncher Foundation. Join Phipps on this special day to enjoy the Summer Flower Show, Butterfly Forest and Tropical Forest Conservatory. (more info)
Special event at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Children entering kindergarten this fall and their caregivers are invited to take part in the 10th Annual Kindergarten…here I come! for activities that prepare and excite them for the significant milestone of attending kindergarten. (more info)
6. August Fun Fest @ Cedar Creek Park
August Fun Fest at Cedar Creek Park is in its 28th year! This festival features a variety of food, entertainment and children’s activities that make August Fun Fest an exciting event for the whole family! Admission and parking are free to the public. (more info)
7. 40th Annual Beaver Country River Regatta
Boat races, anything that floats race, lighted boat parade, kayak race and children’s activities. Plenty of food vendors, live entertainment and much more! Fireworks Sunday night. Family event. Free! (more info)
8. Teddy Bear Picnic @ Reilly’s Summerseat Farm
Gather at Reilly’s in early August under the spreading Linden trees with your picnic lunch, kids, and teddy bears in hand. The day’s activities include a morning of games, stories, and a hayride. There will also be a chance to milk a cow and feed the animals. (more info)
Join Venture Outdoors for an afternoon of outdoor fun for the whole family! The Venture Outdoors Family Outdoors Festival at Allegheny Commons has free beginner-friendly activities for everyone to experience. Try a Tyke Hike, scaling a climbing wall, paddling a kayak on Lake Elizabeth, using a GPS unit to find secret treasures, biking around the park or participating in crafts and other activities for kids of all ages.(more info)
Featuring a cast of hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers living and working throughout the village and performing, continuously, upon the Festival’s stages, the illusion of a rollicking 16th Century festival day is created. Impromptu encounters with the royalty and peasantry of Tudor England are commonplace. (more info)
Play Pittsburgh’s Calendar
There’s so much going on in July! Find events easier by using Play Pittsburgh’s “search” on the event calendar.
- Location: Type in any zip code or city name to find events happening near you. If you view as “map,” a convenient map will not only display interactive pins, but also list only the events you’re searching for.
- Date: Looking for something fill time on a particular day? No problem! You can search and view events by each week or even daily.
- Keyword Search: Search terms such as “Free” / “Outside” / “Festivals” / “Museums” / etc.
>>> View the entire August event calendar HERE <<<
…and don’t forget to check back regularly as new events are added frequently! Have fun and safe travels.
Great blog! You really saved my summer of nannying. We have gone to many of the places you mentioned and have had a blast. Today we are at The Art Place Studio in Wexford. I would definitely recommend this to you, your family, and blog viewers! Thanks again!!
I’ve been wanting to take my son there! I saw it just opened and looks like fun (we’re right down the street)!