Pittsburgh area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Allegheny County, PA
203 upcoming family events and 38 places and programs in Allegheny County, PA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
ALL AGES - Neon Halloween
Painting with a Twist - Pittsburgh, PA - South Side
From $29All ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Autumn: Nature's Mosaic at Point State Park
Point State Park
Free
- Oct24SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Bats N'at at Point State Park
Point State Park
Free
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
Campfire Ghost Stories at Boyce Park
Boyce Park – Four Seasons Activity Center
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 6:30 PM
Creatures of the Night at Beechwood Farms
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Oct24SatSTEM & discoveryThrough Nov 1
Fall Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Autumn at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
From $13.95All ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsThrough Nov 4
Franken-Stuffies / Build-a-Friend in MAKESHOP
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh – MAKESHOP
With admission
Oct24SatSTEM & discoveryThrough Mar 7
Garden Railroad: Fairies and Gnomes at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
All ages
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Haunted Halloween Hootenanny
Shaler North Hills Library
All ages
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesThrough Nov 1
Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza at Pittsburgh Zoo
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
From $18All ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 11:30 AM
McKinley Park Community Grove Ribbon Cutting Ceremony + Community Celebration
300 Michigan St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
National Chemistry Week Celebration at Kamin Science Center
Kamin Science Center
With admissionAll ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
Offworld: A Space Adventure (Proud Peacock Productions)
Three Stories
From $15
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Paint Pumpkins with Police (Fox Chapel)
Fox Chapel Borough Building (behind the Police Station)
Free
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Sensory Nature Walk and Parent/Caregiver Education Seminar
Frick Environmental Center
Ages 14+
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Soergel Orchards Fall Festival 2026
Soergel Orchards
Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Trunk or Treat at South Park
South Park – Wave Pool Parking Lot
Free
- Oct24SatArts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Visiting Artist Matthew Buchholz: Pittsburgh Cryptids at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
With admission
Oct24SatCommunityThrough Feb 5
Wild Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt at The Frick Pittsburgh
The Frick Pittsburgh
Free
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
World Gibbon Day at Pittsburgh Zoo
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium – Tropical Forest Complex
From $23All ages
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
ZooBoo at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
From $23All ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Family Halloween Party: Monster Mash Bash
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Lawrenceville
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Gourds in the Garden at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden – Weisbrod Learning Pavilion
With admission
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Halloween Trail of Treats (Monroeville)
Monroeville Community Park West
Free
- Costumes and parades
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Lucille DeLuca Halloween Parade & Festival — Sharpsburg
Kennedy Park, Sharpsburg
All ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Owl-O-Ween at the National Aviary
National Aviary
From $17.95All ages
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24
Phantom Fall Fest Daytime Trick-or-Treating at Kennywood
Kennywood
Paid
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Something Wicked on Wabash!
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – West End
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24
Spooky Weekend Workshops for Ages 9+ at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
PaidAges 9+
- Costumes and parades
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Township Halloween Parade (Hampton Township)
Hampton Community Center
Free
- Oct25SunSpooky and haunted
Sun, Oct 25 · 7:00 PM
Campfire Ghost Stories at Settlers Cabin Park
Settlers Cabin Park – Moccasin Shelter
Oct25SunSpooky and hauntedSun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Haunted History Center Halloween
Heinz History Center
With admission
Oct25SunSTEM & discoverySun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PM
Sensory Inclusive Time at Phipps Fall Flower Show
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
From $13.95All ages
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM
Sunday Songwriters Series at Schenley Park Visitor Center
Schenley Park Cafe and Visitor Center
Free
- Oct25SunTrick-or-treat
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Trunk or Treat at Hartwood Acres Park
Hartwood Acres Park – Amphitheater Parking Lot
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Bunnies and Books at Bethel Park Public Library
Bethel Park Public Library
- Spooky and haunted
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Halloween Spooktacular (Pine Township)
Pine Community Park Amphitheater
From $5All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
The Fall Forecast at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden – Weisbrod Learning Pavilion
With admission
- Community
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PM
Commission Discussion Session
Municipal Building
- Community
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM
Resiliency Advisory Board
Municipal Building
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 11:00 AM
Squonk presents Way of the Drum at CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians
CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP)
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:00 PM
Creepy Creature Craft Shop
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main (Oakland)
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Scary Tales in the Courtyard at Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Free
Oct30FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM
Animal Encounters at the Schenley Park Visitor Center
Schenley Park Cafe and Visitor Center
Free
Oct30FriCostumes and paradesFri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Halloween Storytime & Costume Party at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
With admission
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Hocus Pocus in the Plaza
Schenley Plaza
Oct30FriSpooky and hauntedFri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
Mad Science Spooktacular at the Mad Science Lab
The Mad Science Lab
From $29
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM
Animal Encounters at the Schenley Park Visitor Center
Schenley Park Cafe and Visitor Center
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30 PM
Naturalist Char Ross presents Creepy Critters of the Night
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown
- Not-so-scary
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Not-So-Spooky Family Halloween at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
With admissionAll ages
- Trick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Toddler Trick-or-Treat
Monroeville Public Library
Free
Oct31SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
ALL AGES - Halloween Cuties
Painting with a Twist - Pittsburgh, PA - South Side
From $29All ages
- Oct31SatCostumes and parades
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Costumes & Surprises on Halloween at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
With admission
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
Houdini 100: The Great Firetruck Ladder Escape at Arts Landing
Arts Landing
Free
Oct31SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Pumpkin Patch Parade (Mt. Lebanon)
Washington Road parade route (Mt. Lebanon Cemetery to Lebanon Avenue)
Free
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
The Nightmare Before Christmas (3D) at Kamin Science Center
Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center)
From $12
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Attack Theatre presents Monster Machinery & Spooky Shape: A Creative Movement Adventure for Grades K-5
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Brookline
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
Halloween @ Main
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main (Oakland)
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Halloween Party
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Knoxville
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31
Story Saturdays at Carnegie Museum of Art
Carnegie Museum of Art – Bruce Galleries
With admission
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
The Book of Life Día de los Muertos Family Screening — Harris Theater
Harris Theater
With admission
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
West Mifflin Halloween Celebration
West Mifflin Community Park
Up to 10
Nov1SunCommunityThrough Nov 30
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM
Workshop: Wood Burning (Ages 9+) at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
PaidAges 9+
- Sports & play
Mon, Nov 2 · 6:00 PM
Mobility and Transportation Board
Municipal Building
- Sports & play
Mon, Nov 2 · 1:00 PM
Yoga Play Club for Kids at Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
FreeAges 4–10
Nov3TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Day Camps (Ages 5-9)
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
From $75Ages 5–9
Nov3TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 3 · 8:30 AM
Full Day Youth Art Workshop: Sculpture at The Frick Pittsburgh
The Frick Pittsburgh – Education Center and The Frick Art Museum
From $110
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM
Assemble No-School Day Camps (STEAM)
Assemble
From $30
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 3 · 1:00 PM
Fiber Art for Kids: Friendship Bracelets at Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
FreeAges 6–10
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 3 · 5:30 PM
Fiber Art for Kids: Marvelous Toys at Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Ages 9–13
- Community
Tue, Nov 3
J Days (no-school day program) at JCC Squirrel Hill
JCC Squirrel Hill
From $85
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM
No-School Day Science Camps at the Mad Science Lab (K–Gr 5)
The Mad Science Lab
From $39
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 3 · 3:30 PM
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden presents Super Soil at CLP – East Liberty
CLP – East Liberty
Free
- Community
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:30 PM
Safe Sitter Babysitting Class — Pine Township
Pine Township Community Center
From $45
Nov4WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Nov 4 · 10:30 AM
Story Time at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens – Tropical Forest Conservatory
- Community
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PM
Civic Engagement Board
Municipal Building
Nov5ThuArts & craftsThrough Nov 8
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (PMT Young Artists)
Byham Theater
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM
2027 Budget Workshop #1
Municipal Building
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:30 PM
Citizen Science Lab presents Colorful Chemistry
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill
- Nov6FriSTEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM
Friday Night Flash Camp at the Mad Science Lab
The Mad Science Lab
From $19
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
ALL AGES - Little Spooky Monsters (Pick One)
Painting with a Twist - Pittsburgh, PA - South Side
From $29All ages
Nov7SatTrain ridesSat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Holiday Train Display at the Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum
Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM
Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents Three Sisters: Haudenosaunee Science & Culture
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Lawrenceville
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Musical Storytelling with PSO Musicians at the Braddock Carnegie Library
Braddock Carnegie Library (Carnegie One)
FreeUp to 5
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 9 · 3:00 PM
Arrayscape Gaming presents Minecraft Pumpkin Patch Hunt
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 10 · 5:00 PM
Face Paint Pittsburgh presents Glitter Tattoo Creations at CLP – Sheraden
CLP – Sheraden
Free
Nov11WedCommunityWed, Nov 11 · 4:00 PM
Veterans Day Ceremony (Mt. Lebanon)
Mt. Lebanon Veterans Memorial
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Pittsburgh Science Workshop presents School's Out Science Workshop at CLP – Hazelwood
CLP – Hazelwood
Free
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 11
Sensory Friendly Time at the National Aviary
National Aviary
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM
CMU presents STEM Club
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood
Nov13FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Nov 13 · 10:30 AM
Orange is for Orangutan Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium – Tropical Forest Complex
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 13 · 1:00 PM
All Ages Collaborative Mural Painting at Sharpsburg Community Library
Sharpsburg Community Library
FreeAll ages
- Light displays
Fri, Nov 13
Holiday Lights at Kennywood
Kennywood
PaidAll ages
Nov14SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
ALL AGES - Safari Glow (Pick One - Blacklight)
Painting with a Twist - Pittsburgh, PA - South Side
From $29All ages
Nov14SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Discovery Time: Fun with Senses
Frick Environmental Center
Nov14SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Happy Little Canvases for Grades K-3 at Shaler North Hills Library
Shaler North Hills Library
Free
- Nov14SatCommunity
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM
It's a Beautiful Day at the Museum: Character Meet-and-Greets and Trolley Rides
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Paid
Nov14SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 14 · 1:30 PM
PBT School Children's Division FREE Trial Class
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre studios
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 6:00 PM
After-Hours Craftin': Build a Radio at Shaler North Hills Library
Shaler North Hills Library
Free
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 6:00 PM
Community S'mores Night — Baldwin Borough
Baldwin Borough Municipal Building
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:15 AM
Fiddlesticks: Once Upon a Melody (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)
Heinz Hall
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:15 AM
Harvest Moon Race Kidz Dash and Fun Run — Moon Township
St. Philip's Church
From $10All ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 4:00 PM
Holiday Dazzle (Pine Township)
Pine Community Center
From $5
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Pittsburgh Science Workshop presents School’s Out Science Workshop!
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Mt. Washington
Nov15SunCrafts and cookiesSun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM
(Clay) Gingerbread Houses workshop at Union Project
Union Project
From $40All ages
Nov15SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 15 · 3:00 PM
Brushes & Birds: Great Argus! Painting Class at the National Aviary
National Aviary
From $45All ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:30 PM
Carols, Crafts & Cocoa with Pittsburgh Youth Chorus
Pine Community Center
With admissionAll ages
- Community
Sun, Nov 15 · 6:00 PM
Kids Nite Out at JCC Squirrel Hill
JCC Squirrel Hill
From $40
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 15 · 11:30 AM
PBT Children's Division Sunday Workshops (Vampirina Ballerina, The Nutcracker)
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre studios
From $45Ages 3–7
- Community
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM
Award Winning Children’s Book Author Grace Lin
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM
Teen Escape Room at Bethel Park Public Library
Bethel Park Public Library
Nov18WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Nov 18 · 5:30 PM
Turkey Book Bingo — Monroeville Public Library
Monroeville Public Library
All ages
Nov19ThuCommunityThu, Nov 19 · 10:15 AM
Little Historians Storytime: Native American Heritage Month at the Heinz History Center
Heinz History Center
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 19 · 3:00 PM
Paint and Fire Your Own Enamel Mug (Grade 6 and Up) at Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Nov20FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 20 · 12:00 PM
Youth Art Workshop: Printmaking at The Frick Pittsburgh
The Frick Pittsburgh – Education Center and The Frick Art Museum
From $55
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 20 · 3:00 PM
Creepy Critters of the Night with Naturalist Char Ross — CLP Main (Oakland)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main (Oakland)
- Crafts and cookies
Fri, Nov 20 · 12:00 PM
Gingerbread House Display & Competition at the City-County Building
City-County Building
All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Jan 10
Phipps Holiday Magic: Winter Flower Show and Light Garden
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
From $13.95All ages
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30 PM
The Bug Lady presents Entomology Live — CLP Brookline
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Brookline
Nov21SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM
Birding Pittsburgh's Parks – August Wilson Park
August Wilson Park
Nov21SatTree lightingsSat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
City of Pittsburgh Tree Lighting on Highmark Light Up Night
City-County Building portico and Grant Street
Nov21SatMarkets and festivalsSat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Eco-Markets at Beechwood Farms
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Labels Off: Discovering Who You Are (Teen Workshop) — CLP Woods Run
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Woods Run
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Lauretta Violin Studio presents Musical Learning: A Violin Children’s Concert with Lauretta
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side
- Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
My Favorite Story with Miguel Sague Jr. at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
With admission
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:45 AM
Plum Boro Turkey Trot and 1 Mile Family Fun Run — Boyce Park
Boyce Park – Four Seasons Ski Lodge
From $20All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21
Tales and Treats Children's Theater: Elflandia
Gargaro Theater
With admissionAges 2–10
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Visiting Artist Alison Zapata: Family Heritage Mural at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh – Studio
With admission
Nov22SunSTEM & discoverySun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Teen Job Shadow Series at the National Aviary
National Aviary
From $299Ages 14–18
Nov23MonArts & craftsMon, Nov 23 · 5:30 PM
Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
From $22
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 24 · 5:00 PM
Minecraft Physics Rollercoaster with Arrayscape Gaming — CLP Knoxville
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Knoxville
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
Seubert Turkey Trot and Family Fun Run — North Park
North Park Rose Barn
From $20
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 9:30 AM
YMCA Turkey Trot 1 Mile Family Fun Run
YMCA Turkey Trot start area (810 River Avenue, North Side)
Paid
Nov27FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AM
Family Sing-Along
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Nov27FriSanta visitsFri, Nov 27 · 10:30 AM
Santa at the Heinz History Center
Heinz History Center
With admission
Nov27FriLight displaysFri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM
Zoo Lights Drive-Thru at Pittsburgh Zoo
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
From $45All ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AM
Day Off at the Museum (Ages 6–10) at Carnegie Museum of Art
Carnegie Museum of Art – Art Studio
From $85Ages 6–10
Nov28SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 28 · 1:30 PM
Santa Family Fun Cruise on the Gateway Clipper
Gateway Clipper Fleet – Station Square Dock
From $26.19
Nov28SatTrain ridesSat, Nov 28 · 2:45 PM
The Polar Express (3D) on the Giant Screen at Kamin Science Center
Kamin Science Center
From $12All ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM
Gingerbread Workshop at Bethel Park Public Library
Bethel Park Public Library
All ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM
Holidays on Main — Sharpsburg
Guyasuta Square / N. Canal Street, Sharpsburg
All ages
Nov29SunSanta visitsSun, Nov 29 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa & Friend at the National Aviary
National Aviary
From $8All ages
Nov30MonSports & playMon, Nov 30 · 4:30 PM
KidzStix Cardio Drumming at Penn Hills Library
Penn Hills Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 30 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Open Art Studio (Grades 3–5) at Bethel Park Public Library
Bethel Park Public Library
- Sports & play
Tue, Dec 1 · 5:00 PM
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents Ballet 101 — CLP Hazelwood
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood
- Dec3ThuCommunity
Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM
Beverly Brite Nite — Mt. Lebanon
Beverly Road business district (Mt. Lebanon)
Free
Dec3ThuNutcracker and showsThu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM
Holiday Bell Choir Concert at Penn Hills Library
Penn Hills Library
FreeAll ages
Dec3ThuCommunityThu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Meet the Mari Lwyd! at Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
FreeAges 4+
Dec3ThuSanta visitsThu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM
Santa's Sparktacular (Hampton Township)
Hampton Community Center
Dec4FriTree lightingsFri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
City of Pittsburgh Menorah Lighting
City-County Building
Dec4FriCommunityFri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Light Up Fox Chapel
Fox Chapel Borough Building
Free
Dec4FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Benedum Center
Paid
- Markets and festivals
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Handmade Arcade Holiday Market
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Monroeville Festival of Trees
Monroeville Community Park West
Free
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Sewickley Light Up Night
Sewickley Village business district (Broad Street and Beaver Street)
All ages
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Brunch with Santa at the Pittsburgh Zoo
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
From $10
Dec5SatLight displaysSat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Moon Lights Holiday Festival
Moon Park
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Color-Changin' Chemistry: Water Quality Science with Pittsburgh Water — CLP Knoxville
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Knoxville
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:30 AM
Gingerbread Houses Ho! Ho! Ho! Morning Session
Shaler North Hills Library
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Harmony in the Wild with Naturalist Char Ross — CLP Beechview
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Beechview
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
Jingle Bell Run Pittsburgh with Kids Run — North Shore
North Shore (211 North Shore Drive)
From $25All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Santa's Cookie & Craft Workshop — Findlay Township
Findlay Township Activity Center – Upper Level
From $10All ages
- Dec6SunCommunity
Sun, Dec 6
Holiday Brunch at the National Aviary
National Aviary
From $35
Dec6SunArts & craftsSun, Dec 6 · 1:30 PM
Ornament Extravaganza! at Union Project
Union Project
From $30All ages
Dec6SunNutcracker and showsSun, Dec 6 · 4:30 PM
The Nutcracker Sensory-Friendly Performance (Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre)
Benedum Center
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:00 PM
Expression Through Jewelry Making — CLP Squirrel Hill
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill
- Community
Tue, Dec 8 · 5:30 PM
Pajama Party Movie Night (Grades 2–5) at Bethel Park Public Library
Bethel Park Public Library
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Dec 10 · 10:30 AM
Art Starts: Baby and Caregiver Art Class at Carnegie Museum of Art
Carnegie Museum of Art
From $15
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Dec 10 · 6:00 PM
Brushes Before Bedtime Family Art Night at Bethel Park Public Library
Bethel Park Public Library
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Dec 10 · 3:30 PM
Digital DJing for Teens with Tech25 — CLP Carrick
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Carrick
Dec11FriNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 23
A Musical Christmas Carol (Byham Theater)
Byham Theater
PaidAges 3+
Dec11FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
The Muppet Christmas Carol on the Giant Screen at Kamin Science Center
Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center)
From $12All ages
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Dec 11 · 4:00 PM
Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents Ancient Egypt — CLP Downtown
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 11 · 5:30 PM
Santa's Cocoa Corner (Pine Township)
Pine Community Center
From $8
Dec12SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 12 · 1:30 PM
Fandom Art: Winter Squishmallows
Penn Hills Library
Dec12SatSports & playSat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM
Open Play: Winter Wonders
Penn Hills Library
Dec12SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM
Youth Art Workshop: Festive Creations at The Frick Pittsburgh
The Frick Pittsburgh – Education Center and Clayton
From $110
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Family Adventures: Seek and Find at Shaler North Hills Library
Shaler North Hills Library
All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
Run Santa Run 5K, Jolly Mile and Great Elf Rescue Race — North Park
North Park (10301 Pearce Mill Rd)
From $15All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 3:00 PM
Style Writing: Contemporary Hip Hop Typography with Max GEMS Gonzales — CLP Homewood
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood
Dec13SunSanta visitsSun, Dec 13 · 10:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa (West Deer Township)
West Deer Township event location (venue name not published)
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM
Musical Learning: A Violin Children's Concert with Lauretta — CLP Main (Oakland)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main (Oakland)
- Santa visits
Sun, Dec 13 · 8:45 AM
Run Santa Run 5K, Jolly Mile and Great Elf Rescue Race — South Park
South Park (2381 Corrigan Drive)
From $15All ages
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Dec 15 · 1:00 PM
Birds of Prey with Live Raptors — Richland Township
Northern Tier Library
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Tue, Dec 15 · 6:30 PM
Christmas in the Valley: SNHL Readers Theater Performance
Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church
All ages
- Sports & play
Tue, Dec 15 · 5:00 PM
O’Ryan the O’Mazing presents Spectacular Circus Class
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood
Dec16WedNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 20
A Lyrical Christmas Carol (Pittsburgh Musical Theater)
Gargaro Theater
PaidAll ages
Dec18FriCommunityFri, Dec 18 · 6:30 PM
Teen Holiday Movie Night & Hot Chocolate Bar
Shaler North Hills Library
Ages 11–18
- Community
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
Taylor Swift Party at Bethel Park Public Library
Bethel Park Public Library
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM
Felt Holiday Hearts Sewing Workshop (Grades 3–5) at Bethel Park Public Library
Bethel Park Public Library
- Sports & play
Thu, Dec 24 · 10:00 AM
The Christmas Eve 5K on Pittsburgh's North Shore
North Shore start/finish by Acrisure Stadium (W. General Robinson St.)
With admissionAll ages
Dec27SunCommunitySun, Dec 27 · 10:30 AM
National Visit the Zoo Day at Pittsburgh Zoo
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
PaidAll ages
Dec28MonSports & playMon, Dec 28 · 1:30 PM
Family Game Afternoon — Penn Hills Library
Penn Hills Library
All ages
Dec28MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Dec 28 · 9:00 AM
Winter Camp at the National Aviary
National Aviary
From $59Ages 6–12
Dec29TueSports & playTue, Dec 29 · 1:00 PM
Glow Bingo at Penn Hills Library
Penn Hills Library
FreeAll ages
Dec31ThuArts & craftsThu, Dec 31 · 11:15 AM
Maker Lab: Party Props
Penn Hills Library
Ages 6–11
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve at the Mad Science Lab
The Mad Science Lab
From $39
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:15 AM
Noon Years Eve Storytime — Penn Hills Library
Penn Hills Library
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Years Eve Party
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Jan 10 · 2:00 PM
Dance Me a Story: Sleeping Beauty with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre — Bethel Park Public Library
Bethel Park Public Library
- Outdoors
Wed, Jan 13 · 5:00 PM
Allegheny County Park Rangers present Owls of PA at CLP – West End
CLP – West End
Free
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Jan 14 · 3:00 PM
Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents Dinosaurs at CLP – Carrick
CLP – Carrick
Free
Places and ongoing programs
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Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
FreeAll ages
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Boyce Park Snow Tubing, Skiing and Snowboarding
Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
From $25All ages
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Carnegie Museum of Art
Carnegie Museum of Art
From $15All ages
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
From $15All ages
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Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Paid
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Fort Pitt Museum
Fort Pitt Museum
From $10All ages
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Frick Environmental Center
Frick Environmental Center
FreeAll ages
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Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center)
Kamin Science Center
From $15All ages
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Mattress Factory
Mattress Factory
From $22All ages
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National Aviary
National Aviary
From $17.95All ages
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North Park and Latodami Nature Center
North Park
All ages
PublicskatingOutdoor rinksVisit on your schedule
North Park Ice Rink
North Park Ice Rink
From $6All ages
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Performance Workshop (Ages 8-14) at Gemini Theater
The Ryan Arts Center & Sto-Rox Library
From $300Ages 8–14
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
From $13.95All ages
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Point State Park
Point State Park
All ages
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Public Skating at RMU Island Sports Center
RMU Island Sports Center
From $5All ages
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Putt-a-palooza: Art Inspired Mini Golf at MuseumLab
MuseumLab, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
FreeAll ages
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Romp n' Roll Pittsburgh Pa Baby, Toddler and Preschool Classes
Romp n' Roll Pittsburgh Pa
PaidUp to 5
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Round Hill Park Exhibition Farm
Round Hill Park
FreeAll ages
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Saturday Crafternoons at Assemble
Assemble
Ages 5–11
PublicskatingOutdoor rinksVisit on your schedule
Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink
Schenley Skating Rink
From $3All ages
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Senator John Heinz History Center and Franco Harris Sports Museum
Heinz History Center
From $20All ages
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Sky Zone Monroeville
Sky Zone Monroeville
Paid
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
South Park
South Park
All ages
- PublicskatingOutdoor rinks
Visit on your schedule
South Park Ice Rink
South Park Ice Rink
From $6All ages
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The Andy Warhol Museum
The Andy Warhol Museum
PaidAll ages
PublicskatingPublic skatingVisit on your schedule
The UPMC Rink at PPG Place
The UPMC Rink at PPG Place
From $8
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Warhol Youth Open Studio (middle and high school)
Artists Image Resource (North Side)
Free
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Hartwood Acres Park
Hartwood Acres Park
All ages
- Cooking
Session in progress
Kids Creative Cooking (Findlay Township)
Findlay Township Activity Center - Upper Level
From $10
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
PBT School Adaptive Dance (Ages 6+)
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre studios
Ages 6+
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
From $23All ages
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Skating at Alpha Ice Complex
Alpha Ice Complex
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
School of Rock South Hills music programs (Little Wing, Rookies, Rock 101)
School of Rock South Hills
Paid
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Settlers Cabin Park
Settlers Cabin Park
All ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Storytime: Family Fun
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Lawrenceville
Ages 0–5
- Sports & play
Session in progress
The Knight School Chess Program for Ages 6-12 (Pine Township)
Pine Township Community Center
From $200Ages 6–12
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Time for Toddlers (Findlay Township)
Findlay Township Activity Center - Lower Level
From $5
Recently ended
- Oct23FriNot-so-scary
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
Boo! A Sensory Friendly Halloween at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
From $8
- Oct23FriSpooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Campfire Ghost Stories at Harrison Hills Park
Harrison Hills Park – Yakaon Shelter
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Creepy Crawlies: Live Reptiles and Amphibians (Ross Township)
Evergreen Community Park
Free
Oct23FriCommunityEndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Happenings at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
From $13.95
- Festivals and parties
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Halloween Movie Night: Hocus Pocus (Marshall Township)
Elias Fry Barn, Knob Hill Park
Free
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
Sensory Friendly Trick-or-Treat at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
From $16All ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 1:00 PM
Tech25 presents Vibe Lab! Digital DJing for Teens
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main (Oakland)
- Oct22ThuSpooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 7:00 PM
Campfire Ghost Stories at North Park
North Park – Boathouse Lawn
Free
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryEndedPast · Oct 22 · 1:00 PM
Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Environmental Center
Frick Environmental Center
Oct22ThuSpooky and hauntedEndedPast · Oct 22 · 5:00 PM
Lego Challenges: Spooky Houses
Penn Hills Library
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
Halloween Paint n Sip for Kids (Ross Township)
Ross Township Municipal Building
From $35
Oct21WedSpooky and hauntedEndedPast · Oct 21 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Spooktacular (Moon Township)
UPMC Events Center
Free
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