# Things to do with kids in Washington County, PA

> 33 upcoming family events and 3 places and ongoing programs in Washington County, PA, in the Pittsburgh area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Parent Survival Nights at The Little Gym South Hills](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/parent-survival-nights-at-the-little-gym-south-hills--listing-7d2de05c029fad8b00e1357c) — Sat, Oct 24 (+2 more dates) · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · The Little Gym of Pittsburgh-South Hills, McMurray · Ages 3–12 · From $50 · checked Oct 14. Themed drop-off evenings for kids ages 3 to 12 at The Little Gym of Pittsburgh-South Hills in McMurray, led by trained instructors with games, music and gymnastics-skill…
- [Trax Farm Market Fall Festival](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/trax-farm-market-fall-festival--listing-effe80d8c11c655e24d1e9ef) — Sat, Oct 24 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Trax Farm Market, Finleyville · With admission · checked Oct 14. Weekend fall festival on the 150-year-old Trax farm in Finleyville. Festival entry is free; a hayride ticket covers a 20-minute scenic hayride to the pavilion, the three-acre…
- [Trick or Trolley at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/trick-or-trolley-at-the-pennsylvania-trolley-museum--listing-5d2afd351e5b946f29c8dbd2) — Sat, Oct 24 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington · With admission · checked Oct 14. Trick-or-treat among antique streetcars in the Trolley Display Building, visiting tables run by local businesses and organizations for candy and favors. Also trolley rides…
- [Read, Move & Groove at The Little Gym South Hills](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/read-move-and-groove-at-the-little-gym-south-hills--listing-9ea9d8bc2f3bb782e121b81b) — Tue, Oct 27 · 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM · The Little Gym of Pittsburgh-South Hills, McMurray · Free · checked Oct 14. Free story-and-movement session for babies and young children at The Little Gym of Pittsburgh-South Hills: interactive storytime combined with movement, music and dance to build…
- [Haunted Harvest — South Fayette Township](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/haunted-harvest-south-fayette-township--listing-3b74fd661d37ec6e5317fe61) — Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Original Farmers Market, South Fayette Township · Up to 12 · Free · checked Oct 16. South Fayette Township presents Haunted Harvest at the Original Farmers Market on Wednesday evening, October 28. Children 12 and under, in costume, can trunk-or-treat, paint…
- [Pittsburgh Puppet Works: Inky's Haunted Woods Adventure](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/pittsburgh-puppet-works-inky-s-haunted-woods-adventure--listing-5296681438a2b6838a05d660) — Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · checked Oct 16. Pittsburgh Puppet Works brings a Halloween puppet musical to Peters Township Public Library on the morning of Friday, October 30. In the story, Inky and his best friend Albert…
- [Star Party at Hillman State Park](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/star-party-at-hillman-state-park--listing-c83bbeb080e4e2583ffb40c6) — Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Hillman State Park – K. Leroy Irvis Radio Control Model Airport, Burgettstown · Free · checked Oct 20. The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh hosts a free night of stargazing at Hillman State Park. After a 45-minute presentation, families head out to view celestial…
- [Halloween Morning Hayrides at Trax Farms](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/halloween-morning-hayrides-at-trax-farms--listing-5cf34e25c3ce59a494d9e887) — Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Trax Farm Market, Finleyville · Paid · checked Oct 24. Trax Farms in Finleyville runs special Halloween Hayrides on the morning of October 31, timed so families can ride out over the farm before heading home for evening…
- [Zoo Moves presented by the Pittsburgh Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/zoo-moves-presented-by-the-pittsburgh-zoo--listing-60a8fb1983da7625d09b4908) — Wed, Nov 4 · 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · checked Oct 16. Educators from the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium visit Peters Township Public Library with Zoo Moves, a 45-minute program about how animals get around. Children explore how birds…
- [BSA Railroading Merit Badge Workshop at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/bsa-railroading-merit-badge-workshop-at-the-pennsylvania-trolley-museu--listing-faeb4d39a009dfd43cba0860) — Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington · From $25 · checked Oct 24. A Saturday-afternoon merit badge workshop at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for Scouts BSA youth in grades 6 through 12, covering all requirements for the Railroading merit…
- [Scout Workshop: Engineers in the Making! at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/scout-workshop-engineers-in-the-making-at-the-pennsylvania-trolley-mus--listing-e2c7c34bf895ab811f9fdf88) — Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington · From $25 · checked Oct 20. A Saturday-morning merit badge workshop at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, open to any youth in grades 1–5, not only registered Scouts. Participants study real-life engineers…
- [Second Chance to Soar: The Story of the Bald Eagle at Meadowcroft](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/second-chance-to-soar-the-story-of-the-bald-eagle-at-meadowcroft--listing-390840143c3fc3bd6f67e795) — Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Avella · With admission · checked Oct 16. The Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA) brings live birds of prey to Meadowcroft. ACCA's Katie and Jesse Fallon cover the bald eagle's natural history, its decline and…
- [Brick Club for Homeschoolers at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/brick-club-for-homeschoolers-at-the-pennsylvania-trolley-museum--listing-66891ad470501309c60a6373) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington · Ages 6–14 · From $10 · checked Oct 16. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum's Brick Club is a LEGO building club for homeschool students ages 6 to 14 that meets on select Thursday mornings. It is a drop-off program…
- [Second Saturdays: Historic Village Chores at Meadowcroft](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/second-saturdays-historic-village-chores-at-meadowcroft--listing-b173d37eb53dea9497c55ee9) — Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Avella · With admission · checked Oct 16. Visitors try historic village chores at Meadowcroft's Historic Village to see what everyday work was like in early America. Activities rotate each month. Candle dipping is…
- [Sensory Friendly Hours at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-pennsylvania-trolley-museum--listing-a9c683e89e0ff423ec38ad77) — Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 16. On Sunday morning, November 15, the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum runs Sensory Friendly Hours with quieter streetcars, lowered exhibit sounds and soft lighting so visitors with…
- [Fall Magic Show with Magician Professor Steve](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/fall-magic-show-with-magician-professor-steve--listing-755b9dc4b66ed61fdcdae643) — Thu, Nov 19 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · Ages 3+ · checked Oct 14. Professor Steve is back for an afternoon of magic, jokes, and more! Join us for a fun filled fall magic show! This program is intended for children ages 3 and up.
- [Trolley Tots (ages 2-5) at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/trolley-tots-ages-2-5-at-the-pennsylvania-trolley-museum--listing-37e102651f840562d978a89a) — Thu, Nov 19 (+1 more date) · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington · Ages 2–5 · From $25 · checked Oct 14. Monthly early-learner program on the third Thursday: children ages 2-5 with one adult discover a different type of transportation through sensory play, stories, crafts, music and…
- [Meadowcroft's Taffy Pull & Fall Finale](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/meadowcroft-s-taffy-pull-and-fall-finale--listing-8f97c0ceb488867facdaae34) — Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Avella · From $15 · checked Oct 14. End-of-season celebration at Meadowcroft with hands-on history: historic candy-making demonstrations and a chance to craft a classic treat to take home, hearth cooking in the…
- [Carnegie Museum of Natural History Presents Reptiles at Peters Township Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/carnegie-museum-of-natural-history-presents-reptiles-at-peters-townshi--listing-5ebc147be75a6d1534f0678a) — Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · Free · checked Oct 20. Carnegie Museum of Natural History brings a Science Adventure Class about reptiles to the Peters Township library on the day before Thanksgiving. Children and tweens examine…
- [Santa Trolley at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/santa-trolley-at-the-pennsylvania-trolley-museum--listing-81d019736f49595b998162a1) — Fri, Nov 27 (+8 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 14. Ride an antique streetcar with Santa Claus: chat with him, sing carols and take a family photo before the ride ends. Tickets also include the Festival of Trees in the Trolley…
- [Zoo to You presented by Living Treasures Animal Park](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/zoo-to-you-presented-by-living-treasures-animal-park--listing-ace0d602ec790b7ed0a2c1bf) — Sat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · checked Oct 14. Learning comes alive when it happens face-to-face with real animals. Living Treasures' knowledgeable staff will offer an educational programs designed for school aged kids. This…
- [Sensory Friendly Santa Trolley at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/sensory-friendly-santa-trolley-at-the-pennsylvania-trolley-museum--listing-8b4142bdbef5a52cad8433a1) — Sun, Nov 29 · 8:55 AM · Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 24. On one morning of its Santa Trolley season, the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum runs sensory-friendly rides with Santa for neurodivergent visitors and their families. Lights are…
- [Family Ornament Night — Peters Township Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/family-ornament-night-peters-township-public-library--listing-5c6e02419c1aa8230274d4bb) — Mon, Nov 30 · 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · checked Oct 16. Families can start their holiday decorating at Peters Township Public Library's Family Ornament Night on the Monday after Thanksgiving. Led by Miss Linda, the 45-minute evening…
- [Jubilee Ringers Holiday Bell Concert at Peters Township Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/jubilee-ringers-holiday-bell-concert-at-peters-township-public-library--listing-e4313d1dff3488cf1dc70a91) — Tue, Dec 1 · 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. The Jubilee Ringers of Trinity United Methodist Church perform holiday handbell music at Peters Township Public Library. The concert lasts about 45 minutes; seating is set up in…
- [Elf on the Shelf Kick-Off Party — Peters Township](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/elf-on-the-shelf-kick-off-party-peters-township--listing-fea79c995d59347725e47280) — Thu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · checked Oct 16. Peters Township Public Library welcomes its library elf for the 2026 holiday season with an Elf on the Shelf Kick-Off Party. Children take part in crafts and activities and get a…
- [Irving Berlin's White Christmas — Little Lake Theatre at the Canon Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/irving-berlin-s-white-christmas-little-lake-theatre-at-the-canon-theat--listing-3223082d03cd4e9b69e18c25) — Thu, Dec 3 (+11 more dates) · 7:30 PM · Canon Theatre, Canonsburg · From $20 · checked Oct 21. Little Lake Theatre brings back Irving Berlin's White Christmas for December 2026 and stages it at the restored Canon Theatre in downtown Canonsburg, its first mainstage…
- [Trolleys and Toy Trains at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/trolleys-and-toy-trains-at-the-pennsylvania-trolley-museum--listing-c8702b8e263e28505b112efa) — Thu, Dec 3 (+12 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 14. Holiday weekdays-and-weekends program at the Trolley Museum: a Christmas toy train layout, a LEGO display from Steel City LUG (up until December 20), dozens of Christmas trees…
- [Peters Township Holiday Kick-Off with Santa](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/peters-township-holiday-kick-off-with-santa--listing-3207d756d8958a5f0bb61d10) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Peters Township Community Recreation Center, Venetia · checked Oct 24. Peters Township opens its holiday season with an evening at the Community Recreation Center in Venetia. Families can make crafts, play games, have refreshments, write letters to…
- [Bubble Science presented by the Kamin Science Center](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/bubble-science-presented-by-the-kamin-science-center--listing-c124af4a866b029f740d6e56) — Thu, Dec 10 · 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · Ages 2–6 · checked Oct 14. From giant bubbles to foamy mountains, children explore the shapes, textures, and ingredients that make bubbles stretch, bounce, and grow. It’s hands-on, messy, and full of…
- [American Girl 40th Anniversary Holiday Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/american-girl-40th-anniversary-holiday-celebration--listing-7426aae3cbb26d20f515c1bb) — Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · Ages 7+ · checked Oct 16. Peters Township Public Library marks the 40th anniversary of the American Girl company, which began as Pleasant Company, with a two-hour holiday celebration. The evening includes…
- [Family Holiday Treats — Peters Township Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/family-holiday-treats-peters-township-public-library--listing-dfdd15f0236c894a9e8602f8) — Mon, Dec 21 · 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · checked Oct 16. A hands-on holiday kitchen session at Peters Township Public Library lets families make simple seasonal snacks together during the first days of winter break. The library…
- [Aluminum: Out of this World presented by Heinz History Center at Peters Township Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/aluminum-out-of-this-world-presented-by-heinz-history-center-at-peters--listing-aa09c6165fa59778f7cc32ba) — Tue, Dec 29 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · Free · checked Oct 20. A winter-break hands-on session from the Heinz History Center about Pittsburgh's part in the space race. Children and tweens design and build their own spaceships and lunar…
- [Preschool-a-Palooza at Peters Township Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/preschool-a-palooza-at-peters-township-public-library--listing-c56d060e6544d5f14eac3b9c) — Sat, Jan 16 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Peters Township Public Library, McMurray · Free · checked Oct 20. The library's annual preschool fair brings area preschools and daycares together in one room so parents can compare options in a single morning. Families visit each table to…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/meadowcroft-rockshelter-and-historic-village--listing-54ec23512c438d78781bfb2e) — Open seasonally May through November 23; Labor Day to November 22: Saturdays and Sundays… · Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Avella · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 14. Washington County historic site with the ancient Meadowcroft Rockshelter (daily guided tours about an hour long during the season) and interpretive villages covering 500 years of…
- [Pennsylvania Trolley Museum](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/pennsylvania-trolley-museum--listing-007b9ec2160b5f846cc2d384) — 10:00am–4:00pm; September–December and January–May Thursday–Sunday. Closed Christmas… · Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 14. Museum in Washington, PA with a collection of nearly 50 streetcars, unlimited trolley rides through the countryside, interactive exhibits in the Welcome & Education Center, a…
- [Simmons Farm Fall Activities and Hayrides](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/simmons-farm-fall-activities-and-hayrides--listing-f09a29bf2303dfec7343a9a0) — Fall season opened September 12, 2026; open daily Mon–Thu 9 am–6 pm, Fri–Sun 9 am–5 pm… · Simmons Farm Market, McMurray · From $19 · checked Oct 14. Daily fall activities at Simmons Farm in McMurray: a scenic hayride (or walking 'Harvest Trail') to the field, five acres of pumpkins, a 4-acre and a 2-acre corn maze, hay maze…

## Recently ended

- [Hops and Hayrides at Trax Farm Market](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/hops-and-hayrides-at-trax-farm-market--listing-03d580da727c1005b67aa1a5) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Boo Bingo](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/boo-bingo--listing-add556b5462d24ee08ed0e16) — ended Mon, Oct 19
- [Magic Pumpkin Trolley at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/magic-pumpkin-trolley-at-the-pennsylvania-trolley-museum--listing-78e90af683533a98f6d8e10a) — ended Sun, Oct 18

## Nearby

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