Things to do with kids in Pittsburgh — December 2026

Tue, Dec 1 · 11:00 AM

Decoration Drop-In at Cranberry Public Library

Cranberry Public Library

FreeAll ages

Through Mar 7

Garden Railroad: Fairies and Gnomes at Phipps

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

All ages

Tue, Dec 1 · 5:00 PM

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents Ballet 101 — CLP Hazelwood

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood

Through Feb 5

Wild Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt at The Frick Pittsburgh

The Frick Pittsburgh

Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30 AM

Story Time at Phipps

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens – Tropical Forest Conservatory

Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM

Beverly Brite Nite — Mt. Lebanon

Beverly Road business district (Mt. Lebanon)

Free

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM

Meet the Mari Lwyd! at Mt. Lebanon Public Library

Mt. Lebanon Public Library

FreeAges 4+

Thu, Dec 3 · 10:00 AM

Trolleys and Toy Trains at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

From $15All ages

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM

A Christmas Story The Play — Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center

Paid

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM

Friday Night Flash Camp at the Mad Science Lab

The Mad Science Lab

From $19

Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM

Light Up Fox Chapel

Fox Chapel Borough Building

Free

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM

Light Up the Park (Hempfield Township)

Founders Park

With admission

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM

Monroeville Festival of Trees

Monroeville Community Park West

Free

Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 PM

Overly's Country Christmas

Overly's Country Christmas

From $5

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM

Color-Changin' Chemistry: Water Quality Science with Pittsburgh Water — CLP Knoxville

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Knoxville

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM

Harmony in the Wild with Naturalist Char Ross — CLP Beechview

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Beechview

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM

Natural Decorations Workshop at Jennings Environmental Education Center

Jennings Environmental Education Center

From $10Ages 12+

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM

Powdermill Family Nature Walk

Powdermill Nature Reserve

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM

Uptown Winter Market — Mt. Lebanon

Washington Road (Uptown Mt. Lebanon)

FreeAll ages

Sun, Dec 6

Holiday Brunch at the National Aviary

National Aviary

From $35

Sun, Nov 15 · 6:00 PM

Kids Nite Out at JCC Squirrel Hill

JCC Squirrel Hill

From $40

Sun, Dec 6 · 1:30 PM

Ornament Extravaganza! at Union Project

Union Project

From $30All ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM

Teen Job Shadow Series at the National Aviary

National Aviary

From $299Ages 14–18

Tue, Dec 8 · 6:00 PM

Expression Through Jewelry Making — CLP Squirrel Hill

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill

Wed, Nov 11

Sensory Friendly Time at the National Aviary

National Aviary

Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30 AM

Brick Club for Homeschoolers at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

From $10Ages 6–14

Thu, Dec 10 · 1:00 PM

Bubble Science presented by the Kamin Science Center

Peters Township Public Library

Ages 2–6

Thu, Dec 10 · 3:30 PM

Digital DJing for Teens with Tech25 — CLP Carrick

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Carrick

Thu, Dec 10 · 6:00 PM

Tween/Teen Awkward Christmas Photos

Cranberry Public Library

Fri, Dec 11 · 4:00 PM

Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents Ancient Egypt — CLP Downtown

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown

Fri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM

Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical — New Castle Playhouse

New Castle Playhouse

From $14All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Birding at the Wildflower Reserve (Raccoon Creek State Park)

Raccoon Creek State Park Wildflower Reserve

Free

Sat, Dec 12 · 1:30 PM

Fandom Art: Winter Squishmallows

Penn Hills Library

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM

Happy Little Canvases for Grades K-3 at Shaler North Hills Library

Shaler North Hills Library

Free

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM

Open Play: Winter Wonders

Penn Hills Library

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:30 PM

PBT School Children's Division FREE Trial Class

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre studios

Free

Sat, Dec 12 · 3:00 PM

Style Writing: Contemporary Hip Hop Typography with Max GEMS Gonzales — CLP Homewood

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood

Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM

Youth Art Workshop: Festive Creations at The Frick Pittsburgh

The Frick Pittsburgh – Education Center and Clayton

From $110

Sun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM

Foltz School Holiday Open Day at Jennings Environmental Education Center

Foltz School, Jennings Environmental Education Center

Free

Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM

Musical Learning: A Violin Children's Concert with Lauretta — CLP Main (Oakland)

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main (Oakland)

Mon, Dec 14 · 1:00 PM

Homeschool Investigators: Holiday Traditions Around the World — Greensburg

Greensburg Hempfield Area Library

Ages 5–12

Tue, Dec 15 · 6:00 PM

Getting Started with Sphero Coding Robots — Greensburg

Greensburg Hempfield Area Library

Ages 9–14

Tue, Dec 15 · 5:00 PM

O’Ryan the O’Mazing presents Spectacular Circus Class

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood

Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM

American Girl 40th Anniversary Holiday Celebration

Peters Township Public Library

Ages 7+

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:30 AM

Trolley Tots (ages 2-5) at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

From $25Ages 2–5

Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 AM

Assemble No-School Day Camps (STEAM)

Assemble

From $30

Fri, Dec 18 · 6:30 PM

Teen Holiday Movie Night & Hot Chocolate Bar

Shaler North Hills Library

Ages 11–18

Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM

Parent Survival Nights at The Little Gym South Hills

The Little Gym of Pittsburgh-South Hills

From $50Ages 3–12

Mon, Dec 21 · 6:30 PM

Family Holiday Treats — Peters Township Public Library

Peters Township Public Library

Tue, Nov 3

J Days (no-school day program) at JCC Squirrel Hill

JCC Squirrel Hill

From $85

Sun, Dec 27 · 10:30 AM

National Visit the Zoo Day at Pittsburgh Zoo

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

PaidAll ages

Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Day Camps (Ages 5-9)

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

From $75Ages 5–9

Mon, Dec 28 · 1:30 PM

Family Game Afternoon — Penn Hills Library

Penn Hills Library

All ages

Mon, Nov 30 · 4:30 PM

KidzStix Cardio Drumming at Penn Hills Library

Penn Hills Library

Free

Mon, Dec 28 · 9:00 AM

Winter Camp at the National Aviary

National Aviary

From $59Ages 6–12

Tue, Dec 29 · 1:00 PM

Aluminum: Out of this World presented by Heinz History Center at Peters Township Public Library

Peters Township Public Library

Free

Tue, Dec 29 · 11:00 AM

Come As You Are Ball Drop at Cranberry Public Library

Cranberry Public Library

FreeAll ages

Tue, Dec 29 · 1:00 PM

Glow Bingo at Penn Hills Library

Penn Hills Library

FreeAll ages

Wed, Dec 30 · 12:00 PM

Movie Matinee: Despicable Me

Cranberry Public Library

All ages

Thu, Dec 31 · 11:15 AM

Maker Lab: Party Props

Penn Hills Library

Ages 6–11