# Things to do with kids at National Aviary > 7 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at National Aviary, 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, in the Pittsburgh area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25. Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Oct 25, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/venues/national-aviary ## Events ahead - [Owl-O-Ween at the National Aviary](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/owl-o-ween-at-the-national-aviary--listing-e58169d3ca62454f6de9ab70) — Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · National Aviary · All ages · From $17.95 · checked Oct 14. Halloween weekends at the National Aviary: come in costume, collect Halloween treats (including allergen-friendly options) at activities throughout the visit, make a craft, and… - [Sensory Friendly Time at the National Aviary](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/sensory-friendly-time-at-the-national-aviary--listing-250be4c302c7867ad06d0c14) — Wed, Nov 11 (+1 more date) · National Aviary · checked Oct 14. Monthly sensory-friendly visit time for guests with sensory processing needs: see and touch biofacts such as eggs and feathers and attend a sensory-friendly version of the… - [Brushes & Birds: Great Argus! Painting Class at the National Aviary](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/brushes-and-birds-great-argus-painting-class-at-the-national-aviary--listing-baf3b1cc583279a441badd58) — Sun, Nov 15 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · National Aviary · All ages · From $45 · checked Oct 16. Local artist Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria's Ideas leads a two-hour painting class at the National Aviary in which participants paint a portrait of Gus the Great Argus, one of… - [Teen Job Shadow Series at the National Aviary](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/teen-job-shadow-series-at-the-national-aviary--listing-9b0c1c090416d9c3067f2ff9) — Sun, Nov 22 (+3 more dates) · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · National Aviary · Ages 14–18 · From $299 · checked Oct 20. A four-part Sunday series for teens aged 14–18 who are serious about animals. Participants go behind the scenes with the Aviary's Animal Care, Animal Programs and Veterinary… - [Breakfast with Santa & Friend at the National Aviary](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/breakfast-with-santa-and-friend-at-the-national-aviary--listing-e9f6abfabf105907bc227e8f) — Sun, Nov 29 · 9:00 AM · National Aviary · All ages · From $8 · checked Oct 16. The National Aviary hosts Breakfast with Santa & Friend on Sunday morning, November 29. Families enjoy a breakfast by Atria's Specialty Catering, and children can write and… - [Holiday Brunch at the National Aviary](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/holiday-brunch-at-the-national-aviary--listing-c900c79b4c4e77a259238684) — Sun, Dec 6 (+1 more date) · National Aviary · From $35 · checked Oct 16. The National Aviary's Holiday Brunch on two December Sundays pairs a seasonal buffet by Atria's Specialty Catering with time in the bird habitats. After the meal, families can… - [Winter Camp at the National Aviary](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/winter-camp-at-the-national-aviary--listing-0ed6d3b8bd0495bbf6d6b156) — Mon, Dec 28 (+2 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · National Aviary · Ages 6–12 · From $59 · checked Oct 20. One-day winter-break camps at the National Aviary, billed as a 'greatest hits' of its summer camp. Campers learn how birds survive the winter through guided learning sessions and… ## Ongoing programs and visits - [National Aviary](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/national-aviary--listing-2ef58ff91babeb55ce489ea7) — Seasonal hours: open daily 10 am–5 pm, closed Tuesdays. · National Aviary · All ages · From $17.95 · checked Oct 14. Indoor bird zoo on the North Side with immersive habitats where birds fly freely, including a forest habitat with the Northeast's only Harpy Eagle, Penguin Point, and Seasonal… ## Nearby - More venues in Pittsburgh: [Children's Museum of Pittsburgh](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/venues/children-s-museum-of-pittsburgh) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/venues/children-s-museum-of-pittsburgh.md), [Penn Hills Library](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/venues/penn-hills-library) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/venues/penn-hills-library.md), [Mt. 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