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Water Lantern Festival Pittsburgh

May 25, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Entertainment,

Family

Apollo 11: First Steps Edition

May 17, 2019 - May 27, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Witness humanity’s greatest adventure and NASA’s most historic blast-off on Pittsburgh’s bigger, bolder, better screen. READ MORE

Family

STUDIO: So Long, Screen Printing!

Jun 1, 2019 - Jun 4, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

As we prepare for our new installation, Move Along and Change Your Place, Screen Printing will be going on a hiatus to make room for new experiences! Join us for one final week of this classic Art Studio activity. READ MORE

Family

STUDIO: Grand Opening of Move Along and Change Your Place

Jun 8, 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for the grand opening of Move Along and Change Your Place, an exhibit inspired by the works of children's book author and artist Hervé Tullet. READ MORE

Family

KidsPlay Opening Day!

Jun 8, 2019 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Come down to Market Square to kick off the summer with free weekend activities for the whole family! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Reading into History Family Book Club: Shooting the Moon

Jun 9, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

This summer, youth ages 9 – 12 and their adults can join literary adventures that explore the Vietnam War era, in connection with The Vietnam War: 1945 – 1975 exhibition. READ MORE

Family

Sensory Friendly Afternoon

Jun 11, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Sensitivities can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Hop into History: A Fertile Land – Pittsburgh’s Natural Resources

Jun 12, 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Dive into a hands-on exploration of how Pittsburgh’s valuable natural resources were formed with the Heinz History Center. Get ready for messy fun as we explore Pittsburgh’s rivers, coal seams, and sandstone deposits. READ MORE

Family

Live Performance: Lee Robinson

Jun 14, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Enjoy live jazz music throughout the museum by saxophonist, Lee Robinson. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family,

Festival

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival

Jun 7, 2019 - Jun 16, 2019

Forget your preconception of a typical music or arts festival. This is anything but ordinary. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Sports + Recreation

Public Art Run: Downtown

Jun 22, 2019 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Come explore the murals and other public art found in historic downtown Pittsburgh. Runners will get the chance to learn about the many pieces of public art in downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Festival

Riverlife’s Riverfront Refresh: Pop-Up Party in the Strip

Jun 22, 2019 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join Riverlife for a FREE day of fun and refreshment as we raise awareness for improving a portion of the Strip District riverbank and trail. We're creating a pop-up gateway to the riverfront trail and we want you to join us for a great day right next to the water. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Sew, You want to be a Designer! Camp

Jun 24, 2019 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

In this camp, students will design, cut, and sew their way onto the runway! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Special Effects Make-Up Camp for Stage and Screen

Jun 24, 2019 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Have you always wanted to learn how to transform yourself into a zombie, or turn your friend into an alien? READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Sembène Film Festival: The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun (Senegal)

Jun 29, 2019 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us for a screening of The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun presented by Sembène–The Film & Art Festival. (This film will be presented in Wolof with English subtitles.) READ MORE

Community,

Family

OpenStreetsPGH

Jun 30, 2019 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

OpenStreetsPGH connects neighborhoods together with safe spaces where friends and families can experience the best the city has to offer on a summer day. READ MORE

Community,

Family

Pets at the Park

Jul 17, 2019 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Your new best friend is waiting for YOU, Downtown! READ MORE

Community,

Family

OpenStreetsPGH

Jul 28, 2019 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

OpenStreetsPGH connects neighborhoods together with safe spaces where friends and families can experience the best the city has to offer on a summer day. READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Festival,

Nightlife

Picklesburgh

Jul 26, 2019 - Jul 28, 2019

Picklesburgh is back for 2019 and bigger than ever! READ MORE

Community,

Family

Pets at the Park

Sep 18, 2019 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Your new best friend is waiting for YOU, Downtown! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

MasterChef Junior Live!

Oct 6, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Something tasty is heading to Pittsburgh! Don’t miss this year’s newest hit tour – MasterChef Junior Live! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

MasterChef Junior Live!

Oct 6, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

This all-new production brings the culinary hit TV show MasterChef Junior directly to you LIVE! READ MORE

Community,

Convention,

Entertainment,

Family,

Festival,

Shopping

Pittsburgh Pet Expo

Nov 15, 2019 - Nov 17, 2019 | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

The Pittsburgh Pet Expo is The Largest Pet Expo on the East Coast! READ MORE

Family,

Sports + Recreation

Just Ducky Tours

May 28, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019

Each excursion begins at Station Square before waddling into downtown for the ride of your life. READ MORE

Convention,

Family

Pittsburgh RV Show

Jan 11, 2020 - Jan 19, 2020 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Longest Running Indoor RV Show in the Country! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

PBT School Spring Performance

May 24, 2019 - May 26, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 2:00 pm

A performance of classical and contemporary works featuring over 200 students of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Student and Pre-Professional Divisions, presented on stage at the beautiful and historic Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE

Family,

Sports + Recreation