6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Pittsburgh Mayoral Forum (Virtual) April 27, 2021, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Pittsburgh Mayoral Forum (Virtual) PUMP and Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Pittsburgh are co-hosting a Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 27. Free
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Trying Together Annual Celebration (Virtual) April 27, 2021, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Trying Together Annual Celebration (Virtual) During the Month of the Young Child (April), Trying Together will host a free three-day Virtual Annual Celebration to celebrate the important work of early childhood. Free
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Listening to Transgender Children, Transforming Ourselves April 28, 2021, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Listening to Transgender Children, Transforming Ourselves Do you want to learn how to support transgender children? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on April 28 for their online event “Listening to Transgender Children, Transforming Ourselves.” Free
10:00 am to 11:30 am Recurring Start Strong PA Provider and Family Field Forums: Building a Stronger Child Care System through the American Rescue Plan May 4, 2021, 10:00 am to 11:30 am Recurring Start Strong PA Provider and Family Field Forums: Building a Stronger Child Care System through the American Rescue Plan Child care providers and families are invited to virtual forums to share their pandemic experiences and make recommendations for how they feel the American Rescue Plan federal dollars should be spent in Pennsylvania. About Start Strong PA is hosting virtual forums to gather feedback from child care providers and the families they serve in order […]
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 2021 Brown Mama Monologues May 4, 2021, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 2021 Brown Mama Monologues Join Brown Mamas in celebrating the beauty, diversity, trials, and triumphs of Black motherhood by attending their virtual "Brown Mama Monologues." Free
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm The Dying of the Vine: U.S. Black Maternal Mortality May 5, 2021, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm The Dying of the Vine: U.S. Black Maternal Mortality Join the University of Pittsburgh for "The Dying of the Vine: U.S. Black Maternal Mortality" to hear about racial disparities in maternal health. Free
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Amplifying Ways to Recruit and Retain Black Male Teachers May 6, 2021, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Amplifying Ways to Recruit and Retain Black Male Teachers WHIEEAA is hosting a virtual roundtable titled "#BlackMenTeach: Amplifying the Recruitment and Retention of Black Male Teachers" on May 6. Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Remake Learning Days: Finding the Sound In You May 8, 2021, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Remake Learning Days: Finding the Sound In You Let's make music together! This event will be held for children (age 0-8) and their families. Participate in activities featuring music, dance, instrument building, and a musical scavenger hunt identifying shapes, colors, and items in the home. This event will be held virtually.
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Recurring Virtual Building Blocks Lunch and Learn Series May 11, 2021, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Recurring Virtual Building Blocks Lunch and Learn Series Attend the Virtual Building Blocks Lunch and Learn Series to learn about parent empowerment strategies, early intervention, and more. $25 – $50
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Uniting Worldviews to Advance Relationships in Indigenous Communities May 12, 2021, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Uniting Worldviews to Advance Relationships in Indigenous Communities Do you want to learn about decolonizing relationships between service providers and Indigenous communities? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on May 12 for “Uniting Worldviews to Advance Relationships in Indigenous Communities.” Free
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Fire Safety Training and Roundtable Discussion May 12, 2021, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Fire Safety Training and Roundtable Discussion The Roundtable will include Fire Safety training and a Health and Safety Roundtable discussion with Public Safety staff and UPMC Children's Hospital. Free
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Positive Relationships, The Key to a Child’s Heart May 12, 2021, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Positive Relationships, The Key to a Child’s Heart Want to learn how positive interactions provide lasting effects through a child's lifetime? Join Trying Together on May 12 for our free online course. Free
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Hello Daddy! Virtual Parent Group May 13, 2021, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Hello Daddy! Virtual Parent Group Hello Daddy connects Allegheny County fathers with other local dads to share their experiences and get all their newborn questions answered. Free
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires as a Screening Tool May 15, 2021, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires as a Screening Tool Learn how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ)® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years old. Free
9:30 am to 4:15 pm Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid Training May 15, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:15 pm Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid Training Trying Together and Life Safety Pro Founder Jeremy Manke are hosting a blended (online and in-person) Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid course. Certification included. $45 – $55
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm 11th Annual Hi5! Celebration May 17, 2021, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm 11th Annual Hi5! Celebration Hi5!, a partnership between the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Trying Together, and the United Way of Southwestern PA, is hosting a celebration of kindergarten registration and transition. During this one hour virtual event, educators from 67 school districts in the region and early learning programs will be celebrated for their innovation and dedication to supporting children […] Free
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Recurring Free Frick and Highland Park Activities May 18, 2021, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Recurring Free Frick and Highland Park Activities Pittsburgh Park Rangers are hosting free activities for all ages this summer in Frick and Highland Park. All events are hosted from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Free
10:00 am to 11:00 am OST and Understanding The American Rescue Plan Dollars May 21, 2021, 10:00 am to 11:00 am OST and Understanding The American Rescue Plan Dollars Want to learn what American Rescue Plan funding means for out-of-school-time spaces? Join PENN SACCA and PSAYDN on May 21 for their online event. Free
12:00 pm PPS Take A Father to School Day May 21, 2021, 12:00 pm PPS Take A Father to School Day On May 21, Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) will be virtually celebrating Take a Father to School Day. Join them in celebrating this year's focus: Resilience Through Reading.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Recurring Bridging Divides Through Community Dialogue May 25, 2021, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Recurring Bridging Divides Through Community Dialogue Want to learn how to hold space for tough conversations? Join Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Essential Partners for their free virtual training sessions. Free
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Recurring Mental Health Series: Who’s Caring for the Caregiver? May 26, 2021, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Recurring Mental Health Series: Who’s Caring for the Caregiver? Join PennAEYC for their four-part PD series focused on discussing mental health and creating a space for healing. Free
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Connecting Storytime to Learning Experiences May 26, 2021, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Connecting Storytime to Learning Experiences Want to learn how to use interactive storytime sessions in your classroom? Join Trying Together on May 26 for our free online course, "Connections and Conversations: Connecting Storytime to Learning Experiences." Free
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Women’s Health: The 4 Trimesters of Pregnancy, Part 1 May 26, 2021, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Women’s Health: The 4 Trimesters of Pregnancy, Part 1 Are you recently or wanting to become pregnant? This two-part series will get you ready for the journey that is pregnancy. Free
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Considering Culture when Assessing and Diagnosing Young Children May 27, 2021, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Considering Culture when Assessing and Diagnosing Young Children Join Zero to Three on May 27 for "Considering Culture when Assessing and Diagnosing Young Children" to learn about the intersection of culture and diagnosis. Free – $30
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Staff Qualifications) May 27, 2021, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Staff Qualifications) Do you have questions about staff qualifications according to Keystone STARS Standards? Join ELRC Region 5 on May 27 for an online discussion. Free
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm A Matter of Trust: A COVID-19 Conversation June 2, 2021, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm A Matter of Trust: A COVID-19 Conversation Join WQED on Wednesday, June 2 to hear from community leaders about COVID-19 vaccine myths, why the vaccine works, and more. Free
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Developing a National ECE System That Works June 3, 2021, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Developing a National ECE System That Works Attend this event to hear what steps are needed to create a coherent system of support from birth through early elementary. Free
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Ask-a-Nurse Virtual Parent Group June 3, 2021, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Ask-a-Nurse Virtual Parent Group Have questions about your baby's growth, sleeping, or other health topics? Join Hello Baby for their Ask-a-Nurse virtual parenting group! Free
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sensory Strategies for Early Learners June 3, 2021, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sensory Strategies for Early Learners This session will share strategies for supporting children with developmental delays.
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Recurring Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops June 5, 2021, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Recurring Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops Starting June 5, Write Pittsburgh will host Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops for the Pittsburgh community. Learn more. Free
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops June 6, 2021, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops Starting June 5, Write Pittsburgh will host Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops for the Pittsburgh community. Learn more. Free
May 4, 2021, 10:00 am to 11:30 am Recurring Start Strong PA Provider and Family Field Forums: Building a Stronger Child Care System through the American Rescue Plan
May 12, 2021, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Uniting Worldviews to Advance Relationships in Indigenous Communities