The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is hosting storytime events in July and August in which children can develop literacy skills and take part in fun activities. Learn More The 30-minute events will combine stories, songs and action rhymes. Families will meet new friends and develop early literacy skills. The events are aimed at children from […]

Pittsburgh will host a Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 19 at Acriscure Stadium that will include backpack giveaways, food, and other activities. Learn More For its 12th annual event, the city has partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools for the city's largest back-to-school event. The event is aimed at preparing families for the first day of school. […]

Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! Where: The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center 7219 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 When: Tuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. For more information, contact Nicole Banner […]

Are you a father or caregiver in a child’s life? Do you have barriers that are affecting your family’s or child/ children’s life, and would like to learn about skills/ resources to overcome those challenges, like financial literacy, legal issues, or parenting? Join us for group discussions with peers who are fellow fathers/caregivers to discuss […]

The Homewood CEC offers career counseling to support exploring employment opportunities at Pitt every Tuesday and Thursday.

The Book Babies Storytime mobile will drop by Homewood's Hub & Family Center every Wednesday until the fall. Learn More Sponsored by Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh, Book Babies provides dedicated story time for children. It also encourages play, nurturing and activities such as crafts. Caregivers share tips and resources along with companionship. Book Babies highlights […]

Does your family need a new space to play? Are your children tired of playing at home, but it’s getting too cold to go outside or to the park? Join The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for drop-in playtime hours! The Hub & Family Center's play space will be open for families to […]

Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a workshop series on how culture and bias may affect when and how we experience conversations as challenging. Learn More Navigating Challenging Conversations is a three-part workshop series that will discuss how perspectives and roles may influence one’s understanding of those of the children, families, and colleagues with whom one […]

Pittsburgh Arlington PreK-8 will host a Back to School Night event on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Learn More The event will help get students and their families excited about the new school year. Visitors will have the opportunity to: Meet their teacher See their classroom Enroll for the school year Take part in a school supplies […]

The University of Pittsburgh's Theiss Training Center for Trauma and Early Childhood Mental Health is hosting a three-part online course on trauma in August and September. Learn More The three-part virtual training series on Trauma Proficient Practiced is designed specifically for professionals working with young children and their families in early childhood settings. The series […]

The Collaborative for Advancing Health Equity in Out-of-School Time (CAHE-OST) will kick off the 2024-2025 school year with a professional development opportunity for school staff and out-of-school time professionals. Learn More This webinar is designed to help professionals create international processes and partnerships to support youth with chronic health conditions. Experts from the American Academy […]

Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. Parents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. Rise Together takes place on the Fourth Friday of each month from 6 - […]

The 3rd Annual Disability Pride Pittsburgh celebration will be held in late August at Schenley Plaza. Learn More The event will be a day filled with live entertainment, resources, free swag, fun accessible games by the Ryan Shazier Fund, a sensory friendly room at the Carnegie Library, and guest speakers. The event will have ASL […]

Hartwood Acres will host an afternoon of family fun followed by an evening of outdoor ballet in late August. Learn More "Ballet Under the Stars" will take place at the Hartwood Acres Middle Road Concert Area on Sunday, Aug. 25. Families can arrive early to set up a picnic area and order dinner and drinks […]