August 28, 2025 Upcoming Remake Learning Assembly to Host Students for First Time An upcoming Remake Learning Assembly event will for the first time include students attending alongside educators and community members. Learn More Remake Learning is a free peer network for educators and innovators in the greater Pittsburgh region that helps people connect, exchange knowledge, collaborate on ideas, improve their practice, and find funding to spark engaging, relevant, and equitable opportunities to enrich the city’s learning ecosystem. The Remake Learning Network Assembly has hosted events for nearly two decades, but on Friday, Sept. 26 will host an event during which students will be invited to join educators and community members. The event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, will include hands-on exhibits and live demonstrations on learner-centered ideas being utilized in the region. Attendees will be able to explore innovations from classrooms, out-of-school time programs, libraries, museums, and more. Midway through the event, there will be a network update and celebration. The event is free. Those interested in attending can get tickets online.
August 11, 2025 Kindergarten Here I Come at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh sets aside a day each year to celebrate the start of a young child’s formal educational journey – kindergarten – with a variety of activities and resources to prepare children and caregivers for the milestone. Learn More The museum will celebrate the class of 2038 on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Activities will include: A school bus ride that includes meeting a crossing guard Readiness skills activities such as shoelace tying Back-to-school giveaways Resources for parents on topics such as vaccinations, library assets, and healthy lunches A chance to explore the museum The event is free for rising kindergartners, children under age 2, and one caregiver. Admission is $8 for additional guests and $2 for those who qualify for the Museums for All discount.
July 21, 2025 Remake Learning Assembly The Remake Learning Assembly – an immersive, interactive showcase of ideas and bright minds shaping the future of learning – will be held on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Learn More This year’s event will explore innovations from classrooms, out-of-school time programs, libraries, museums, and more. The event is aimed at everyone from young learners to educators looking for inspiration. There will be a midday pause for a network update and celebration. Attendees are recommended to bring their students and colleagues. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is open.
June 18, 2025 RAD Pass Offering Thousands of Free Admissions to Pittsburgh’s Top Attractions A number of Pittsburgh’s top attractions are offering tens of thousands of free admissions through August 31 for those who have an Allegheny County library card and a Regional Asset District (RAD) Pass reservation. Learn More RAD Summer Staycation reservation spots will be added regularly through August. Users are asked to read offers carefully, as some attractions offer two- or four-packs for admission. Currently, attractions making offers of free visits on the RAD Pass website include: The Andy Warhol Museum Carnegie Museum of Art Carnegie Museum of Natural History Carnegie Science Center Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh The Frick Pittsburgh Mattress Factory National Aviary Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium In the coming months, the following institutions will make offers: Heinz History Center Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum Booking Tickets To book tickets for RAD Summer Staycation admissions, visit the RAD Pass website. Then, users should log in with their Allegheny County library card and PIN and browse for passes by date or venue. Once a pass is reserved, it should be printed or downloaded to a mobile device. Participants are asked to only book a reservation that they plan to use on the selected date. They should also cancel their reservation to open up spots for others if they find out they cannot attend on a day they reserved. For more information, visit the RAD Pass website.
April 21, 2025 RAD Staycation to Provide Free Trips to Popular Pittsburgh Attractions RAD Summer Staycation will provide free admission to library-card holders at numerous popular attractions in Pittsburgh this summer. Learn More Last summer, the Regional Asset District (RAD) provided more than 53,000 free-of-charge visits to a variety of popular cultural institutions in Pittsburgh. Among those where free admission will be available in 2025 include: Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Carnegie Museum of Art Carnegie Museum of Natural History Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Carnegie Science Center National Aviary Heinz History Center Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens The Frick Pittsburgh Mattress Factory Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum The Andy Warhol Museum Free admission offers for library-card holders have begun to appear on the RAD Pass’ website. Others will begin to post their offers in May and June. RAD Pass users are encouraged to check back for new opportunities – especially on Mondays and Tuesdays. RAD Summer Staycation reservation spots will be added regularly through August. Users are asked to read offers carefully as some attractions offer two- or four-packs for admission. To book tickets, RAD Pass users should log in to RADPass.org with their Allegheny County library card number and PIN and browse for passes by date or name. They should reserve their pass and then print it or download it to their mobile device. More information can be found on the RAD Pass website.
January 30, 2025 Pittsburgh Offers Black History Month Activities for Children While activities for adults to celebrate Black History Month can include everything from commemorative to cultural events, there are also a wide variety of activities for children that incorporate play, arts, and learning. Events The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will offer its second annual Black History Month Art Crawl from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 1. Contemporary artists will be stationed throughout the museum’s first floor who will create live portraits and artworks honoring Pittsburgh’s Black heroes. This year’s featured subjects will include Pittsburgh’s Freedom Corner, Kuntu Repertory Theater Founder Dr. Vernell Lillie, baseball player Josh Gibson (of the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords), civil rights activist and performer Lena Horne, and many others. The Carnegie Science Center will host several Black History Month-themed events, including a Story Time Under the Stars during which children can learn about Black STEM professionals while listening to science-themed stories under a starry sky. Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures will host “Words & Pictures” featuring author Kelly Starling Lyons. Her latest book celebrates the 120th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known as the Black National Anthem, and how it inspired five generations of a family. The talk will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 30 at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Main branch in Oakland. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Knoxville branch will host Kids Club: Taking Flight – African Americans in Aviation for children in kindergarten through fifth grade on Wednesday, February 5. The event will focus on three history makers: Bessie Coleman, David E. Harris, and Guion Bluford, all three of whom played a significant role in aviation and aerospace history. The Carnegie Library has also put together a list of Teen Books for Black History Month 2025. The list includes everything from nonfiction to novels that fit in with the Black History Month theme. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, located on Main Street in Greensburg, will host a Black History Month Celebration on Sunday, February 9. The event will include art-making activities and performances honoring the month’s theme.
April 24, 2024 How to Get to Ultimate Play Day on May 18 Playful Pittsburgh will host its annual Ultimate Play Day on Saturday, May 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Activities Shelter in Riverview Park. There are three bus routes that can drop participants off close to the event. Learn More Ultimate Play Day is a celebration of playfulness for people of all ages. The event – co-hosted by Playful Pittsburgh, Trying Together, and Citiparks as part of Remake Learning Days – celebrates the importance of play. A number of city organizations will take part in the event – including the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Carnegie Science Center, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Fred Rogers Institute, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and many more. A complete list can be found on Ultimate Play Day’s event page. Directions Participants driving to the event and taking 279 N should avoid Milroy Street. Instead of making the first left, continue on to East Street and take Baytree Street to the park. Three bus routes will drop participants close to the event. Riders can take Bus 8 from the Northside to Riverview Park. They can pick up this bus at Cedar, East North Avenue, or Federal Street. The closest stops to the park are Perrysville and Watson or Perrysville and Cherryfield. Riders can take Bus 12 from the Northside. The closest stop to the park is East Street and Venture Street, which is about a mile walk to the event. Riders can also take Bus 15 from Downtown. More Information If you have questions, contact Adam James Zahren, Program Director for Playful Pittsburgh, at adam@tryingtogether.org. To plan a route to Ultimate Play Day, visit Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s True Time System’s website.
April 18, 2024 Sensory-Friendly Afternoon The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will host a sensory-friendly event on the second Tuesday of every month, starting May 14. Learn More Children with autism spectrum disorders and sensory sensitivities can take part in a fun, friendly experience with their families in a comfortable and accepting environment. Lights and sounds in spaces throughout the museum are adjusted for the event. There will be designated quiet areas to provide space to take a break. Sensory kits with noise-cancelling headphones, sunglasses, an assortment of fidgets, and other items will be available. More Details Sensory-Friendly Afternoons will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, email accessibility@pittsburghkids.org.
Sensory-Friendly Afternoon The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will host a sensory-friendly event on the second Tuesday of every month, starting May 14. Learn More Children with autism spectrum disorders and sensory sensitivities can take part in a fun, friendly experience with their families in a comfortable and accepting environment. Lights and sounds in spaces throughout the museum are adjusted for the event. There will be designated quiet areas to provide space to take a break. Sensory kits with noise-cancelling headphones, sunglasses, an assortment of fidgets, and other items will be available. More Details Sensory-Friendly Afternoons will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, email accessibility@pittsburghkids.org.
Sensory-Friendly Afternoon The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will host a sensory-friendly event on the second Tuesday of every month, starting May 14. Learn More Children with autism spectrum disorders and sensory sensitivities can take part in a fun, friendly experience with their families in a comfortable and accepting environment. Lights and sounds in spaces throughout the museum are adjusted for the event. There will be designated quiet areas to provide space to take a break. Sensory kits with noise-cancelling headphones, sunglasses, an assortment of fidgets, and other items will be available. More Details Sensory-Friendly Afternoons will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, email accessibility@pittsburghkids.org.
