May 22, 2023 CitiParks Announces Summer Activity Schedules for Concerts, Movies, and More The City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks & Recreation (CitiParks) Office of Special Events has announced its 2023 Summer Concert Series, 2023 Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park, and 2023 Farmers Market schedules. 2023 Summer Concert Series Three concert series will feature 22 events free to the public, including a July 9 performance by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. “Stars at Riverview” Series “Stars at Riverview” will once again bring local artists to Riverview Park on Saturday evenings throughout the entire summer. Concert-goers are invited to bring a lawn chair or spread a blanket on Observatory Hill for incredible musical entertainment sponsored by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). Each week concerts will be followed by a showing of “Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park”. This series will take place each Saturday between June 10 an August 26, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Riverview Park on Observatory Hill. Performances are as follows: June 10: Trio Nova June 17: Charelle Unique & Soul Drip June 24: Ken Karsh Trio July 1: Louie Castle & the Rooks July 8: Lee Robinson & ISKA July 15: Roger Humphries & the R.H. Factor Band July 22: R.E.D. Experience July 29: Rick Finkelstein August 5: Ronni Weiss & Friends August 12: Thomas Wendt Quartet August 19: Steel City Calypso August 26: NASH.V.ILL “Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch” Series “Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch” is a fan-favorite that entertains among the gardens of Mellon Park. Presented with support from WQED-FM 89.3, attendees can satisfy their appetite for classical music on Sunday mornings, accompanied by a “Best Brunch” competition during intermission. Join to celebrate 50 years of WQED along with a return of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to the program. This series will take place each Sunday between June 25 and July 30, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Mellon Park on Fifth and Shady Avenues. Performances are as follows: June 25: Munhall Community Band July 2: KleZlectic July 9: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra July 16: Allegheny Brass Band July 23: North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band July 30: NEW – Local Artist Showcase “Reservoir of Jazz” Series Jazz enthusiasts can relax on the lawn at Highland Park to the sounds of performances by Pittsburgh’s finest musicians during the ever-popular “Reservoir of Jazz” series. This series is supported by the Highland Park Community Council and the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). This series will take place each Sunday between August 6 – 27, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Highland Park on Highland Avenue and Reservoir Drive. Performances are as follows: August 6: Roger Humphries & the R.H. Factor Band August 13: Deanna Witkowski Trio August 20: MCG Jazz presents Aurora August 27: Reggie Watkins Quartet Learn More For more information and complete event schedules, visit pittsburghpa.gov/events. In case of inclement weather or event cancellation, follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates throughout the summer. 2023 Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park In July and August, return to your favorite weekly movie location for Cinema in the Park. The 2023 schedule includes contemporary box office hits such as “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” and “Lightyear”, while also offering classic titles including “Matilda” and “Jaws”. All movies are presented to the public free of charge and begin at dusk. Schenley Park – Schenley Plaza Movies at this venue are presented in partnership with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy every Sunday between July 2 and August 27. Showings are as follows: July 2: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG) July 9: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) July 16: Matilda (PG) July 23: DC League of Super-Pets (PG) July 30: Shrek (PG) August 6: Turning Red (PG) August 13: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG) August 20: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) August 27: Sunset Boulevard (1950) (not rated) West End Overlook – Rue Grande Vue Street Movies at this venue will take place Monday, July 3 and Monday, July 31. Showings are as follows: July 3: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG) July 31: Shrek (PG) Banksville Park – Crane Avenue Movies at this venue are presented in partnership with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy on Monday, July 10, and Monday, August 7. Showings are as follows: July 10: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) August 7: Turning Red (PG) McBride Park – McBride Street Movies at this venue will take place Monday, July 17 and Monday, August 14. Showings are as follows: July 17: Matilda (PG) August 14: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG) Highland Park – Reservoir Drive Movies at this venue are presented in partnership with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy on Monday, July 24, and Monday, August 21. Showings are as follows: July 24: DC League of Super-Pets (PG) August 21: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) Ormsby Park – S. 22nd Street Movies at this venue will take place Tuesdays between July 11 and 25, and August 8 and 22. Showings are as follows: July 11: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) July 25: DC League of Super-Pets (PG) August 8: Turning Red (PG) August 22: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) Schenley Park – Flagstaff Hill Movies at this venue will take place each Wednesday between July 12 and August 30. Showings are as follows: July 12: Top Gun (1986) (PG-13) July 19: School of Rock (PG-13) July 26: Batman (1989) (PG-13) August 2: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13) August 9: The Batman (PG-13) August 16: Back to the Future (PG) August 23: Cave Rescue (PG-13) August 30: Cool Hand Luke (PG) Brookline Memorial Park – Oakridge Street Movies at this venue will take place Thursdays between July 6 and 20, and August 3 and 17. Showings are as follows: July 6: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG) July 20: Matilda (PG) August 3: Shrek (PG) August 17: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG) Arsenal Park – 40th St. at Davison St Movies at this venue will take place Fridays between July 14 and 28, and August 11 and 25. Showings are as follows: July 14: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) July 28: DC League of Super-Pets (PG) August 11: Turning Red (PG) August 25: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) Grandview Park – Bailey Avenue Movies at this venue will take place each Saturday between July 1 and August 26. Showings are as follows: July 1: The Incredibles (PG) July 8: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG) July 15: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) July 22: Matilda (PG) July 29: DC League of Super-Pets (PG) August 5: Shrek (PG) August 12: Turning Red (PG) August 19: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG) August 26: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) Riverview Park – Observatory Hill Movies at this venue will take place each Saturday between July 1 and August 26. Showings are as follows: July 1: Jaws (PG) July 8: Fall (PG-13) July 15: Top Gun (1986) (PG-13) July 22: School of Rock (PG-13) July 29: Batman (1989) (PG-13) August 5: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13) August 12: The Batman (PG-13) August 19: Back to the Future (PG) August 26: Cave Rescue (PG-13) Learn More Cinema in the Park is presented by Dollar Bank with 100.7 Star serving as media partner. 2023 Farmers Market All markets sell farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese, and baked goods, while several locations also sell flowers, small gifts, and hot prepared foods to go. The Squirrel Hill Market opens one week early, with a special market on Sunday, May 14 to celebrate Mother’s Day. This special day at our Squirrel Hill Market will include a photo booth and a Mother’s Day Card crafting table for kids. Normal market operations begin Sunday, May 21, and will run through November 20. 2023 Market Locations & Schedule The 2023 market locations and schedule are as follows: Sundays: Squirrel Hill, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Beacon/Bartlett parking lot May 14 – November 19 Mondays: East End, 3 – 7 p.m. Liberty Green Park, Larimer Ave. May 22 – November 20 Wednesdays: Carrick, 3 – 7 p.m. Carrick Dairy District, 1529 Brownsville Rd. May 24 – November 15 Fridays: North Side, 3 – 7 p.m. Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave. May 26 – November 17 Learn More All four CitiParks Farmers Markets accept food stamps (SNAP), and credit and debit cards as part of Just Harvest’s Fresh Access program. SNAP shoppers can get fresh, nutritious, and locally-grown food, including produce, meat, dairy, bread and baked goods, produce plants, seeds, and honey. (Hot prepared food items, alcohol, and non-food items are not eligible for SNAP purchases.) Food Bucks give Fresh Access food stamp shoppers extra money to spend on fruits and veggies. For every $5 spent on food stamps, receive an extra $2 to spend on produce. For more information, visit justharvest.org/fresh-access This year, the East End Market will feature a booth operated by Catapult who will rotate through new food entrepreneurs as part of their food business incubator program. 25 Carrick will provide entertainment for the Carrick Market with DJs from their youth apprenticeship program. CitiParks is also excited to help foster the next generation of up-and-coming young farmers and budding Pittsburgh urban growers with a shared communal stand at the Squirrel Hill Market. One additional surprise for this year’s Markets is an original oil painting by local artist Marlon Gist, commissioned by the City. Marlon’s painting captures the colorful spirit of Farmers Markets, and; his artwork will be on display during opening week at all 4 Markets.
April 20, 2023 ELRC Region 5 Shares Resources and Information on Facebook Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 makes resources and information available on social media. With an active presence on Facebook, ELRC Region 5 provides families, early learning service providers, and communities support for their child care needs in real time. Learn More Social media managers post to the ELRC Region 5 Facebook page at least once a day, providing the most up-to-date early childhood news, professional development opportunities, family events, ELRC Region 5 office hours, Child Care Works (CCW) information, family assistance opportunities, and more. Facebook users interested in receiving daily information from ELRC Region 5 should like or follow the ELRC Region 5 page. For additional resources and information from ELRC Region 5, subscribe to the monthly ELRC Region 5 Family Newsletter, or weekly ELRC Region 5 Providers Newsletter.
December 1, 2021 Children Admitted Free to Heinz History Center During the month of December, children aged 17 and under will receive free admission to the Heinz History Center as part of their A Very Merry Pittsburgh event. Individuals must reserve tickets in advance before attending. About the Exhibit The History Center’s exhibition, A Very Merry Pittsburgh, features a special section with family keepsakes, artifacts, film, and imagery that explore how Western Pennsylvanians have celebrated major winter holidays, including Christmas, Chanukah, Diwali, and Kwanzaa, through the years. A Very Merry Pittsburgh will transport you back to the bustling holiday season in Downtown Pittsburgh with decorations and artifacts from popular department stores like Kaufmann’s & Macy’s, Horne’s, and Gimbels. The exhibit is open through January 17, 2022.
October 2, 2020 Homewood Virtual Block Party We’re throwing you a BLOCK PARTY! Join the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center and Homewood Early Learning Steering Committee (HELSC) on October 10 for a virtual celebration filled with storytime sessions, family yoga, a virtual bike ride, and a dance party! About Since the onset of COVID-19, Trying Together has been working with the HELSC to figure out a way to provide Homewood families, partners, and collaborators an experience that matches the energy and excitement of the events hosted in years prior. With this in mind, Trying Together and the HELSC are excited to announce the first Homewood Virtual Block Party! Homewood Virtual Block Party Saturday, October 10 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. While this year’s event is different, the virtual event still features many educational and fun activities that past attendees of the Homewood Block Party know and love. The Homewood Virtual Block Party will be pre-recorded and available for viewing on this event page via the Trying Together Vimeo player and on Facebook via the Trying Together page. Featured Events The Homewood Virtual Block Party will feature online events from the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center, Homewood Community Engagement Center, Homewood Children’s Village, Kenny’s, YWCA Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, WQED Education, Fund My Future/Propel Schools, Mayor’s Office/Imagination Library, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, and University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Family Dance Party Ready to get your groove on? Join the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center, HELSC, and DJ Doug for a Virtual Family Dance Party from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Family Fun Bags Want a swag bag? Complete your virtual block party registration and you may pick up a Family Fun Bag with information, resources, and giveaways from the activities and partners featured during the party. Coordinate your bag pick-up time on the day of the party (October 10) with one of our contacts listed below during their available hours: Homewood YWCA | 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cheryl Smith | 412.391.5100 The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Toni Beasley | 412.540.5732 Registration To register, please complete this online form by Friday, October 8 at 5 p.m. Registrants will receive the event link via email at least 24 hours before the start of the celebration. If you miss the registration deadline, you can still coordinate a time to pick up a Family Fun Bag. You can also watch the Block Party Livestream on the Trying Together website or Facebook page on October 10. More Information For questions, please contact Sarah Byrne-Houser at sarah@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network.
August 20, 2019 RADical Days Returns With 25 Days of Free Events Celebrating the Allegheny Regional Asset District’s (RAD) 25th year, RADical Days is returning to Pittsburgh this September and October, featuring 25 days of free activities! About Established by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), RADical Days describes these events as “an annual thank you to the public,” featuring free admission, tours, performances, and family activities offered by organizations and attractions funded by RAD. RAD’s mission is to support and finance regional assets in the areas of libraries, parks, recreation, cultural, sports, and civic facilities and programs. In 2019, RAD adopted a $108.6 million budget serving 104 regional assets. Some 31% of the funding will go to support libraries; 31% to parks, trails and other green spaces; 13% to sports and civic facilities; 13% to arts and culture organizations; 8% to regional facilities (Zoo, Aviary, Phipps Conservatory); and 3% to transit. Event Overview RADical Days 2019 features many events, including free admission to: the Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Science Center, Children’s Museum & Museum Lab, Frick Pittsburgh Heinz History Center, Hill Dance Academy Theatre, National Aviary, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, Saturday Light Brigade Radio, and more! Schedule To see a full RADical Days 2019 schedule, visit their website or download their PDF! Learn More To learn more about RAD and RADical Days, visit their website! *Information provided by RADical Days
April 9, 2019 Month of the Young Child: Celebrating Early Childhood With Trying Together having designated April as the Month of the Young Child (MOYC), Kidsburgh asked Executive Director Cara Ciminillo to explain why access to high-quality early childhood care and education is so vital for our youngest generation. Overview In the article, Ciminillo explains why access to early learning and care is critical and moves on to discuss the roles of advocacy, policy, and investments. Identifying connections to Trying Together’s public policy agenda, Ciminillo explains that by successfully advocating for increased investments in early childhood, we’re working to ensure that all young children have access to affordable, high-quality programs; that all early childhood professionals are being compensated appropriately; and that all early childhood programs have access to the support they need to provide high-quality services. Article To read the full article, visit Kidsburgh’s website!
November 29, 2018 Schenley Park Skating Rink Open for Season Sharpen and your skates and get ready to enjoy another action-packed season of ice skating at the Schenley Park Skating Rink. The City of Pittsburgh’s outdoor rink is now open and offers a variety of skating sessions, lessons, and special events. Special Sessions The rink operates seven days a week and offers a variety of public sessions and lessons, including: Family Skate: Thursdays from 6:30 – 9 p.m. One child free with each paying adult (adult admission $5). All children must be accompanied by paying adults. College ID Sessions: Tuesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.; and Sundays from 7 – 9 p.m. Present a valid college ID and save one dollar on admission (college student admission $4 during these sessions). Adults Only Sessions (18+): Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Special Events Over the winter, the rink will host several special events including: Skate with Santa Sunday, December 16 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.) Mascot Skate Saturday, January 12 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.) Disco Night Saturday, February 2 (9:30 – 11:30 p.m.) – adults only Valentines On Ice Thursday, February 14, (7 – 10 p.m.) – adults only Admission Costs Admission to the Schenley Park Skating Rink is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $4 for veterans, and $3 for children 17 years old or younger. Skate rental is $3 and skate sharpening is $5. Schenley Skating Rink accepts credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay. For more information, call 412-422-6523 or visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/schenley/rink. *Information provided by The City of Pittsburgh*
