Join the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative on August 28 to celebrate the opening of the Elizabeth Street Park and the completion of a new, playful mural in Hazelwood!
About
On August 28, the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative will host a free, public event in Hazelwood to celebrate the Elizabeth Street Park opening. The event will feature:
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- a mural ribbon-cutting ceremony,
- family-friendly games,
- live music,
- food,
- and more!
Learn More
For more information, contact Sarah Siplak at 412.567.4386 or sarahs@tryingtogether.org.
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Visit the P.R.I.D.E. Pop Up Mini Art Festivals and experience fun activities designed to help young Black children learn about and celebrate their race, culture, and heritage. Children ages 3 to 8 will enjoy activity stations designed by trained artists and educators. Families are invited to enjoy free food, performances, art, and music!
Festival Dates
Upcoming festivals will be held at the following locations:
Homewood
Hill District
Questions
For more information, contact Adam Flango at 412.383.8726 or AdamFlango@pitt.edu.
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Join the Latino Community Center on August 24 for their Back to School Bash at PNC Park!
About
The Back-to-School Bash is a great opportunity for both parents and providers! For parents, celebrate the day with your children and enjoy live music, activities, and food while learning about programs available in your region! For providers, enjoy the day while connecting with the Latino community!
Activities
The event will feature:
- a book bag and school supply giveaway,
- children’s activities,
- a DJ,
- a meet and greet with the Pirates,
- a taco bar,
- and more!
Learn More
To learn more and ask questions, email Emily Blair at eblair@latinocommunitycenter.org.
Interested in hosting a table at the event? Click here to register.
Join Music Together on July 10 for an edWebinar exploring opportunities to support young children’s emerging math skills with developmentally appropriate music activities.
About
In this edWebinar, participants will learn about developmentally appropriate music and movement activities that naturally support children’s exploration of math concepts, including pattern, sequence, representation, proportion, and opposites. Participants will be introduced to new songs and chants they can use in their work with children, hear about research on the topic, and see ways to lead music experiences with young children.
This edWebinar will be of interest to educators working with toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners. Time for questions will be provided.
Register
To register and learn more about this edWebinar, visit the event page.
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on Sunday, June 9 from Noon – 5 p.m. in Oakland for its annual Summer Reading Extravaganza to kick things off. Families can enroll in the Summer Reading program and enjoy music, crafts, games, storytelling, food trucks, and more.
Activities
Library activities include:
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- Family PlayShop,
- Global Library,
- Bouncy House,
- Inflatable Games,
- Chess Club,
- DataBurgh,
- Creative Tech and Super Science,
- Historical Tours of Main Library (offered in English and in Chinese),
- and more!
Learn More
To learn more about the Summer Reading Extravaganza, visit the event website.
This is for all the children that love moving to music! Children will enjoy expressing themselves through creative movement while being introduced to the elements of dance and choreography led by a professional artist. This event is intended for children age 3 to 5.
Registration
To register for this event, visit the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust website.
Accessibility:
For personal assistance selecting accessible seats or for more information about accessibility for a person with a disability, please contact Customer Service at 412-456-6666.
Join the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in the Nursery for an hour of hands-on musical exploration. Experience the beautiful sounds of the natural world such as rain, birdsong, wind and running water and invent your own instruments using a variety of natural materials. Discover how music is everywhere if we just take the time to listen!
This program is designed for our youngest learners (0-5) but is suitable for all ages. The event is drop-in, so guests may come and go as they please! For more information, visit the event page!
Join the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in the Nursery for an hour of hands-on musical exploration. Use different kitchen items to create original beats and rhythms and get ideas of how to continue the fun at home!
This program is designed for our youngest learners (0-5) but is suitable for all ages. The event is drop-in, so guests may come and go as they please! For more information, visit the event page!
Have you ever seen or heard a bassoon before? Join the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh for Music Makers: Bassoons to enjoy a musical storytime, learn about this special instrument, and discover its unique sounds!
This program is drop-in, so guests may come and go as they please! This program is designed for our youngest learners (0-5) but is suitable for all ages. For more information, visit the event page!
