July 3, 2019 4th Annual Autism Awareness Fun Day Families are invited to join together on August 11 for the 4th Annual Autism Awareness Fun Day. About This event will feature free fun activities, resources for the whole family, and a variety of vendors to explore and shop at. Participating kids eat free and will receive backpacks filled with school supplies while supplies last! Register To register and learn more, visit the event page.
May 2, 2019 Pitch, Hit, and Run: Baseball & Softball Citisports, in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Major League Baseball, will host Pitch, Hit, and Run (PHR)—the Official Skills Competition of Major League Baseball. About the Competition This local competition will take place on May 4, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at McGibbney Field in Brookline Memorial Park. This competition is open to children ages 7 to 14. Pitch, Hit and Run will then continue with the Sectional Competition on Saturday, May 18, 2019—10 a.m. to noon, again at McGibbney Field. Participants in PHR have the opportunity to advance all the way to the National Finals during MLB All-Star Week! Citiparks’ Roving Art Car will also be at the field with baseball crafts for the kids beginning at noon. Kick-Off Game After the competition, teams will begin vying for the Mayor’s Cup Trophy with a kick-off game on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at noon. This season-opening game will feature the Pony AA Teams from Brookline and the 14th Ward. These two teams faced each other at the end of the 2018 Season in the Mayor’s Cup Championship at PNC Park with the 14th Ward coming out on top. This is going to be a great kick-off game for the 2019 Season! Registration To register for this competition or for questions, please contact the Citiparks-Citisports Division at 412.488.8397 or citisports@pittsburgh.pa. *Information provided by the City of Pittsburgh
April 8, 2019 Fred Rogers: Be My Neighbor Day Are you interested in volunteering small acts of kindness towards your neighbors this April? Children and families are invited to join Fred Rogers Productions on Saturday, April 13th for a day filled with fun family volunteer activities that aid neighbors in need, including: Washing fire trucks, Cleaning a park or playground, Making greeting cards, Play games with seniors, and Helping out at a library! Volunteering stations range in location, time slot, and task, please visit their volunteer information page for more details and registration links. Learn More To learn more about this opportunity, visit the event website! For questions, contact event staff at education@wqed.org. Share this flyer with your network.
November 29, 2018 Skate with Santa at the Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink Looking to celebrate the holiday spirit with your young children? Enjoy a special opportunity to take to the ice with Santa Claus just days before Christmas! Bring along the kids and the camera to capture these holiday memories at the Schenley Ice Skating Rink. This event includes great music and the chance to skate outdoors in beautiful Schenley Park. For more information, call 412-422-6523 or visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/schenley/rink. Admission Costs Adults: $5 Seniors: $4 Veterans with ID: $4 Youth (17 and under): $3 Skate Rentals: $3 Skate Sharpening: $5 Schenley Skating Rink accepts credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay.
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*
