April 22, 2025 Homewood’s Hub to Host Warhol-Themed Remake Learning Days Event The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will host a Remake Learning Days event that revolves around the iconic Pittsburgh-born pop artist Andy Warhol. Learn More The hands-on event is intended for all ages. Participants will be able to make souvenirs and learn about the work of Warhol, who grew up in Pittsburgh’s Hill District before creating The Factory in New York City and becoming one of the 20th century’s most prominent artists. Participants will also be able to make a silk screen, which was one of Warhol’s numerous artistic styles of choice. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the Hub, located at 7219 Kelly Street in Pittsburgh. Registration is available online. Remake Learning Days 2025 Remake Learning Days’ 2025 edition will include hundreds of events across four countries as it celebrates its 10th year. The learning festival for youth and families includes thousands of hands-on learning events for children of all ages at libraries, schools, tech centers, parks, museums, play spaces, community centers, and more. It will be held nationally between April 19 and June 15, although the Pennsylvania dates will be from May 1 to 23. Locally, Neighborhood North will hold a free event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 at 716 14th Street in Beaver Falls. This event – intended for infants, toddlers, pre-K, and students in kindergarten through fifth grade – will explore how animals interact, adapt, and play with the resources in their environment. It will include hands-on arts and science activities. Registration is available online. For more information on Remake Learning Days, visit its website.
March 27, 2025 Remake Learning Days: Warhol Art Making The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will host a Remake Learning Days event that revolves around artist Andy Warhol. Learn More This hands-on event is intended for all ages. Participants can silk screen, make souvenirs, and learn about the work of the Pittsburgh-born pop artist. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the Hub, located at 7219 Kelly Street in Pittsburgh. Those interested in attending should register online.
February 28, 2025 Remake Learning Days An upcoming Remake Learning Days event will explore how animals interact, adapt, and play with the resources in their environment. Learn More The event will explore this topic through hands-on arts and science activities for learners of all ages. It is intended for infants, toddlers, pre-K, and students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 at Neighborhood North, located at 716 14th Street in Beaver Falls. More information is available on the event online.
February 5, 2025 Remake Learning Days Accepting Submissions for Events Remake Learning Days is preparing for its 2025 edition – and participants have until late February to submit any events they plan to host. Learn More Remake Learning Days (RLD) celebrates 10 years in 2025. The innovative, national learning festival for youth and families includes thousands of hands-on learning events for children of all ages at libraries, schools, tech centers, parks, museums, play spaces, community centers, and more. It will be held between April 19 and June 15. Those who wish to submit a family-friendly event for RLD should do so by Friday, February 21. Additional resources, opportunities, and announcements from the event will follow afterward. Apply for an Event Host Awarded Participants can apply for an event host award of $150, $250, or $500 to help offset costs. Awards will be prioritized for learners in poverty, learners of color, learners in rural areas, girls in STEM, and learners with disabilities. To be considered for an award: Events must first be submitted to the RLD website. Events must be hosted during RLD across the Pennsylvania festival dates of May 1 to 23. Persons holding events must have permission from their organization to apply for funds that, if awarded, will be mailed to the name and mailing address listed on the organization’s W-9 form. For more information on RLD, visit its website.
April 29, 2024 Remake Learning Days to Offer Hundreds of Events in May The Remake Learning Days Festival will offer more than 350 events – including Playful Pittsburgh’s Ultimate Play Day – in May. The three-week festival offers activities for children ages two to 17 as well as adults. Learn More From May 2 to 22, families can take part in a variety of events and celebrate learning. Activities include building a robot, coding an art spinner, directing a film, doing scientific work, exploring the outdoors, making music, printing inventions with a 3-D printer, and more. The festival will include in-person and virtual events hosted by schools, museums, libraries, after-school organizations, child care centers, and tech companies. There are a number of free activities as well as others that range from $1 to $50. Most of the events take place in Southwestern Pennsylvania, while a few others will be held in West Virginia. Ultimate Play Day – which is co-hosted by Playful Pittsburgh, Trying Together, and CitiParks – will take place during Remake Learning Days. The event emphasizes the importance and power of play for people of all ages. The free event will be hosted at the Activities Shelter at Riverview Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. The festival will also include a performance of “Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster.” Color puppets and props will bring characters from Mo Willems’ book to life on stage. For more information on the Remake Learning Days Festival, visit the festival’s website.
April 26, 2024 Remake Learning Days Festival The Remake Learning Days Festival will offer more than 350 events during its nearly three-week run in May. Learn More From May 2 to 22, families can take part in events and celebrate learning during the festival’s run. Activities include building a robot, coding an art spinner, directing a film, doing scientific work, exploring the outdoors, making music, printing inventions with a 3-D printer, and more. The festival will include in-person and virtual events hosted by schools, museums, libraries, after-school organizations, child care centers, and tech companies. Activities are offered for children ages two to 17 as well as for adults. There are a number of free activities as well as others that range from $1 to $50. “Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster” will be performed at the festival. Color puppets and props will bring Mo Willems’ book to life on stage. For more information, visit the festival’s website.
May 3, 2023 Ultimate Play Day Returns to Pittsburgh on Sunday, May 7 Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative, alongside event partners Trying Together, Citiparks, and ZeroFossil, will host its annual Ultimate Play Day from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 7. Ultimate Play Day is an opportunity for people throughout the Pittsburgh region to gather together, play together, and raise awareness of the benefits of play for everyone. This year, Ultimate Play Day will be held at Lower McKinley Park in the Beltzhoover/Knoxville area of Pittsburgh. Local partners and community organizations offer play activities for all ages each year. This year, more than 28 vendors are participating with hands-on playful activities, entertainment, and refreshments. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of “playful” activities from vendors, including ultimate frisbee, basketball, soccer, imagination/dramatic play with costumes, bean bag toss, oversized classic games like Connect 4 and Jenga, and plenty of arts and crafts projects. Share the Ultimate Play Day flyer with your friends, family, and neighbors! Ultimate Play Day is a part of Remake Learning Days. Remake Learning Days returns to Southwestern PA May 4 – May 23, 2023. A special thank you to Remake Learning for providing a mini-grant to The Collaborative for Ultimate Play Day. SLB Radio Ultimate Play Day Interview Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative was a special guest on the Neighborhood Voices show, hosted by The Saturday Light Brigade, to talk about Ultimate Play Day! Assistant Director of Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Adam James and Nicole Stevens from Beltzhoover Consensus Group joined SLB Radio to talk about this special day of play, why play is important for everyone, and how this event will connect neighbors throughout the City of Pittsburgh. Visit the Ultimate Play Day webpage to listen to this interview. Getting to Ultimate Play Day Ultimate Play Day is the same day as the Pittsburgh Marathon. That means there will be adjusted traffic patterns to be aware of, but that won’t stop the fun! You can find additional directions to get to Lower McKinley Park on the Ultimate Play Day webpage. Check out this map provided by the Pittsburgh Marathon to check the rolling road closures and openings on Sunday, May 7. Lower McKinley Park Learn more about Lower McKinley Park and its history before Ultimate Play Day. Check out this informational flyer on McKinley Park from Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Remake Learning Days Remake Learning Days hosts 1200+ learning events reaching 150,000 families. The festival features events across the southwestern PA region for youth, families, grandparents, caregivers and educators to explore creative and fun ways of learning. For more information, visit remakelearningdays.org/southwesternpa. Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative is a group of organizations dedicated to advancing the importance of play in the lives of children, families, and communities in the Pittsburgh region by raising awareness on play being a critical life element for people of all ages, educating decision-makers (from parents to legislators) to support access to play for all, and modeling play through various recreational and professional activities. For more information, visit playfulpittsburgh.org.
Learning and Thinking That Makes a Difference Join leading national and regional educators for a day of professional development on creating a stronger classroom culture. Designed by Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero, in partnership with Northgate School District and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh/MuseumLab, this one-day conference series will bring together some of the best minds in education and inspire you to create a culture that supports meaningful thinking and learning for all. Event Details Tuesday, May 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh 6 Allegheny Square E, Suite 101 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $125 Email pd@pittsburghkids.org to register. Learn More This events is part of Remake Learning Days and is co-sponsored by Northgate School District and Harvard Graduate School of Education – Project Zero. To learn more, visit the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh website or the Remake Learning Days website.
April 24, 2023 Flex Space Summit – Remake Learning Days Flex Space Summit is a day full of exploration, innovation, and inspiration, bringing together teachers, architects, furniture designers, researchers, and more! During this one-day conference, attendees will learn about reimagining learning spaces. This conference will be held at Allegheny Intermediate Unit (475 E Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA. 15120). This event is free to attend and is intended for adults. Registration is highly encouraged. When: Friday, 5/5 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 E Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA. 15120 Register For more information or questions, visit the Remake Learning Days – Southwestern PA event page, or contact Tyler Samstag at tyler.samstag@aiu3.net.
Pop-up! Chess – Remake Learning Days Queens Gambit will present Pop-up! Chess events across Pittsburgh every Saturday of Remake Learning Days! (May 4 – 23). Those who attend can learn the game of chess, practice against instructors, or play with friends and family! This event is FREE to participate in, and chess sets are provided! When: May 6; May 13; May 20 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Allegheny Commons Park North Park, 810 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15212 For more information or questions, visit the Remake Learning Days – Southwestern PA event page, or contact Ashley Priore at priore.ashley@gmail.com.
