Kidsburgh Pittsburgh

From the top events each month for kids to the latest news in healthy living, the Kidsburgh section of NEXTpittsburgh keeps parents up to date with what they need to know and where to go in Pittsburgh. Check out the trove of stories in our archives right here and on the Kidsburgh.org website.

Young Playwrights Festival showcases local teen talents

WHAT: Young Playwrights Festival
WHERE: City Theatre
WHEN: October 20 & 21, 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Rube Goldberg exhibit puts the fun in failing at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

WHAT: Rube Fest
WHERE: Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
WHEN: Through May 5, 2019

Find funny Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat safety in this week’s Kidcast episode

Here's how to ensure your kids have a fun and safe Halloween.

For Pittsburgh’s Manufacturing Day, local factories open their doors to students

The event will hopefully attract more students to advanced manufacturing, and close the notorious "skills gap."

Blast off to the moon at Heinz History Center

WHAT: Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission
WHERE: Senator John Heinz History Center
WHEN: Through February 18, 2019

Top 10 things to do with kids in Pittsburgh in September

School is back in session, but there’s still time for you to take the little ones outdoors for a few more warm weather adventures.

Destiny’s Child: A Beyoncé-themed “Bey-B Shower” helps local pregnant women and new mothers

Local mothers and children will benefit from donations and educational resources at this weekend's event.

Calling all budding young scientists to Munchkin Mondays

WHAT: Munchkin Mondays
WHERE: Carnegie Science Center
WHEN: Mondays in October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The two different worlds of Sto-Rox and Montour schools: A PublicSource story

Sto-Rox and Montour are just a few miles apart, but PublicSource explores the unsettling differences in the education kids in these districts receive.

10 great things to do with kids in Pittsburgh in August

This month, you'll find ballet at Hartwood Acres, marching bands at Kennywood and wizards in Bellevue!