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.

Party in a giant castle with Belle and the Beast this holiday season

WHAT: Beauty & the Beast Holiday
WHERE: Gemini Children's Theater
WHEN: Through December 16

Legendary rapper Kurtis Blow stars in The Hip Hop Nutcracker

WHAT: The Hip Hop Nutcracker
WHERE: Benedum Center
WHEN: December 11 & 12, 7:30 p.m.

16 great indoor play spaces in Pittsburgh

Time to play indoors? We've got you covered with a range of fun, active indoor play centers.

How to begin the discussion with your teen about depression. This Kidcast episode shows the way.

Are you uncomfortable talking about depression and anxiety, especially with your kids?

11 family-friendly events you shouldn’t miss in December

From shopping and visits with Santa to live performances, December in Pittsburgh is all about family fun.

6 holiday trains you — and your kids — won’t want to miss!

Some of our favorite railroad exhibits are set in specific time periods, which allow kids to look back at our city and picture the past in completely new ways.

Be dazzled by two million lights, 4-D movies and glowing rides at Kennywood

WHAT: Holiday Lights Opening Night WHERE: Kennywood Park
WHEN: Through December 30, 5 - 9 p.m.

Meet Nybble, the cute robotic kitten on a mission

This Pittsburgh-based start-up hopes to scale up their line of futuristic felines over the next year.

How to talk to your kids about the mass shooting in Pittsburgh

We asked Squirrel Hill physician Dr. Debi Gilboa, aka Dr. G, about helping our kids process the Squirrel Hill shooting.

The final frontier? With these 10 cool ways kids can explore space in Pittsburgh, it’s just the beginning

Space exploration and the study of the night sky captivate the imagination.