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.

A Pittsburgh high school teacher looks back at one year of teaching online

"I imagine that every student, educator and partner will return to our buildings with a renewed sense of purpose, appreciation and perspective as we come closer to the end of this chapter in our lives."

29 Mar 2021

11 ways for families to welcome spring in Pittsburgh, from the Easter Bunny to Passover games

Make plans now to check out these fun family activities in Pittsburgh.

24 Mar 2021

You can now book a river voyage on the Pittsburgh Pirate Ship

Landlubbers can book a trip online and set sail from the North Shore seven days a week.

18 Mar 2021

Check out this video of Jasmine Cho’s Women’s History Month cookie workshop with Kidsburgh

In the second workshop of the Kidsburgh Cookie Table series, cookie activist Jasmine Cho celebrated Women’s History Month by sharing the stories of four incredible women.

16 Mar 2021

5 candid stories about a wild pandemic school year in the Pittsburgh area

It’s been a tricky, demanding year for everyone in the education community since schools first closed in March 2020.

15 Mar 2021

Check out these 5 water parks for safe family getaways

Escaping for a weekend is within your reach at indoor water parks equipped with new Covid safety guidelines.

15 Mar 2021

Swim barge and new parks are part of Riverlife’s vision to improve Pittsburgh’s riverfronts

The biggest proposed changes are for two new parks — one located under the West End Bridge and another in the Strip.

01 Mar 2021

ETC: Free literacy program, Girls on the Run subscription box, Venture Outdoors logo contest and more

You can also Spread the Love Downtown to support the hospitality industry.

02 Feb 2021

Angels by Your Side helps grieving families deal with everyday life after loss

The organization performs a variety of tasks, from grocery shopping and household chores to yard work and relocation assistance.

18 Jan 2021

The world joins ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ in mourning Joanne Rogers

Since her husband’s death in 2003, she worked tirelessly to carry on his legacy of kindness.

15 Jan 2021