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.

The Heinz Endowments awards $4.4 million to child care programs

“The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how essential child care is to working families and employers, in addition to highlighting the fragility of the child care system.”

09 Jun 2021

6 local farms where you can pick your own berries, cherries and even flowers

Visiting Pittsburgh farms to harvest buckets of strawberries and blueberries has become a family tradition that transcends generations.

08 Jun 2021

Joey and Christy Porter open doors to community hub in Sheraden

"Our mission is to be great neighbors and service providers."

07 Jun 2021

TikTok doc from Greenfield featured in People magazine

A Pittsburgh doctor, of Greenfield-based Kids Plus Pediatrics, is turning to TikTok to convince people to get vaccinated.

04 Jun 2021

Children’s Museum partners with Target on nationwide toy launch

The North Side museum reopens on June 12 with new exhibits.

02 Jun 2021

$500,000 STEM grant awarded to Citiparks, Remake Learning and Allegheny County Library Association

State officials estimate that over the next decade, seven in 10 new jobs in Pennsylvania will require workers to use computers and new technologies.

02 Jun 2021

11 can’t-miss June events for kids in Pittsburgh

June is busting out all over with the return of many of our favorite family-focused places and warm-weather events.

27 May 2021

Meet the student entrepreneurs who’ve learned how to run a business

The Greater Pittsburgh EdCorps hosts 64 businesses run by more than 4,800 student entrepreneurs.

26 May 2021

How $500,000 in Moonshot Grants are reimagining education

Applicants were asked to imagine bold, experimental moves they could make now that would change learning 10 or 20 years from now.

20 May 2021

Neighborhood Allies and Fund My Future PGH team up to support kids’ financial literacy

Children’s Savings Accounts are proven to help families save for college and build students’ expectations for attendance.

10 May 2021