WYBMND 2.0 – Celebrate Mr. Rogers and Neighbors on March 20th
Image via Wikipedia I think I really should make a t-shirt with WYBMND on it. One of the amazing reasons to love Pittsburgh is that it really is Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. Mr. Rogers was a really remarkable person who was…
Free Lecture – Playground of the Future
Image by striatic via FlickrLast week, I listened to something on NPR about what the future of libraries will look like (I can’t find a link to the story anywhere – if you remember what program this was on let…
Donate Bikes and Mr. Kraynik will fix them for Kids
Image by lemonad via FlickrI have been fascinated by this bike shop ever since I read about this project last year in the Post-Gazette (click here to see the 2007 article). I wasn’t even sure that shop was still in…
Kidsburgh: deCARstruction
Image via WikipediaThis Saturday, the Children’s Musuem will be taking apart a grand wagoneer and looking at creative ways to reuse the parts. Happy Harry the Saturday Mechanic will be on hand to help deconstruct the car and see what’s…
Art Meet Farm: Saturday in Sewickley
Tomorrow, Saturday, Sewickley will be offering up all things I love in Pittsburgh. An art show and farmers market, as well as a separate flea market/children’s festival. The Sewickley Farm Show Art Exhibit Opening Reception will take place tomorrow from 10am –…
Give Girls Tools
A big three cheers for Fresh Heirlooms‘ owner Lindsay Woge for holding these classes for Lawrenceville girls in her shop. Stop by this Saturday 1-3PM to check out the fruits of their labors. 5218 Butler Street, Lawrenceville.
Free Admission for Kids at PA State Historical Sites in August
Image via Wikipedia I found this notice at the bottom of last weeks Governor’s newsletter. Before sending the kids back to school, enjoy a day exploring Pennsylvania history. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is offering free admission for children…
Think Green at the Carnegie Science Center
The Carnegie Science Center offers a way to “learn the science behind sustainability” through it’s Think Green weekend starting with a Happy Hour this Thursday and culminating Sunday with a Farmer’s Market. Sandwiched in between are the Think Green Fashion…
Happy Birthday Children's Museum – $.25 Admission on Saturday
The Children’s Museum is celebrating 25 years of kid sized fun. I loved going to the Children’s Museum as a kid and I have been looking for someone to lend me their kid so I can go check out the…
Black & Gold Steelers Pup Rally
For those of you that have met Bailey – you know he’s my #1 guy. (Black Chihuahua in case you haven’t met). Bailey’s idea of a Christmas party includes showing off his Steelers pride and hanging out with his dog…
Hug a Tree for Pittsburgh
I missed this when it appeared a few months back, but there was a story on Treehugger.com about the green initiatives at Pittsburgh’s new Children’s Hospital and the creation of the Pediatric Environmental Medicine Center. Treehugger is a great site…
Pirate Ship in the Park
Family fun for everyone at Blue Slide Park. This Saturday is the annual Story Walk. Beginning with Books is an organization that exists to get more kids reading at a young age. Each year Beginning with Books host a Story…
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