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 Show and “Pittsburgh’s largest garage sale EVER,” the Think Green Flea Market – in honor of National Garage Sale Day. Continue reading
Category Archives: Kids ‘burgh
Happy Birthday Children's Museum – $.25 Admission on Saturday
The Children’s Museum is celebrating 25 years of kid sized fun. I loved going to the Children’s Museum as a kid and I have been looking for someone to lend me their kid so I can go check out the new and expanded Children’s Museum. In the past few years they expanded into what used to be the Buhl Science Center. Check out this blog post on Null Space which links to this article about a professor who was inspired by the planetarium.
To celebrate the Children’s Museum is having a big party on Saturday and admission is only$.25, which is a great deal because it is usually $8 for kids and $9 for adults. 
Some of my favorite things about the Children’s Museum:
- Suffy – the large stange looking guy whose stomach unzips so you can see his stuff organs
- Screen Printing – while you usually only get to print on paper, screen printing has become one of my favorites and had a big part in my path to t-shirts.
- Braille Typewriters – I loved typing my name in braille and attempting to read it later
I have no idea if these exhibits are still there. I would love to hear what you like/remember about the Children’s Museum.
Photo: Rmcgervey
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 friends. Join us for Bailey’s Black & Gold “Luncheon Pup Rally” Saturday, Dec. 15. With Christmas around the corner, you can find some great Christmas gifts at the silent auction, visit with some our Steelers, and show off you and your pups Steelers pride. Details are below. Hope to see you Saturday! Kids are welcome!
Saturday, December 15 | Steelers ‘Lunchtime Pup Rally’
Celebrity Guest Judges – Great Prizes!
First 100 attendees receive a FREE Del Monte Steelers & Their Pets 2008 Calendar
Calling all dog lovers! Grab your favorite four-legged friend and join Fusion for a Black & Gold ‘Pup Rally’ at Calico Jack’s on the North Shore to benefit Animal Friends. Show off you and your dog’s team spirit with creative Black & Gold attire. Lots of prizes will be awarded. Guest judges will choose winners in the following categories: best owner/dog duo; best male; best female; best dog; and more. Enjoy complimentary food and football themed Snausages for your pups. Be creative and dress to impress! The charity auction will be great place to pick up some great Christmas gifts and includes signed Steelers jerseys, balls, dining coupons and more!!!
Location: Calico Jack’s | 353 North Shore Dr | North Shore (located in the Del Monte building)
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Cost: $20 in advance | $25 at the door (Proceeds benefit Animal Friends)
To order tickets – phone MarkIT Events & Promotions – 412.281.6560 or email info@markitevents.com. Credit cards are accepted.
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 for anyone interested in environmental news and problem-solving, and it’s great to see Pittsburgh getting some love for its treehugging innovations!
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 Walk in the park and brings books to life. There are life sized story book settings in the park. This year’s Story Walk is Pirate themed and the featured book is Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies which was illustrated by Pittsburgher John Manders. There will even be a giant pirate ship set up in Blue Slide Park.
As any Pittsburgh child will tell you, Blue Slide Park is the BEST playground in town located at the entrance to Frick park on Beechwood Blvd. See a map of the park here. Here (and here) are some nice posts about others who love Blue Slide Park.
Story Walk
Blue Slide Playground, Frick Park
Saturday, September 8, 9am-1pm
Picture of the 2006 storywalk (Photo Credit- Skrobotic on flickr)