Daily at Kamin Science Center’s Buhl Planetarium throughout the month of August
Symphony of the Planets is a stunning planetarium show set to The Planets, Gustav Holst’s iconic orchestral masterpiece – performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Journey through the wonders of our solar system as breathtaking visuals and powerful music come together to reveal the beauty, mystery, and harmony of the planets.
August 1, 11AM – 7PM
Neighbor Days at Idlewild
In partnership with Fred Rogers Productions, Idlewild is pleased to present a celebration of everyone’s favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers. With special character meets from shows inspired by Fred Rogers, fun activities, dance parties and more, it’s a fun, one-of-a-kind event that your family will be sure to remember.
August 4
Vandergrift Public Library Summer Reading Finale
You must be registered for the library’s Summer Reading Program in order to attend.
August 6, 6PM – 9PM
Aspinwall Big Night Out
Aspinwall, Field Ave, Aspinwall, PA 15215
Join us Thursday, August 6 for Aspinwall’s Big Night out, a celebration of our community and the people, businesses, and organizations that make it unique.
Family-Friendly Activities: There will be activities to entertain and engage neighbors of all ages.
August 9, 12PM – 5PM
Summer Reading Extravaganza
Save the date for CLP’s Summer Reading Extravaganza, a family-friendly outdoor festival for all ages! Enjoy an afternoon of music, storytelling, games, crafts, food trucks and so much more!
WQED will be there with Writers Contest themed activities!
August 12, 5:30 – 7:30PM
PBS KIDS Night in the Neighborhood
Location: Mellon Park Walled Garden
Rain location: WQED Studios
Join Pittsburgh’s First Family—Mayor Corey O’Connor, Katie, Molly, and Emmett—for a fun, family-friendly evening in their neighborhood park. Enjoy games and playful experiences designed especially for children ages 2–6, meet PBS KIDS characters, and take home fun materials to enjoy together.
Visit wqed.tv/kidsnight, help spread the word, and get event updates.
August 14, 5:30PM
Carnegie Second Fridays
Experience Carnegie’s Unique and Vibrant Main Street! We invite you to join us on Main Street every second Friday from May to September! Our businesses stay open later and we close part of the street so folks can listen to live music while dining and shopping in Carnegie. Every Friday is different! We have different music, different specials, and different offerings each day! Come find WQED’s Education Team with kid-friendly activities!
August 15, 9AM – 12PM
Kindergarten Here I Come at The Children’s Museum
Join us for Kindergarten, Here I Come!, our annual kindergarten readiness event. Rising kindergarteners and their families can visit the museum, explore arts and making activities, ride a school bus, gather resources from partner organizations and more.
This event is FREE for rising kindergarten students plus one accompanying caregiver.
Some activities that are often offered at Kindergarten…Here I Come:
August 17, 2:30PM
1290 Boyce Rd, Upper St Clair, PA 15241
Bubbles and Babies
Multigenerational fun time at Friendship Village. Games, crafts, snacks, and more!
RSVP to 724-941-0212 ext 169016
August 18, 1PM
Work it Out Wombats Pop Up at Butler Area Public Library
218 N McKean St, Butler, PA 16001
Join WQED and Butler Area Public Library August 18th at 1pm for a family event.
Featuring hands-on activities designed to help preschoolers develop problem-solving skills, while having fun at the same time! Based on the hit PBS KIDS series Work It Out Wombats! This event is fun for the whole family.
August 22, 9AM – 8PM
Great American Banana Split Celebration
Get ready for a weekend full of fun, flavor, and festivities! The Great American Banana Split Celebration is a free, family-friendly celebration featuring something for everyone: