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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
When I was a teenager, a math teacher I respected told me that there are two kinds of people: Those who make pizza, and those who grab as many slices as they can. "At the end of the day," he said, "you want to be someone who has made more pizza than she eats." He said this to me at the perfect time, when I was just forming my ideas about who I was and was going
to become. I decided I wanted always to be on the positive side of the pizza-making equation, so I started thinking about how to use the time I have here on Earth to make as much pizza as I possibly could. Over the years, I found that the key to success in this long-term goal is to tune my mental radar to the very near future, to stay in control of my time rather than giving it away to an algorithm that serves endless empty calories: How best do I use the next five
minutes, the next half hour, the next day? It all adds up. Even young kids can add value to the world, especially if they watch their parents doing it. New Year's resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, especially when they're overly specific. But resolving to be on the positive side of the pizza-making equation is straightforward. For some easy recipes for quick wins, check out my quick-read article 12 Starter Ideas for Pizza on Earth. Then look up from your phone, scan your world, and you'll find all the ingredients you need. Here's to a delicious 2026!
—Debra Ross,
publisher
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This immersive installation brings works from The Westmoreland’s collection to life through multi-projection, surround sound, and animated effects, creating a rich sensory journey through the season of snow. Created by award-winning OLO Creative Farm, Winter Tales draws visitors into winter scenes from Greensburg, Pittsburgh, and beyond.
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Children 0-5 can explore a variety of stations on their own time. Possible stations include sensory baskets, ball pit, water table, light table, Kinetic sand, Playdoh, seasonal sensory bins, and more! No registration necessary, just come to the program room to join the fun!
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Our drive through display is on every night Nov 26th - Jan. 5th. at 20 Herr Drive Nottingham, PA.
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The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium makes spirits bright again this winter holiday season with Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience, presented by UPMC Health Plan, select nights November 22 through January 11, 2026. All new silk-and-steel lanterns will spark your imagination, including amazing animals, beloved holiday characters, traditional Asian icons, and ever so many enchantments. The lanterns will be paired with more than a million twinkling lights for an unforgettably shiny holiday experience.
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Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages.
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Fool Moon is an live game show where comedians are not what they seem. Come watch as our team of improvisers build the story of a village preyed upon by Werewolves with your suggestions and before your very eyes. Will the Werewolves manage to devour the town, or will the townsfolk manage to stop them? Only one way to find out: attend the show!
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JOIN US FOR OUTDOOR ICE SKATING AT PPG PLACE IN PITTSBURGH! We are an outdoor ice skating rink in the center of the crown jewel of the Pittsburgh skyline, PPG Place.
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ALL ABOARD!! Welcome to Ohio Valley Lines, a Model Railroad, Museum, and Library located in Ambridge, PA, just north of Pittsburgh. We invite you to visit us during our Open House on Saturdays and Sundays between Thanksgiving and the first weekend in January. If you are interested in becoming a member, more information can be found on the Membership page.
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A Pittsburgh Tradition Since 1961. For over six decades, the annual installation and decoration of the soaring evergreens in the Hall of Architecture, fondly known as the Carnegie Trees, has been the signature tradition of the Women’s Committee of Carnegie Museum of Art. Each year the trees are decorated in celebration of different themes with ornaments handmade by the committee.
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Peoples Natural Gas Park is the temporary home for Discover Downtown Partnership’s Christmas Tree and Christmas Village in 2025 (shown above during Light-Up Night, Nov. 21! Drone photo courtesy of Visit Johnstown). All parties worked so hard to make this possible, from figuring out the technical and logistical requirements to negotiating a nominal rental fee to cover our costs to keep that space open during winter (of course, there is no admission fee to come in to see the tree).
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- Black Photojournalism at Carnegie Museum of Art - Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Friday–Sunday, Friday–Wednesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Sensory Playtime
- Pleasant Hills Public Library, Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA, Friday, January 2, 10:30 - 11:30 am
- Drop-In
Beading - Pleasant Hills Public Library, Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA, Friday, January 2, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
- Winter Tales: An Immersive Experience - The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, Friday–Sunday, 10 am- 3 pm
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EXPERIENCES create memories much more than stuff does. As you're considering gifts for family and friends, consider giving the gift of a family membership to one of our local attractions in and around Pittsburgh. Here are local organizations that offer
memberships.
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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school options - we've got you covered.
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2025's best places to take kids in and around Pittsburgh, based on KidsOutAndAbout's annual reader survey. Plus there is LOTS more to do in and around Pittsburgh beyond the Top 20: Get great ideas here at KidsOutAndAbout.com!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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