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Thu, Jun 11: Defying Gravity Broadway Karaoke & Sing-Along! Thu, Jun 11: Pride Night at PNC Park Thu, Jun 11: Allegheny County - Movies in the Parks (Elio)
Fri, Jun 12: Carnegie Second
Fridays
Sat, Jun 13: Juneteenth Celebration at Les Getz Memorial Park & Pavilions
Fri, Jun 19: Juneteenth
Celebrations
Sun, Jun 21: Father’s Day Brunch - National Aviary
Wed, Jun 24: Pirate Fun with Friends
Cruise - Gateway Clipper Fleet Fri, Jun 26: Pride & Joy - August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Sat, Jun 27: Anything On Wheels
Sat, Jun 27: Andy Warhol Bridge 100th Birthday Bash
Sun, Jul 5: America's 250th
Anniversary Celebration |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: "The best thing about your newsletter," said a reader who met me in person at an event last June, "is the sheer number of things to do, and the fact that they're just packed in there, all in one handy place." "Thanks!" I said. I may have glowed a little. "And the worst thing about your newsletter," she continued, "is the guilt trip. I know
you don't mean to lay that on us. We can't do it all, so it means we read about so much we can't do. Especially in summer." She was right, in one sense, of course. June and July are the most packed months of the calendar: Kids are out of school, families are ready for fun, and our communities respond. Each local organization gets to post its own events on our calendar for free, and many are featured in this newsletter, so what's happening is right there in front of
you. But I get it! And I hereby remove the guilt. Ego te absolvo. Of course, good families try to expose their kids to great things, but no one has the time, money, or energy to do it all. This stuff needs to be spread out over a childhood, not packed into a single summer, much less a single weekend. So make a family bucket list for Summer 2026. An easy way to do that is to take our annual survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids, which is open through June 20; it has dozens of places to have fun this summer, even though you only vote for your top 3! And you should also use our 50 Ways to Love Your Summer article for ideas that require zero technology, zero travel, and zero dollars. Above all, go easy! Remember, summer is no time for grades! The only prize is the summer that's right for your family.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities |
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
Please click through to our 2026 survey to vote for your top 3 places to take kids... it will be used to compile our 2026 Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Pittsburgh area. Voting is live through June 20; believe me, winning a place on the Top 20 list matters to the people
who create amazing family-friendly experiences. Take 3 minutes to choose your favorites as your way of saying thank you... and use the list to build your summer bucket list at the same time! You have my personal and fervent thanks for your participation! —Deb |
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Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh offers half and full day camps in the winter and spring for kids ages 5–9. Day camps are available on days when many schools are closed throughout the year. Our camps take full advantage of our award-winning exhibits, art studio, maker space and garden, as well as Buhl Community Park. Camps fill up quickly, so visit https://pittsburghkids.org/camps/to learn more and register.
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The Zoo’s most anticipated event of the year is back! On Friday, June 5, Summer Safari: Zoorassic Park turns back the clock…way back to the days of the dinosaurs! The Zoo’s premier annual fundraiser, this signature celebration plays a pivotal role in supporting exceptional animal care, innovative education programs, and critical conservation efforts at the Zoo and around the world. Guests are invited to an evening of food, drinks, live music, and fun. Dinosaur prints and fossil fashion are encouraged!
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Welcome to Pittsburgh Pride. In the Steel City, we have an exceptionally vibrant LGBTQ+ community, grounded in support and inclusivity for the most marginalized among us. Our Pride’s leadership is unique in that it reflects the diversity of our own — Pittsburgh Pride is organized by a group of local LGBTQ+ organizations, including TransYOUniting. We rise in Pride, standing tall as a beacon of the rust belt’s revival and the joy of honoring those that came before us.
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The sounds of summertime in Pittsburgh return as the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests and artists for free art and music. Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of your experience.
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Every Friday from 5pm to 9pm. Food trucks, beer, and other fun programming.
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The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series presents free concerts all beginning at 7:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). Local food trucks, Black Dog Winery and Hop Farm Brewing Company will be on-site at all concerts starting at 6:00 pm. Performances will take place rain or shine at open-air amphitheaters with no covered seating.
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Spectacular, Spectacular, the Carnegie Performing Arts Center yearend recital, will be presented Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m. at the Andrew Carnegie Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue in Carnegie. Dances on the program performed by students at the Carnegie Performing Arts Center will feature performances in Ballet, Modern Dance, Competition, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Tap and Pre Dance.
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Come down to Highmark Stadium to watch a professional soccer match right here in Pittsburgh! Are you bringing the entire family to see the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC match? We’ve got fun and entertainment for everyone! At the Family Fun Zone, located in the tailgate zone during the game, you’ll find extra entertainment for your children, such as a bounce castle, a mini soccer field, food trucks, and much more.
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Grab your paddle and join the laughter! In this feel-good new comedy, a group of small-town friends discovers that the game of pickleball isn’t just about points—it’s about passion, purpose, and a few unexpected love matches. Fast-paced, funny, and full of heart, Pickleball is a delightful celebration of friendship, rivalry, and second chances.
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For a limited time at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, prehistoric creatures are taking over the landscape! Take a walk through time and discover 14 sculptures made entirely from recycled metal and found objects, transforming old scraps of steel into engaging works of art.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Pittsburgh area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas.
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Pittsburgh area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more.
Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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It's almost time for fruit picking! Fruit picking is a great activity to do together as a family. It helps little ones understand where their food actually comes from, and it's a fun tradition to share every year right through the teens.
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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