Penguins on Parade
Where: Upper Aquarium Patio
Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. sharp. Please plan to be at the Aquarium well before 11:30 a.m. to get a good spot along the parade route!
Penguins on Parade
Where: Upper Aquarium Patio
Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. sharp. Please plan to be at the Aquarium well before 11:30 a.m. to get a good spot along the parade route!
Piratefest 2026
PiratesFest, presented by RE/MAX Select Realty, will include a variety of unique experiences, featuring fun for the whole family including:
Meet-and-greet with Pirates players: Fans will have the chance to meet their favorite Pirates players, take photos, and even collect autographs, forging memories that will last a lifetime.
Interactive games and activities: PiratesFest will feature a wide variety of interactive games and activities suitable for fans of all ages.
Exclusive merchandise: The event will showcase exclusive Pirates merchandise and memorabilia, allowing fans to snag unique items to add to their collections.
Q&A sessions: Get insights directly from Pirates management and players during engaging Q&A sessions.
Penguins on Parade
Where: Upper Aquarium Patio
Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. sharp. Please plan to be at the Aquarium well before 11:30 a.m. to get a good spot along the parade route!
31st Annual Fire & Ice Festival
We’re counting down to the 31st Annual Fire & Ice Festival! In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the USA, this year’s Fire & Ice Festival will celebrate the rich history of the Somerset County Community ! From Harmon Husband to maple camps and dairy cows, 50+ Somerset County Historic Themed Ice Sculptures and an ice slide will adorn the streets of Uptown!
Be sure to check the link below of all the activities, days and times.
Dinosaur World Live
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this Olivier award-winning interactive show for all the family?
Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! This international smash hit is back by popular demand and ready for its third major US tour.
Want to make the night even more dino-mite? A special meet and greet after the show offers all our super brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend!
Penguins on Parade
Where: Upper Aquarium Patio
Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. sharp. Please plan to be at the Aquarium well before 11:30 a.m. to get a good spot along the parade route!
Dinosaur World Live
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this Olivier award-winning interactive show for all the family?
Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! This international smash hit is back by popular demand and ready for its third major US tour.
Want to make the night even more dino-mite? A special meet and greet after the show offers all our super brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend!
31st Annual Fire & Ice Festival
We’re counting down to the 31st Annual Fire & Ice Festival! In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the USA, this year’s Fire & Ice Festival will celebrate the rich history of the Somerset County Community ! From Harmon Husband to maple camps and dairy cows, 50+ Somerset County Historic Themed Ice Sculptures and an ice slide will adorn the streets of Uptown!
Be sure to check the link below of all the activities, days and times.
31st Annual Fire & Ice Festival
We’re counting down to the 31st Annual Fire & Ice Festival! In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the USA, this year’s Fire & Ice Festival will celebrate the rich history of the Somerset County Community ! From Harmon Husband to maple camps and dairy cows, 50+ Somerset County Historic Themed Ice Sculptures and an ice slide will adorn the streets of Uptown!
Be sure to check the link below of all the activities, days and times.
Penguins on Parade
Where: Upper Aquarium Patio
Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. sharp. Please plan to be at the Aquarium well before 11:30 a.m. to get a good spot along the parade route!
Sing Sing Sing! Wexford “Album of the Year: Grammy Certified”
Join us for a full day of incredible performances at Stage AE, as students from all three Pittsburgh Sing Sing Sing! studios Star Performers Programs, take the stage for our “Album of the Year: Grammy Certified” Show! The day will include 3 separate studio showcases featuring Grammy Award–winning hits performed with passion and style. Join us to see what makes Sing Sing Sing! Star Performers Programs shine — connection through music and the power of live performance.
Penguins on Parade
Where: Upper Aquarium Patio
Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. sharp. Please plan to be at the Aquarium well before 11:30 a.m. to get a good spot along the parade route!
Janoski Farms Pop-Up Market
Grab a cup of coffee & a sweet treat to shop around with our unique, local vendors. This event will be held IN the Farm Market. Check out their full vendor lineup:
The Roaming Bean: Coffee & Lattes☕️
SIMMR: Simmering Stovetop Potpourri
KatieRose Studio: Hand-stitched Designs🪡🧵
Tokarski’s Flower Farm: Dried Floral Bouquets & Wreaths💐
SPRKL Society: Shoelace & Charm Bar👟
Allison & Lilly’s Pantry: Spice Blends & Baking Mixes
Hazy Daisy Boutique: Ladies Clothing👗👚
JenAdel Designs: Custom Cups, Apparel, Signs, & More
Purely Wild Skin Co: Whipped Tallow Balm
B_Linked Permanent Jewelry: Bracelets, Anklets, & Necklaces💎
Pokemon Juniors Storytime
Gotta catch 'em all! Young Pokémon fans ages 3-6 are invited to join us for an hour of Pokémon storytime adventures. Join us for epic Pokémon stories and a hands-on crafting activity that will bring your favorite Pokémon to life. Explore, create, and let your imagination run wild with your favorite pocket monsters! Feel free to bring your cards to play and trade with friends!
Registration is required. You can register online or by visiting the Children & Teens Services desk.
New Years Eve Silent Candlelit Class at Yoga Factory
Join Yoga Factory Lawrenceville for a silent, candlelit 90 minute Original Hot Yoga class led by Zeb. Filled with breath, intention and community connection as we move into 2026 together.
Noon Years Eve Celebration
One of the best days of the entire year! Join Dandelion Kids for our annual noon ball drop! Concert beforehand with our friend Brandon - but the ball drops at noon so you can party before naptime!
Noon Years Eve at Southside Works
Southside Works, SouthSide Kids and CoHatch have teamed up again for the ultimate DAYTIME New Years Experience for families! Family fun for all featuring live music, the return of the Little Kids Disco with DJ Joel Lindsay, complimentary snacks, activities, crafts, NOON countdown to 2025 and more!
Noon Years Eve at The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Ring in 2026 a little early with our Zoo Year’s Eve celebration! Watch our animal residents celebrate with enrichment, make a craft, and then the ball drops at noon in the Aquarium!
Activity Schedule
9:30 a.m. – Tiger and Leopard Enrichment
10 a.m. – Elephant Enrichment
10:30 a.m. – Gorilla and Cheetah Enrichment
11 a.m. – Warty Pig and Clouded Leopard Enrichment
11 a.m. through 1 p.m. – Craft and Activities in the Aquarium
12 p.m. – Ball drops in the Aquarium
Countdown to Noon at Children's Museum Pittsburgh
Join the Childrens Museum Pittsburgh for a family-friendly countdown to say farewell to 2025! Ring in 2026 with these performances and activities:
Music from Lee Robinson & ISKA in the Garage while the clock counts down to noon
Share your hopes for the new year live on the radio with SLB Radio Productions
A rousing Countdown to Noon with a balloon drop in the Garage!
Confetti making and confetti art inspired by Howardena Pindell in the Art Studio
Create your own party hat and celebration accessories and try paper engineering in MAKESHOP
Explore ice excavation and ice mold making in Waterplay
The Art Studio will serve as a "Quiet Countdown" sensory-friendly space where you can enjoy a quieter coundown to noon.
Today’s Open Hours:
Children’s Museum: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
MuseumLab is not open.
Included with Museum admission.
Source: Children’s Museum Pittsburgh
Holiday Laser Show
Celebrate the holidays with a one-of-a-kind drive-in laser show at North Park! Guests will be dazzled by a beautiful 40-minute light show synchronized with holiday music from the comfort of their own vehicle.
Tickets are $30 per vehicle, and only one ticket is needed per vehicle. Tickets will be issued via QR code. Find more details below about parking, tickets, and planning to attend an upcoming laser show event.
Cookies with Santa at Boyce Park
Mingle with Kringle and enjoy free cookies and refreshments with the jolly old elf himself. This kid-favorite event is a great way to spend the holiday season, and families can spend time with Santa, eat delicious cookies, and make fun holiday crafts on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Boyce Park.
While the event is free, registration is required to ensure there are enough supplies and cookies for everyone.
Lawrenceville Cookie Tour
The Lawrenceville Cookie Tour is back this year! This annual event is a celebration of the holiday spirit and a way to support diverse collection of restaurants, retail, coffee shops, bars, local organizations. barbershop, nail salons, service orgs, and more!
For an amazing twenty eight years, Lawrenceville’s been ringing in the holiday season by inviting folks to join in Lawrenceville’s business district to do their holiday shopping, meet local business owners, and enjoy some homemade cookies. The Cookie Tour has grown into one of the largest and most sought-after holiday events in the entire region. Not only is it a festive extravaganza, but it’s also a lifeline for our cherished small businesses.
Dazzling Nights
Enjoy new, one-of-a-kind holiday experiences and immersive lighting displays:
Gather under a 50 foot tall tree at “Shimmering Square,” where you can enjoy warm beverages and holiday treats
Travel “Through the Stars” - a tunnel of beautiful, illuminated stars
Stroll through awe-inspiring, 30 foot walls of light at “Luminary Trail”
Experience “Brilliance” - our nighttime spectacular around the lotus pond - enhanced by the soaring “Elevated Reflection” Sculpture from Poetic Kinetics
Celebrate among nightly snowfall at “Snow and Glow”
See the creatures of the forest come to life as neon light
Get cozy with a loved one as you walk “Under the Mistletoe”
Experience the quiet “Garden of Reflection” adorned with beautiful stained glass windows and hundreds of candles
Dance your way past mirror ball snowmen in the “Disco Snowman Escape” maze
Enjoy our current exhibition in the Welcome Center, “In Full Bloom: A Celebration of African American Women Quilt Artists”
Gather for a family photo amongst larger-than-life illuminated ornaments
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR.
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation featuring the escapades of lovable characters Marlin, Dory, Crush, and of course our story’s hero, Nemo! With New music by the award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen), Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure!
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR.
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation featuring the escapades of lovable characters Marlin, Dory, Crush, and of course our story’s hero, Nemo! With New music by the award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen), Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure!
Pittsburgh Celebrates Light Up Night 2025
Celebrate Highmark Light Up Night!
Join us on November 22nd for the 64th anniversary of Highmark Light Up Night!
Stay tuned for more details.
Mommy (Parent) and Me: Play and Learn Series 102
Baby Connection is hosting classes at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center!
Series 102 is designed for babies 7-11 months.
Each series includes two guided sessions filled with play-based activities, parent connection and tips to support your baby’s development during wake windows.
$50 Non-Residents or $40 for Cranberry Residents
Mommy (Parent) and Me: Play and Learn Series 101
Make the most of your baby’s wake windows with guided play activities, a chance to connect with other parents, and maximize milestones.
Classes designed for 2-6 months
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR.
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation featuring the escapades of lovable characters Marlin, Dory, Crush, and of course our story’s hero, Nemo! With New music by the award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen), Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure!