New in Pittsburgh: events to meet other families
38 events. Just moved to Pittsburgh? These are the recurring, low-key events where local families show up every week: library storytimes, farmers markets, community festivals, and hands-on workshops. Most are free, and you can just show up.
OutdoorFree
Registration and Open House at Carnegie Performing Arts Center
Mon, Aug 17 at 5 PM
Bethel Park Library
Library
Story Time
Sat, Aug 22 at 10:30 AM
Phipps Conservatory
MusicFree
Community Sing with Lilly Abreu & Trio!
Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Seasonal
Summer Explorer Series at The Frick Pittsburgh
Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM
The Frick Pittsburgh
LibraryFree
Little Minnows Storytime
Sun, Aug 23 at 10:15 AM
White Whale Bookstore
LibraryFree
KidzStix Cardio Drumming
Mon, Aug 24 at 1:30 PM
Penn Hills Library
Festival
Pittsburgh 2026 World's Fair of Money
Tue, Aug 25 at 1 PM
David L. Lawrence Convention center · $10 – $12
Outdoor
Pittsburgh 2026 World's Fair of Money
Tue, Aug 25 at 1 PM
Bethel Park Library · $10 – $12
LibraryFree
Storytime Spotlight
Tue, Aug 25 at 6:30 PM
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
OutdoorFree
Little Library Playtime
Thu, Aug 27 at 10:30 AM
South Park Library
LibraryFree
Maker Lab: Back to School Edition
Thu, Aug 27 at 5 PM
Penn Hills Library
Outdoor
Jazz in the Garden
Thu, Aug 27 at 6:30 PM
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · $50.00
Music
Jazz in the Garden
Thu, Aug 27 at 6:30 PM
Phipps Conservatory
Zoo & Aquarium
Little Historians Storytime: Ice Age Animals
Fri, Aug 28 at 10:15 AM
Heinz History Center · $5 – $20
Music
Summer Fridays at the Frick | Donora
Fri, Aug 28 at 5 PM
The Frick Pittsburgh · Free – $5
Live Entertainment
Dancing with Alice in Wonderland
Sun, Aug 30 at 1 PM
Phipps Conservatory
Live Entertainment
Sensory Inclusive Time
Sun, Aug 30 at 5:30 PM
Phipps Conservatory
LibraryFree
Open Play: Transportation
Mon, Aug 31 at 10:30 AM
Penn Hills Library
LibraryFree
Read to a Mystery Pal
Wed, Sep 2 at 4:30 PM
Penn Hills Library
SeasonalFree
Crows + Trinkets HOT Jam
Fri, Sep 4 at 6 PM
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Arts & CraftsFree
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 5 at 9 AM
Home Depot - East Liberty
LibraryFree
Lego Challenges
Tue, Sep 8 at 5 PM
Penn Hills Library
Live Entertainment
Hatebreed: SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR 2026
Tue, Sep 8 at 4 PM
Roxian Theatre Presented By Citizens
Festival
Union Jack Tracks: A Night Celebrating British Music Influences Presented by Britsburgh & Half Step Collective
Wed, Sep 9 at 8 PM
Club Cafe · $29.28
Library
Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown
Wed, Sep 9 at 7:30 PM
Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead
Seasonal
Song Of The Saints Tour with Phil Wickham
Thu, Sep 17 at 7 PM
Petersen Events Center
Arts & CraftsFree
Lowe's DIY Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 19 at 10 AM
Lowe's - Robinson Township
Arts & CraftsFree
Lowe's DIY Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 19 at 10 AM
Lowe's - McCandless Township
Arts & CraftsFree
Lowe's DIY Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 19 at 10 AM
Lowe's - Monroeville
Festival
Four Chord Music Festival
Fri, Sep 25 at 12 PM
F.N.B. Stadium
Library
Paula Poundstone
Fri, Sep 25 at 8 PM
Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead
Library
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert
Sat, Sep 26 at 8 PM
Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead
Library
Randy Feltface: Gimmick
Wed, Sep 30 at 7:30 PM
Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead
Library
Matt Fraser
Fri, Oct 2 at 8 PM
Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead
Seasonal
Integrity Pro Boxing: Fall Fisticuffs
Sat, Oct 3 at 7 PM
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows
Library
Maria Bamford
Sun, Oct 4 at 8 PM
Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead
Library
Marc Maron: Yammering into the Void Tour
Fri, Oct 9 at 8 PM
Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead
Outdoor
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour
Tue, Oct 13 at 8 PM
Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead
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