With summer in full swing and long days to fill, we at Kidsburgh are thankful that July is always a bustling, busy month in and around the city. Festivals, library events, concerts and more family-friendly activities provide options for kids of every age (and at every price point!).<\/p>\n
The next time you hear, \u201cI\u2019m bored!!,\u201d grab this list and get planning:<\/p>\n
Through Aug. 13: Movies in the Parks, Allegheny County Parks. <\/strong>Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks for family movies under the stars. Free. Check here<\/a> for weather updates.<\/p>\n Through Aug. 14: Dollar Bank Cinema in the Parks, CitiParks locations.<\/strong> The City of Pittsburgh\u2019s free summer movie series runs throughout the summer in 15 neighborhoods. Catch films like \u201cF1: The Movie,\u201d \u201cMission Impossible: Final Reckoning,\u201d \u201cHamilton\u201d and \u201cThe Bad Guys 2.\u201d Find the complete schedule here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Through July 30: Roving Art Cart at various Pittsburgh CitiParks<\/strong><\/p>\n The Roving Art cart brings a free Arts in the Parks experience to neighborhood parks every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kids can paint, bead and sculpt in an outdoor setting and enjoy special guest artists and entertainers. Activities are best suited for ages 5 to 12. Find the complete schedule here<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 1-5: Piatt Companies Salute to Service Ferris Wheel, Art Rooney Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n Did you know Ferris Wheel inventor, George Ferris, was from Pittsburgh? In honor of that legacy, \u00a0come ride a 90-foot wheel offering breathtaking views of the Pittsburgh skyline, the Three Rivers, and the City\u2019s Independence Day Celebration. Tickets<\/a> are $10, with 50 percent of proceeds benefiting Veterans Leadership Program.<\/p>\n July 2, 9, 16, 18, 23: Art Explorers at Penn Hills Library<\/strong><\/p>\n There are five chances in July to let your kids make a mess somewhere other than at home (like the library!). Join Penn Hills Library staff for five independent creative sessions, which means you can come to one or all of them. There is no cost, and families can register here<\/a>. These events are for kids in grades kindergarten through 5th.<\/p>\n July 3-11: Big Butler Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n Always held over the Fourth of July, this long-running fair is classic summer fun. Kids will love seeing the animals at the petting zoo, as well as the competing livestock. The School Bus Demolition Derby, harness racing, and truck and tractor pulls are favorites among the grandstand events. There\u2019s lots more \u2013 fireworks, country music concerts and all the delicious carnival food you crave. Admission<\/a> is $9, free for ages 6 and younger. Ride-all-day carnival wristbands are $32.<\/p>\n July 4: City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n The celebration will feature local food vendors, family-friendly activities, a veterans wellness space, stages with entertainment, a hot-air balloon and a vendor marketplace. As part of the National Flag Foundation\u2019s Light to Unite, the city\u2019s skyscrapers will be illuminated in red, white and blue at 9 p.m. A drone performance will take place prior to the fireworks spectacular at 9:35 p.m. Find more details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 9: Steeples & Stacks Heritage Weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n Celebrate local history, art and community during Downtown Butler\u2019s inaugural Steeples & Stacks Heritage Weekend. Inspired by the photography of Ben Hughes and held as part of the America 250 celebration, this free event brings together artists, performers, creators and neighbors to honor the stories, landmarks and industrial heritage that shaped the region. Explore downtown Butler, enjoy creative programming and experience a community-wide celebration of the people and places that make Western Pennsylvania unique. Find more info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 11 and 25: Inside Out at the Carnegie Museum of Art<\/strong><\/p>\n Carnegie Museum of Art\u2019s Inside Out series turns the museum\u2019s Sculpture Court into a lively outdoor gathering space with music, art and community activities. Running on select Thursdays and Saturdays throughout July and August, these events invite families to spend an afternoon enjoying creative programming in a relaxed museum setting. Inside Out is free and more info can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 11: Sensory-friendly \u201cMinions & Monsters\u201d at The Lindsay Theater<\/strong><\/p>\n Bring your wiggly ones to a sensory-friendly screening of \u201cMinions & Monsters,\u201d giving families a more comfortable way to enjoy a trip to the movies. The screening is designed with a gentler theater environment for kids and guests who benefit from adjusted sound, lighting and a more relaxed atmosphere. Find ticketing info and details here<\/a>. (Click here<\/a> for more summer movie info from the Lindsay.)<\/p>\n July 14: Science at Play at PPG Paints Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n PPG and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation host the sixth annual Science at Play event at PPG Paints Arena from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families will get a chance to explore hands-on STEM activities in a fun, hockey-inspired setting designed to spark curiosity and connect kids with science through play. This event<\/a> is free and no registration is required.<\/p>\n July 16-19: Picklesburgh, Downtown.<\/strong><\/p>\n Picklesburgh goes beyond the dill pickle to feature handcrafted food and artisan drinks featuring all kinds of pickled ingredients from local chefs and restaurants. Don\u2019t miss pickle-themed snacks and merchandise, fun contests and entertainment. This year\u2019s festival footprint moves into Arts Landing and Market Square. To add to the fermented fun this year, the city has also added pickleball at Arts Landing during the festival. Find info on playing here<\/a>. Festival admission<\/a> is free.<\/p>\n July 18-19: Vintage Grand Prix Race Weekend at Schenley Park<\/strong><\/p>\n There is lots of automotive fun planned: Motorsport Festival offers races and car shows. The International Car Show will display nearly 3,000 classic, antique and exotic vehicles. Browse sponsor tents, check out new cars, grab a bite at the food court, cool off in the UPMC Cooling Tent or relax while the kids have fun at the Peoples Gas Kids\u2019 Tent. Weekend tickets<\/a> are $20, and this event is free for ages 12 and younger.<\/p>\n July 18: Read to Dream at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center<\/strong><\/p>\n The Read To Dream Experience invites families to explore books that encourage children to be bold, imaginative and inspired. This free afternoon event celebrates summer reading and helps kids discover stories that open up new worlds. Find more information on participating here<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 18: Brighton Heights Book Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n If you miss the nostalgia of an elementary school book fair, this event is the perfect way to spend a Saturday. The Brighton Heights Citizens Federation hosts the neighborhood\u2019s first-ever Brighton Heights Book Fair at Legion Park. Attendees can browse books, celebrate reading and enjoy a community gathering designed for book lovers of all ages. Find more information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 24: Summer Fridays at The Frick Pittsburgh<\/strong><\/p>\n Enjoy live music, food trucks, artmaking, and family fun on the beautiful Frick lawns. Admission<\/a> is $5 and all kids are now free. This event will also occur the final Friday in August.<\/p>\n July 25: Family Fest at Arts Landing<\/strong><\/p>\n In celebration of the new Arts Landing (and Downtown\u2019s first ever<\/em> playground), come down to enjoy a free family fun day. This event features live performances, story time, family pickleball, mascot meet-and-greet and a family dance party. Other activities include face painting, food trucks, lawn games and hands-on arts activities. This event is best for kids ages 13 and under. Find details right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 26: OpenStreetsPGH\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Open Streets invites people of all ages and abilities to experience the city by biking, walking, skating and rolling through neighborhoods without car traffic. July\u2019s event will encompass the Strip District and Lawrenceville. The event creates space for connection, movement and community while showcasing local businesses, organizations, and culture along the route. See routes and activities here<\/a>. This activity is free and requires no registration (just show up anywhere along the route<\/a>!)<\/p>\n Before you head out the door for some summer fun, sign up for our newsletter<\/a>. 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