Join us for Remake Learning Days, a celebration of innovative learning! At this festival, you can make, code, play and tinker at many learning spaces like schools, libraries, museums, outdoor play spaces, and more. Between May 1-23, 2025, there will be many free events across southwestern PA, including 11 events in Oakland. Learn more about these great events in your own backyard:
Operation Soft Landing: Egg Drop Challenge
May 1, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)
NLA's Remake Learning "Operation Soft Landing: Egg Drop Challenge" event will allow students to engineer a protective device to prevent an egg from cracking when being dropped.
May 3, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (EST)
Wellness Art Jam takes place right before final exams to provide an opportunity for students to relieve stress by connecting with their body and participating in the creation of an affirmation mural.
May 7, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (EST)
Join us in learning about Girih tiles and how Islamic cultures created the nonrepeating patterns used in these tiles hundreds of years before modern mathematicians.
Keys to Appreciating Other Cultures
May 7, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (EST)
A presentation followed by an engaging Vibe session and dinner where teens can share their thoughts and explore the respectful aspects of interacting with different people, including the distinction between appreciation and appropriation.
May 9, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)
Get ready to have a blast at the International Learning Party! Make & create learning about STEAM through the cultures of your neighbors!
Kids Club – Seeds and Gardening
May 10, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (EST)
Build your curiosity about seeds, plants, and gardens with a hands-on investigation.
May 15, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)
Celebrate with us at the SWPA Arts Ed Expo and artlook® SWPA relaunch! This event is perfect for district and school leaders, teachers, arts and culture organization staff, teaching artists, and funders.
May 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)
Color Me Beautiful is a vibrant, hands-on experience where participants of all ages can relax, explore their creativity, and craft unique tie-dye designs using natural dyes.
May 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (EST)
Join us for an interactive event celebrating Black business pioneers! Kids will explore haircare science, design sneakers or dresses, and create their own imaginary ice cream flavors using scents and colors—all while learning about the impact of Black entrepreneurs.
May 20, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (EST)
Join us in exploring stop-motion animation through gekimation--a type of Japanese animation.
May 22, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (EST)
STEAM Night is a fun time for families to engage with local organizations in science, technology, engineering, art, and math related events.
To learn more about Remake Learning Days and the 200 fun and FREE events across southwestern PA, visit us at https://remakelearningdays.org/southwesternpa/. Families with kids of all ages can easily find hands-on learning activities. Build robots, create art, try new technology, enjoy outdoor learning and more. You can filter events by recommended age, learning themes (arts, maker, science, tech, outdoor learning and youth voice), date and cost. (The majority of events are free!) Students can also earn a Career Ready PA badge from the PA Department of Education at select events. Let’s explore, wonder and learn together.
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