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 9 events in Oakmont. Learn more about these great events in your own backyard:
May 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)
We invite you to learn a variety of maker technologies from circuitry to 3D art together at the library in our weekly Make Together Lab where creativity and innovation rule!
Squonking @ Penn Hills Library
May 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (EST)
Join Squonk as we enter the world of sound effects!
Make-n-Take: Take Apart Day (Remake Learning)
May 6, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (EST)
We'll take apart a variety of different, broken technology and explore what's inside and how they work.
Wear Your Creativity: Fashion for All Abilities
May 7, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (EST)
"Wear Your Creativity: Fashion for All Abilities" is an inclusive, hands-on event where students of all abilities design and create custom hats, shirts, and hoodies using a laser engraver, screen printer, and embroidery machine to express their unique styles.
May 7, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (EST)
Get your hands dirty with this "Terrarium Takeover" K-4 program. Learn how plants and terrariums work, decorate a pocket of plant for your chosen animal, fairy or other creature, and take home a second upcycled 2-liter DIY terrarium!
May 8, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)
Students will present a booth-style showcase to parents and families in which they present projects that they have completed in class or create projects in real time using the skills they have learned.
Bilingual Storytime: A Celebration of Tamil
May 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)
Come celebrate and learn about the Tamil culture and Pongal holiday through a bilingual story time event including dancing, art, crafts, and fun!
Discover Scuba Penn Hills: Exploring Marine Science & STEM Careers
May 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)
Dive into marine science with our Discover Scuba experience! Teens (14-18) will explore the science of scuba diving, learn about marine careers, & discover STEM fields like oceanography & underwater robotics. Sign up to try scuba & explore exciting careers beneath the waves!
May 22, 2025 @ 3:05 pm - 4:30 pm (EST)
Calling all Verner students who like fun Math, Engineering and Coding activities!
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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