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 2-22, 2024, there will be many free events across southwestern PA, including 31 events in the South Side. Learn more about these great events in your own backyard:
May 2, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (EST)
Craft and decorate a mini foam surfboard and test its buoyancy in water
May 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)
Join SQUAD Art Studio for art and science infused explorations with materials!
Building Community – Brick Clubs and ETC Open House
May 3, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)
Join us for an in-person event that highlights the new and exciting ways Carnegie Mellon University's ETC K-12 team are engaging with communities of all ages across the Pittsburgh region and beyond
Pittsburgh Public Schools Robotics Celebration of Learning
May 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (EST)
We will celebrate robotics education in our schools with robotics design challenges for attendees to engage with at all ages, showcase student projects from across the district, and have opportunities to engage with robotics industry professionals.
May 5, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)
Join us for Family Climb Time, when local families can experience the fun and excitement of rock climbing!
May 5, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EST)
Pittsburgh Plays Chess, hosted by Queens Gambit, introduces chess to all ages, featuring activities and opportunities for both beginners and established players.
Teen Time – Embroidering Photos
May 8, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)
Learn about the delicate and lesser-known art form of photo embroidery
Kids Club – Terrific Terrariums
May 8, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)
Learn about how greenhouses work while making their own little terrarium habitats
May 8, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (EST)
ACH will host an interactive show.
May 9, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)
Choose your own adventure of Digital Art, Music, Robotics and Stop-Motion
Urban Hike through South Side Slopes with Mis-Steps
May 11, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (EST)
Did you know the South Side Slopes neighborhood has the largest number of public stairways in Pittsburgh?! Come climb some of the longest flights in Pittsburgh on Saturday, May 11 at 11:00 AM.
May 11, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EST)
This 45-minute show encourages kids and their grown-ups to unleash their imaginations and sense of humor.
May 14, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (EST)
Learn about optics and the origins of animation
Teen Time – Jasmine Cho Artivism
May 14, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (EST)
Teens will create a portrait based on Jasmine Cho's style
Teen Time – Procreate Bookmarks
May 15, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)
Experiment with Digital Art and Procreate and start thinking about the way you can use that art to make you own swag and merch.
May 15, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (EST)
Create your own one-of-a-kind string art pieces to take home
BUILDFest Southwestern Pennsylvania: A Youth Pitch Competition
May 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)
The Final 3 teams in BUILD's 3rd Annual Southwestern PA Youth Pitch Competition will compete for $10,000 in prizes using their entrepreneurial ideas to create a product, service, or campaign to help their communities to thrive!
Schell Games Studio Open House
May 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (EST)
Schell Games will be hosting an in person open house at our studio in Station Square. This is an informal but very informative event to learn about Schell Games & play games!
May 16, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (EST)
Learn about optics and the origins of animation
May 16, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)
We put the S in STEM!
Beyond the Page: Exploring the Wide World of Writing Careers
May 16, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (EST)
A lively virtual gathering for young writers who are curious about the diverse career opportunities in the writing world!
Featured Local Businesses
May 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am (EST)
An introductory voyage into the world of theater, visual poetry and mesmerizing storytelling enthralls even the youngest audiences with its gentle journey of water, breezes, creatures, melodies and finding meaning in the quiet around us.
May 17, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am (EST)
Siblings Poli and Pola find their bedtime games taken over by imagination as they embark on a surreal. colorful journey through roaring seas, busy cities, and more! But what they don't know is there's something else lurking in the shadows...what will they do?
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart
May 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)
Forget everything you know about magicians pulling rabbits out of top hats. Superstar magician Mr. Messado stuns audiences in this spectacular show of magic words, interactive tricks, and heartfelt memories.
EQT Children's Theater Festival
May 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)
Join us Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19 for free activities at the EQT Children's Theater Festival including crafts, performances, activities, music, stories and more throughout the festival grounds in the Cultural District!
UniSound Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
May 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (EST)
Learn how to hold and play strings and brass instruments and get answers to all your music-related questions at our UniSound Musical Instrument Petting Zoo.
May 18, 2024 @ 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (EST)
Join Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre for a pre-show Family Workshop to get participants up on their feet moving with the music from the ballet and learning more about the story.
May 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (EST)
Engage in family and youth-friendly activities based on iconic Pittsburgh changemakers who forged new opportunities for themselves and changed the nation with their innovations!
Teen Time – Procreate Animation
May 22, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)
Through this Teen Time program teens will learn how to make short animations using Apple Pencils and the Procreate application on iPads.
May 22, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)
Help kids gain or expand their curiosity about seeds, plants, and gardens
Pogopalooza 2024: High Jump & Free Jump
Jun 21, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (EST)
Pogopalooza is the Biggest Pogo Stick Event on the Planet. Combining thrilling competition with free family-friendly fun, this event is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you in awe. Try your own hand at learning how to pogo stick!
To learn more about Remake Learning Days and the 350 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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