Kidtastic SPRING !
C . C . MELLOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY PRESENTS ‘ FAMILY GARDENING ’
Date : April 21 ( Pre-registration is required for this program .) Address : 1 Pennwood Avenue , Edgewood Contact : ccmellorlibrary . org , or 412.731.0909
A great activity to educate kids about nature this spring ! Plant something together and learn how plants grow ! Visit the website for registration information and other details .
CITIZENS BANK CHILDREN ’ S THEATER SERIES – ‘ DRAGONS LOVE TACOS AND OTHER STORIES ’
Date : April 11 Address : Greensburg Salem High School , 65 Mennel Drive , Greensburg Contact : trustarts . org / pct _ home / events / series / childrens-theater-series
Dragons love all sorts of tacos — except spicy ones ! When a boy throws his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party , red-hot trouble ensues . This musical revue will also feature other popular stories , including “ Interrupting Chicken ,” “ The Dot ,” “ Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride ,” and “ Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa : School Days ” ( stories subject to change ). Age recommendation : Best for ages 3 to 10 . Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details .
FAMILY DAY AT WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Date : March 24 Address : 221 North Main Street , Greensburg Contact : thewestmoreland . org , or 724.837.1500
Surprises and fun for the whole family ! Enjoy free admission , art projects , scavenger hunts , special discounts and more . Visit the website to make a reservation and for other details .
JOSH AND GAB ! – OAKMONT LIBRARY POP-UP AT VERNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Date : March 15 Address : 700 1st Street ( South St . Entrance ), Verona Contact : oakmontlibrary . org , or 412.828.9532
A family-friendly , all-ages show at Verner Elementary School welcoming Josh and Gab ! Josh and Gab are a Pittsburgh-based musical comedy duo , best known for their awardwinning anti-bullying school programs and library shows , which have been featured in more than 400 locations across seven states . The team provides a high-energy mix of original pop songs , interactive stand-up comedy and family-friendly theater . Visit the website for more details .
MAMMOTH PARK FISHING DERBY
Date : April 22 Time : 8 a . m . to 1 p . m . Address : 254 County Park Road , Mt . Pleasant Contact : co . westmoreland . pa . us , or 724.830.3959
A free event for fishermen of all ages ! Trophies and prizes are awarded to both adults and youth , and a door prize drawing will be held for all registered participants . Registration starts at 7:30 a . m . and , to be eligible for door prizes , all contestants must be registered by noon . All participants ages 16 and older must display a current fishing license . For more information , call , or visit the website .
PENN HILLS EASTER CELEBRATION AND EGG HUNT
Date : March 31 Time : Noon to 2 p . m . Address : Penn Hills Community Park , 120 Colorado Street , Verona Contact : pennhills . org , or 412.798.2147
Presented by the Municipality of Penn Hills , have fun at this familyfriendly event that features an Easter hello spring egg hunt , arts & crafts , games and a visit from the Easter Bunny . For more information , or to register , call Penn Hills Parks & Recreation at 412.798.2147 .
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS DISCOVERY PROGRAMS
Address : 1 Schenley Drive , Pittsburgh Contact : phipps . conservatory . org , or 412.622.6914
A great way to introduce your kids to nature this spring ! Phipps offers a variety of fun Discovery Programs to engage young visitors with the wonders of the natural world . Join one of the weekly scheduled programs , or stop by the interactive Discovery Stations throughout the conservatory for more opportunities to explore the wonderful world of plants with curious kids . All programs are free with admission and require no advance registration . Visit the website for more information .
SPRINGtime Fresh
GREATER PITTSBURGH ARTS AND CRAFTS SPRING FEVER FESTIVAL
Dates : March 23-25 Address : Monroeville Convention Center , 209 Mall Boulevard , Monroeville Contact : familyfestivals . com / Spring- Fever-Festival
One of the area ’ s biggest spring arts & crafts festivals ! Browse and shop over 180 booths of quality arts & crafts , including jewelry , decorative painting , scented candles , embellished clothing , functional and decorative wood , fabric décor , purses , soft sculpture , seasonal floral designs , prints , pet treats & pet collars , lawn and garden décor , and much , much more ! Enjoy a wonderful assortment of pre-packaged food items including dip mixes , flavored oils , dessert mixes , kettle corn , roasted almonds and nuts , baked goods , candies and fudge ! Visit the website for more information .
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