16 January occasions for households within the Pittsburgh space: Kick of the 12 months with kid-friendly enjoyable!

A contemporary 12 months all the time feels filled with prospects and resolutions — like spending extra time collectively as a household or having fun with extra of Pittsburgh’s occasions and choices. That’s why this information to the entire month of January is the proper learn for early 2026.

How will you kick the 12 months off with your loved ones? These are a number of of the various nice choices:

Jan. 3: Animal Friends University

With two time slots (10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to three p.m.), Animal Friends is providing 4 workshops for teenagers who love animals. There are lessons out there for teenagers in grades 1 by means of 12, and the price is $40. Sign up here.

Jan. 3-4: Greenberg’s Great Train and Toy Show

Enjoy mannequin trains, toys, displays and extra on the Monroeville Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Although this occasion is nice for many who need to buy toys, it’s additionally tons of enjoyable to simply look. Kids 11 and below are free, and normal admission for older children and grownups is simply $6. Purchase tickets and discover extra data here.

Jan. 7: Guided hike at Hartwood Acres with Allegheny County Park Rangers

Looking to get outdoor regardless of the chilly temps? Join the Park Rangers to discover scenic mountaineering trails and study concerning the wildlife that lives within the park. This hike shall be roughly two miles with reasonable elevation adjustments. It’s free and open to all ages, however registration is required. (Want to spend extra time outdoor? Check out our information to household mountaineering.)

Jan. 10: Chatham Baroque presents Music for Neighborhood Kids at CLP South Side

Chatham Baroque takes you on a musical journey that’s full of life, instructional and enjoyable in your personal neighborhood, with concert events particularly for youngsters and their grown-ups. Using music because the automobile, the musicians share data of their devices, music, and tradition. Everyone is inspired to turn into lively and enthusiastic listeners by means of music and motion. Find extra particulars about this free occasion here.

Jan. 13: Incubator Productions presents The Mobile Cartoon Museum

This free class on the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Allegheny location is an immersive self-paced studying area with unique artwork, lesson books, cartooning artifacts, a conference desk demo, cartooning supplies and an expert cartoonist on-site for critique and steering. This occasion is open to all ages. Find extra information here.

Jan. 15: Super Science with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

This free occasion on the Sheraden location of the Carnegie Library, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., is an effective way to have interaction children in curious exploration. At Super Science, children in Ok-Fifth grade can have an opportunity to get excited a few science matter. A read-aloud is paired with hands-on, high-quality STEM actions selling scientific inquiry and marvel about science. No registration is required; discover extra particulars here.

Jan. 16: Owl Prowl at Audubon Greenway

Come out to the Audubon Greenway in Sewickley at 5 p.m. for an opportunity to see or hear an owl. Learn about among the fascinating biology and folklore of owls and study why of us are searching for them within the useless of winter. While the Allegheny Land Trust educators can’t assure you’ll see or hear an owl, they’ll do their finest to name in our feathered pals. This occasion is $5, and registration is required.

Jan. 17: Snake Encounter with Allegheny County Park Rangers at Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center

Meet the Park Rangers’ instructional animal, an Eastern Black Rat Snake named Mr. McSlithers. Learn about his habitat and food regimen, and stand up near find out about his distinctive diversifications. This occasion, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., is completely free and is open to all ages. Registration is required.

Jan. 17-18: Frick Winterfest

For two days, households are invited to The Frick to expertise the historical past, interact in craft actions, and study from native artisans. This occasion is free and open to all. Find the total schedule of occasions for each days right here.

Jan. 17: BRIGID: A Musical Celebration of the Celtic Goddess & Patron Saint of Ireland

Come out to the New Hazlett Theater to have a good time this distinctive cultural occasion, which is a musical celebration of so many issues: Brigid the Saint, Brigid the Goddess, Irish and Celtic Women, mild and Springtime, and Irish and Celtic tradition and historical past. New in 2026, BRIGID shall be a two-week-long celebration of all issues St. Brigid and Celtic ladies, that includes a poetry evening, Imbolc bonfire, Women & Whiskey tasting occasion, St. Brigid’s Cross making, a Ceili evening, and extra! Tickets start at $50. Find particulars concerning the Jan. 17 occasion and future performances here.

Jan. 19: The Beloved Community: East Liberty’s Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Kelly Strayhorn Theater invitations all ages to hitch in honoring the enduring imaginative and prescient of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by means of The Beloved Community — a day of unity, reflection and artistic expression. This annual celebration brings collectively artists, neighbors, and changemakers to uplift Dr. King’s dream of justice, compassion and shared humanity. Begin the day with actions in KST’s foyer with group companions. Check out “After the Dream,” an exhibition of portraits celebrating previous and future freedom fighters, created by Morgan Overton within the KST Gallery. Then collect within the theater for uplifting performances that commemorate Dr. King’s legacy whereas imagining a extra equitable future for Pittsburgh and past. Find all the data here. Admission is pay-what-moves-you. This occasion begins at 1 p.m. and runs till 4 p.m., with a separate concert within the night.

Jan. 19: Day off on the Museum

Young artists ages 6 to 10 are invited to spend their break day from college for MLK Day immersed in artwork, studying and enjoyable on the Carnegie Museum of Art. Participants will experiment with quite a lot of supplies, make new discoveries and discover strategies to assist them develop as artists. During Day Off on the Museum, children will discover inspiration within the galleries and create unique artworks by means of portray, printing, sculpting and blended media. They’ll additionally interact in playful artwork and sensory challenges whereas diving deeper into artistic exploration. This camp prices $85 and registration is required.

Jan. 23-25: World of Wheels on the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

The sixty fifth annual Pittsburgh World of Wheels will happen on the David Lawrence Convention Center, showcasing Pittsburgh’s scorching rods, customized vehicles, vehicles and bikes. Kids can get an up-close look, ask specialists all of their questions, and study concerning the historical past of autos. Tickets vary from $6 to $28.

Jan. 24: Phil-a-Palooza Meet and Greet

Punxsutawney Phil is again at Wigle Whiskey, prepared to fulfill his youngest followers! Join Wigle for a family-friendly completely satisfied hour from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Kids attend free with a paid grownup ticket, and tickets are $12. Find extra particulars concerning the meals and beverage choices here.

Jan. 24: Curtain Call: Celebration of Super Bowl X

On January 18, 1976, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 21–17 in Super Bowl X to say their second consecutive world championship and solidify the beginning of a dynasty. Fifty years later, relive the magic of that historic sport with “Curtain Call: A 50-Year Celebration of Super Bowl X.” Join legends from the 1975 Steelers championship workforce for a night of tales, sport highlights with reside commentary from the gamers themselves, and an on-stage panel dialogue. This occasion is open to all ages, and tickets are $125.

Jan. 31: NFL PLAY 60 Training Day on the Heinz History Center

Get your physique shifting and your mind buzzing on the newly-renamed Franco Harris Sports Museum. Kids of all ages are invited to gear up and go lengthy on the NFL PLAY 60 Training Day, sponsored by Dick’S Sporting Goods. Each ground can have actions. Train like a professional within the mini-NFL Combine with a sequence of quick-hitting drills facilitated by the Pittsburgh Flag Football League. Discover the area’s unimaginable sports activities historical past whereas finishing bodily challenges all through the Sports Museum, and exhibit your finest landing dance. Kids get pleasure from free admission to the Heinz History Center, and this occasion is included in grownup admission. Find particulars here.

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Photo of NFL PLAY 60 at prime of information courtesy of the Heinz History Center.