Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in Pittsburgh, PA

Library storytimes & programs (7, free)

From Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyStorytime: Family Fun · At 5 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
CLP – East Liberty Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
CLP – Woods Run Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
CLP – Knoxville Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30pm
CLP – Main (Oakland) Sun, Nov 15 · 10:30am

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Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30amLittle Artists · At 4 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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CLP – Lawrenceville Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
CLP – Main (Oakland) Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
CLP – Brookline Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
CLP – Homewood Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

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Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyPlaydate at the Library · At 2 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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CLP – Mt. Washington Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
CLP – Allegheny Sun, Nov 15 · 10:30am

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Saturday, Nov 14

10:30amChinese Library for Children presents Bilingual Story Hour · CLP – Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh 6-10 · Free

1pmPittsburgh Science Workshop presents School’s Out Science Workshop! · CLP – Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmKids Club: Maria Tallchief · CLP – Main (Oakland), Pittsburgh 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

1pmMusic @ Main: Percussion Jam · CLP – Main (Oakland), Pittsburgh 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 10

Holiday Magic! at Phipps

Phipps Conservatory — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Winter flower show and holiday lights at Phipps.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Phipps Conservatory ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am–10:30am

BNY Fab Lab Workshop: Vinyl Tote Bag

Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗

Fri, Nov 20 · 12:30pm–2:30pm

BNY Fab Lab FLASH Activity: 3D Quilt Squares

Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗

Fri, Nov 20 · 5pm–6:30pm

BNY Fab Lab – Basic Circuitry and Soldering 101

Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗

Nov 13 – Nov 20 · 1:30pm–2:20pm

The Football Town

Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗

Nov 13 – Nov 20 · 4pm–4:45pm

America the Beautiful (2D)

Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

From Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30amLittle Artists · At 3 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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CLP – Downtown Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
CLP – Main (Oakland) Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
CLP – Woods Run Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am

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10:30amPlaydate at the Library · CLP – Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amStorytime: Preschool Pals · CLP – Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Sat, Nov 21–Sun, Nov 22 · 10:30amStorytime: Family Fun · At 3 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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CLP – East Liberty Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
CLP – Woods Run Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
CLP – Main (Oakland) Sun, Nov 22 · 10:30am

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10:30amStorytime: Pajama Storytime · CLP – Downtown, Pittsburgh 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · times varyAnimal Friends Therapet Visit · At 2 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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CLP – Hazelwood Sat, Nov 21 · 1pm
CLP – Hill District Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm

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1pmLauretta Violin Studio presents Musical Learning: A Violin Children’s Concert with Lauretta · CLP – South Side, Pittsburgh 6-10 · Free

2pmSuper Science · CLP – Main (Oakland), Pittsburgh 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 10

Holiday Magic! at Phipps

Phipps Conservatory — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Winter flower show and holiday lights at Phipps.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Phipps Conservatory ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Nov 27 · 12:30pm–2:30pm

BNY Fab Lab FLASH Activity: Turkey Time

Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

Fri, Nov 27–Sat, Nov 28 · times varyLittle Artists · At 2 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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CLP – Mt. Washington Fri, Nov 27 · 11am
CLP – Homewood Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am

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Saturday, Nov 28

10:30amChinese Library for Children presents Bilingual Story Hour · CLP – Main (Oakland), Pittsburgh 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 28–Sun, Nov 29 · 10:30amStorytime: Family Fun · At 5 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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CLP – East Liberty Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
CLP – West End Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
CLP – Woods Run Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
CLP – Main (Oakland) Sun, Nov 29 · 10:30am
CLP – Squirrel Hill Sun, Nov 29 · 10:30am

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1pmKids Choice · CLP – South Side, Pittsburgh 6-10 · Free

2pmKids Club · CLP – Main (Oakland), Pittsburgh 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

10:30amPlaydate at the Library · CLP – Allegheny, Pittsburgh 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 10

Holiday Magic! at Phipps

Phipps Conservatory — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Winter flower show and holiday lights at Phipps.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Phipps Conservatory ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am–10:30am

BNY Fab Lab Workshop: 3D Printed Telescoping Fidget Toy

Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗

Fri, Dec 4 · 12:30pm–2:30pm

BNY Fab Lab FLASH Activity: Makers Take Flight

Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗

Fri, Dec 4 · 7pm–8:42pm

Home Alone (1990)

Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗

Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm–3pm

Powdermill Family Nature Walk

Powdermill Nature Reserve — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2–3 p.m.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Carnegie Museum of Natural History ↗

Dec 4 – Dec 11 · 3pm–3pm

BNY Fab Lab Workshop: Holiday Ornaments

Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

From Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30amLittle Artists · At 3 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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CLP – Woods Run Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
CLP – Main (Oakland) Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
CLP – Downtown Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am

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Fri, Dec 4–Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30amPlaydate at the Library · At 2 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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CLP – Lawrenceville Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
CLP – Allegheny Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30am

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11amStorytime: Preschool Pals · CLP – Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varySuper Science · At 2 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches 6-10 · Free

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CLP – Allegheny Fri, Dec 4 · 3:30pm
CLP – Carrick Sat, Dec 5 · 3pm

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4pmStorytime: Pajama Storytime · CLP – Hill District, Pittsburgh 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

Sat, Dec 5–Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30amStorytime: Family Fun · At 5 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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CLP – Squirrel Hill Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
CLP – West End Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
CLP – Woods Run Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
CLP – East Liberty Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
CLP – Main (Oakland) Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30am

Library event page →

11amAnimal Friends Therapet Visit · CLP – Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPittsburgh Water presents Color-Changin’ Chemistry: Water Quality Science · CLP – Knoxville, Pittsburgh 6-10 · Free

2pmKids Club · CLP – Main (Oakland), Pittsburgh 6-10 · Free

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82 indoor events over the next 4 weekends: library programs, museum activities and workshops. Back to the full Pittsburgh, PA weekend guide.

Updated November 12, 2026