{"id":263815,"date":"2026-08-12T09:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T09:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/263815\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T09:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T09:16:08","slug":"10-weekend-events-for-pittsburgh-families-aug-14-16-little-italy-days-imax-movies-frontier-fun-and-much-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/263815\/","title":{"rendered":"10 weekend events for Pittsburgh families Aug. 14-16: Little Italy Days, IMAX movies, frontier fun and much more"},"content":{"rendered":"

With back-to-school gear in stores and school emails hitting in-boxes across the Pittsburgh region, it\u2019s easy to feel like summer is slipping away. But there\u2019s still plenty of fun happening, and lots of chances to enjoy the sunny weather while it\u2019s here. Fill these dog days of summer with some of these family-friendly events this weekend:<\/p>\n

Thursday, Aug. 13-Sunday, Aug. 16: Little Italy Days in Bloomfield<\/p>\n

Expect loads of Italian foods and live music from accordion players, crooners and rock bands at this Bloomfield celebration. Don\u2019t miss the bocce tournament or the pasta-eating contest at one of Pittsburgh\u2019s longest-running ethnic festivals. Admission<\/a> is free.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of Bloomfield Little Italy Days.<\/p>\n

Thursday Aug. 13-Aug. 30: \u201cMs. Holmes & Ms. Watson,\u201d Little Lake Theatre Company<\/p>\n

This fast and funny comedy opens this week, and the world\u2019s most famous detective duo returns as two brilliant women solving crimes, cracking jokes, and outsmarting everyone in their path. This play is best for ages 13 and older. Tickets<\/a> are $25, $15 for ages 17 and younger, and the show will run through Aug. 30.<\/p>\n

Friday, Aug. 14: Duo\u2019s Treehouse with La Escuelita Arcoiris, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. <\/p>\n

Duolingo and La Escuelita Arcoiris invite caregivers and children from birth to age 5 for a free bilingual Spanish-English program at the Kingsley Association. Held on Fridays with two sessions each week, the program supports healthy early childhood development while giving little ones and their adults a playful place to connect. RSVP here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"<\/a>Photo from Duo\u2019s Treehouse courtesy of Duolingo.<\/p>\n

Friday, Aug. 14: Splash Park Cinema presents \u201cDora and the Lost City of Gold,\u201d 8 p.m. <\/p>\n

Bethel Park\u2019s Splash Park Cinema brings families an outdoor movie night with extra summer fun built in. Gates open at\u00a08 p.m., the splash pad stays on until\u00a09:30 p.m., and the movie begins at dusk, around\u00a09 p.m.\u00a0Bring chairs or blankets, enjoy pre-movie crafts and activities from Bethel Park Public Library, and grab free popcorn, water and drinks while supplies last. The event<\/a> is free, and it moves indoors to the Community Center if it rains.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Aug. 15: Kindergarten, Here I Come! at the Children\u2019s Museum, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rising kindergarteners and their families will have a chance celebrate the Class of 2039 this weekend. This annual kindergarten readiness event includes arts and making activities, school bus practice, crossing guard meet-and-greets, readiness skill stations, community resources and giveaways. Admission<\/a> is free for rising kindergarteners plus one caregiver; additional family members can attend for\u00a0$8 per person.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of The Children\u2019s Museum of Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Aug. 15: Northside Arts Block Party, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

New Hazlett Theater and the Children\u2019s Museum of Pittsburgh host a free afternoon of art, music, food and community in the heart of the Northside. Families will celebrate neighborhood creativity with live music, all-ages art activities, local food trucks and theater tours, along with partners including Shiftworks, Saturday Light Brigade, City of Asylum, Artists Image Resource and more. The event is free and more details can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Aug. 15: \u201cCars\u201d at the Rangos Giant Cinema, 10 a.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lightning McQueen races back onto the giant screen at Kamin Science Center\u2019s Rangos Giant Cinema for a special screening of \u201cCars.\u201d Families can watch the 2006 Pixar favorite in Pittsburgh\u2019s most immersive theater, complete with a 71-by-39-foot screen, 4K laser projection and Dolby Atmos surround sound. Tickets<\/a> are $12.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Aug. 15: Family Fest at Arts Landing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This event is the perfect chance to check out Downtown\u2019s first playground and new amphitheater. Family Fest features live performances, story time, family pickleball, mascot meet-and-greet and a family dance party. Other activities include face painting, a drum circle, \u00a0food trucks, lawn games and hands-on arts activities. This free event<\/a> is best for ages 1-13 years.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"<\/a>Arts Landing photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Aug. 15: Read to Dream at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. <\/p>\n

Head to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center this weekend for a reading-centered event designed to help kids dream big through books. The Read to Dream Experience invites children and caregivers to discover stories that encourage kids to be bold, creative, innovative, loving and smart dreamers. Families will also create \u201cdream bags\u201d to help guide summer reading. Registration is free<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 16: Frontier Family Days at Hanna\u2019s Town, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Historic Hanna\u2019s Town brings the Pennsylvania frontier to life with costumed interpreters, living history demonstrations, frontier court reenactments, historic crafts, blacksmithing, farm animals, live music, trivia, guided nature walks and hands-on activities for all ages. The free weekend event celebrates America\u2019s 250th anniversary by sharing stories of soldiers, settlers, artisans and families who shaped early life on the frontier. Adults 21 and older can also check out Sunday\u2019s Tavern Crawl with local craft beverages and family-friendly nonalcoholic options. Find all the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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