{"id":80025,"date":"2026-01-07T08:03:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T08:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/80025\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T08:03:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T08:03:11","slug":"10-mostly-free-weekend-events-for-pittsburgh-families-jan-9-11-movies-learning-activities-library-events-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/80025\/","title":{"rendered":"10 (mostly free!) weekend events for Pittsburgh families Jan. 9-11: movies, learning activities, library events and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the first week of school behind us and the holidays (mostly) packed away until next year, this is a great weekend to get out and explore in Pittsburgh. We\u2019ve got a guide to the whole month of January<\/a>, as well as\u00a0tips for skiing<\/a> with kids.<\/p>\n

Check out these top local events before making your weekend plans:<\/p>\n

Friday, Jan. 9-Sunday, Jan. 11: Pittsburgh RV Show at David L. Lawrence Convention Center<\/p>\n

Are you already a camping family, looking to become one, or just looking for a way to burn off some energy indoors this weekend, while seeing amazing RVs and outdoor equipment? The Pittsburgh RV Show also runs the following weekend, and admission<\/a> begins at $6 (kids under 6 are free).<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of Pittsburgh RV Show.<\/p>\n

Friday, Jan 9: \u201cBack to the Future\u201d at the Kamin Science Center, 7 p.m. <\/p>\n

Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one by seeing \u201cBack to the Future\u201d this Friday on Pittsburgh\u2019s largest movie screen. Go for a ride to the past and back with Doc Brown and Marty McFly as they fix the timeline they damaged in this iconic 1980s film. Tickets<\/a> are $12 and are separate from science center admission.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Jan. 10: Sensory Play Day with City Squeakers, 10 a.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Come meet new friends with City Squeakers at the Morningside Healthy Active Living Center. There will be eight stations of play during the 90-minute event, as well as some snacks. This event is best for kids ages 8 and below. Tickets<\/a> begin at $12.50 and are available on Eventbrite. Walk-ins will be accepted based on space.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of City Squeakers.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Jan. 10: \u201cMolly of Denali\u201d Family Fun Day at Whitehall Library, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Join other families at the library for \u201cMolly of Denali: A 4-Part Family Fun Series,\u201d presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union with support from WQED Education, in partnership with Whitehall Library and Recreation. This series includes breakfast, hands-on activities, videos and group discussions that help families explore important topics like careers, budgeting, and media literacy. This event occurs all four Saturdays in January and is designed for kids ages 6-11. Each two-hour session follows a fun \u201cEat, Explore, Make, Share\u201d structure, giving families a chance to learn together, create projects, and enjoy take-home activities to continue the experience.\u00a0 This event is free, but registration<\/a> is required. (Participants are asked to register for the entire four-week series, if possible.)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of Whitehall Library.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Jan. 10: Free Yoga at the National Aviary, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh brings its Yoga in the Park series indoors for a special bird-themed experience at the National Aviary. Teens and grownups can enjoy a free yoga session designed to help minds, bodies and spirits soar. A National Aviary ambassador bird will greet guests, setting the tone for a mindful, uplifting practice inspired by the graceful movements of our feathered friends. All registered guests will also receive same-day Aviary tickets for just $13 (nearly 40% off regular admission). After yoga, explore immersive habitats and meet the real-life species that inspire your practice, from flamingos to owls. This event<\/a> requires registration and is for kids and adults ages 14 and older.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Jan. 10: Chatham Baroque presents Music for Neighborhood Kids at CLP South Side, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/p>\n

Chatham Baroque takes you on a musical adventure that is lively, educational and fun in local neighborhoods, with concerts specifically for children and their grown-ups. Using music as the vehicle, the musicians share knowledge of their instruments, music and culture. Everyone is encouraged to become active and enthusiastic listeners through music and movement. Find more details about this free event here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Jan. 10: Pokemon Party at Robinson Township Library, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Join librarians for an afternoon of crafts, play and trading Pok\u00e9mon cards. This event is free and open to anyone who is interested in Pok\u00e9mon. Find more details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of Robinson Township Library.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Jan. 10: O\u2019Ryan the Amazing at CLP Mt. Washington, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. <\/p>\n

In this class, Pittsburgh\u2019s favorite clown, O\u2019Ryan the O\u2019Mazing, teaches kids basic circus skills. Learn how to balance, juggle, spin a plate, play a character, and make an audience laugh. This event, at the Mt. Washington location of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, is free and open to all ages, but best for kids in grade school. Find more info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sunday, Jan. 11: Paint a Snowflake at Do It Best Ambridge Home Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Christmas is over, but althought the tree is put away, there\u2019s still time to decorate for winter. Bring kids of any age down to paint a snowflake that will be displayed for all to see. This is a free event<\/a> that works on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n

Sunday, Jan. 11: Rockin\u2019 With Rocks at the Frick Environmental Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is hosting a free, hands-on afternoon for kids and families featuring rock-inspired activities led by the nonprofit\u2019s naturalist educators. During this month\u2019s themed \u201cDiscovery Time\u201d program, children can decorate rocks, make their own fossils, and play interactive, rock-themed games \u2014 all designed to spark curiosity and keep young minds engaged with nature during the winter months. Register for this free event here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.<\/p>\n

Looking for more ways to play this winter? Sign up for the Kidsburgh newsletter<\/a>. We work hard every week to bring Pittsburgh parents the info they need to thrive in the Steel City.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With the first week of school behind us and the holidays (mostly) packed away until next year, this…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":80026,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[20510,40617,31492,73,75,74,40618],"class_list":["post-80025","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-pittsburgh","tag-carnegie-library-of-pittsbugrh","tag-frick-environmental-center","tag-kamin-science-center","tag-pittsburgh","tag-pittsburgh-headlines","tag-pittsburgh-news","tag-the-national-aviary"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80025","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80025"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80025\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/80026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}