Get active at these family-friendly events in the Pittsburgh area that encourage movement, exercise and getting outside before the weather starts getting cold!
Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions: The Tortoise and the Hare
Sept. 20, 10 a.m.
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve | 614 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Get up and move while experiencing a classic folk tale like never before at this kid-friendly concert! This performance incorporates Baroque dances from around the world as it tells the story of The Tortoise and the Hare. There’s plenty of interactive elements to keep kids busy as they learn about music.
Free | chathambaroque.org/peanut-butter-jam-sessions/
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Presents Dance the Story
Sept. 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Brookline | 708 Brookline Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15226
Ballet dancers from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will lead kids through a variety of basic ballet moves during this interactive story time. It’s a great way to introduce your child to the art form while keeping them entertained with a story!
Free | carnegielibrary.org/event/pittsburgh-ballet-theatre-presents-dance-the-story-4/
Fall Migration Festival
Sept. 21, noon-4 p.m.
Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy | 120 Forsythe Road, Valencia, PA 16059
Wild birds are starting to go south for the winter, so it’s the perfect time to learn about local wildlife! This community event raises funds for the important conservation work done by Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy and is packed with fun activities. Guests can meet animal ambassadors, check out handmade crafts, go on a story walk and more!
$25, free for kids ages 5 and younger | wildbirdrecovery.org/fall-migration-festival/
