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Carnegie Science Center Week of the Young Child


Join the Carnegie Science Center as they celebrate Week of the Young Child.

Each year, the National Association for the Education of Young Children highlights the
importance of early education and encourages communities to celebrate young children
and their families during a weeklong celebration!

Kickoff Saturday  | Saturday, 04/06 | 10:30 am–Noon Parent Social

FREE Everyday Mindfulness for Parents and Caregivers with Awaken Pittsburgh

Pre-registration (first-come, first-served) is required and limited childcare is available. Parents and caregivers of children ages 8 and under are invited to join us for a rejuvenating morning of mindfulness and connection. 

Learn and practice researched-backed techniques for reducing stress, gaining clarity, and strengthening connections with Awaken Pittsburgh that you can use yourself, and with the little learners in your life. A light breakfast will be provided.

General Admission is not required.

Register Here.

Weeklong activities included in General Admission

Music Monday | Monday, 04/08

  • 11 – 11:30 am | Pittsburgh Festival Opera performance in the Science Stage

  • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Special drop-in activities in the Little Learner Clubhouse

Tasty Tuesday | Tuesday, 04/09

  • While the Science Center is closed to the public, join The Carnegie Science Centre on Instagram to learn how to make a tasty treat at home! @kaminsciencecenter

Work Together Wednesday | Wednesday, 04/10

  • 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Zoo Plus Two in the Science Stage

  • 1 - 1:30 p.m. | Storytime Under the Stars in the Buhl Planetarium

  • 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Special drop-in activities in the Little Learner Clubhouse

Artsy Thursday | Thursday, 04/11

  • 11–11:30 a.m. | Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre performance in the Science Stage

  • 12 - 12:30 p.m. | Earth & Friends in the Works Theater

  • 1–1:30 p.m. | Storytime Under the Stars in the Buhl Planetarium

  • 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Special drop-in activities in the Little Learner Clubhouse

Family Friday | Friday, 04/12

  • 10:30–11 a.m. Storytime Under the Stars in the Buhl Planetarium

  • 11–11:30 a.m. Pittsburgh Cultural Trust performance in the Little Learner Clubhouse

  • 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. | Taste the Rainbow in the BodyStage

  • 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Special drop-in activities in the Little Learner Clubhouse

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