Hello Spring!
encounters, seminars, and free reptile
petting zoo! You can also buy reptiles,
amphibians, supplies and more.
Upper St. Clair Community Day
Date: May 18
Address: Check the website for a
schedule of events and locations.
Contact: twpusc.org/events, or
412.221.1099, ext. 655
Looking for a day of family fun? Join the
Community Day celebration! This annual
event is a cooperative effort of the Upper
St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair
Township, students, parent volunteers,
community groups and professional
organizations. The theme this year is
Pink Panthers. Visit the website for more
information.
World Water Day Celebration at
Peters Township Public Library
Date: March 21
Address: 616 East McMurray Road,
McMurray
Contact: ptlibrary.org, or 724.941.9430
Enjoy a story, water experiments, water
play, and a craft to take home! This program
is for all ages with an adult caregiver.
PTPL has been awarded a grant from
HHMI Tangled Back Studios to host a
display for the film “Backyard Wilderness”
and participate in an outreach campaign
designed to get kids excited about
exploring the outdoors and observing the
ecosystems around them. Visit the website
for more information.
Spring Festivals &
More in Pittsburgh
EQT Pittsburgh Children’s
Theater Festival
Dates: May 16-19
Address: Downtown Pittsburgh’s
Cultural District
Contact: pghkids.trustarts.org/kids/
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Bringing extraordinary and unique
experiences to young people, the EQT
Children’s Theater Festival is dedicated
to continuing the tradition of theater
for children. Live performances from
professional international artists engage
children of all ages from various cultures
and perspectives, showing them different
ways to express ideas. This year, the 33rd
annual festival celebrates another year
in the vibrant Cultural District with
exciting performances, free activities, and
family-friendly art. Visit the website for
information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
Fringe Festival
Dates: April 4-7
Address: North Side of Pittsburgh
Contact: pittsburghfringe.org
The Fringe Festival has been in
multiple venues across the North Side
and showcases theater (physical, street,
musical), comedy, visual arts, puppetry,
family entertainment, music, dance, spoken
word, opera, poetry, literature and shows
people haven’t even thought of yet!
JFilm Festival
Dates: March 7-17
Address: SouthSide Works Cinema,
424 South 27th Street, Pittsburgh
Contact: filmpittsburgh.org/pages/jfilm
Celebrating 25 years! The annual JFilm
Festival presents international Jewish-
themed films that deepen audiences’
understanding of Jewish culture, tolerance,
and our common humanity. The 11-day
festival is complemented by a variety of
supplemental programming, including
visiting filmmakers, guest speakers and
collaborative events with other local
organizations. Visit the website for
information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
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Phipps Spring Flower Show:
Gardens of the Rainbow
Dates: Beginning March 23
Address: Phipps Conservatory and
Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Drive,
Pittsburgh
Contact: phipps.conservatory.org, or
412.622.6914
A celebration of new hope and
inspiration arrives with Phipps’ spring
flower show, Gardens of the Rainbow. Be
inspired by a kaleidoscope of colors in this
vibrant display, featuring thousands of lilies,
tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and more spring
favorites throughout the glasshouse. Visit
the website for more information.
2019 Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day
Parade
Date: March 16
Address: Downtown Pittsburgh
Contact: pittsburghirish.org/parade
“The 2nd largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade
in the world!” Pittsburgh’s very large and
active Irish community comes together
each year to produce a family-oriented
celebration of Ireland’s patron saint.
Tekko
Dates: April 11-14
Address: David L. Lawrence
Convention Center,
1000 Ft. Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh
Contact: teamtekko.us
“The Region’s Premier Anime, Gaming,
Music, Fashion and Japanese Pop
Culture Convention!” Tekko (formerly
Tekkoshocon) is an annual Japanese pop
culture convention, currently in its 17th
year, held at the convention center. Tekko
is presented by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, the Pittsburgh Japanese
Culture Society (PittJCS). Visit the website
for information on purchasing tickets and
other details. n
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