Goalie Pittsburgh helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th9:00 AM–3:00 PMFeathers and Flight Camp (Four-Day)National Aviary · Ages 6–8
- July 16th9:00 AM–5:00 PMSummer Camps 2026Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History · Ages 4–13
- July 16th10:15 AM–3:00 PMSignature Clayton Tour Experience: Gilded, Not GoldenClayton at The Frick Pittsburgh · Ages 9–17
Farmers markets
- Friday3–7 PMNorthside Farmers MarketNorthside · Farmers market
- Sunday9 AM–1 PM · December 10 AM–1 PMSquirrel Hill Farmers MarketSquirrel Hill · Farmers market
- Wednesday3–7 PMCarrick Farmers MarketCarrick · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Forest trails, play, courtsFrick ParkSquirrel Hill · Large regional park with woodland trails, two playgrounds, dog area, courts, and fields
- Four playgrounds, pool, cyclingHighland ParkHighland Park · Four playgrounds, seasonal pool, cycling track, dog area, courts, and shelters
- Trails, play, broad recreationSchenley ParkOakland · Regional park with trails, playgrounds, pool, courts, fields, and major destinations
Play sports
- SkateboardingWest Penn ParkBowl, street features · Year-round intent · verify conditions
- PickleballSchenley Park Pickleball CourtsFour free dedicated courts · Reservations unknown
Play in water
- Outdoor poolRiverview PoolNorth Side outdoor pool · 2026 open swim · check pool-tag rules
- Outdoor poolSchenley PoolOutdoor pool in Schenley Park · 2026 open swim · check pool-tag rules
- Outdoor poolWest Penn PoolPolish Hill outdoor pool · 2026 open swim · check pool-tag rules
Local libraries
- destination youth and music departments plus a family-history digitization studioCLP – Main (Oakland)Oakland
- an award-winning teen zone with a recording booth, collaboration space, and meeting roomsCLP – East LibertyEast Liberty
- a nature-themed children’s space with magnetic play and rain-garden connectionsCLP – CarrickCarrick