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7 Fun Things to Do this Week With Kids in Pittsburgh

Don't Miss What's Happening This Week In and Around the South Hills

By Alexus Miller, Macaroni Kid Publisher Assistant Intern June 7, 2021

Are you looking for fun things to do with kids this week in the South Hills of Pittsburgh? You’ve come to the right place because Macaroni Kid South Hills is here to help you find your family fun!

Here are seven fun things to do with your kids in the South Hills this week:






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1. Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
Location: Pittsburgh Cultural District and Point State Park
Cost: FREE




2. "Pick Your Own" season starts
Location: Triple B Farms
Cost: Varies 

For more PYO farms in the South Hills, please check out our Farmer's Market & PYO Guide HERE 


3. Ditch the Dishes and take the kids to Dinner
Location: Bob Evans, Market District, Denny's and more!
Cost: Kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult meal

My kids love the opportunity to eat out and while we have our favorite restaurants, who doesn't love when kids can eat for free? Now that PA is opening back up, we are in the process of rebuilding our Kids Eat Free guide. Check out what restaurants in the South Hills offer free or discounted kids meals HERE


4. Start a Summer Reading Program
Location: Your Local Library
Cost: FREE

Libraries across Allegheny County are starting their Summer Reading 2021 programs for kids of all ages. Contact your local library to see what the tracking entails and what kind of prizes you are eligible to win! Find more details HERE


  5Make Your Own Troll
Location: In your own home - submit to Phipps Conservatory
Cost: FREE

Find more info and details about how to enter your troll to be featured in the Summer Flower Show: The Hidden Life of Trolls, by clicking on the link above.







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6. Trianglers Lunchtime Fishing
Location: North Shore 
Cost: FREE




7. Enjoy a Summer Movie Series
Location: A park or theater near you
Cost: FREE

Free Summer movie series starts this week! To pick the best movie for your family this week, check out our FREE or $1 Summer Movie Guide HERE or browse by date on the event calendar by using the search term "movie" HERE.


Find all the details about these events and many more in the Macaroni Kid South Hills events calendar. We keep it updated with all the family-friendly events we can find in the South Hills so that you can spend less time looking for something to do and more quality time with your kids. southhills.macaronikid.com/events