Community Corner
Grab & Go Kids Planner: Orchids, Knitting and More Crafts
Patch has several family-friendly things to do this weekend within reasonable striking distance.
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go.
And help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
1. Dinoroar
Where/When: Friday and Saturday at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Why Go: Kids can travel back in time to spend the evening in the world of Dinosaurs during this program inspired by "Dinosaurs In Their Time." There will be games, crafts and tours.
Pricing: Call 412-622-3289 for more information and to register.
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2. Orchid & Tropical Bonsai Show
Where/When: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens through March 13.
Why Go: Orchids and bonsai come together for a winter show. Rare orchids will be displayed throughout the gardens along with a carefully-tended bonsai collection, cultivated over the years in Phipps' greenhouses.
Pricing: Members free. Adults $12 Seniors (62 and older) $11. Students with a valid ID $11. Children 2 to 18 $9. Children under 2 free.
3. Quaker Valley Interschool Teacher versus Teacher Volleyball Tournament
Where/When: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Quaker Valley Gymnasium.
Why Go: All proceeds go to Global I.E Foundation to help build schools for children in poor countries.
Pricing: General admission is $2; wear school colors and pay $1.
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4. Knit In
Where/When: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum
Why Go: Learn to knit or crochet or bring your work in progress to a free "Knit-In" at the Children's Museum to celebrate how knitting and nature combine in two local projects: the museum's "Tree Sweater" and the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation's "Knit & Crochet Trail Markers Project." Donate hand-knit pieces for both projects, learn to knit yourself and learn about trees in winter with Tree Pittsburgh!
Pricing: Free with museum admission.
5. Edible Crafts
Where/When: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at tthe
Why Go: Make crafts with items you would normally eat. Crafts will be made with rice, cereal, pasta, and more. Fun for the whole family!
Pricing: Free.
