1 - April 19: PNC Carousel Opening Day, Schenley Plaza
Among the most popular spring activities for kids in Pittsburgh is watching the 16 creatures take their circular journey on the Victorian-styled PNC Carousel. Each ride requires a $2 token, purchased on-site, or a $60 family season pass that’s good for two adults and up to four kids.
2 - April 23: Walk with a Naturalist: Spring Wildflower Walk, Trillium Trail, Fox Chapel. This easy-paced 2- to 3-mile hike should offer views of trillium and other wildflowers in full bloom. Your guide will offer tips to find and identify wildflowers. Registration is $15.
3 - RESERVE YOUR TICKETS FOR SEVERAL UPCOMING SHOWS -
FOR TEENAGERS -- April 26: Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience, Byham Theater. All seven Harry Potter books are condensed into a hilarious 90-minute performance. Best for ages 6 to Dumbledore. Tickets start at $36.
April 28: “The Lightning Thief: TYA Edition,” Byham Theater. Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school again. Plus, Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Will he catch the true thief and solve the riddle of the Oracle? Best for ages 7 and older. Tickets are $12.
May 2-7: “Dear Evan Hansen,” Benedum Center. A letter that was never meant to be seen prompts a lie that was never meant to be told. Evan Hansen is about to get a chance to finally fit in. Best for teens to adults. Tickets start at $42.
FOR KIDS 3 AND OLDER --
April 27-May 7: “Curious George: The Golden Meatball,” Little Lake Theatre. This fun musical catches up with George on All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day. Best for ages 3 and older. Buy tickets here.
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