1 - Black History Month reading and events -
https://www.kidsburgh.org/check-out-clps-black-history-month-reading-lists-and-events-for-the-whole-family/
2 - THREE WINTER FESTIVALS -
Sat. Feb. 4 - Boyce Park Snowfest 2023: The Boyce Park Snowfest fills the day on Feb. 4 (noon to 5 p.m.) with exciting activities like Mini Junior Olympics Ski and Snowboard Races for age categories from 5 to 12 years. Don’t miss the seventh-annual Cardboard Box Snow Tubing Derby (registration opens at 2:30 p.m.), which allows kids to bring sleds constructed from cardboard and duct tape to compete on the snow tubing hill. Kids race in two age groups: kids up to 15 years and kids 16 years and older. The entry fee is $10 (or $5 with donation of a canned good). Entry fees benefit the Boyce Park Ski Patrol, and canned goods will be donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Winterfest: Winterfest celebrates the cold weather season at two Pittsburgh-area State Parks on Feb. 4. Ohiopyle State Park will offer free snowshoe and cross-country ski demonstrations, horse-drawn sleigh rides for a donation and a bring-your-own-sled opportunity to slide down the hill. Moraine State Park offers winter-themed activities like kids’ crafts, winter recreation demonstrations, chainsaw carvings, cold water fishing lessons, live music and a bonfire. Both FREE
3 - Intro to Snowshoeing: Allegheny County offers free Intro to Snowshoeing sessions for ages 5 and older on Feb. 2 (Thursday) , 5 (Sunday) and 16. Park rangers will teach the beginner course at Boyce Park. With the snowmaking equipment, there are no worries about whether or not there is snow in the forecast. Registration is $5 for ages 5-10, $10 for ages 11 and older. Watch for additional classes and outings to be posted on the county website.
All the fun can be found at www.kidsburgh.org
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