# Free things to do with kids in Pittsburgh this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Pittsburgh this week: we found 26 free outings, including Family Halloween Party: Monster Mash Bash (CLP Lawrenceville) and Track & Treat at the Bud Harris Cycling Track, plus 24 library programs. Three free days and events are coming up, including two museum or zoo free days, each with its date. And three places never charge admission, like Frick Park and Schenley Park.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 26 free outings this week; 3 free days and events coming up; 3 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Bank of America Museums on Us weekend** at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Museum of Art, and The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh. When: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Price: Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID). Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID. Official page: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Highmark Light Up Night** at Downtown Pittsburgh, Downtown Pittsburgh. When: Sat Nov 21. Time: Evening; the 2026 schedule hasn't been posted yet. Price: Free. The city's holiday kickoff, with tree lightings, the bridges lit up and fireworks. This year is the 65th. Official page: https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/blog/pittsburgh-celebrates-light-up-night/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Museums for All at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh** at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. When: Any open day. Price: $5 each for up to 4 people with a Pennsylvania ACCESS or ACCESS EBT card. Bring the card and a photo ID for each adult. Official page: https://pittsburghkids.org/visit-2/plan-your-visit/admission-discounts/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free this week

- **Family Fun Storytime (CLP Homewood)** at CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and action rhymes in a 30-minute storytime for kids birth to 5 and their grown-ups. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-family-fun-20-2/2026-10-19/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Fun Storytime (CLP Beechview)** at CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 11am–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and action rhymes in a 30-minute storytime for kids birth to 5 and their grown-ups. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-family-fun-2-2/2026-10-19/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs (CLP Mt. Washington)** at CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 11am–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–3. A 20–30 minute lapsit of action rhymes, songs and stories for babies and toddlers with a caregiver. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-baby-and-toddler-snugglebugs-19/2026-10-19/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Fun Storytime (CLP Brookline)** at CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15226. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 6:30pm–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and action rhymes in a 30-minute storytime for kids birth to 5 and their grown-ups. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-family-fun-9-2/2026-10-19/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs (CLP Lawrenceville)** at CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–3. A 20–30 minute lapsit of action rhymes, songs and stories for babies and toddlers with a caregiver. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-baby-and-toddler-snugglebugs-16-2/2026-10-20/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Pals (CLP Main, Oakland)** at CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Books, songs and rhymes for preschoolers and their caregivers, built to stretch imaginations and early literacy. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-preschool-pals-5-2/2026-10-20/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Fun Storytime (CLP Woods Run)** at CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and action rhymes in a 30-minute storytime for kids birth to 5 and their grown-ups. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-family-fun-31-2/2026-10-20/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Pals (CLP Squirrel Hill)** at CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 4pm–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Books, songs and rhymes for preschoolers and their caregivers, built to stretch imaginations and early literacy. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-preschool-pals-10-2/2026-10-20/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Fun Storytime (CLP Downtown)** at CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and action rhymes in a 30-minute storytime for kids birth to 5 and their grown-ups. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-family-fun-15-2/2026-10-21/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Fun Storytime (CLP Hill District)** at CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 1pm–1:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and action rhymes in a 30-minute storytime for kids birth to 5 and their grown-ups. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-family-fun-2/2026-10-21/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Playdate at the Library (CLP Main, Oakland)** at CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 6:30pm–7:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Open family play with toys and other families; a relaxed way to meet neighbors with little kids. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/playdate-at-the-library-13/2026-10-21/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Pajama Storytime (CLP Knoxville)** at CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 6:30pm–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Come in pajamas for 30 minutes of bedtime stories, songs and action rhymes. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-pajama-storytime-20-2/2026-10-21/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Little Neighbors with Hello Neighbor (CLP Knoxville)** at CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30am–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, art and games for families with kids birth to 5, especially immigrant and refugee families; drop-ins welcome. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/hello-neighbor-presents-little-neighbors-cohort-2/2026-10-22/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Fun Storytime (CLP Carrick)** at CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and action rhymes in a 30-minute storytime for kids birth to 5 and their grown-ups. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-family-fun-12-2/2026-10-22/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs (CLP Squirrel Hill)** at CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–3. A 20–30 minute lapsit of action rhymes, songs and stories for babies and toddlers with a caregiver. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-baby-and-toddler-snugglebugs-20/2026-10-22/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Pals (CLP South Side)** at CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 11am–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Books, songs and rhymes for preschoolers and their caregivers, built to stretch imaginations and early literacy. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-preschool-pals-9-2/2026-10-22/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Pajama Storytime (CLP Main, Oakland)** at CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 6:30pm–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Come in pajamas for 30 minutes of bedtime stories, songs and action rhymes. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-pajama-storytime-22-2/2026-10-22/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Playdate at the Library (CLP Lawrenceville)** at CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30am–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Open family play with toys and other families; a relaxed way to meet neighbors with little kids. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/playdate-at-the-library-12-2/2026-10-23/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Little Artists (CLP Main, Oakland)** at CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Messy, sensory art play exploring colors, shapes and textures for kids birth to 5. Dress for mess. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/little-artists-30/2026-10-23/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Fun Storytime (CLP LAMP, Oakland)** at CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP), 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10am–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and action rhymes in a 30-minute storytime for kids birth to 5 and their grown-ups. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-family-fun-10-2/2026-10-23/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Little Artists (CLP Mt. Washington)** at CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 11am–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Messy, sensory art play exploring colors, shapes and textures for kids birth to 5. Dress for mess. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/little-artists-32/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Fun Storytime (CLP East Liberty)** at CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and action rhymes in a 30-minute storytime for kids birth to 5 and their grown-ups. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-family-fun-17-2/2026-10-24/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Halloween Party: Monster Mash Bash (CLP Lawrenceville)** at CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 2pm–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Tricks, treats and spooky Halloween fun at the Lawrenceville branch on Saturday afternoon. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/family-halloween-party-monster-mash-bash/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Track & Treat at the Bud Harris Cycling Track** at Bud Harris Cycling Track, Highland Park, 1401 Washington Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: noon–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. CitiParks' free Halloween bike day: bring a bike or borrow one, decorate it, ride the track, play games and enter the 2pm costume contest. Food trucks and refreshments on site. Official page: https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/CitiParks/For-Kids/Track-Treat (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Playdate at the Library (CLP Allegheny)** at CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. When: Sun Oct 25. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Open family play with toys and other families; a relaxed way to meet neighbors with little kids. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/playdate-at-the-library-11/2026-10-25/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Fun Storytime (CLP Squirrel Hill)** at CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. When: Sun Oct 25. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and action rhymes in a 30-minute storytime for kids birth to 5 and their grown-ups. Official page: https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-family-fun-25-2/2026-10-25/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Always free

- **Frick Park**, Squirrel Hill / Point Breeze. Wooded trails and the Blue Slide Playground, a local favorite. Official page: https://pittsburghparks.org/explore-your-parks/regional-parks/frick-park/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Schenley Park**, Oakland. Big lawns, trails and a playground next to the museums. Official page: https://pittsburghparks.org/explore-your-parks/regional-parks/schenley-park/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Hartwood Acres**, Hampton Township. An Allegheny County park with open fields and a mansion, plus seasonal events. Official page: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events (checked 2026-10-18)

## Free library storytimes

- **Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh**: Weekly; days and times vary by branch. Free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at neighborhood branches across the city. Allegheny County suburbs have their own libraries with their own schedules. Calendar: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/
- **Mt. Lebanon Public Library**: Weekly at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library; Wednesdays and Thursdays. Free baby, toddler and preschool storytimes. This fall's regular sessions include Book Babies (Wednesdays 10am) and Storytime for 2s & 3s (Thursdays 10am). Calendar: https://mtlebanonlibrary.org/508/Events
- **Northland Public Library**: Weekly at the Northland Public Library; Wednesdays. Free baby, toddler and preschool storytimes. This fall's regular sessions include Preschool Storytime (Wednesdays 10am). Calendar: https://www.northlandlibrary.org/events-calendar-list-view/

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Pittsburgh this weekend?
This week we found 26 free outings for ages 0–6, including Family Halloween Party: Monster Mash Bash (CLP Lawrenceville), Track & Treat at the Bud Harris Cycling Track, Family Fun Storytime (CLP Homewood) and Family Fun Storytime (CLP Beechview). See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/pittsburgh/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Pittsburgh?
Bank of America Museums on Us weekend: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Museums for All at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh: Any open day ($5 each for up to 4 people with a Pennsylvania ACCESS or ACCESS EBT card). Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/pittsburgh/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Pittsburgh?
Frick Park, Schenley Park and Hartwood Acres don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Pittsburgh?
Yes: Heinz History Center. See all of them on [indoor play places in Pittsburgh](https://littlesweekly.com/pittsburgh/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Pittsburgh?
Yes. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Mt. Lebanon Public Library and Northland Public Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).