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Registration for the South Side Sabers youth football teams and cheerleaders, ages 7-13, will take place at Quarry Field on Saturdays May 18, June 22 and June 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration packets will be available at that time. Fees are:...

Children ages 8 to 11 are welcome to come to the Knoxville Libary to create arts and crafts projects each Wednesday evening from 5:30-7 p.m. through May 22. The Library will supply the space and materials while the kids will supply the imagination...

LifeStone Church will be hosting their third Annual Community “Big Hunt” on Saturday, March 30, featuring a 7,000 plus Egg Hunt, free food, activities, face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more. This event is open to the entire...

The South Hills Heat Track Club is signing up kids who want to compete in track and field in the 2013 USATF Junior Olympic outdoor spring/summer season with the club. Cost is $20 per child plus uniform costs. Interested parties should contact coach...

Transverse Park in Mount Oliver will be host to a variety of ball games for all ages in the coming year. Playing ball in the park will be: Pittsburgh Mix Softball League, a weekend adult co-ed league that’s open to members from the city and...

Upcoming events at CLP--Mt. Washington include a birthday celebration, Fun Fridays and a book sale. Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration will take place on Saturday, March 2, from 1-3 p.m. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with Oobleck, crafts, games and...

Carrick Athletic Association will be holding signups at Phillips Park Recreation Center for the upcoming 2013 season. Boys and girls between the ages of 4-18 are eligible to be signed up to play softball or baseball. Registration dates are: Saturday,...

Cobra baseball will hold signups this weekend at Transverse field in Mt. Oliver. Baseball and softball will be offered to all are children from 3-16 years old. All 3 - 6 year old will play for free. Also, the first 20 children to sign up in the...

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, is hosting its Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Event on Saturday, Dec. 8. Add a sweet touch to the holiday with edible arts and crafts. There will be gingerbread, icing and...

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Carrick has a variety of upcoming programs for neighborhood kids during December. After-School Gaming will take place on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 3:30 p.m. for kids in grades 1-5. Kids are welcome to hang out at the...

Arlington Holiday Festival a celebration of the Arlington Civic Council and Pittsburgh Citiparks Arlington Gym and Recreation Center will take place on December 7, from 6- 8 p.m. at the Arlington Recreation Center, 2201 Salisbury St. Pgh. Pa. 15210...

In a dramatic turn of events, Santa Claus will take time out of his extremely busy schedule and visit three Allegheny County parks to share cookies with local girls and boys. The Jolly Old Elf will be at the North Park Boathouse on Saturday, Dec. 1,...

Santa Maria Magdalena is sponsoring a night for the kids with Old St. Nick on Dec. 6, from 7-9 p.m. in the church hall, 185 Knox Avenue, Knoxville. There will be caroling, candy and a gift from Old St. Nick for ages up to10. It’s a free event for...

The second annual Winterfest at Phillips, a night of family fun, is coming up on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 on South Side. The event will feature a visit from Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Parents...

Beltzhoover Civic Association is hosting a Lunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Warrington Recreation Center, 329 E. Warrington Avenue. There will be free photos with Santa courtesy of Lifetouch Portrait Studios....

The City of Pittsburgh has partnered with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History to host the city’s first-ever alternative homecoming dance for local teens who find it difficult or intimidating to attend...

The City of Pittsburgh’s official Halloween trick-or-treating hours are on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to visit the city’s website to download a printable Halloween safety guide which includes activity...

Mount Oliver Borough is again sponsoring Crank it at the Clock at the Mount Oliver Clocktower at 4 p.m. after the borough’s Trick or Treat from 2 to 4 p.m. on October 27. The family friendly event will feature food, fun and games “for the young...

The Arlington Safe Halloween event scheduled for October 26 has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict with the venue. Representatives from the Arlington Civic Council and the Arlington Gym apologized for any inconvenience and look forward to...

Celebrate Halloween a little early by attending a special magic performance by the amazing T.J. Hill at the Knoxville Library on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 11:30 a.m. TJ will perform astounding magic tricks for the entertainment of all ages. Children ages...

Mount Oliver Borough is again sponsoring Crank it at the Clock at the Mount Oliver Clocktower at 4 p.m. after the borough's Trick or Treat on October 27. The family friendly event will feature food, fun and games "for the young and young at heart....

The annual Carrick/Overbrook Halloween Costume Contest is right around the corner on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the Phillips Park Recreation Center in Carrick. Children 12 years of age or younger are eligible to participate. Pre-registration...

Storytimes for families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers are scheduled weekly at the Knoxville Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. On Tuesday mornings at 11:30 a.m., Baby & Me Storytime for children ages 0-18 months will be held....

On Halloween, the parking lot of the Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community will be creeping and crawling with trick-or-treaters and their families. The parking lot will be transformed into a one-stop candy distribution center. Instead of walking...

The South Side Co-Creators Youth Club will start its 2012-13 season Tuesday, Oct. 9. All youth ages 4 through 16 years are welcome to this interdenominational community group which meets each Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the South Side...