Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show This Weekend

Are you going to the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show. This year the show will be March 1st-10th at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.  It is sponsored by Duquense Light.  There are over 1600 exhibits including one featuring the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.  Keep reading to learn more.

The 32nd annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show runs March 1-10 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown, sponsored by Duquesne Light.

In addition to 1,600 exhibits, the show will feature "Gettysburg 150," marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg this summer with re-enactors, artifacts and informational programs on the Civil War.

Hours are 4-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays.

Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12, free for children under 6 ($1.50 discount at The Home Depot). Parking is $6 at Heinz Field on the North Side, with free continuous shuttles. Information: www.pghhome.com or 412-231-8400.

Here are two quick previews, a schedule for the events at the PGU Showcase Stage and Crawford Grill and the index of exhibitors organized by home and garden category for your convenience:
 
A Taste of Italy at the Home Show
 
The Post-Gazette's Gretchen McKay offers a few favorite and easy Italian recipes that will get to table quickly without compromising taste, health or interest.
 
Recalling the Battle of Gettysburg


Re-enactors will give Home Show visitors a sample of what life was like for the soldiers during the Civil War.
 
Here's the class schedule for PGU at the Home Show


From music to cooking demonstrations, the PGU Showcase Stage and Crawford Grill will be busy during the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show. All programs free with paid admission.
 
Your map to the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show: Exhibitors by Category


An index to the exhibitors at the 2013 Home Show with a key to their location in the Convention Center.


Read more at the PPG.

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Kid-A-Palooza is Back in Pittsburgh

 

     Kid-A-Palooza is back this weekend at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The event Kid-A-Palooza will be this Saturday from 10am-6pm. This event has kids activities and learning stations for all ages. There are crafts, rides, and their favorite characters all day under one roof. Make sure to check it out with your family this weekend.

 2013 Kid-A-Palooza

Event: Kidapalooza 2013
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd, Downtown Pittsburgh Date: Saturday, February 23, 2013 Time: 10am until 6pm Cost: 2 and under are FREE, kids 3-11 $6, 12 and up $9 Description: This is a huge family-fun event, featuring Cartoon Camp, a Princess Pavillion, Indoor Fun Rides, Creative Corner and more. See Curious George and Mike the Knight too! For full details and upcoming special offers, please visit the Kidapalooza website and the Living Pittsburgh website.

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Tot Time at the Museum

 Check out this great weekly event at the Carnegie Children's Museum.  You can create cute Valentine's Day crafts with your child this week.  Every week is a new theme and learning experience for your tot.  Make sure to share this with your family and friends.

Today’s Theme: Valentine Fun!

• Adorn a Sticky Valentine
• Paint a Great Big Valentine
• Create a Valentine Card

Children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers learn through hands-on activities. Join us as we sing, dance and read stories inspired by this week’s theme. See You There!
$5 for members, $6.25 for non-members. Admission to the Museum not included.

Advance registration for Tot Time is recommended as class size is limited. Click here for details.
Multiple class discounts available!

At this weekly program, children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers learn through songs, creative movement and stories based on Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory.

Offered every Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:00 am - noon.  Check the Calendar of Events for the weekly Tot Time theme and activities.

Single Class:  $5 for members, $6.25 for non-members
 
Five-Class Pass: $20 for members, $25 for non-members
 
Admits one child and one adult caregiver

Admission to the Museum is not required to attend class. Admission to the Museum and parking is not included and is an additional cost.

• Class size is limited to 13 children and their caregivers.
• Registration is on a first-come, first serve basis. 
• Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Please register at the Admissions desk in the Museum, or by calling (412) 322-5058, ext. 240, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, up until one hour before start. Payment in full is required.
• Siblings under the age of 18 months may attend class free of charge.
• Children ages 4 and older cannot attend Tot Time

For more information see Pittsburgh Kids.

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A Great Adult Program at the Science Center Tonight

Check out this great adult program at the Carnegie Science Center tonight.  The doors will open at 6pm, and the event runs from 7pm-9pm.  The event is free and you can learn some great history from curator emeritus of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

The Changing Arctic Wilderness

Join Mary Dawson, curator emeritus of Vertebrate Paleontology at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, to explore one of the most fragile and ecologically sensitive ecosystems in the world!

The Arctic's harsh climate and short growing seasons provide little time for species to recover, making it extremely vulnerable to long-lasting disturbance.

Discover why the Arctic is ground zero for climate change impacts and find out what this means for the array of specialized mammals who call the Arctic home.

Plus, learn what Arctic life was like more than 50 million years ago!

Eat, drink, and learn with friends in a fun, relaxed setting! Food and drinks will be available for purchase.



Date: Monday, Feb. 4, 2012
Time: Doors open at 6 pm, and the program is 7-9 pm. Please be on time, the Science Center doors close at 7:45 pm.
Location: Carnegie Science Center
Admission: FREE!
Parking: $5
Cash bar: Open until 8:30 pm

NOTE: Please call to make sure there are spots left in the program.

Menu: Pub-Style Delights at $8 each (includes tax and gratuity). Assorted sandwiches, wraps, and salads. All sandwiches are served with a small bag of chips or one piece of hand-held fruit. All salads are served with a roll and butter. Vegetarian options are available. Additional hand-held fruit or bag of chips is available at $1 each. House-made chili is available at $3 per bowl. Small cookies also are available at two for $1.

For more information see the Carnegie Science Center.

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