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Find a variety of holiday KidsPlay & Selfie Garden fun in Downtown Pittsburgh and plenty of family-friendly, hands-on activities in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions and Downtown Pittsburgh for the Holidays by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership!
Holiday KidsPlay
November 23 - December 22; Open on Black Friday, November 29
600 Liberty Ave
Saturdays 11 AM - 7PM
Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM
- Decorate a Mister Rogers sweater ornament and write what you’re thankful for to hang on the “Thank You Tree.” You’ll also find activities for favorite characters from Fred Rogers Productions.
- Hands-on craft stations – Show your dill-light by decorating a holiday pickle ornament to take home.
- Sunday Story Time with Fred Rogers Productions in partnership with WQED – Little ones can listen to local librarians in an interactive reading of favorite books including video and a special craft from Fred Rogers Productions
- Embark on a Math and Pattern Quest - Discover the world of numbers and patterns through an exciting bean bag toss and an engaging pattern/shape matching game, where learning and fun go hand-in-hand.
- Activities with Local Community Partners - On Saturdays, 12 - 3 p.m., get hands-on with special activities led by a different community partner each weekend including the Heinz History Center, Children’s Museum, the Carnegie Science Center, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and more!
Make Memories at the Holiday Selfie Garden
November 23 - December 22
Heinz Hall Courtyard
LIGHT UP NIGHT WEEKEND HOURS
Saturday, Nov. 23: 12 - 8PM
Sunday, Nov. 24: 12 - 8PM
REGULAR HOURS
Wednesdays - Fridays: 3 - 8PM
Saturdays: 11 - 8PM
Sundays: 11 - 6PM
The beautiful outdoor Heinz Hall Courtyard is delightfully transformed into a child’s television dreamland. Welcome to the Holiday Selfie Garden!
You'll find colorful backdrops and life-sized standees of popular characters from Fred Rogers Productions' beloved children's shows airing on PBS KIDS, like Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Donkey Hodie, Alma's Way, and Odd Squad.
At this special outdoor venue, families, kids, and kids-at-heart can safely capture fun photos, perfectly posed holiday memories, or wildly whimsical selfies. Popular scenes and favorite characters seen on WQED will be waiting for you and your family.
At night, take a stroll through the Holiday KidsPlay Selfie Garden courtyard that’s been illuminated with twinkling lights and magical rainbows of reflection to capture the holiday spirit with the whole family.
