Pittsburgh/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on August 08, 2019
Pittsburgh to host a variety of family and learning events this weekPhoto: Mike Fox/Unsplash

Looking for family-friendly events to keep the kids busy this week?

From a beer fest to an ice cream social at the zoo and aquarium, there's plenty to do when it comes to opportunities for learning and fun. Read on for a rundown of what to do this week.

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BikePGH Summer Slow Roll Series

From the event description:

Join us for a family-friendly, no-drop, community bike ride on Saturday. We created the series last year to bring together students and alumni of our youth cycling program (Positive Spin) on two wheels. This year we are expanding our reach and inviting all people on bikes to join in and enjoy the ride. Slow Roll is for everyone.

When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Propel Northside, 1805 Buena Vista St.
Price: Free (BikePGH members); $35 (BikePGH member registration)
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets

Fresh Fest Beer Fest

From the event description:

Join 3,000 craft beer industry veterans, connoisseurs and novices from across the country for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. The nation's first black brew festival is back with the Fresh Fest 2019 on Saturday. Expect a lineup of black-owned breweries as well as breweries collaborating with black artists and entrepreneurs from Pennsylvania and beyond.

When: Saturday, Aug. 10, noon
Where: 10 Childrens Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Price: $45-$150
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Pressley Ridge Ice Cream Fundae

From the event description:

Join Pressley Ridge and Huntington Bank as we celebrate 25 years of ice cream, families and fun on Sunday at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. Experience the sights and sounds of the zoo while enjoying more than a dozen flavors of Graeter's ice cream, face painting, live music, character visits and much.

When: Sunday, Aug. 11, 6 p.m.
Where: 7370 Baker St., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Price: Free-$50
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Up to 84% Off at Paintball International

From the Paintball International deal description:

Get a paintball gun, mask rental and field admission to the indoor arena for six-to-12 people at Paintball International. Paintballs and air refills are not included and must be purchased from the field.

Where: 2905 Idlewood Road, East Carnegie
Price: $25 (83 percent discount off regular price)
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Up to 65% Off at AMF Bowling Co.

From the AMF Bowling Co. deal description:

Choose between two hours of bowling and shoe rental for two, four or six guests at AMF Bowling Co., which has more than 200 locations across the U.S. 

Where: 2440 Noblestown Road, West End
Price: $19 (65 percent discount off regular price)
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