Family events in Penn Hills, PA

Ruckus Cafe presents its fifth annual Touch a Truck, a family-friendly experience where kids and adults can get up close to a variety of emergency and public safety vehicles. Fire companies, EMTs, and police vehicles from Cherry City, Bauerstown, Shaler, Ross, and Milvale will be on site, giving children of all ages a chance to meet local heroes and see firetrucks up close. Attendees can touch, climb, and explore vehicles such as fire engines, police cars, and even undercover units. Free activities for children are planned, and the cafe and coffee bar will be open.

Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money brings a showcase of rare coins and notable numismatic treasures to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Explore exhibits featuring pieces valued in the millions, connect with hundreds of professional coin dealers to buy, sell, or trade, and attend educational talks led by recognized numismatists. Guests are welcome to bring their own coins to learn what they might be worth. Admission is $10 for a single day or $25 for a weekly pass, with free entry for ANA members and children younger than 12.

This walk-in food distribution provides a selection of loose groceries that you can choose yourself. As you move through the setup, pick the items that work best for your household, including fresh produce, pantry staples, and frozen proteins packaged for families. Vegetarian choices are available.

In the Nursery, museum educators provide age-appropriate materials and experiences created for infants and their families. Start the day by connecting with other parents and caregivers, and take time to recognize both the little and the big milestones in a baby’s development.

Neighbor Makers Pantry offers weekly pickup of fresh produce, baked goods, and toiletries. Sign ups are available.

Summer Fridays at the Frick offers an evening on the Frick lawns filled with live music, food trucks, hands-on artmaking, and activities for families. Pittsburgh band Donora takes the stage with hook-filled songs, warm vocal blends, and an easygoing presence that suits a summer night outside. The set will include tracks from the new album Out Here Bleeding Again, creating an upbeat and refreshing finale to the series. New this season, adult admission is $5, which supports cultural programming and helps keep the event sustainable. Thanks to community generosity, tickets for guests 17 and under are free with registration. Support for this event is provided by Highmark.

Something strange is moving in the Ohio River, and teams are tasked with helping the USS Requin get away by solving inventive puzzles and gathering clues throughout the submarine. This new installment in a renowned escape room series invites collaborative problem solvers to work together in an immersive setting. Full mobility is required for participation. The experience is designed for adults and for ages 13 and older when accompanied by an adult, and young children are not permitted on board during escape room sessions. Weather and river conditions may affect the program. Tickets must be purchased in advance, as walk up sales are not available.

Explore the world of fungi at Girty’s Woods with ALT staff and WPMC Identifier Julie Travaglini as part of the Outdoor Inclusion Coalition’s TRY IT! Series. The program starts with a brief introduction, then participants will head out to search for mushrooms and later bring their finds to a beginner-focused identification table. This will differ from a typical guided hike. The walk will take place rain or shine, and walk-ins are not permitted. No foraging will occur and edibility will not be discussed. Eating wild mushrooms is unsafe unless an expert has confirmed their identity. A reminder email the week of the program will share parking details. Please avoid parking along the nearby road and use the open gate to park within the property.