Special Somethings -

Do you have someone special celebrating a birthday

or big event soon?

Been putting off capturing those special moments

that fly by too quickly?

Check out some of the Momtourage's very own!

Check out a special photographer for capturing those special memories. Tiny Toes Photography specializes in children's photography, baby photography, and family photography, located in the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia areas. Danielle Rutter, the photographer, does natural light portraiture.

Celebrating a big event with one of your little girls? Try an elegant tea party with Miss Lily's SpecialTeas, Pittsburgh's Premier Children's Traveling Tea Party. Another one of our momtourage mommies, who delights in all things princess-y!!

Looking for some fun entertainment for your child's next birthday, a family reunion or your husband's business party? Call Happy Harry the Clown!! Happy Harry has been kind & generous enough to donate his time & talents to momtourage events. He will make everyone laugh, no doubt!

Free Kids Carnival!

Mark your calendars for this upcoming

Kids Party in the Park!

Where - Baum Grove Park (Baum Blvd.)

When - Sunday, July 18th
Time - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What - kids games and activities - putt-putt, wet sponge toss, balloon darts, prizes, and more!
Happy Harry the Clown will be there with balloon animals, tricks, and jokes. He will be doing a few short shows throughout the afternoon and evening as well.
Eats - Redeemer Community Church will be providing Hot-dogs and Lemonade for all who come!

Playdate ~ Ballocity

Because of potential rain during this week's playdate, we will have to postpone the pool date!
Instead we will be heading to Fun Fore All in Cranberry Township to check out Ballocity!

When: Wednesday, June 23rd, 3:30 pm.
Cost: $5.00 per child (adults accompanying a paid child are free)
Directions & info: - http://www.funforeall.net/arcade.php

Ballocity is the areas most amazing kids play area. It’s three stories of fun for the whole family. Each level has something different that adds up to over 30 interactive things to enjoy.

Some of the features of Ballocity:

• air cannons shoot foam balls
• “Ballcano” - blasts foam balls high into the air
• four story slide!!!

There is something for all ages to enjoy, even parents!! And it’s big enough for adults to get in on the fun also. There is also a separate toddler area for the little ones.

New Spray Park

When we heard that the new Troy Hill Spray Park was up & running, we definitely had to go check it out!

Here's what I discovered:

It's FREE!!

My son loved it!

About 15 different water features.

It is cement, so I would recommend having water shoes.

Toys are welcome and a lots of kids were having fun with buckets!

There is a park next door.

Plenty of free parking.

I was a little concerned that my 16 month old would get run over by the bigger kids. Though there were kids running all over, Graham did just fine and had no issues. Yay! :)

All in all, it is an awesome free summer activity!

I am sure we will be visiting this park as a playdate sometime soon, but you can check out more info here!

FREE Kid’s Summer Film Fest

South Side Works cinema shows FREE family-friendly films on Tuesday mornings at 11 am during the summer. Seating is limited, and available on a first-come first-serve basis.

The Movie Showtimes:
June 15 – Babe
June 22 – The Tooth Fairy
June 29 – Percy Jackson and the Olympians: the Lightning Thief
July 6 – Fantastic Mr. Fox
July 13 – Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel
July 20 – Planet 51
July 27 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Aug. 3 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Looking for more super-cheap kids movies this summer? Check out Summer Movie Clubhouse for Kids!

South Side Works Cinemas
425 Cinema Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2373
(412) 381-7335

Family news

Macaroni Kid Robinson is a family friendly e-newsletter sent directly to your inbox each week! It lists the local events in our area that are specifically for families! There's no need to go searching around on 100 sites for things to do anymore [except stopping by Pgh Momtourage, of course]! :) They also have tons of great contests, giveaways and parenting articles in addition to the events listings! Go here to check it out & sign up!

Riverview Park Heritage Day!

Saturday, June 12, 2010

11:00 a.m. - Parade

Noon-4:00 p.m. - Heritage Day Activities

Riverview Park

Strike up the band! This premier North Side event kicks off with a colorful parade marching to the the beat of the Perry High School Marching Band and continues for a full day of adventure and exploration at Riverview Park!

A soaring rock climbing wall serves as the centerpiece of this day of free family activities. Kids test their climbing skills as they scale the 32-foot structure. Then explore the landmark Allegheny Observatory, hailed as one of the major astronomical research institutions of the world. Or set off on the extensive network of wilderness trails that attract hikers, joggers and horseback riders year round to this grand regional park.

Throughout the park grounds, kids unleash their creativity at the Citiparks Roving Art Cart, explore nature at the Frick Environmental Center hands-on adventure, greet favorite mascots, ride ponies and horses, and much more. The Department of Public Safety's brave men and women in blue provide an interactive/educational experience for kids and families. And everyone enjoys free refreshments.

Sponsored by NewsRadio 1020 KDKA.
For more information call 412-255-2493 or click here for directions.