This annual exhibit showcases interactive pieces created by four artists-in-residence that are tough enough to withstand kid handling.

With this year's featured projects you can communicate with squirrels, make music out of magnets, journey through a tunnel of braided fabric and climb a podium to voice your views.

For more information, call (412) 322-5058.

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Help warm up the winter for area families by dropping off gently used adult- and child-sized sweaters in the Children's Museum's lobby during regular Museum open hours.

"Mister Rogers Neighbrohood" (1968-2001) was a children's show produced in Pittsburgh starring Fred Rogers (1928-2003). The museum has a permanent exhibit based on the series.

For more information, contact the Museum's Sweater Donation Hotline at (412) 322-5058, ext. 311.

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Children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers can learn through hands-on activities, songs and stories based on Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory.

The theory argues that intelligence, particularly as it is traditionally defined, does not sufficiently encompass the wide variety of abilities humans display.

For more information, call (412) 322-5059.

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Bring your cameras as aerialists from the new local troupe KnotDance perform acrobatic dances suspended 16 feet above the floor of the museum's Main Lobby in a special Thanksgiving show.

There will be an additional performance a t 2:30 p.m.

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The entire family will enjoy seeing a live broadcast of the radio program "Saturday Light Brigade".

The show features puzzles, games, live musical performances and special guests.

For more information, call (412) 322-5058.

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Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s show captures the spirit of the season with a youthful flair: peace, love and Hippopotami with a dash of Springsteen

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Kids are welcome to make their own one-of-a-kind holiday gifts with the help of expert crafters from the Pittsburgh Craft Collective, a group of local crafters who are trying to get the Pittsburgh craft scene more organized.

The workshop is presented by I Made It, a regularly occurring, nomadic market that provides the opportunity for entrepreneurs to establish their businesses and to enjoy low barriers for bringing their wares to market in order to create successful businesses built on arts and crafts.

For more information, call (412) 322-5058.

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Children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers can learn through hands-on activities, songs and stories based on Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory.

The theory argues that intelligence, particularly as it is traditionally defined, does not sufficiently encompass the wide variety of abilities humans display.

For more information, call (412) 322-5059.

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In this workshop kids can explore how their bodies can move with dancer, aerialist and educator, Maddy Landi.

For more information, call (412) 322-5059.

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Students from the Pittsburgh High School For Creative & Performing Arts lead kids 6 to 12 in some fun, collaborative activities.

Commonly called CAPA, the high school combines traditional academics with classes in all forms of art.

For more information, call (412) 322-5058.

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