Bear Sees Colors Pop Up
2025-09-14 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Frick Park, 7300 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join the Little Adventurers Nature-Based Program for a single day pop up event inspired by the colors of the rainbow and the book, Bear Sees Colors. Engage all of your senses, with an extra highlight to how you view the world through your eyes, as you navigate the natural environment and engage in multi-sensory play, art, intentional movement, and creative exploration.
The program is open to all individuals but is most enjoyed by children ages 1-8 years old with a caregiver.
*Note: The pop up group follows activities that are part of the 8-week Little Adventurers program.
Sunday, September 14 from 10:00-11:00 am @ Frick Park, Pittsburgh
Registration Required
Refer to The Little Adventurers Nature-Based Play Group for the general outline of the pop up program facilitated by OTs and educators.

Little Blue Truck Pop Up
2025-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Frick Park, 7300 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join the Little Adventurers Nature-Based Program for a single day pop up event inspired by trucks, farm animals, and the book, The Little Blue Truck. Engage all of your senses, with an extra highlight to the sounds of the world around us. Together, you will navigate the natural environment and engage in multi-sensory play, art, intentional movement, and creative exploration.
The program is open to all individuals but is most enjoyed by children ages 1-8 years old with a caregiver.
*Note: The pop up group follows activities that are part of the 8-week Little Adventurers fall program.
Sunday, September 21 from 10:00-11:00 am @ Frick Park, Pittsburgh
Registration Required
Refer to The Little Adventurers Nature-Based Play Group for the general outline of the pop up program facilitated by OTs and educators.

Dinosaur Pop Up
2025-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Frick Park, 7300 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join the Little Adventurers Nature-Based Program for a single day pop up event inspired by dinosaurs, and the book, Dinosaur Roar.
Engage all of your senses, with an extra highlight to our body awareness using big and little movements. Get ready to smash, crash, and dash, like dinosaurs of all kinds. Together, you will navigate the natural environment and engage in multi-sensory play, art, intentional movement, and creative exploration.
The program is open to all individuals but is most enjoyed by children ages 1-8 years old with a caregiver.
*Note: The pop up group follows activities that are part of the 8-week Little Adventurers fall program.
Sunday, October 19 from 10:00-11:00 am @ Frick Park, Pittsburgh
Registration Required
Refer to The Little Adventurers Nature-Based Play Group for the general outline of the pop up program facilitated by OTs and educators.

Fall Harvest Pop Up
2025-10-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Frick Park, 7300 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join the Little Adventurers Nature-Based Program for a single day pop up event inspired by the fall harvest, and the book, There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves.
Engage all of your senses, with an extra highlight to how we use our sense of smell to engage with our surroundings. Enjoy a special twist to how you play with fall leaves, pumpkins, animals, scarecrows and more! Together, you will navigate the natural environment and engage in multi-sensory play, art, intentional movement, and creative exploration.
The program is open to all individuals but is most enjoyed by children ages 1-8 years old with a caregiver.
*Note: The pop up group follows activities that are part of the 8-week Little Adventurers fall program.
Sunday, October 26 from 10:00-11:00 am @ Frick Park, Pittsburgh
Registration Required
Refer to The Little Adventurers Nature-Based Play Group for the general outline of the pop up program facilitated by OTs and educators.

Free Winter Wonderland Nature Play Event
2025-12-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Tree Pittsburgh, 32 62nd Street 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
❄️ Winter Wonderland Nature Play at Tree Pittsburgh ❄️December 4th • 10:30–11:30 AMFree Drop-In Event • Ages 1–8 (All Welcome!)
Step into a magical Winter Wonderland with Functional Roots and a team of Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students from Carlow University for a joyful morning of nature-based play. Families are invited to drop in anytime between 10:30–11:30 AM for cozy, sensory-rich activities designed to spark exploration, creativity, and connection in the colder months.
Little ones (and their grown-ups!) will enjoy:✨ Nature-inspired sensory stations✨ Winter movement + motor play✨ Open-ended materials for imaginative exploration✨ Gentle play-based activities to support regulation and development
As part of this community gathering, families can also support Tree Pittsburgh by helping release seed bombs into the river during our farewell—an eco-friendly way to nourish the land and plant seeds for spring growth.
This family-friendly event is best suited for ages 1–8 years, but children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. Please register in advance so we can prepare enough materials for all participants.
Come celebrate the season, play outdoors, and plant a little hope for spring—together.

Nature Detectives Play Group - REGISTRATION FULL
2026-02-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Tree Pittsburgh, 32 62nd Street 15201, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Join us for a playful indoor and outdoor Nature Detective Adventure at Tree Pittsburgh, designed for children ages 1–8 years with a caregiver. Families will be invited to slow down, look closely, and explore nature through curiosity-led missions and multi-sensory play.
Upon arrival, children will gather their detective tools and set off at their own pace to navigate a series of nature-inspired investigation stations. Along the way, young detectives will uncover animal and plant mysteries, follow clues, observe details, and engage in hands-on sensory activities that encourage movement, problem-solving, and connection with the natural world.
This experience is intentionally designed to support a wide range of ages and abilities—allowing younger children to explore through guided discovery with caregivers, while older children take on more scavenger hunt–style challenges.
We’ll come together at the end of the adventure to:

Share discoveries and the solved nature mysteries through the reading of an interactive riddle

Practice a brief mindfulness and breathing routine to slow our bodies and minds

Celebrate each child’s efforts with a Nature Detective badge to mark mission completion

Details:

Location: Tree Pittsburgh (indoor + outdoor spaces) | 62nd St Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Ages: 1–8 years with a caregiver

Cost: $30 for one child + caregiver$5 for each additional sibling

Registration required

Facilitated by Occupational Therapist & Founder, Jamie and Licensed Educator, Molly

Come ready to explore, investigate, and connect—because even the smallest clues can lead to meaningful discoveries in nature.

Grow Through The Seasons Play Event
2026-02-26 10:00 | Dandelion Kids, 2892 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, 15216, United States
Grow Through the Seasons: A FREE Nature Inspired Play Experience
Join us for a joyful, hands-on journey through the year in nature! In this interactive play event, we will bring the outdoors inside to Dandelion Kids while children and caregivers explore the magic of all four seasons through open-ended sensory play, movement, and imagination.
Each station offers simple invitations for children to lead the play at their own pace while caregivers are supported with gentle guidance to deepen connection and learning.
We’ll come together for cozy story time, featuring a seasonal nature book that weaves all four seasons into one shared adventure.
Perfect for ages 1–5 with a caregiver, this event celebrates slow, sensory-rich play that nurtures bodies, minds, and relationships—just as nature grows through the seasons. 🌿
Please register to tell us you’re coming!

Summer Snow Day
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Allegheny RiverTrail Park, 285 River Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15215
Dreaming of summer fun? Us too! On February 28th, we’re celebrating summertime at ARP… we just couldn’t wait any longer!
Join us at the park for a Summer Snow Day full of fun with Dah Dah PGH, Kindermusik, FIT4MOM, and Sprig Coffee Company.
This free event is open from 10 am – 12 pm and filled with beachy sensory bins, outdoor games to play indoors, summer-themed crafts, nature-based play, and more kid-centered programming at Allegheny RiverTrail Park.
* Don’t miss a special giveaway from Functional Roots!

Animal Nature Detectives Pop Up @ ARP
2026-06-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Allegheny RiverTrail Park, 285 River Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15215
Animal Nature Detectives: A Pop-Up Nature Adventure
Grab your magnifying glass and join us for a nature-filled adventure inspired by We’re Going on a Bear Hunt! Together, we’ll follow clues, explore trails, and discover the tiny wonders hiding all around us—from animal tracks and woodland creatures to treasures tucked beneath leaves, logs, and rocks.
Designed for children ages 1–8 years and their caregivers, this playful outdoor experience combines nature exploration, sensory-rich activities, imaginative play, and hands-on discovery. Come ready to move, investigate, create, and wonder alongside other young explorers.
📍 Allegheny RiverTrail Park (meeting location can be spotted under the bridge along the walking path to the right of the parking lot when orientation is looking at the river)📅 June 19th🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
*Be sure to stay at the park after your group to enjoy the RiverTrail, grab food and drinks from the food trucks, and enjoy the summer night together!
Spaces are limited. Register today and join the adventure! 🌿🔍🐾
