WHEN: September — December 2025 OR End of January — May 2026

Youth Civic Leadership Academy is  facilitated by collective partners (Mayor’s Office, Partner4Work, CCAC, Heinz History Center, and YES), and is designed to expose youth to civic life and local government within Pittsburgh. As a member of this program, you have the unique opportunity to earn a monthly stipend, get city transportation, and create a rich adult and peer network. 

Members of this academy make a commitment twice a week (Tuesday & Thursday) between September and December 2025 to:

• learn alongside the curators from the Heinz History Center,

• intern within one of the local governmental offices led by the Mayor’s office. 

These experiences are split into three program phases which equips you to fulfill the program deliverables and expectations. 

A large mission of yours is developing a solution-oriented research project based on your internship within the local city departments. Your job involves working in partnership with your peers and program staff to build sustainable solutions to challenges that will ultimately benefit the city in which you live. You will complete mandatory assignments and research projects as Research Pioneers and Solution Specialists and lead the design efforts for your suggestions.

You can apply here!

WHEN: September 6th
9am to 4:30pm

WHERE: Event location will be disclosed to participants via email after RSVPing!

Feeling frustrated and asking “What can I do”? Join Casa San Jose and ACLU for a Power and Purpose Training. This is a free one day training that will equip you with the skills to fight back, organize, and create real change in your community. You can RSVP for this free training here!

WHEN: September 6, 1pm — 4pm

WHERE: Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd

Join PPC for a free, community celebration promoting unity, freedom and the harvest season! Freedom Harvest unites the community with soulful live music, a variety of culinary delights from local food and beverage venders, and festivities the whole family can enjoy. No registration required!

WHEN: September 7, 2-5pm
September 8, 5:30-8:30pm

WHERE: Shared in registration process

The Philip Chosky Performing Arts Program JCC High School Musical is holding auditions for "Alice by Heart"—a modern adaption of Alice in Wonderland. Link to register for auditions can be found here. Students have the option to select their audition time when registering. Auditions are free of charge, but there is a participation fee if selected to be a part of the music following auditions. Show dates run November 20, 22, and 23. Contact mcarson@jccpgh.org with any questions.

WHEN: September 13, All Day

WHERE: Kamin Science Center (former Carnegie Science Center), 1 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Come and celebrate the relaunch of the Kamin Science Center with free admission to access to five floors of exhibitions, live demonstration shows, and the USS Requin (SS 481) submarine. There will also be free planetarium shows, special giveaways, a free photobooth and DJ.

WHEN: September 13, 10am — 12pm

WHERE: 1518 Forbes Ave

The 2025 Garbage Olympics will be Saturday September 13th! The cleanup will begin promptly at 10:10am. All supplies will be provided, including gloves and trash bags. If you are interested in participating, please email Daschinique Johnson djohnson@uptownpartners.org or DM us on Instagram! 

WHEN: September 23, 7pm — 9pm

WHERE: 321 Pennwood Ave

BYO fiber craft and hangout with other fiber friends while you work on projects! Knitting, weaving, crochet, mending, macrame, whatever! Bring a snack to share if you’d like. There will be a small craft station at the event for anyone who needs.