North Side Neighborhood Block Party – Free Family Event (NFL Draft Weekend)

About This Event

The North Side Neighborhood Block Party is a free, family‑friendly community celebration held during NFL Draft Weekend, just minutes from Acrisure Stadium.

Presented by GBU North Side Neighborhood and Calvary United Methodist Church, this event welcomes North Side residents, families from across Pittsburgh, and NFL Draft visitors traveling with children.

The block party uses a stations‑style format, allowing families to move at their own pace through hands‑on activities, service projects, and fun attractions hosted by GBU, Calvary ministries, and community partners. Activities are held both indoors and outdoors, making this an easy and flexible stop during Draft Weekend.

✨ All are welcome. Come as you are and stay as long as you like.

Activities & Experiences

🎨 Community Activity Stations

Hands‑on activities, service projects, and small takeaways hosted by GBU Life, Calvary ministries, and partner organizations.

🎂 GBU Birthday Bash – Service Stations

• Pack birthday cake kits for a local food pantry
• Create birthday cards for neighbors in need

🌱 Calvary Stations

• Earth Day “All‑in‑One” flower growing kits
• Prayer card making
• Stained glass window coloring contest

🚗 MADD Educational Station

• Fatal Vision Goggles educational and awareness activity

🦸 Family Fun Attractions

• Marvel superheroes
• Face painting
• Balloon twisting
• Calvary scavenger hunt
• Guided tours of Calvary’s historic church building

Event Details

• Cost: Free (optional donations welcome; proceeds benefit charitable partner(s))
• Registration: Not required (drop‑in welcome)
• Audience: Families with children, North Side neighbors, Pittsburgh residents, and NFL Draft visitors
• Weather: Rain or shine
• Accessibility: Family‑friendly, indoor & outdoor space, handicap accessible entrance to building

Hosted By

GBU North Side Neighborhood
Calvary United Methodist Church

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