Workshops and Events
There are a lot of ways to grow and connect on this journey.
Check back often for expanded programming areas. We continue to offer workshops and community or educational events related to our three pillars of programming. In addition, we seek to add more parent support groups. If you are interested in a specific topic or on collaboration, please connect with us. Don’t forget to follow our program link trees too for specific topical information.
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Current & Upcoming Events
Craft & Yap: Embroidery Night
A cozy, beginner-friendly embroidery night designed for connection, creativity, and conversation. Choose your pattern and item ahead of time, then stitch, chat, and unwind with guided instruction in a relaxed, welcoming space. All supplies included (or bring your own for a discount). No experience needed. A portion of each registration supports Connected Nest programs.
Babywearing with Confidence
March 1 1-3pm in Mars PA: Come gather with other expecting and new parents to try out multiple types of carriers, learn about babies physical development in the first year, and learn a practical way to connect with your littles in a busy parent’s life. This workshop is great for first, second or third time parents and anyone who wants to better understand wearing infants through toddlers. Contact with questions: babywearing@connectednest.org
Kids Clothing Swap & Shop
Our third annual event for area families is planned for March 15th. Families will be able to swap or shop for accessible kids clothing and baby items. Prepare your used baby, children and maternity clothes to be donated - clean, sorted by size in containers or bags. Drop off will begin in February. You'll sign up for a time on Sunday, March 15th, to come swap for needed sizes. If you're not donating items, that's ok, come shop and donate for what you find! All extra items will be passed on to Matrona Family Resource Center's Free Store in Butler. Thank you for the sponsorship Cranberry Elks Lodge. Additional sponsorship available through signup.
Available for Presentations.
Please contact us if you have a specific need or idea for an event. We specialize in presenting on reproductive and maternal mental health and parenting stress support. We are always able to work with the community as needed to help educate and support around the journey to and through parenting. theteam@connectednest.org
Past {And Annual} Events
NICU Parent Care Bags
We want to help parents feel just a little less alone and a little cared for as they are caring for their little one. With your help, we look forward to filling over 100 care packages for delivery to Magee Women's Hospital NICU and AHN Wexford NICU.
Family Fest
Join us Sunday, November 9 for an family afternoon of game show–inspired fun, carnival-style activities, and family-friendly play for all ages! Play The Price {of Parenthood} is Right or Wheel of {Family} Fortune. Try your luck at Plinko Play or our Connected Nest's Human Slot Machine. OR have family fun playing our Double Dare Flag Frenzy (there will be no slime dunking involved!). Sponsorships, resource tables and game volunteers needed!
Kids Car Show
Parents and kids of all ages come have car-themed summer fun from babies to elementary age. 👉Bring your kid's ride on car to take through a large kid-sized car wash. (Sprinkler and bubble settings!) 👉Play in sensory tables washing toy cars & race on matchbox race tracks. 👉 Baby play yard tent for the crawlers. 👉 Our first hour is our Sensory friendly hour from 2-3 to help make this event as inclusive and supportive of all families as possible. 👉 Cranberry EMS on site with car seat safety and baby proofing info, as well as interactive options for older kids. 👉Awesome Raffle Prizes! Event Sponsors needed
2025 Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
What Moms Really Want: Community * Connection * Support * >>This may not be what you expect, but maternal mental health is the whole families health.<< Help us provide support year round and expand our reach in 2025. Our Empowering Moms Program is honoring Maternal Mental Health Day, Week and Month by offering multiple events, fundraisers and opportunities to support the work we do all year. Funds raised through these events and the raffle will directly benefit our postpartum groups and our infertility support groups. Please consider helping campaign and sponsor us to continue and further our support of new moms.
What Moms *really* Want RAFFLE
Think: Services for the family, relaxation for her, resources that help with the day to day, pampering, family fun, skill building... all the things that help support mental and holistic health. GET TICKETS THROUGH May 31st!! Share and spread the word. So many amazing items.
Make it FOR Mom
We are kicking off Maternal Mental Health Month as we close out April by preparing for Mother's Day. Create handmade gifts and a gift basket for mom and support a great cause. Get tickets or sponsor the event now.
Kids Clothing Swap & Shop
This second annual event in 2025 involved 150 families. Families were able to get a lot out of it for accessible kids clothing and baby items. Local residents donated their used baby, children and maternity clothes and then swapped for needed sizes and other community members shopped by donation. All extra items were donated to Poppin Tags Freestore in Russleton. Thank you for the sponsorship Cranberry Elks Lodge, Bee Nourished Lactation and Sunflower Sprouts Consignment
Nurturing Community in Fertility Journeys
Join Connected Nest’s Facing Fertility Program and local fertility experts as we provide resources that aid in building connections and encouragement for those facing infertility. Virtual for increased access. Free tickets for infertility patients. Event sponsorships and presenters appreciated.
Moms Speed Meets
These annual events for our Empowering Moms Program are highly engaging, highly popular times for women to come and connect outside of their daily routines. Join us to connect with others raising kids and finding their way through. These events are open to moms at varying stages of raising children.
Financially Aware Families
There are many things to think about as we grow our family. It can be challenging to juggle this during the day to day life. Come learn about what you don't want to put off. Our presentation will be accessible virtually and in person from a local lawyer. Tickets will benefit Connected Nest and also give you access to services for a reduced cost.
Community Events Provide support in many ways
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Our mission is to create connections for those on the journey to, through & beyond parenthood to increase solidarity and support during transitions and challenges.
