Kindness Grows Here: Shaler Area 143 Day of Kindness Event

About this Event

Join us for the 4th Annual 143 Day of Kindness: Kindness Grows Here, a celebration of kindness and belonging inspired by Fred Rogers. This K-12 event empowers students to spread kindness through interactive activities, fostering a more caring and connected community!

Shaler Area School District is proud to present the 4th Annual 143 Day of Kindness Event on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Shaler Area Elementary School (700 Scott Avenue, Glenshaw, PA 15116). Doors open at 5:15 PM.

This joyful and completely FREE community event celebrates kindness in every form—with this year’s theme, “Kindness Grows in Shaler Area,” inspired by student leaders from the Shaler Area High School Sustainability Club.

Families will enjoy an evening packed with hands-on kindness-themed activities that help children learn to be kind to themselves, kind to others, and kind to their community. Featured activities include:

-Shrinky dinks made from recycled plastic

-Seed balls to plant flowers and spread joy

-Kindness rock painting

-Button making and custom yard signs

-A collaborative community mural

-Yoga and taekwondo for wellness and mindfulness

-Positive affirmation station

And much, much more!

Guests are also encouraged to visit our Community Expo, where families can explore exciting summer and year-round programs and resources available to students.

Refreshments will be available, including pizza, snacks, and Smiley Cookies. New this year, we’re excited to welcome Cafe 118 from Shaler Area High School, who will be serving up a variety of refreshing beverages throughout the evening.

Attendees will be treated to live performances by Shaler Area music ensembles, including the High School Chamber Choir. The evening will conclude with a presentation by Shaler Area Middle School students honoring local upstanders in our school community—followed by a high-energy concert from the award-winning musical comedy duo, Josh and Gab, known for their fun-filled performances about kindness and anti-bullying.

Please note: This is a family event, and all students must be accompanied by a guardian at the venue and on the shuttle.

Join us for an evening of creativity, connection, and community spirit—you won’t want to miss this unforgettable celebration of kindness in action.