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December 1, 2021

Children Admitted Free to Heinz History Center

During the month of December, children aged 17 and under will receive free admission to the Heinz History Center as part of their A Very Merry Pittsburgh event. Individuals must reserve tickets in advance before attending.

About the Exhibit

The History Center’s exhibition, A Very Merry Pittsburgh, features a special section with family keepsakes, artifacts, film, and imagery that explore how Western Pennsylvanians have celebrated major winter holidays, including Christmas, Chanukah, Diwali, and Kwanzaa, through the years.

A Very Merry Pittsburgh will transport you back to the bustling holiday season in Downtown Pittsburgh with decorations and artifacts from popular department stores like Kaufmann’s & Macy’s, Horne’s, and Gimbels.

The exhibit is open through January 17, 2022.

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November 29, 2018

Skate with Santa at the Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink

Looking to celebrate the holiday spirit with your young children? Enjoy a special opportunity to take to the ice with Santa Claus just days before Christmas! Bring along the kids and the camera to capture these holiday memories at the Schenley Ice Skating Rink. This event includes great music and the chance to skate outdoors in beautiful Schenley Park.

For more information, call 412-422-6523 or visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/schenley/rink.

Admission Costs

  • Adults:  $5
  • Seniors:  $4
  • Veterans with ID:  $4
  • Youth (17 and under):  $3
  • Skate Rentals:  $3
  • Skate Sharpening:  $5

Schenley Skating Rink accepts credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay.

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Schenley Park Skating Rink Open for Season

Sharpen and your skates and get ready to enjoy another action-packed season of ice skating at the Schenley Park Skating Rink.  The City of Pittsburgh’s outdoor rink is now open and offers a variety of skating sessions, lessons, and special events.

Special Sessions

The rink operates seven days a week and offers a variety of public sessions and lessons, including:

  • Family Skate:
    Thursdays from 6:30 – 9 p.m. One child free with each paying adult (adult admission $5). All children must be accompanied by paying adults.
  • College ID Sessions:
    Tuesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.; and Sundays from 7 – 9 p.m. Present a valid college ID and save one dollar on admission (college student admission $4 during these sessions).
  • Adults Only Sessions (18+):
    Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.

Special Events

Over the winter, the rink will host several special events including:

  • Skate with Santa
    Sunday, December 16 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.)
  • Mascot Skate
    Saturday, January 12 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.)
  • Disco Night
    Saturday, February 2 (9:30 – 11:30 p.m.) – adults only
  • Valentines On Ice
    Thursday, February 14, (7 – 10 p.m.) – adults only

Admission Costs

Admission to the Schenley Park Skating Rink is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $4 for veterans, and $3 for children 17 years old or younger. Skate rental is $3 and skate sharpening is $5. Schenley Skating Rink accepts credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay.

For more information, call 412-422-6523 or visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/schenley/rink.

*Information provided by The City of Pittsburgh*

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November 28, 2018

Balancing Your Holiday Plate: Healthy and Fun Ways to Prepare Food Over the Holidays

Families and community members are invited to join Trying Together, Let’s Move Pittsburgh, and Phipps Conservatory in a three-week food demonstration program.

Each session includes a demonstration by Let’s Move Pittsburgh staff on how families can prepare fun, quick, and healthy meals together while using holiday leftovers like turkey, mashed potatoes, and ham. Take this opportunity to get tips on engaging your young children while cooking, learn simple and delicious recipes, and take home free ingredients to try out what you learned! A light dinner will be provided.

For more information, contact Rachelle Duffy via phone (412.421.3889, ext. 113) or email (rachelle@tryingtogether.org).

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