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July 27, 2023

Resources for August Observances

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

Here is a list of resources for August observances:

Month-Long Observances

Summer Sun Safety Month

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Back to School Month

National Breastfeeding Month

Weeks of Recognition

August 6 – 12 is Exercise with Your Child Week

Days of Recognition

August 1 is National Night Out (NNO)

August 9 is National Book Lovers Day

August 15 is National Back To School Prep Day

August 26 is Women’s Equality Day

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July 16, 2019

Family Fun Night

Families with young children are invited to participate in an evening of free activities, games, and prizes. Food and refreshments will also be provided. Registration is not required, but preferred.

Learn More

For more information, contact Toni Beasley at 412.727.6649 or toni@tryingtogether.org.

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November 29, 2018

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*