Sharpen up those ice blades, Pittsburgh. The Penguins Pond is back!

The new Highmark Stadium in Station Square will be home to Pittsburgh‘s pro soccer team, the Riverhounds, starting next spring. But, for now, ice-skating fans have the chance to break it in until Jan. 13 as part of the popular public outdoor-skating extravaganza.

The rink opened Dec. 14. Admission is $7 per person.

The public can skate at Penguins Pond from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 3 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 to 7 p.m. Sundays.

The Pond will be open New Year‘s Day.

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Storytime Around the City

Take a break from holiday errands and take your child to Storytime. Go to the library branch in your neighborhood or plan a stop while doing errands.

Library storytimes offer a wonderful opportunity for your child to begin a life-long love of reading. 

There are free storytimes all around the city, so they are as plentiful as they are educational!  Go to the Carnegie Library’s main website and then click on the branch's link for all the specifics!




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Skate with Santa at Schenley Park



  Create memories while skating with Santa at Schenley Park Ice Rink. Enjoy great music and refreshments while you skate with the big guy himself!



Location: Schenley Ice Skating Rink, 1 Overlook Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 (Schenley Park – Oakland)
Date: Sunday, December 16, 2012
Time: 1:30pm until 3:30pm
Cost: Adult admission is $4.00, youth (17 and under) is $3.00, and seniors are $3.00. Skate rental is $2.50.

For more information about Schenley Park or living in Pittsburgh, click on the links below

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Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

 

MAKESHOP Program

10:00am - 4:00pm, December 15, 2012

Make a unique light fixture for a nightlight. Purchase a light socket kit in our Museum Store, then make a fixture for it in MAKESHOP. Light socket sets cost $5 and can be purchased at any time. Please check in with a MAKESHOP Teaching Artist before opening your package. 

Part of Let It Glow! Light up your season with a month-long celebration of all things that glitter and glow at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh throughout December.

 

 

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Holiday Magic Laser Show

 Experience the magic of the holiday season with a little science at this magical holiday laser show that's perfect for the whole family.

The Carnegie Science Center show features traditional holiday tunes from across generations to contemporary artists performing their personal favorites, this matinee laser show is guaranteed to be a hit with all ages.

Songs include selections from The Nutcracker as well as popular songs sung by Andy Williams and Bing Crosby:

Cost: $2 members | $8 non-members

Schedule:

Dec 14: 3-4pm, 7-8pm

Dec 15: 1-2pm, 3-4pm, 7-8pm

Dec 16: 1-2pm, 3-4pm

Location: 1 Allegheny Avenue  Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Note: This is not the Carnegie Museum location)

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