IN Monroeville Winter 2018 | Page 26

Other Winter Fun Introduction to Snowshoeing Date: Dec. 15 Address: Four Seasons Activity Lodge, Boyce Park, 675 Old Frankstown Road, Plum Contact: county.allegheny.pa.us/parks, or 412.350.2455 (Pre-registration is required.) Dress for the weather and learn to snowshoe this winter with park rangers! This will be a basic instruction class with a trek through the woods. It is weather- dependent—if there is no snow, it will be a guided hike. Approximately 1 mile with slight elevation changes. Visit the website for more information on pre-registration, fees and other details. The Monroeville Home Show Dates: Jan. 25-27 Address: Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Boulevard, Monroeville Contact: simoneventmanagement.com Start planning your winter or spring home projects with ideas and inspiration from this annual consumer home show featuring vendors and displays to improve your home. Includes seminars and demonstrations on gardening, remodeling and new home constructions. Visit the website for more information. Open Waltz at Wilkins School Community Center Dates: Nov. 18 and Dec. 16 Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Address: 7604 Charleston Avenue, Regent Square Contact: wsccpgh.org/wscc_classes/ open-waltz, or 412.244.8458 While away the hours whirling around the dance floor to live music. No partners needed. For beginners, experienced dancers and everything in between. Visit the website for more information. Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink Special Holiday and Winter Events Dates: December, January and February (Check the website for the exact dates and times.) Address: Overlook Drive in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh Contact: pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/ schenley-skating-rink, or 412.422.6523 The skating rink is open throughout the winter for ice skating, and its meeting 24 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com facility is open year-round. Three special events, Skate with Santa, the Mascot Skate, and Valentine’s on Ice, are held each season, with special group discount days throughout. Visit the website for the exact dates and times and for more information. Snowfest Date: Jan. 26 Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Address: Boyce Park, 675 Old Frankstown Road, Plum Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or 724.327.0338 Take advantage of a day of winter fun for the whole family! Skiers and non- skiers will enjoy indoor and outdoor games and activities. Visit the website for more information on the schedule of events and other details. Steel City Comic Con Dates: Dec. 7-9 Address: Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Boulevard, Monroeville Contact: steelcitycon.com Steel City Comic Con is one of the largest comic cons in the United States with over 100,000 square feet of convention space and filled with 750 vendor tables, artist alley, and celebrity guests. You can meet TV and film celebrities along with taking part in celebrity Q&As, panels, celebrity photo ops, and the Artist Charity Quick Sketch. You can also get involved in cosplay, a trivia contest and costume contests! Visit the website for more information. Winter Hike with a Park Ranger at White Oak Park Date: Feb. 17 Address: White Oak Park Off-Leash Area Parking Lot, 3 Muse Lane, White Oak Contact: alleghenycounty.us (Registration is required.) Join a park ranger for a hike in the forest and explore how animals and plants can be identified in the wintertime. Bring water and wear hiking shoes—traction devices recommended. Approximately two miles with moderate elevation changes. n h Didn’t see your favorite winter event or activity listed? Help us include it next time! Email [email protected] with the information. h We do our best to make sure the events listed are accurate, but always check the website for the most updated information.