‘Pens in the Park’
Date: Jan. 11
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Address: Ice Rink, 1200 Pearce Mill Road, North Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1971
Through the Penguins Foundation Give Hockey a Shot program, try on equipment
and hit the ice with former Pittsburgh Penguin Tyler Kennedy! Iceburgh will be there
for part of the time and there will be kids’ activities. Regular rink admission applies.
Skate with Parker, the Chipmunk, at North Park!
Date: Dec. 27
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Address: Ice Rink, 1200 Pearce Mill Road, North Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1971
Skate along with Allegheny County Parks mascot Parker! Other activities to enjoy
as well. Register on the website.
Guided Winter Nature Hikes at North Park
Dates: Dec. 14 – Tree Identification; Jan. 26 – Animal Tracks
Addresses: Various locations in North Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks or 412.935.1971 (Registration is required.)
Join a park ranger for fun and educational wintertime hikes! Be sure to have water
and wear appropriate shoes. Please register.
Hit the Trail for a Hike (Intermediate) at North Park
Date: Feb. 29
Time: Noon
Address: 461 McKinney Road, North Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks or 412.935.1971 (Registration is required.)
Join in an approximately 5-mile hike on the trails! Be sure to have water and wear
appropriate shoes. Please register.
North Park Free Ice Skating Lessons, Tuesdays or Thursdays
Dates: January
Time: 4:40 to 5:20 p.m.
Address: Ice Rink, 1200 Pearce Mill Road, North Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1971 (Registration is required.)
Instruction is for beginning skaters (ages 5 and up) to learn the correct skating
techniques and basic skills. Includes a 30-minute group lesson with five-minute free
skate immediately following. Start times may vary slightly depending on inclement
weather/ice conditions. Register on the website.
Sewickley Public Library Program: Maintain, Don’t Gain Over the
Holidays
Date: Dec. 9
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Address: 500 Thorn Street, Sewickley
Contact: sewickleylibrary.org, or 412.741.6920
Learn how to stay on track, stay motivated and prioritize your health during the
festive season without sacrificing fun and family time. Please register.
Venture Outdoors Winter Solstice Night Hike
Date: Dec. 21
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Address: Hartwood Acres (Check the website for exact location.)
Contact: ventureoutdoors.org (Registration is required.)
An evening of exploration on a moderate 4-mile hike, enjoying the tranquility and
listening for critters that prefer the dark. Register online. n
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