Got bored kids? Here are some ideas to help keep your kids happy over winter break and beyond.
Here are 10 fun ways to keep kids from toddlers to teens entertained and off screens during the holiday break and into the winter. TELL US: What do you plan on doing with your kids during winter break? Share in the comments below.
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Something to look forward to as the weather grows colder ...
The Allegheny County Parks Department will open the North Park and South Park ice skating rinks on Thursday, Nov. 8, weather and conditions permitting. The county's 2012-13 ice skating season will run through mid-March. Admission to each rink costs $5 per day per adult aged 18-59 and $3 per adult aged 60 and older. Children aged 17 and younger can also pay $3 per admission. Senior season passes cost $25 (ages 60 and older). Admission is free for active volunteer firefighters and volunteer emergency medical technicians with a Park Pass Program photo ID. Skates rental costs $2 per day, and skates sharpening, when available, costs $4.50. Hours of Operation North Park Ice Skating Rink South Park Ice Skating Rink Both rinks will be open from …
What's a family to do for the entire week between Christmas and New Year's Day? A lot! Read on for ideas on how to keep the whole family happy and in the holiday spirit this week.
This is the perfect time of year to hit an outdoor ice rink. Whether at North Park, PPG Place or the Penguins Pond at SouthSide Works, kids of all ages can enjoy a family skate. Check the rinks' websites above for pricing and public skating schedules. Phipps Conservatory has been transformed for the holidays with poinsettias, twinkling lights and aromatic pines. There are also magical scenes from The Nutcracker, complete with gingerbread houses and a Sugarplum fairy. The conservatory will also host Family Fun Days from Dec. 26-30 that include crafts, as well as a New Year's Eve celebration. The winter flower show runs through Jan. 8. For more information, visit Phipps Conservatory's website. Although it's a bit of a drive from Sewickley, …
