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MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink
http://familyfunpittsburgh.com/event/massmutual-pittsburgh-ice-rink/
All day
01/01/2020-03/01/2020
From November 22 through March 1, the Plaza between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue transforms into the
MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place, a spectacular one-of-a-kind outdoor ice skating rink.
Managed by Magic Ice USA
In-Season Phone: 412-394-3641
Email: ppgrink@magiciceusa.com
Off-Season Phone: 305-255-4144 (Magic Ice USA)
PPG PLACE, including the Plaza and ice rink areas, is a SMOKE-FREE ZONE.
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Hours of Operation:
Holiday Hours (November 22-January 1):
Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to Midnight
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Special Holiday Hours:
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
New Year’s Eve: Tuesday, December 31: 11 a.m. to Midnight
New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Winter Hours (January 2-March 1):
Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Special Winter Holiday Hours:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 20: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
President’s Day, Monday, February 17: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Admission
Adults (ages 13-49) : $10
Children (through age 12): $9
Seniors (ages 50 and up): $9
Military (with ID): $9
Skate Rental: $4 (Sizes 9 Jr to 13)
Lockers (one time use, self-service): 50 Cents
VALENTINE’S SKATE – Friday, February 14 – 7p-9p
Celebrate the Sweetheart season under the stars amidst a stunning glass skyscraper! Hosted by Q92.9 FM.
01
Clinton Christmas Light-Up
http://familyfunpittsburgh.com/event/clinton-christmas-light-up/
5:00 PM-10:00 PM
01/01/2020-01/05/2020
Christmas Light-Up
Nov. 23 to Jan. 5
5-10 PM Daily
Walk-Through Only nights on November 21-22! On these nights no cars will be permitted through. All visitors will park and walk through the lights.
Founded in 1993, the Christmas Light Up Celebration in Clinton, PA is the best kept holiday secret in Pittsburgh. Drive through and enjoy a one mile experience of light displays in a wooded setting.
Now in our 26th season, the Christmas Light Up Celebration in Clinton, PA is the best kept holiday secret in Pittsburgh. Drive through and enjoy a one mile experience of light displays in a wooded setting.
$10 per carload must be paid in cash please – we do not accept debit or credit cards.
600 Clinton Park Drive
Clinton, PA
01
Shadracks Christmas
http://familyfunpittsburgh.com/event/shadracks-christmas/
All day
01/01/2020-01/05/2020
November 15, 2019 – January 5, 2020
HOURS
M-F: 6 – 10PM
Sat-Sunday: 6-10PM or Later
Including Holidays, even in the rain!
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are very popular nights to visit the lights show. Because of this, long lines should be expected and wait times can be long. Please visit us Mondays – Thursdays to avoid extended wait times. Thank you!
2019 ADMISSION RATES
Cars or Family Vans (8 passengers or less) All Fridays & Saturdays and all days Dec 13th-29th: $30
Cars or Family Vans (8 passengers or less) All Sundays-Thursdays EXCEPT Dec 13th-29th: $25
Activity Van, Limo, or Mini/Half Bus: $50
Tour/School Bus: $100
Tickets can also be purchased on-site from the comfort of your own vehicle. We accept cash and credit cards!
Come see over 2 miles of custom made displays dance in perfect synchronization to the music playing over the radio in your car! Also, see the all new North Pole theme of GIANT, all-LED displays where you catch a glimpse of how Santa and his pals live, work, and play throughout the year! They are guaranteed to delight everyone from young to old!
NEW & IMPROVED SANTA’S VILLAGE!
Santa’s Village** is open nightly and entry is FREE with light show admission!!! It’s a place where young and old alike can gather and enjoy the fun, festive spirit of Christmas indoors.(**Santa’s Village is operated by Clicks for a Cause**) For all inquiries regarding Santa’s Village please contact Wendy at (814) 282-5505.
Elf Training School -Free!
Letter Writing Station to Santa – Free!
Photos with Santa November 15th through Dec. 23rd! Packages start at $20
Souvenirs – Christmas and Gift Items, Light-Ups, and more
Photo Booth, Train for Kids, Games, and more fun for ALL ages!
Hot Cocoa, Coffee, Soda, and Water
Freshly Popped Kettle Corn, Hot Dogs, Pretzels, Nachos with Cheese, Pepperoni Cheese Rolls, and more.
BIG BUTLER FAIRGROUNDS – 1127 NEW CASTLE RD, PROSPECT PA 16052
01
Winter Festival of Lights Oglebay Park
http://familyfunpittsburgh.com/event/winter-festival-of-lights-oglebay-park/
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
01/01/2020-01/05/2020
Experience The Magic November 7, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Beginning in 1985, the Winter Festival of Lights has grown into one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows, attracting more than one million visitors each year. Identified as one of the top light displays in the United States by countless travel companies and national publications, the Winter Festival of Lights features three hundred acres of twinkling lights over a six-mile drive. The dazzling display includes 90 lighted attractions boasting more than one million energy-efficient LED lights. Now, guests can experience this time-honored tradition in a whole new way with 3D ‘Sleigh Bans’ which transform every point of light into a magical display!
Show Admission
We suggest a donation of $25 per vehicle, which includes one 4-pack of 3D Sleigh Bans to enhance your experience and one Festival of Lights season pass valid throughout the 2019-2020 season. To sweeten the deal, our 3D Sleigh Bans come with more than $25 in money-saving coupons redeemable throughout the park. Your generous donations support the continuous improvement of the Winter Festival of Lights and ensure this long-standing tradition continues for generations to come.
465 Lodge Drive | Wheeling, WV
02
MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink
http://familyfunpittsburgh.com/event/massmutual-pittsburgh-ice-rink/
All day
01/02/2020-03/01/2020
From November 22 through March 1, the Plaza between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue transforms into the
MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place, a spectacular one-of-a-kind outdoor ice skating rink.
Managed by Magic Ice USA
In-Season Phone: 412-394-3641
Email: ppgrink@magiciceusa.com
Off-Season Phone: 305-255-4144 (Magic Ice USA)
PPG PLACE, including the Plaza and ice rink areas, is a SMOKE-FREE ZONE.
*******************************************************************************************
Hours of Operation:
Holiday Hours (November 22-January 1):
Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to Midnight
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Special Holiday Hours:
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
New Year’s Eve: Tuesday, December 31: 11 a.m. to Midnight
New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Winter Hours (January 2-March 1):
Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Special Winter Holiday Hours:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 20: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
President’s Day, Monday, February 17: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Admission
Adults (ages 13-49) : $10
Children (through age 12): $9
Seniors (ages 50 and up): $9
Military (with ID): $9
Skate Rental: $4 (Sizes 9 Jr to 13)
Lockers (one time use, self-service): 50 Cents
VALENTINE’S SKATE – Friday, February 14 – 7p-9p
Celebrate the Sweetheart season under the stars amidst a stunning glass skyscraper! Hosted by Q92.9 FM.

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