Come see the largest retractable stainless-steel dome in the world! It’s set atop the Mellon Arena, home of the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins, host to Disney on Ice and professional wrestling, and the locale of two exclusive restaurants. When you’re looking for a big event to entertain you and your children, Mellon Arena is the place. Visit the website for this month’s major events — and they really are major!
Contact number: (412) 642-1800
Location: 66 Mario Lemieux Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
We’re talking baseball here — the world-famous Pittsburgh Pirates, who have been part of the Pitt sports world for more than115 years.
Contact number: (877) 893-2827
Location: 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
Learn more here.
The Petersen Events Center is the place to watch college basketball — the Pitt Panthers rock! — and there’s also a tour of the facility that’s remarkably impressive. If you have older children who may be looking at college, consider a trip to the University of Pittsburgh campus and include a tour of the Petersen and the Baierl Basketball Complex. It will certainly entertain them — and might change their lives.
Contact number: (412) 648-3054
Location: 3719 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
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Gymnastics, tumbling, and cheerleading appeal to your children, so get them started right at Gymkhana Gymnastics. There are group classes, free practices, and private instruction for every age and skill level, from toddler to teen. And you can get involved in “Adult Play” hours in the evening. With three different locations — at The Factory, in Monroeville, and in Bethel Park — there’s a Gymkhana close enough to you to make a difference to the tumblers in the family.
Contact number: (412) 247-4800
Location: 7501 Penn Avenue, Point Breeze, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
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Get out on the ice in one of three separate locations, all of which feature facilities that are perfect for figure skating or ice hockey. The locations in Harmarville, Bethel Park, and Warrendale all have pro shops; Bethel Park and Harmarville offer skating lessons for less coordinated parents. And Warrendale may have the best attraction of all: Bumper Cars on Ice.
Contact number: (412) 833-8500
Location: 305 Church Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102
Learn more here.
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Boyce Park is a wonderful place to visit, but the ski area deserves special attention. It offers a fun and surprisingly inexpensive way to spend an afternoon schussing on the mogols. With nine runs, mostly for beginners, it’s a perfect option when you or your children are just getting started as skiers or when you don’t have much time.
Contact number: (724) 733-4656
Location: 675 Old Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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Parks & Recreation Dept is a one-stop provider of fun for the family.
Contact number: (412) 681-0481
Location: 4621 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3712
Learn more here.
Indoor playspace, designed for children of all abilities, secure area, lots of hands-on toys
Location: 1400 S. Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
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Riverview Park, an urban public park nestled between several neighborhoods just north of downtown Pittsburgh, offers an equestrian trail, an extensive network of muli-purpose trails, a swimming pool, ball fields, and picnic shelters.
Contact number: (412) 255-2370
Location: 159 Riverview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
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Named after a rather famous and much-loved local baseball player, the Roberto Clemente Memorial Park lies near to the Pittsburgh ballpark and on the northern bank of the Allegheny River. Due to its riverfront setting, many people come here to boat and fish, while the various trails lend themselves to both walking and cycling.
Location: North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Learn more here.
