It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
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Where?/When?: Mt. Lebanon Ice Center, 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday
Why Go?: This program is for preschool through kindergarten aged children accompanied by at least one adult on skates and siblings of the pre-school and kindergarten aged child.
Pricing: $4.25 per person. Skate use is included.
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Where?/When?: , 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday
Why Go?: Each Thursday everyone is invited to join in the feast! The group will gather for a free simple meal of soup, and while they break bread together they consider scripture texts through activities, discussion and skits. This study is team taught by Rev. Sarah Robbins and Elder John Owens. All ages are welcome.
Pricing: Free
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Where?/When?: PPG Place, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Friday
Why go?: The Rink at PPG is the perfect way to end your Winter Break. This holiday tradition has been in Pittsburgh since December, 2001.
Pricing: $7/adults, $6/children and seniors, plus a $3 skate rental
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Where/When: , 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday
Why Go?: Start the week or weekend off right with this donation-based class. Relax, preparing for the week or after a hard week’s work, and energize yourself for the fun weekend ahead.
Pricing: Suggested $5 donation.
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Where?/When?: , 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday
Why Go?: The Art/Ink Art Gallery will present the Holiday Art Installation Opening Reception. The exhibit features new and vintage holiday greeting cards and unique fiber sculptures and embroideries.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When:, 9:45 to 11 a.m. on Saturday
Why Go?: Use this yoga class to get your body energized! This class will teach you the ways to use your body's natural "caffeine."
Pricing: $15/walk-in; $85/month; $75/6 classes; $95/10 classes
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Where/When: , 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Why Go?: Don’t ignore your health! Keep up to date with your body and receive a blood pressure screening.
Pricing: Free.
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Where?/When?: Pittsburgh Zoo, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday
Why Go?: It's like Time's Square only family friendly! Countdown to noon and watch the "ball" drop, sign the New Year's ReZOOlution banner and dance yourself silly with Radio Disney!
Pricing: $10/adult, $9 for children and seniors
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Where/When: Downtown Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m.
Why Go?: Highmark First Night Pittsburgh is a unique, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration focused on the arts. Held in more than 200 cities worldwide, the festival is a wonderful way to bring in the New Year in an uplifting, alcohol-free atmosphere. Centered in the Cultural District, First Night Pittsburgh has something for everyone, from children’s activities and performances by nationally-known musicians, to installations by local artists and a spectacular fireworks finale. Click here to a full schedule of events.
Pricing: Varies.
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Where?/When?: Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, 11:30 a.m. on Saturday
Why Go?: Kids are welcome to a bedtime-friendly New Year's Celebration with lots of fun activities and an exciting show by local magician Jason Hurdy.
Pricing: Adult $12, children 2-18 $11, senior citizen $11, members guests $10, children younger than 2 are free.