Pittsburgh — Looking for something to do to keep everyone entertained over the holiday break? We’ve got 11 ideas!
- Ever wanted to be a cartoonist? Learn the techniques with local cartoon artist Joe Wos. This week he’s teaching you how to draw a turkey and other fun characters. You can watch his daily livestream and catch up on former episodes here or on his Facebook page.
- The Phipp’s Conservatory Winter Flower Show: Home for the Holidays. The show will run from Nov. 20 through Jan. 3 and will feature twinkling lights, fragrant decorated trees, and, of course, thousands of poinsettias in a wide variety of hues and patterns. Friends and families can create special holiday memories at Home for the Holidays. Get more information or order tickets here.
- Take a virtual tour of the Frick museum. You can explore the permanent collection, tour the Car and Carriage Museum and the Eagle Rock. Get started on your virtual journey here.
- 4. The Concord Jazz Quartet with Alphabet City will have a live musical tribute on Sunday at 6 p.m. Featuring Andy Reamer (vibraphone), Eric Susoeff (guitar), Jeff Grubbs (bass) and Thomas Wendt (drums), the Concord Jazz Quartet show will be broadcast from Alphabet City as part of the Off Minor Jazz Series. Register for free.
- The ice rink at PPG Plaza opened today for it’s 20th season. You can watch a virtual time lapse of the rink installation and get more information on rink hours and prices here.
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- Celebrate the grand reopening of the Buhl Planetarium on Saturday and Sunday with “Space Out! Astronomy Weekend” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get tickets and information here.
- Fans of the National Aviary can enjoy it right from their living rooms! Watch the Peregrine Falcon nestcam livestream and go virtual birding! Get more information here.
- Want to take in all of the sights and sounds of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium without leaving home? You can watch the Penguin Cam and Cheetah Cam online and even move the camera around until you spot the animal you’re looking for! More information is on the website.
- Looking to head outdoors and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather? Try the trails and sights at McConnells Mill State Park in Lawrence County, the Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve in O’Hara or Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park in Sewickley.
- You can’t forget about the family’s four legged friends! Try out the fenced dog park at Riverview Park in Observatory Hill, take Fido to explore the 25 acres of hills at Misty Pines Dog Park in Franklin Park or check out the recently renovated Carnegie Dog Park.
- Pick up some fresh produce and enjoy the sunshine at one of the nearby farms and markets. Explore the sprawling farm shop and Christmas market at Trax Farms in Finleyville or check out the fresh meat, sweet treats and sandwich shop at Freedom Farms in Butler.