GIVE HOCKEY A SHOT!
JAN. 5-31, 5:30-6:15 P.M. MONDAY | Wexford, PA
Children ages 4 to 8 can learn the basics of hockey in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere at North Park Skating Rink through Feb. 9. All equipment will be provided, and ice-skating experience is required.
Free | alleghenycounty.us
ROCKIN’ WITH ROCKS
JAN. 11, 1-3 P.M. | Pittsburgh, PA
Hang out with naturalist educators and enjoy creative, rock-inspired children’s activities. Get crafty and decorate using paint, make your own fossil and play a variety of games for an afternoon of fun for the entire family at Frick Environmental Center.
Free | pittsburghparks.org
BEECHWOOD FARMS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
JAN. 14 & 28, 4:30-6 P.M. | Pittsburgh, PA
Students in grades K-3 can get outside and enjoy nature this winter in this after-school program at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Kids will explore the woods and ecosystems for animals and their homes with an Audubon educator while having fun and exploring the outdoors.
Starting at $10 | aswp.org
FIRE AND ICE FESTIVAL
JAN. 16-18, 2-8 P.M. FRIDAY, 10 A.M.-8 P.M. SATURDAY, 10 A.M.-4 P.M. SUNDAY
Somerset, PA
Somerset will host this annual festival of amazing ice sculptures at Uptown Works for the 31st year. The 2026 theme will celebrate Somerset through the years with more than fifty historic-themed ice sculptures. Enjoy the ice carvings positioned around town as well as the fireworks, fire pits, ice slide, ice indoor winter marketplace, carriage rides, food trucks, a scavenger hunt and more!
Free | uptownsomerset.org
LIGONIER ICE FESTIVAL
JAN. 23-25, NOON-4 P.M. | Ligonier, PA
This 35th annual festival at Ligonier Town Hall features more than 50 amazing ice sculptures and live ice sculpting as the town of Ligonier is transformed into a sparkling wonderland of ice.
Free | ligonier.com
WINTERFEST 2026
JAN. 31, 11 A.M.- 3 P.M. | Portersville, PA
Enjoy guided hikes, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides, children’s games and activities, educational experiences and more at this annual festival at Moraine State Park North Shore that celebrates the great outdoors.
Free | morainepreservationfund.org
