Birty's Heathing & Air

When the weather starts to get cold, lace up your skates and head over to the Rink at PPG Place. Open to the public, this ice skating rink is the perfect place to show off your talent. First time skater? Never fear. The rink has room for skaters of all skill levels.

Have your mind blown away at the leading cultural space for technology-based art. Wood Street Galleries offers a variety of exhibitions that push the boundaries of art into new realms. Don’t just see art; experience the work as multi-disciplinary artists from around the world present their visions in the large rooms of this venue.

Have a blast at Games N’ At. This arcade and party emporium offers a wide variety of games to choose from. Play classic video arcade games, show off on the shooting games or play your favorite XBOX 360 game on the Internet access consoles. You can also really kick it old school and take your game over to the pool tables, ping-pong, pinball, air hockey, foosball and bubble hockey areas.

You may have to drive a bit to get to the Big Butler Fair, but the trip is worth it. One of the largest and best festivals in Western Pennsylvania, Big Butler is a chance to enjoy fireworks, the midway, games, demolition derbies, concerts and truck pulls that are not typically seen in Pittsburgh.