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Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

A Holiday Celebration is a family-friendly series of three heartwarming one-act plays with a festive musical sing-along during transitions.

The Gift of the Magi: A touching adaptation of O. Henry's classic tale about love, sacrifice, and the true spirit of giving.
The First Night of Chanukah: A stranded traveler discovers the power of faith and miracles with the help of a mysterious stranger.
Starman Wish Me Luck: Two unlikely souls find hope and connection on a cold Christmas Eve in Washington, D.C. Celebrate the season with stories that will warm your heart and bring joy to the whole

The Pittsburgh Savoyards continue their 87th season this winter with Victor Herbert’s holiday operetta, Babes in Toyland. Performances will be held December 6-8, 13-15 and 20-21 2024 at the Margaret Partee Performing Arts Center in Pittsburgh Savoyards headquarters.

Jingle Bell Run is the original festive 5K race for charity and signature Arthritis Foundation holiday event! JBR is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while raising funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Register as an individual or bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk and spread good cheer.

After several years in another location, we are BACK IN THE ‘BURGH! Join us for the North Shore route that will start and end near the Great Lawn.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
8:30 a.m. registration opens
10 a.m. 5k run/walk start
North Shore - Great Lawn
393 North Shore Drive
Pittsburgh, Pa., 15212
*The start and finish line are at the corner of North Shore Drive and Chuck Noll Way.

Parking – Gold Lot1A will be available for parking at a rate of $3. The entrance is at 792 West General Robinson Street. Payment by credit/debit card/Apple Pay or Goggle Pay only, no cash option.

Event Schedule – We will run rain, snow or shine!
8:30 a.m. – Registration and packet pick-up at the Great Lawn
9:15 a.m. – Kids Fun Run – a quick dash down North Shore Drive
9:45 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
10 a.m. – 5K Run (ages 10 and under)
11:15 a.m. – Awards Ceremony at McFadden’s (211 North Shore Drive)
McFadden’s will be opening at 10 a.m. for us! Stick around after the race for post-event awards ceremony and to grab some lunch.

www.jbr.org/pittsburgh

5K Timed – Includes shirt and jingle bells and finisher medal (first 500 runners). Register by Sunday, November 17 to guarantee your 40th anniversary Jingle Bell Run shirt!

$45 - Nov. 1 to Dec. 6 at 11:59 p.m.
$50 - Dec. 7 (day of event)

Virtual Jingler - Can’t attend the event, but still want to be part of the fun? Choose this option to receive a shirt and fundraise for a cure!
$30 - Sept. 1 to Dec. 7 (day of event)

The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley is hosting a sensory friendly screening of "Moana 2" on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 9:45 a.m. "Moana 2" is the sequel to Disney's 2016 animated musical that reunites its titular heroine (voiced by Auli'i Cravalho) with the demigod Maui (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson). Sensory friendly screenings provide a safe space for folks with special needs to enjoy a personal, unhurried cinematic experience designed specifically for them. Tickets for this special screening are all discounted to $8.75 per person.

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Saturdays in September, 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

This program is free with admission and meets at the bench in the entrance of Dinosaurs in Their Time.

Join us for Storytime at the Museum! Hear nature and science stories read by our Natural History Interpreters and get a chance to touch museum specimens. Stop by for one page, one book, or stay for the whole 45 minutes. Registration is not required.

Buy your tickets in advance!

RMU Island Sports Center's Nutcracker on Ice!
Dec. 7, 2024 ~ 12:45-4 p.m.*
Dec. 8, 2024 ~ 12:45-4 p.m.*
12:45-1 p.m. - Pre-Show Featuring RMU ISC's Theatre on Ice & Steel City Blades Synchronized Skating Teams
1 p.m. - Nutcracker on Ice

The Nutcracker on Ice featuring a mix of traditional Nutcracker medleys and fun musical mixes to tell the story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince! Skating performances showcasing the talents of the RMU Island Sports Center's Figure Skating Academy, Pittsburgh Figure Skating Club, RMU ISC skating school, and a pre-show featuring RMU ISC’s Theatre on Ice and Steel City Blades synchronized skating teams that are sure to delight! Skating show and open skate following the show with cast members - for all interested audience members!

Advanced Tickets on Sale: Nov. 1 – Dec. 6: $13 general admission
Show Day Tickets: $18 Adults, $15 Children 12 and under & Senior Citizens

Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 p.m. before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages.

Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan timing, seating, and/or trail routes. If there are spots available at the time of the program, non-registered individuals can join on a first-come, first-served basis