Get Out: Our Top Five Picks For Fun This Weekend
Looking for something to get into this weekend? Here are our picks.
1. Where/When:, noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday
Why Go?: Join Nancy Griffin, All-American Pilates for Golf instructor and author of "Secrets to Better Golf," as she shares ways to increase your distance, add power and play at your highest level without pain. Learn golf specific movements in an easy to follow circuit using various tools.
The second half of the class involves mat and band exercises to increase flexibility of the core and intrinsic muscles of the shoulder, wrist and ankle to create speed and strength. PGA Brent Johnson of Southpointe CC will do a swing clinic each session. Bring a mat to class or call Nancy at 1-888-733-7375 for one.
Pricing: $150 for the class session, Feb. 3 to March 2
2. Where/When: Carnegie Museum of Art, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday or noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday
Why Go?: Bank of America and Merrill Lynch’s Museums on Us offers free access to Pittsburgh cardholders this weekend. Photo ID and a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented to receive one free general admission limited to cardholder at Carnegie Museum of Art. Not to be combined with other offers.
Pricing: Free
3. Where?/When?: South Hills Village, noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday
Why Go?: This educational event features crafts, Dr. Seuss book reading by some of your favorite local storytellers, giveaways (while supplies last) and prizes! Share the joy of reading and bring a new or gently used book to donate to charity. Plus: you can meet the Cat in the Hat costumed character! This event will be held in the lower level in and around the Play area.
Pricing: Book Donation
4. Where?/When?:, 10 a.m. on Saturday-Sunday
Why Go?: Need something for the family to do during the winter? There is no better place to turn to than the Trax Farms Indoor Flea Market. You are guaranteed to find something unique from 83 vendors selling antiques, gifts, collectibles, clothing, apparel, hobby items, food and much more. Whether you're just browsing or ready to buy, there is something for everyone!
Pricing: Parking and admission are free, but prices vary.
5. Where/When:, 11:30 a.m. on Sunday
Why Go?: This event will feature a Madden Xbox Tournament starting at 11:30 a.m., a buffet at 5:30 p.m., prize giveaways, live entertainment by Tyler Amos and more.
The buffet features all you can eat wings, buffalo chicken dip and pasta.
Pricing: $5 for the tournament and $9.99 for the buffet.