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Can you safely make your evening commute home, without running into kids celebrating school cancellations, Pittsburgh Penguins practicing for future outdoor hockey games, or badly confused bobsled teams?

OUTDOORS

The Rink at PPG Place. Ice skating Downtown. Through March 7. 412-394-3641

Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink. Jan. 21 is Martin Luther King Day in the Park. Rink open through mid-March. 412-422-6523

Boyce Park. Winter Natural History Walks. Skiing, conditions permitting. 724-327-0338

North Park. Ice-skating rink, open through mid-March. 724-935-1280

South Park. Ice-skating rink, open through mid-March. 412-833-1499

Venture Outdoors. Organized trips, for all levels, include hiking (some for family and dogs), snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. 412-255-0564 or www.ventureoutdoors.org

Jan. 23. Winter Bike Maintenance. Free class at REI Outdoor, South Side. 412-488-9410

Jan. 26-27. Ligonier Ice Fest. Ice-carving in the Diamond, 724-238-4200

Feb. 2. Ohiopyle State Park Winter Fest. Dog sleds, snowmen, snow kayak, ice skating, kids’ activities, food and more. 412-488-9410