Best Places To Take Middle School Kids On A Rainy Day
Highmark SportsWorks at The Carnegie Science Center
One Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212
412-237-3400
www.carnegiesciencecenter.org
What does it feel like to be a Yo-Yo? Are you as quick as Penguins' goalie Marc-André Fleury? Highmark SportsWorks, located next door to the Carnegie Science Center, contains nearly 30 fun and educational exhibits spread out over 12,000 square feet of exhibition space. Kids can "explore and discover the physics of sports, nutrition and health" and try their hand at exciting sports challenges.
GymSport
98 Vanadium Road
Bridgeville, Pa. 15017
412-220-1195
www.gymsportgems.com
Jump, dance, balance, tumble… if you have an acrobat at home, then Gymsport is the dreary day escape for you! With coaching in both cheerleading and gymnastics, their classes get kids moving and teach teamwork, perseverance, poise, confidence, attention to detail and concentration. They offer a variety of fun classes for kids all ages!
Dave & Busters
180 East Waterfront Drive
Homestead, Pa. 15120
412-462-1500
www.daveandbusters.com
If you're looking for a little family fun at a decent price then Dave & Busters is the place to be on a rainy day! With a kid-friendly menu and plenty of games that parents and kids can enjoy together, there's lots of fun to be had! There are often specials on food and game combos, and if you save up your tickets there is a potential for some awesome prizes.
Laser Storm
7715 McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237
412-364-3473
www.laserstorm.org
For the kid who loves heart-pounding adventure (and the parent who loves teaching team-building skills), Laser Storm is a great rainy day spot! According to the website, "Laser Storm is a unique interactive laser tag adventure that puts players right into the heat of the action." The arena consists of "barriers, police beacons, energizers, base stations, sentries and more." In addition to laser tag, the center also offers an arcade and climbing wall.
Monster Mini Golf
3813 William Penn Highway
Monroeville, Pa. 15146
412-372-4653
www.monsterminigolf.com
Putting a spooky spin on the goofy golf experience! With a host of family-oriented fun activities, Monster Mini Golf is an exciting indoor monster-themed, glow-in-the-dark, 18-hole course. The courses "are challenging enough for adults to navigate, yet very playable for children." They also have an in-house DJ and a family arcade.
Color Me Mine
5887 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217
412-421-2909
pittsburgh.colormemine.com
With more than 300 ceramic pieces and 30 colors to choose from, Color Me Mine is a fun and affordable place to spend time a rainy day! Kids will have plenty of fun dreaming up and creating their own artwork. Then, proud parents can take it home as a keepsake and display it for all their friends!
The Clay Cottage
10913 Perry Highway
Wexford, Pa. 15090
724-935-2530
www.claycottagewexford.com
Calling all artists! The Clay Cottage is a place where your kid's creativity can flow. This paint your own pottery studio provides "everyone an opportunity to be creative regardless of age or artistic skills." They provide the pottery, paint, stamps, stencils, sponges and more to help kids create their own unique piece of pottery. Plus, all of the glazes are food safe, non-toxic and water-based.
