# The UPMC Rink at PPG Place Tree Lighting & Holiday Skating > Event for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 20 – Jan 15 · 11:00 AM - Where: The UPMC Rink at PPG Place, 4 PPG Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 - Ages: Ages 2 and up - Price: $12 admission + $6 skate rental; Free spectator viewing - Organizer: PPG Place & Magic Ice USA - Official page: https://therinkatppgplace.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/the-upmc-rink-at-ppg-place-tree-lighting-and-holiday-skating--listing-11df7f5b0ad273cbe201a1fc ## About The centerpiece of downtown Pittsburgh's holiday scene, The UPMC Rink at PPG Place is a magical outdoor ice skating rink encircling a 65-foot illuminated Christmas tree. Families skate amidst the soaring glass spires of Philip Johnson's PPG castle, listening to classic holiday music. Skate aids (plastic penguins) are available for young children, and heated viewing zones overlook the ice. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Street-level plaza with wide ramps around the rink perimeter. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Indoor food court inside PPG Place offers restrooms with baby changing counters. • Age Suitability: All ages (skating for ages 2+). • Sensory Tips: Whimsical urban fairytale setting with dazzling tree reflections on ice. ## Similar picks in Pittsburgh - [Christmas Tree Lighting Extravaganza](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/christmas-tree-lighting-extravaganza--listing-4bcdff76064e6c35bc0e5da7) — Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM · Shenango Township Community Park, New Castle · All ages · checked Oct 30. Shenango Township Community Park hosts a Christmas tree lighting celebration to open the holiday season. 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