Pittsburgh Winter Indoor Fun

Stay warm and active this winter with these fun Pittsburgh indoor activities!

Cold weather in Pittsburgh is part of the deal. But, that is part of what makes Pittsburgh such a special place to visit! There are tons of ways to enjoy the winter weather, but if you're looking to stay active indoors, there's still plenty of fun to be had:

Altitude Trampoline Park, Bridgeville

Jump, dodge, tumble and soar at this indoor trampoline park located in Bridgeville! This is the perfect indoor stop for little ones bursting with energy from being cooped up indoors, as well as a top spot for birthday parties.

Laser Storm, North Hills

A family entertainment center complete with an arcade, climbing wall simulator and a large laser tag arena. Laser Storm is an interactive adventure that puts players in the heat of the action in a futuristic arena with a phaser in hand ready to deactivate opposing team members for points!

Zone 28, Harmarville

Zone 28 is a sprawling indoor entertainment facility has 33 bowling lanes, laser tag, 85+ arcade games and a sports bar. They have several cool features, including bumpers and the ability to order food and drinks from your own lane! In addition, their Suite 28 is a beautiful luxury event space where you can host your own private party.

Arsenal Lanes, Lawrenceville

The New York Times said Arsenal Bowl is "where old-school bowling vibe meets nightclub atmosphere!" Voted Pittsburgh's best bowling year after year, themed bowling nights like Rock n Bowl, 80's/90's Night with DJ, and Midnight Madness (9pm-2am) keep things fresh and fun. There's also a bar and food on site, so all your needs are covered!

ASCEND, South Side and Point Breeze

ASCEND is Pittsburgh's premier indoor rock climbing facility with climbing, fitness, yoga, classes, group events, youth programs and more. The environment is safe and welcoming, and kids of all ages can climb (13 and under must have adult supervision). Check out their events calendar for a full list because there's always something new going on at ASCEND.

Five Iron Golf, Downtown

Bringing golf to everyone, Five Iron Golf has made an immediate impact in Market Square. Casual golfers can focus on the fun of their flexible event space, full-service bar, food menu and table games, while serious golfers can use high-end clubs and compete in leagues using the latest in golf simulation technology.

Top Golf, Bridgeville

Still want to drive a ball even during the coldest winter months? At Top Golf, their climate-controlled hitting bays allow you to stay warm as you take aim at giant targets with a variety of game modes beginners through experts can enjoy.

Ice Castle Arena, Castle Shannon

Two NHL-sized ice rinks make the Ice Castle Arena a year round destination for indoor fun. With cosmic and laser lightning nights, it's a perfect date night and party location for kids, complete with snack bar and arcade.

Switch & Signal, Swissvale

This 12,000-square foot indoor skateboard park is a paradise during the winter months. This inclusive, fun skate park welcomes skaters of all ages and ability levels, with lessons for all skill levels and a fully stocked shop to get the gear you need.

Mellon Park Tennis Center, East End

Referred to as the bubble, you can take the court year-round at this air-conditioned indoor tennis center. Classes are available for all ages and skill levels (even a Tiny Tots program for 6 and under).

Escape the Room Pittsburgh, South Side

Ok, so this one is more about exercising your brain, but that still counts. Uncover hidden clues, discover each room's secrets and escape within the time limit (if you can). With new adventures opening all the time, there's always a new puzzle to solve.

Three Rivers Karting, Leetsdale

Named one of the top indoor karting facilities in the world, your adrenaline will be pumping as you race with karts traveling up to 50 mph. Add in competitive leagues, their new axe throwing facility and a sprawling arcade, and you just solved how to have fun all winter long.

Lumberjaxes, Millvale, Cranberry & Mt. Lebo locations

Easy to learn, difficult to master and the ultimate friends night out: axe throwing is legit. A coach will help all participants learn how to throw, and then your group will compete against each other to crown the axe champion!

Did we mention the Millvale location also has curling? Sliders Ice Curling serves up high speed, competitive and fun for dates and smaller groups.

Pins Mechanical Co., South Side

We have a whole blog on Pittsburgh arcades, but Pins Mechanical Co. has it all for indoor fun. Pinball, foosball, duckpin bowling, ping pong and even bocce paired with cocktails and local suds make this a must-stop for a night out. Did we mention there's a giant slide you can take from the second to first floors?

Urban Air, The Waterfront

Calling this a trampoline park is underselling it! Urban Air is an ADVENTURE park with tons to do for all ages. Start with their bouncy-fun trampolines, dodgeball and basketball, then work your way up to tackle the Leap of Faith, battle beam and warrior courses. There's even spinning and flipping bumper cars!

Full Throttle Adrenaline Park, Monroeville

Need to get the lead out? Full Throttle Adrenaline Park, tucked right behind Monroeville Mall, has the fastest karts in the region and options for kids 3-6, 7+ and 14+ to burn rubber and lay down times for the fastest lap.

Still have some aggression? Trash the Rage Room and smash up the Break Bar, both designed to let you get out your anger and let them do the clean up.

Bold Escape Rooms, Strip District

You're going to need a lot more than your brain to solve this. Bold Escape Rooms develop immersive, cinematic puzzles for you and your loved ones to solve, requiring an active mind and body to discover all of the secrets before time runs out.

Shorty's Pins X Pints, North Shore

Retrotainment is one of my favorite current trends in the city, and Shorty's does it all perfectly with eight duckpin bowling lanes, pinball machines, foosball tables, arcade games, bocce courts and shuffleboard tables to transport you back to live (or re-live) the 80s.

Add on their stellar tacos and drink menu, and this is a one-stop night out for indoor winter fun. Check out their Waterfront location, too!

Pickleball, Various Locations

What is it with Pittsburgh and pickles? The newest sports craze has a happy home here in Pittsburgh with locations throughout the city to play in the winter months! CitiParks rec centers have courts open to the public on select days and times so you can enjoy some exercise without a membership!

Neville Roller Drome, Neville Island

This roller skating facility has a retro atmosphere with multi-colored lights and wood floors. There are theme skate nights such as family skate to old and new tunes, artistic skate for those who want to waltz, tango and foxtrot, and open skate to current hits. They also have a snack bar and a skate shop.

Looking for more ideas for the whole family? Check out our Visitors Guide to Winter in Pittsburgh. Wherever you choose to keep warm on those chilly days, Pittsburgh is the place to be!

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