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Santa Claus at Trax Farms Dates: Saturdays & Sundays, Dec. 1-16 Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville Contact: traxfarms.com, or 412.835.3246 (Reservations are required – in person at Customer Service or by phone.) Every year Santa takes a break from his busy schedule on the last few weekends leading up to Christmas to visit one of his favorite farms. Make plans for holiday fun for the entire family. Visit with Santa, bring your wish list, make a Christmas craft and enjoy a nutritious breakfast or lunch along with a special Christmas treat. Seating is limited; make reservations early. Santa Trolley and Toy Trains Dates: A variety of November and December dates Address: The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Museum Road, Washington Contact: pa-trolley.org, or 724.228.9256 Celebrate the season on a trolley with Santa, sing along with Christmas caroling, make a craft in the Events Room and interact with the huge Lionel toy train layout! Skate with Santa Date: Dec. 16 Address: South Park Ice Rink, 30 Corrigan Drive, South Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 412.833.1499 Skate along with Santa at South Park Ice Rink! Visit the website for more information. Spaghetti with Santa Dates: Dec. 2 & 4 Address: Bella Sera, 414 Morganza Road, Canonsburg Contact: bellaserapgh.com/events, or 724.745.5575 (Reservations are required.) Grab the entire family and join Bella Sera for its Annual Spaghetti with Santa event! Enjoy a family- style spaghetti dinner with a complimentary digital photo with Santa! Check the website for menu and ticket information. South Hills Village Caring Santa Visit Date: Dec. 2 Address: 301 South Hills Village, Bethel Park Contact: aboard.memberlodge.com (Registration is required.) Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with South Hills Village to provide autism family photo time with Santa. The mall will be closed to the public so that children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment. Visit the website for more information and to register. Light it Up Baldwin Borough Light Up Night Date: Dec. 7 Address: Baldwin Borough Building, 3344 Churchview Avenue, Baldwin Contact: baldwinpakiwanis.org Sponsored by Baldwin Kiwanis! Have lots of festive family fun with many holiday activities including seeing Santa, carolers, food and craft vendors, kids’ crafts and so much more. Visit the website for more information. Bethel Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Date: Nov. 27 Time: 6:45 p.m. Address: Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Avenue, Bethel Park Contact: bethelpark.net, or 412.831.1328 Welcome the holiday season with family, friends and neighbors at the Bethel Park Tree Lighting Ceremony! Take the kids to see Santa, enjoy live holiday music, refreshments and more. Visit the website for more information. Brentwood Light Up Night Date: Nov. 17 Address: Brentwood Towne Square, Towne Square Way, Brentwood Contact: brentwoodboro.com, or 412.884.2600 Holiday cheer will be in the air at Brentwood’s annual light-up celebration! The event features musical performances, a festive parade, local vendors, and children’s activities. The evening culminates with the lighting of the borough tree and lamppost decorations. Sponsored by Brentwood Borough and the Brentwood Business Owners Association. Dormont VFD Christmas Parade, Cookies with Santa and Tree Lighting Date: Dec. 1 Time: 9 a.m. Address: Various locations throughout Dormont Contact: boro.dormont.pa.us, or 412.561.8900 Wow! A full day of holiday fun for the whole family! Start off the day with the Dormont Volunteer Fire Department Christmas parade, have cookies with Santa, enjoy food trucks, a holiday movie, tree lighting and more. Visit the website for more information. Kennywood Holiday Lights Dates: TBA. Check the website. Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: kennywood.com, or 412.461.0500 “America’s Finest Traditional Amusement Park” decks its halls (and rides) with nearly two million twinkling lights, highlighted by the tallest Christmas tree in the state of Pennsylvania! Enjoy holiday songs, see spectacular light shows, visit Santa, and more! Check the website for updated information. Peters Township Tree Lighting and Children’s Holiday Party Date: Dec. 2 Time: 6 p.m. Address: Peters Township Municipal Complex/Library, 616 East McMurray Road, McMurray Contact: peterstownship.com, or 724.942.5000 Bring your family and enjoy the tree lighting ceremony and holiday party! Listen to holiday caroling, welcome Santa as he arrives on a shiny fire truck, and enjoy a craft and refreshments. All ages welcome. Visit the website for more details. Continued on next page > BETHEL PARK ❘ WINTER 2018 33