are dedicated to providing quality classical
music at a reasonable cost to the families
of southwestern Pennsylvania. Visit the
website for information on purchasing
tickets and other details. information and other details visit the
Facebook page, or website. candy sale, bake sale, and Chinese auction.
River City Brass Band
Christmas Brasstacular Make Your Own Felted Holiday
Ornament at Upper St.
Clair Library Date: Dec. 13
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: Upper St. Clair Library,
1820 McLaughlin Run Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: twpusc.org, or 412.835.5540
(Pre-registration is required.)
Fiber artist Judé Ernest will teach you
to hand-needle felt wool and other fibers
into 3D holiday shapes in this hands-on
workshop for adults. Students will learn a
bit about felting history, modern hand-
needle felting, safety, and be introduced to
dimensional sculpting techniques. Felted
ornaments make wonderfully unique gifts!
Visit the website for more information. Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville
Contact: traxfarms.com, or
412.835.3246
Trax Farms is a 400-acre working
farm, market and greenhouse offering a
limited number of cut-your-own trees,
for which you would need to schedule an
appointment. The farm’s Christmas Shop
offers trees, ornaments, and decorating and
gift ideas for the holidays.
Date: Dec. 4
Address: Upper St. Clair High
School, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: rivercitybrass.org
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with
your River City Brass! This show is fun
for the whole family with classic carols,
favorite film music, and special surprises.
Choirs from around the region will be
joining in as well! Visit the website for
information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
South Hills Chorale
Holiday Concerts
Dates: Dec. 15 & 16
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Address: Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 2040 Washington Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: southhillschorale.org, or
412.220.4227
Delight in the music of the holiday
season at the South Hills Chorale Holiday
Concert! The not-for-profit organization
provides professional-quality concerts
throughout western PA for conventions,
meetings, community events, and facilities
serving seniors and infirm persons. Visit
the website for information on purchasing
tickets and other details.
Deck the Halls
Dormont Public Library’s
Holiday House Tour
Date: Dec. 2
Address: Various homes throughout
Dormont area
Contact:
facebook.com/dormontlibraryhousetour,
dormontlibrary.org, or 412.531.8754
Get some inspiration for your own
decorations or just get a glimpse of
some holiday magic during the Annual
Holiday House Tour! Proceeds benefit
the Dormont Public Library. For ticket
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Simmons Farm
Address: 170 Simmons
Road, McMurray
Contact: simmonsfarm.com/
christmastrees, or 724.941.1490
Offering a large selection of Christmas
trees, from tabletop trees up to 15-ft. tall.
Cut-Ur-Own trees are available in very
limited sizes and varieties. Call ahead prior
to your visit. Wreaths, poinsettias and
Christmas planters available daily. Visit the
website for more information.
St. Louise DeMarillac Joy of
Christmas Craft Show
Date: Nov. 17
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address: St. Louise DeMarillac
School and LeGras Parish Center,
320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair
Contact: stlouisedemarillac.org/
de-marillac-guild-craft-
show, or 412.833.1010
All are invited to this
annual craft show! This
event is anticipated by
crafters and patrons
alike as one of the
largest and most
exciting in the
area. The
guild will
publicize
the show and
present its own
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Trax Farms
Victorian Christmas Traditions
presented by Bethel
Park Library
Date: Dec. 6
Time: 2 p.m.
Address: 5100 West Library Avenue,
Bethel Park
Contact: bethelparklibrary.org, or
412.835.2207
Presented by The Frick Pittsburgh!
Do you know when the first Christmas
card was sent, or why many people kept a
bucket of water handy when they lit their
Christmas trees? Explore the origins of
these and many other Victorian holiday
traditions. Visit the website for more
information.
Winter Wonderland
The Deerslayer Trail Run
Date: Dec. 2
Time: 10 a.m.
Address: South Park Fairgrounds
(Under the Big Clock), Brownsville
Road, South Park
Contact: gprrc.com/schedule.php
Run off the holiday cookies by
challenging yourself with a 4-mile or
8-mile race. Visit
the website for
more information
on registration
and other
details.