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Kennywood Holiday Lights Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 22–Dec. 22, plus Dec. 26-30 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! Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights Dates: Through Jan. 1 Address: 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV Contact: oglebay.com, or 877.436.1797 The Winter Festival of Lights is a longtime tradition for many inside and outside the region and one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows! It features 300 acres of lights over a six-mile drive throughout the Oglebay resort. Peters Township Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Party Date: Dec. 1 Time: 6 p.m. Address: Peters Township Municipal Complex/Library, 616 East McMurray Road, McMurray Contact: peterstownship.com, or 724.942.5000 Have some family fun at the annual township tree lighting ceremony and holiday party! Music, crafts, refreshments and welcoming Santa make it a festive evening for all. Scott Township Tree Lighting Date: Dec. 5 Time: Starts between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Address: Municipal Building, 301 Lindsay Road, Scott Township Contact: scott-twp.com/events, or 412.276.5300 Enjoy crafts, carols, refreshments and more at this annual light-up celebration! South Fayette Holiday Celebration Date: Dec. 6 Address: South Fayette Fire Department, 661 Millers Run Road, South Fayette Contact: southfayettepa.com Meet Santa Claus, see the tree light up, enjoy refreshments and activities, and socialize with neighbors to celebrate the holiday season! Washington Holiday Market Date: Dec. 6 Time: 4-9 p.m. Address: Community Pavilion, Downtown Washington Contact: visitwashingtoncountypa.com Kick off the season with a gift market, kids’ activities, food and fun! Holiday Festivities & Fun August Wilson African- American Cultural Center Holiday Community Day Date: Dec. 14 Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Address: 980 Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh Contact: aacc-awc.org, or 412.339.1011 The AW Community Day: Holiday Edition usually features Santa and Mrs. Claus, arts and crafts, Kwanzaa activities, an artists market, live performances and more! Baldwin Library Family Winter Wonderland Party Date: Dec. 14 Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Address: 41 Macek Drive, Baldwin Borough Contact: baldwinborolibrary.org, or 412.885.2255 (Registration is required.) Brentwood Library’s Family Christmas Party, and Annual Cookie Exchange Dates: Dec. 8 (Party); Dec. 17 (Cookie Exchange) Address: 3501 Brownsville Road, Brentwood Contact: brentwoodpubliclibrary.org, or 412.882.5694 (Registration is required.) At the party, enjoy stories, songs, and crafts plus a chance to see Santa! If you’d like to participate in the cookie exchange, register in advance and then come with six dozen of the same kind of cookies on Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. to put together a great platter! 4th Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange at Bridgeville Library Date: Dec. 12 Time: 6 p.m. Address: 505 McMillen Street, Bridgeville Contact: bridgevillelibrary.org, or 412.221.3737 Enjoy baking for the holidays? Swap recipes and treats, sample cookies and share stories. Three dozen cookies will be needed to share. Friends of Bridgeville Library Annual Festival of Trees Special Events Dates: Dec. 13 (Wine & Chocolate); Dec. 14 (Christmas Celebration) Address: Bridgeville Public Library, 505 McMillan Street, Bridgeville Contact: friendsofbpl.org The beautifully decorated trees will be on display Dec. 2-14. There will be an adults-only Wine & Chocolate event with music and surprises on Dec. 13, followed the next day by a family celebration with Santa, magic, music, auction and more! Continued on page 21 > Crafts, wintry games, a sing-along, furry friends from Animal Friends, cookies, hot chocolate and more! Donations to Animal Friends are welcome. Registration is required. BETHEL PARK ❘ WINTER 2019 19