and displays in a beautiful , enchanted woodland setting . Proceeds benefit local charities . Want to volunteer ? Visit the website for more information along with the dates of operation .
LIGONIER ICE FEST Dates : Jan . 20 & 21 Address : The Diamond , PA-711 , Ligonier Contact : ligonier . com , or 724.328.4200
It ’ s Ice Fest ’ s 27th anniversary ! Grab a warm drink and enjoy the ice masterpieces around town ! The event features more than 50 ice sculptures , carved while you watch ! Plus kettle korn , horse-drawn sleigh rides ( weather permitting ) and live music both days . Visit the website for more information .
OVERLY ’ S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Dates : Through Jan . 1 Address : 116 Blue Ribbon Lane , Greensburg Contact : overlys . com
Celebrate the season at Overly ’ s Country Christmas , a nonprofit organization operated mainly by volunteers committed to creating holiday memories with a walk-around Christmas Village that ’ s filled with an array of oldfashioned traditions and treats . Sing carols ‘ round the bonfire , revel in the model train display , have your picture taken with Santa ( in the days before Christmas ), take a horse-drawn wagon / sleigh ride or shop for gifts in the C . Edgar & Sons General Store plus much , much more as you experience the warmth
of this traditional Christmas Village ! Visit the website for the schedule and other details .
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS WINTER LIGHT GARDEN AND FLOWER SHOW Dates : Through Mid-January Address : 1 Schenley Drive , Pittsburgh Contact : phipps . conservatory . org , or 412.622.6914
Evergreens , glowing glass and festive blooms are displayed for this show , while outdoor gardens are transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland . Visit the website for more information .
SHADRACK ’ S CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND Dates : Through early January . Check the website for the exact dates of operation . Address : Big Butler County Fairgrounds , 1127 New Castle Road , Prospect Contact : shadrackchristmas . com / pittsburgh-pa , or 866.856.8444
This award-winning Christmas light and music extravaganza is unlike any show you ’ ve seen . Guests simply tune in their radio , and watch the magic unfold as they drive through hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights dancing in perfect synchronization with the music filling their vehicle . Journey ends at kidfriendly Santa ’ s Village . Visit the website for more information on fees and other details .
SNOWFEST Dates : Jan . 27 & 28 Time : 11 a . m . to 9 p . m . Address : Boyce Park , 675 Old Frankstown Road , Monroeville / Plum Contact : alleghenycounty . us / parks , or 724.327.0338
Join in two days of winter fun for the whole family ! Both skiers and non-skiers will enjoy snowshoeing with park rangers , indoor and outdoor games and activities , cardboard box snowtubing derby , mascot snowtubing races , skiing and snowboarding races , music and more ! Visit the website for more information .
WINTERFEST Date : TBA . Check the website for the exact date and schedule of events . Address : Moraine State Park , Portersville Contact : morainepreservationfund . org , or 724.368.9185
A great cure for cabin fever ! Enjoy a 5K run / walk , chili cook-off , ice carving , horse-drawn wagon rides , dog sleds , live music , snowshoe workshop , chainsaw carving , North Country Trail hike , cross-country skiing , crafts , food , bonfire and more . Visit the website for more information .
THE WORLD ’ S GREATEST HOBBY ON TOUR Dates : Jan . 6 & 7 Address : Monroeville Convention Center , 209 Mall Plaza Boulevard , Monroeville Contact : wghshow . com / mon2018
Simply put , the World ’ s Greatest Hobby on Tour is about promoting model railroading ! The show features a 100,000-square-foot exhibit hall , 50,000 square feet of huge operating model railroads , “ Walt Disney ’ s Railroad Story ” by author Michael Broggie , free riding train for kids , 200 + booths of manufacturers and retailers , and 100 trains for kids to play with , plus demonstrations , seminars and new products . Visit the website for ticket information and more details . ■
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