route between Pittsburgh and Cumberland,
Maryland. Visit the website for holiday
show hours and other details.
Last Chance to Light it Up
Christmas Light Up Celebration
Dates: Through early January
Address: Clinton Park, 600 Clinton
Park Drive, Clinton – Findlay Township
Contact: christmaslightup.com
A One-Mile Drive-Through Holiday
Experience! The Christmas Light Up
Celebration is the best-kept holiday secret
in Pittsburgh. Enjoy more than one mile of
lights and displays in a beautiful, enchanted
woodland setting, and proceeds benefit
local charities. Want to volunteer? Visit the
website for more information along with
the dates of operation.
Kennywood Holiday Lights
Dates: Through Dec. 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! 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 filled with an
array of old-fashioned 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!
Visit the website for
the schedule and
other details.
Phipps Conservatory and
Botanical Gardens Holiday
Magic: Let it Glow!
Dates: Through Jan. 6
Address: 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh
Contact: phipps.conservatory.org, or
412.622.6914
The holiday season isn’t complete
without a visit to Phipps, and Holiday
Magic: Let it Glow! promises to be its
biggest and brightest show yet! Phipps
has pulled out all the stops for this year’s
Winter Flower Show with dazzling
new displays of holiday trees, topiaries,
exquisitely detailed props, and signature
floral delights, including amaryllis, orchids,
more than 2,000 poinsettias and more.
Winter Wonderland
14th Annual Frigid Five Miler
Date: Jan. 13
Address: North Park Lodge, North
Ridge Road, Allison Park
Contact: lightspeed-racing.com/frigid-
5-mile
A fun but challenging event set to kick
off the New Year with a smack to the old
senses. Feel the seasonal cold and snowy
air; see its signature uphill finish as you
head to the start line, gaining nearly 300
vertical feet in only .6 of a mile; hear the
volunteers cheering you on! Finally, smell
and taste the wonderful freshly made
pancakes and hot chocolate waiting at the
post-race party! Visit the website for more
information.
L.L. Bean Dog Hike at Hartwood
Acres
Date: Jan. 13
Time: 1 p.m.
Address: Middle Road Parking Lot,
Allison Park
Contact: llbean.com/llb/
shop/1000001727 (Pre-register for this
event.)
Treat your four-legged friend to an
adventure, make new friends, get some
exercise and enjoy the beautiful outdoors
on this easy-to-moderate hike. All dogs
must be on leash for this short hike
around the grounds. Visit the website
for more information on reservations
and other details.
Naturalist-Led Bird Walk at
Succop Nature Park
Dates: Thursdays year-round
Time: 9 a.m.
Address: Succop Nature Park,
185 Airport Road, Butler
Contact: aswp.org/pages/succop-
birds-and-observations, or
724.586.2591
Grab your binoculars and take a free
walk at Succop Nature Park! One of the
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania’s
reserves, the Education Center contains
two ponds, walking trails, and open natural
spaces that can be used for a variety of
outdoor activities. Visit the website for
more information.
North Park Free Ice Skating on
Thursdays
Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 3-24
Time: 4:40 to 5:20 p.m.
Address: North Park Ice Rink,
301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or
724.935.1780 (Pre-registration is
required.)
Ice skate rentals are $2 per pair of skates.
The instruction is for beginning skaters
to learn correct techniques and basic
skills. Includes 30-minute group lesson
with 10-minute free skate immediately
following. Start times may vary slightly
depending on inclement weather/ice
conditions. Visit the website for more
information.
Pens in the Park
Date: Jan. 5
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Address: North Park Ice Rink,
301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us,
pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org, or
724.935.1780
Regular rink admission applies; each
paid admission earns an entry to a drawing
for a pair of Penguins tickets! Enjoy a day
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