FUN FORE ALL HOLIDAY LIGHTS MINI-GOLF FESTIVAL Dates : Through Jan . 2 Address : 8 Progress Avenue , Cranberry Township Contact : funforeall . com , or 724.779.1800
Picture your ideal winter outing with family and friends … you are outside enjoying the crisp air , drinking hot chocolate , surrounded by breathtaking Christmas lights ! Now picture that set at Fun Fore All ’ s two award-winning 18-hole mini golf courses and you have the first annual Holiday Lights Mini Golf Festival ! Nights full of family fun for everyone — from live reindeer to everyone ’ s favorite winter princesses , to a stop on the Pittsburgh Pirates ’ winter caravan , to Santa Claus himself ! Check out the schedule of events for all the details ; 10 % of all proceeds go to the Caring Place !
HARMONY ’ S SILVESTER NEW YEAR ’ S EVE CELEBRATION Date : Dec . 31 Address : Downtown Harmony Contact : harmonymuseum . org , or 724.452.7341
Welcoming the New Year on German time in recognition of the community ’ s heritage — 6 p . m . EST is midnight in Germany . There are 5K and 1-mile races , museum tours , pork and sauerkraut dinner , comedic short film “ Dinner for One ,” foretelling the new year with Bleigiessen ’ s melted lead bits , Christmas tree throwing contest , refreshments , entertainment , and specialty shops ’ year-end sales , all capped by ball drop and fireworks . Visit the website for more information .
HOLIDAY MANSION TOURS AT HARTWOOD ACRES MANSION Dates : Daily throughout the holiday season Address : 200 Hartwood Acres , Hampton / Indiana townships Contact : alleghenycounty . us , or 412.767.9200
Take a walk back in time and experience the grandeur and elegance of Hartwood Acres Mansion decorated for the holidays . A Holiday Musical Tea and Tour and a Holiday Mansion Candlelight Tour are also offered . Check the website for times , fees and other information .
PINE COMMUNITY CENTER NOON YEAR ’ S EVE Date : Dec . 31 ( Pre-registration is required .) Time : 11 a . m . to 1 p . m . Address : Pine Community Center , 100 Pine Park Drive , Wexford Contact : twp . pine . pa . us / communitycenter / events , or 724.625.1636
Join us for a special celebration to ring in the New Year ! This is the perfect event for little ones ! “ Midnight ” will be at 12:00 p . m . with a balloon drop for the children to enjoy ! For more details , visit the website .
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 kid-friendly Santa ’ s Village . Visit the website for more information on fees and other details .
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY Dates : Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays through mid-January Address : 5507 Lakeside Drive at Route 910 , Gibsonia Contact : wpmrm . org , or 724.444.6944
The WPMRM ’ s Mon-Valley System is the feature attraction of its popular “ A Railroad Journey in Miniature ” holiday train shows . The layout replicates the actual route between Pittsburgh and Cumberland , Maryland . Visit the website for holiday show hours and other details .
YULE BALL FOR AGES 9 TO 14 AT HAMPTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY Date : Dec . 29 ( Pre-registration is required .) Time : 3 to 4:30 p . m . Address : 3103 McCully Road , Allison Park Contact : hamptoncommunitylibrary . org , or 412.684.1098
Beat the winter blues with an afternoon of magical merriment ! Young witches and wizards are invited to Hampton Community Library for the Yule Ball . Wear your best wizarding outfit and be prepared for games , crafts , and fun inspired by our favorite fantastic friends . Call 412.684.1098 to pre-register or visit the website for more details .
COOPER-SIEGEL COMMUNITY LIBRARY WINTER PROGRAMS Address : 403 Fox Chapel Road , Fox Chapel Contact : coopersiegelcommunitylibrary . org , or 412.828.9520
Take advantage of all the fantastic winter programs for the whole family at CSCL ! It ’ s easy to pre-register on the website , or call for more information . Some of the upcoming activities include :
• Winter Reading Program beginning Jan . 6
• Seven-Week Watercolor Class beginning Jan . 14 at 2 p . m .
• Intro to Snowshoeing on Jan . 21 at 1 p . m .
• Terrarium Design and Construction on Feb . 10 at 10:30 a . m .
CRANBERRY ARTISTS NETWORK OPEN DRAWING STUDIO WITH MODEL Date : Feb . 6 Time : 6 to 8 p . m . Address : Cranberry Township Municipal Building Teen / Senior Center , 2525 Rochester Road , Cranberry Township Contact : cranberryartistsnetwork . com
Open Life Drawing with a live , clothed model , the first Tuesday of every month ( excluding May ). Snack will be provided . All mediums are welcome ! Cost : $ 10 at the door . Visit the website for more information .
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