fun holiday night in Murrysville! Hosted
by the Recreation Department, enter the
Gingerbread House contest, visit with
Santa, make holiday crafts, enjoy delicious
food and drinks, celebrate Murrysville
as S.L.A.M. volunteers place luminaries
around the letter “M” of the Murrysville tree
sign, and more! The program is supported
by the Sportsmen’s and Landowners
Alliance of Murrysville, the Murrysville
Historical Society, the Murrysville Parks
and Recreation Commission and many
community businesses that help to make
the event possible. To enter the Gingerbread
House contest, please contact the Recreation
Department at 724.327.2100, ext. 131.
Oakmont’s Hometown Christmas
Parade and Event
Date: Nov. 17
Address: Downtown Oakmont (on and
close by Allegheny River Boulevard)
Contact: oakmont-pa.com, or
412.828.3238
Don’t miss these holiday attractions
hosted by Oakmont Chamber of Commerce,
including a Christmas tree lighting ceremony,
free Oakmont Bakery cookies, pictures with
Santa, food vendors, a Chinese auction, a
50/50 drawing and so much more! Visit the
website for more information.
Overly’s Country Christmas
Dates: Various dates through Jan. 1
(Check the website.)
Address: 116 Blue Ribbon Lane,
Greensburg
Contact: overlys.com
Celebrate the season at Overly’s Country
Christmas®, a nonprofit organization
operated mainly by volunteers who are
committed to creating holiday memories
with a walk-around Christmas Village that’s
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, shop for gifts in the C. Edgar & Sons
General Store plus much, much more! Visit
the website for the schedule and other details.
Holiday Happenings
Angora Gardens
Holiday Open House
Date: Dec. 14
Address: 3 Muse Lane, White Oak
Contact: angoragardens.org, or
412.675.8556
Fun and festive entertainment for all ages!
Enjoy music, face painting, carnival games,
refreshments, browsing vendors, and much
more! Visit the website for more information.
Christmas Cookie Tour
in Downtown Irwin
Date: Dec. 7
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Address: Main Street, Downtown Irwin
Contact: downtownirwin.com/
upcoming-events
Walk the streets of Downtown Irwin while
collecting holiday cookies! Each participating
business will be open during the tour hours.
Download a printable map on the website
to navigate your way through town. Visit the
website for more information.
Cookies with Santa at Boyce Park
Date: Dec. 15
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Address: Boyce Four Seasons Lodge,
675 Old Frankstown Road, Plum
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or
724.327.0338 (Registration is required.)
Enjoy this free event that includes cookies
and refreshments with the jolly old elf
himself, as well as family fun and holiday
crafts! Visit the website for more information.
Delmont Pilgrimage
Dates: Nov. 30; Dec. 1 & 2
Address: Begins at Shields Farm,
26 East Pittsburgh Street, Delmont
Contact: delmontpilgrimage.com
Upon stepping outside, you will walk the
field and encounter seven live-action scenes
portraying the Christmas story. Experience
live animals, dramatic music and soft lighting
for an unforgettable event. Don’t miss
five churches in Delmont that will feature
different activities and food. Free bus shuttles
will be available between churches and run
every 5 to 10 minutes. Visit the website for
more information.
Monroeville Recreation and Parks
Department Holiday Activities for
Your Family
Dates: Through December (Check the
website or call for details.)
Contact: monroeville.pa.us/parks/
programs, or 412.856.1006
Take advantage of the exciting things
planned for your family courtesy of the
Recreation and Parks Department! Letters to
Santa: Little boys and girls can send a letter
to Santa and receive a reply! Drop-off boxes
are located in the Monroeville Recreation
Dept. and Monroeville Public Library.
Snacks with Santa: Every child will have an
opportunity to talk to Santa and give him
their wish list. A snack will be provided!
Gingerbread House Contest: Kids and
adults – explore your talents and challenge
your imaginations! The contest is divided
into two groups: adults, and kids ages 7 to
16. Monroeville’s 31st Annual Holiday Light
Contest: All Monroeville residents are invited
to participate.
5th Annual Soup for a Claus
Date: Nov. 3
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
(Doors open at 11 a.m.)
Address: Seton Hill Arts Center, College
Avenue and West Otterman Street,
Greensburg
Contact: osc.triblive.com/soup.php,
or 412.320.7956 (Tickets must be
purchased in advance.)
Soup for a Claus is a soup crawl through
downtown Greensburg. Visit local retailers
and sample delicious soups from various local
Greensburg restaurants. This is the perfect
afternoon out to shop, eat, laugh, and enjoy
each other’s company! Tickets are $15 each.
Children 5 and under are free. All proceeds
benefit Operation Santa Claus.
Holiday Inspiration
Greater Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts
Holiday Spectacular
Dates: Nov. 16-18
Address: Monroeville Convention Center,
209 Mall Plaza Boulevard, Monroeville
Contact: familyfestivals.com/Holiday-
Spectacular
Don’t miss one of the area’s biggest
and best Christmas craft festivals! The festival
features over 290 indoor booths of arts &
crafts in two huge exhibit halls. Whether
you are looking for new decor items for the
holidays or you are ready to start (or finish!)
your Christmas shopping, you are sure to
find something to suit your style and budget!
2018 Holiday Cheer Craft &
Vendor Show at Norwin High
School
Date: Dec. 1
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address: Norwin High School,
251 McMahon Drive, Irwin
Contact: [email protected]
Make plans for the 2018 Norwin
Cheerleaders’ 3rd Annual Holiday Cheer
Craft and Vendor Show. Features 150+
vendors, a large basket raffle, 50/50, full
concession stand, kids’ area, DJ, door prize
and more!
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