McKeesport Festival of Trees
Dates: Dec. 5-9
Time: Noon to 9 p.m.
Address: 201 Sycamore Drive,
McKeesport
Contact: mckeesport-pa.gov, or
412.675.5020
This annual event features about 100
trees of various themes decorated by local
groups and organizations. It takes place
at Renziehausen Park and the Jacob Woll
Pavilion.
Murrysville Night of Lights
Date: Dec. 6
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Address: First United Methodist
Church in Town Square, 3916 Old
William Penn Highway, Murrysville
Contact: murrysville.com/177/
Recreation, or 724.327.2100
Enter the Gingerbread House contest,
visit with Santa, make holiday crafts with
community groups, and enjoy delicious
cookies and hot chocolate! Pittsburgh
Smokehouse’s food truck will be there
this year selling delicious brisket, hot
dogs, mac ‘n cheese, pulled pork and
more.
Overly’s Country Christmas
Dates: Nov. 22–Dec. 30
Address: 116 Blue Ribbon Lane,
Greensburg
Contact: overlys.com
Celebrate the season at this 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, and more!
Salem Township VFD Christmas
in the Park Parade
Date: Dec. 6
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Address: Main Street, Slickville
Contact: facebook.com/vfd59/
Join in a fun night to welcome the
holidays, hosted by Salem Township VFD
Co. 1!
Westmoreland Museum of
American Art Winterfest
Date: Dec. 1
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address: 221 North Main Street,
Greensburg
Contact: thewestmoreland.org, or
724.837.1500
Fun Community Day with winter-
themed activities and more! Please
register.
Holiday Festivities
& Fun
Angora Gardens Holiday Open
House
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Address: 3 Muse Lane, White Oak
Contact: angoragardens.org, or
412.675.8556
Fun and festive! Activities usually include
music, face painting, carnival games,
refreshments, vendors, and much more!
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!
Cookies with Santa at Boyce
Park
Date: Dec. 14
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Address: Boyce Four Seasons Activity
Center, 901 Centerview Drive, Plum
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or
724.327.0338 (Registration is required.)
Enjoy cookies and refreshments with
the Jolly Old Elf, as well as family fun and
holiday crafts! Please register for this event.
Chabad Jewish Center of
Monroeville Chanukah
Dates: Dec. 22-30
Address: 2715 Mosside Boulevard,
Monroeville
Contact: jewishmonroeville.com, or
412.372.1000
In addition to a giant menorah, this
organization holds special annual events
for Chanukah that are community
favorites. Visit the website for updated
information.
Chanukah Festival at The
Waterfront
Date: Dec. 23 (Tentative; check the
website.)
Address: The Waterfront,
Bridge Street, Homestead
Contact: jewishpgh.org
Called the largest Jewish family event in
Pittsburgh!
Community Empowerment
Association Kwanzaa
Celebration
Date: Check the organization’s
website.
Address: 7120 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh
(Homewood)
Contact: ceapittsburgh.org, or
412.371.3689
Every December, the CEA celebrates
Kwanzaa (Dec. 26-Jan. 1) in the spirit of
the seven principles. Festivities include
West African dance and drumming
performances as well as children’s arts and
cultural activities.
Delmont Pilgrimage
Dates: Dec. 7 & 8
Address: Beginning at Shields Farm
Log Cabin, East Pittsburgh Street,
Delmont
Contact: delmontpilgrimage.com
Live-action scenes portraying the
Christmas story, with five area churches
offering activities and refreshments.
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