with nearly two million dazzling lights. Enjoy songs of the holidays by local choirs and the spectacular light show on the lagoon choreographed to favorite holiday melodies. Visit Santa, ride the Gingerbread Express and more! Visit the website for more information.
LIGHT UP GREEN TREE Date: Dec. 2 Time: 5 to 7 p. m. Address: Green Tree Municipal Center, 10 West Manilla Avenue, Green Tree Contact: greentreeboro. com, or 412.921.1110
Celebrate at Green Tree’ s kick-off event to the holidays! Enjoy caroling, treats, ice carving, entertainment, and, of course, a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Check the website for more details.
PETERS TOWNSHIP TREE LIGHTING Date: Dec. 3 Time: 6 p. m. Address: Peters Township Municipal Complex / Library, 616 East McMurray Road, McMurray Contact: peterstownship. com, or 724.942.5000
Bring your family and enjoy the tree lighting ceremony and holiday party! Listen to holiday caroling, welcome Santa as he arrives on a shiny fire truck and enjoy a craft and refreshments. All ages welcome. Visit the website for more details.
SCOTT TOWNSHIP TREE LIGHTING Date: Dec. 7 Time: 6:30 p. m. Address: Scott Park Amphitheatre, 301 Lindsay Road, Scott Township Contact: scott-twp. com / events, or 412.276.5300
Enjoy Santa, carols, hot chocolate and more! Visit the website for more information.
AMERICAN GIRL HOLIDAY CRAFTS AT BETHEL PARK LIBRARY Date: Dec. 3( Pre-registration is required.) Time: 2 p. m. Address: 5100 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park Contact: bethelparklibrary. org, or 412.835.2207
These easy and fun DIY crafts for you and your doll are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Be sure to bring your doll along for a fun photo op! Visit the website for information on pre-registration and other details.
BRENTWOOD LIBRARY’ S 5TH ANNUAL COOKIE EXCHANGE Date: Dec. 19( Pre-registration is required.) Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p. m. Address: 3501 Brownsville Road, Brentwood Contact: brentwoodpubliclibrary. org, or 412.882.5694
This is a great way to make an impressive cookie platter for all of your holiday entertaining! Arrive with six dozen of the same kind of cookies, then we’ ll begin building our trays with a variety of goodies. Oh, and we’ ll sample a few, too! Please register for this festive event. Visit the website for more information.
COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF CASTLE SHANNON HOLIDAY PARTY Date: Dec. 19 Address: 3677 Myrtle Avenue, Castle Shannon Contact: castleshannonlibrary. org, or 412.563.4552
Join in a night of holiday stories, games, crafts and more. The whole family is welcome! Visit the website for more information.
FRIENDS OF BRIDGEVILLE LIBRARY 14TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES Dates: TBA, December( Visit the website for the exact dates and times.) Address: 505 McMillan Street, Bridgeville Contact: friendsofbpl. org
A Bridgeville tradition with a new twist! Get inspired this holiday season by visiting the library for the Festival of Trees! On display for part of December, this event includes a kick-off evening of festive fun for the whole family. Enjoy beautifully themed Christmas trees, a silent auction, live music, and even a visit from Santa. Visit the website for more information on getting involved and other details.
HOLIDAYS AT THE C & RC Date: Dec. 2 Time: 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. Address: Upper St. Clair Community and Recreation Center, 1551 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc. org / crc / special _ events, or 412.221.1099
Celebrate the holiday season with musical performances, craft making, sweet treats and a special visit from Santa at noon. Be sure to bring along your camera! Free for all participants. Visit the website for more information.
SANTA TROLLEY AND TOY TRAINS Dates: Santa Trolley – Dec. 2 & 3, Dec. 9 & 10, Dec. 16 & 17; Trolleys and Toy Trains – Dec. 1, 8, 15 Address: The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Museum Road, Washington Contact: pa-trolley. org, or 724.228.9256
Santa Trolley – Celebrate the season on a trolley with Santa, and sing along with the Christmas caroling, make a craft in the Events Room and interact with the Lionel Trains in the Visitor Center. Trolleys and Toy Trains – Enjoy the huge Lionel toy train layout and all-day trolley rides.
SPAGHETTI WITH SANTA Date: Dec. 3( Reservation is required.) Address: Bella Sera, 414 Morganza Road, Canonsburg Contact: bellaserapgh. com / events, or 724.745.5575
Grab the entire family and join in the 2nd Annual Spaghetti with Santa! Enjoy a familystyle spaghetti dinner and a complimentary digital photo with Santa! There are two seating times, 11 a. m. and 2 p. m. Reservations are required. Photos will be taken from 11:30 a. m. to 1:30 p. m. and 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. Check the website for menu and ticket information.
STORYTIME WITH THE GRINCH Date: Dec. 14 Time: 5:30 p. m. Address: South Fayette Public Library, 515 Millers Run Road, Morgan Contact: southfayettelibrary. org, or 412.257.8660
Spend the evening at the library! There will be crafts and activities and a viewing of the original“ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” beginning at 5:30 p. m. Afterward there will be an appearance by South Fayette’ s own Grinch, who will read the story to all! Visit the website for more information.
TRAX FARMS BREAKFAST, OR LUNCH, WITH SANTA Dates: Saturdays / Sundays in December( Reservation is required. Check the website for the schedule.) Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville Contact: traxfarms. com, or 412.835.3246 Make a reservation for some holiday memories! Your child will enjoy a meal, hands-on craft and visit with Santa Claus. Don’ t forget your camera! Check the website for reservation information and other details.
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