McDonald Holiday Light-Up Night Celebration
When: November 26 Where: McDonald Trail Station and History Center, 161 South McDonald Street, McDonald For more info: visitwashingtoncountypa. com
McDonald’ s holiday season kickoff celebration will include Santa, treats, music, food and drinks.
Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights
When: November 6 through January 4 Where: Oglebay Resort, 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV For more info: oglebay. com
This is one of the largest holiday light shows in the region and attracts more than a million visitors each year. The 2,000-acre historic Oglebay Park is one of the most famous landmarks in West Virginia and will be illuminated with millions of twinkling lights. Enjoy a 6-mile drive through the spectacular display, covering 300 acres and including 90 lit-up attractions.
Peters Township Holiday Kickoff
When: December 5 Where: PT Community Recreation Center, 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia For more info: peterstownship. com
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of free activities including crafts, games, refreshments, letters to Santa, and a visit from Santa himself!
HOLIDAY FESTIVALS AND FUN
Breakfast with Santa
When: December 6, 13, and 14 Where: The Spring House, 1531 Route 136, Washington For more info: springhousemarket. com
Make your reservation soon for Breakfast with Santa at The Spring House!
Brentwood Library’ s Christmas Bingo
When: December 18 Where: Brentwood Library’ s Program Room, 3501 Brownsville Road, Brentwood For more info: brentwoodpubliclibrary. org
Enjoy festive bingo, a catered lunch, drinks, and dessert at this event. Reservations are required by Dec. 9. Check the website for the cost and other information.
Candy Cane Hunt at Mingo Creek
When: December 9 Where: Mingo Creek Park( Shelter 1), 558 Mingo Creek Road, Finleyville For more info: washingtoncopa. gov
Join Washington County Parks and Recreation to search for hidden candy canes along the Old Spring Trail in Mingo Creek Park. Bring a flashlight. Cookies and hot cocoa will be served after the hunt. Pre-registration is required( but no more than 30 days in advance). Fee: $ 2.
Canonsburg’ s Old-Fashioned Christmas
When: December 5 & 6 Where: 68 East Pike Street, Canonsburg For more info: canonsburgoldfashionedchristmas. com
Canonsburg’ s Old-Fashioned Christmas attracts more than 30,000 visitors annually. The town turns into a veritable Hallmark movie, with a Christmas market, tree lighting, Santa, activities and holiday food galore.
Christmas Cookie Decorating
When: December 13 Where: South Fayette Township Library, 515 Millers Run Road, Morgan For more info: southfayettelibrary. org
Decorate sugar cookies with Ms. Nicole! This activity is for children ages 8-12, and registration is required.
Civil War: Christmas Ornaments
When: December 6 Where: Peters Township Public Library, 616 East McMurray Road, McMurray For more info: ptlibrary. org
This event offers a brief historical talk about Christmastime traditions and activities during the Civil War. Participants will get an opportunity to make ornaments inspired by the history. Registration is required.
Family Sing-Along at Mt. Lebanon Public Library
When: November 28 Where: Mt. Lebanon Public Library( Meeting Room A), 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon For more info: mtlebanonlibrary. org
Join music teacher extraordinaire Margaret Hooton and her brother Bob Barnett for their fun and interactive after- Thanksgiving sing-along. It’ s musical fun for the whole family.
Frontier Holiday Traditions
When: December 7 Where: Oliver Miller Homestead, 1 Stone Manse Drive, South Park For more info: olivermillerhomestead. org
Scots-Irish pioneers brought with them Old-World traditions that included dancing, music, pomp, and ceremony. Dance a set, have a time, and fly your tartans for auld lang syne. Ring in the new year in old-fashioned style with live music, dancing, and a traditional tea set at the Oliver Miller Homestead.
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