MCKEESPORT FESTIVAL OF TREES Date : TBA . Check the website . Address : Renziehausen Park , Jacob Woll Pavilion , 160 University Drive , McKeesport Contact : mckeesport-pa . gov , or 412.675.5020
Get inspired this holiday season by taking the whole family to view a large number of beautifully hand-decorated Christmas trees ! The festivities include a tree lighting ceremony , family-oriented activities , delicious food and live entertainment . 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 the exact locations , dates and times .) Contact : monroeville . pa . us / parks / programs , or 412.856.1006
Exciting things have been planned by the Recreation and Parks Department ! Letters to Santa – All good 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 ! It is divided into two groups , adults and kids ages 7 to 16 .
MURRYSVILLE NIGHT OF LIGHTS Date : Dec . 1 Time : 6 to 8 p . m . Address : United Methodist Church in Town Square , 3916 Old William Penn Highway , Murrysville Contact : murrysville . com / departments / recreation , or 724.327.2100 , ext . 131 .
Start the holiday season with a free , fun holiday night hosted by the Recreation Department . Enter the Gingerbread House contest , visit with Santa , make holiday crafts , enjoy delicious food and drinks , visit the train display , take a horse-drawn carriage ride , celebrate Murrysville as S . L . A . M . volunteers place luminaries around the letter “ M ” of the Murrysville tree sign and more ! To enter the Gingerbread House contest , please contact the Recreation Department at 724.327.2100 , ext . 131 , or visit the website for more details .
OVERLY ’ S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Dates : Various dates through Jan . 1 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 walkaround Christmas Village 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 , or shop for gifts in the C . Edgar & Sons General Store plus much , much more ! Visit the website for the schedule and other details .
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS WINTER LIGHT GARDEN AND FLOWER SHOW Dates : Through Mid-January Address : 1 Schenley Drive , Pittsburgh Contact : phipps . conservatory . org , or 412.622.6914
Evergreens , glowing glass and festive blooms are displayed for this show , while outdoor gardens are transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland . Visit the website for more information .
SCHENLEY PARK ICE SKATING RINK SPECIAL HOLIDAY AND WINTER EVENTS Dates : December through February ( Check the website for the exact dates and times .) Address : Overlook Drive in Schenley Park , Pittsburgh Contact : pittsburghpa . gov / citiparks / schenley-skating-rink , or 412.422.6523
The skating rink is open throughout the winter for ice skating , and its meeting facility is open year-round . Three special events , Skate with Santa , the Mascot Skate , and Valentine ’ s on Ice , are held each season , with special group discount days throughout . Visit the website for the exact dates and times and for more information .
WHITE OAK RECREATION BOARD HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW Date : Dec . 2 Address : White Oak Athletic Association , 1798 Lower Heckman Road , White Oak Contact : woboro . com , or 412.672.9727
Take care of everyone on your holiday gift list by purchasing handcrafted and unique items created by local artisans , along with sweets and treats ! Visit the website for more information .
WILKINS SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOPS Date : Dec . 2 Times : 4 p . m . for all ages ; 7:30 p . m . for adults only . Address : 7604 Charleston Avenue , Pittsburgh Contact : wsccpgh . org , or 412.244.8458
Take the stress out of the holidays and have some fun ! WSCC is offering endless confections to build the home of your dreams ! Visit the website for more information on fees and other details .
CANDY CANE CASTLE AT NORWIN HIGH SCHOOL Date : Dec . 9 Time : 9 a . m . Address : Norwin High School Cafeteria , 251 McMahon Drive , Irwin Contact : norwinsd . org / highschool
Bring the kids for some holiday fun ! Candy Cane Castle is presented by the Norwin High School Student Council and includes breakfast , a chance to have a photo taken with Santa and write a letter to Santa , crafts , games with members of the Student Council and more . Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and for more details .
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