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, ext. 131
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. Start the
season with a wonderful annual event!
Oakmont Hometown Christmas
Date: Nov. 23
Address: Downtown Oakmont (on and
close by Allegheny River Boulevard)
Contact: oakmont-pa.com, or
412.828.3238
The parade will start in Verona at 5
p.m. and end in Oakmont. This Oakmont
Chamber of Commerce event typically
includes children’s games, Chinese
auction, a 50/50 raffle, and free cookies
and candy canes along with a visit with
Santa. The evening culminates with a
tree lighting ceremony in front of the
Oakmont post office.
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!
Christmas at Plum Creek
Date: Dec. 5
Address: 4575 New Texas Road, Plum
Contact: plumboro.com, or 412.795.6800
Santa’s arrival, music, kids’ crafts, carriage
rides, food trucks and more!
Holiday Festivities
& Fun
Angora Gardens Holiday Open
House
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 5 to 8 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!
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.
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.
Build Your Own Gingerbread
House at The Frick
Date: Dec. 8
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Address: 7227 Reynolds Street,
Pittsburgh (Point Breeze)
Contact: thefrickpittsburgh.org, or
412.371.0600 (Pre-registration and
payment are required.)
Best for children ages 6-12: Enjoy
trimming your own gingerbread cottage
with the usual sweet decorations! Adults
and children work together on their own
masterpiece to take home. You can pre-
register on the website.
Christmas Cookie Tour in
Downtown Irwin
Date: Dec. 6
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Address: Main Street, Downtown Irwin
Contact: downtownirwin.com
Organized by the Irwin Business &
Professional Association, walk the streets
of Downtown Irwin and collect holiday
cookies! Participating businesses will be
open during tour hours.
JCC Chanukah
Dates: Dec. 22-30
Address: 5738 Forbes Avenue,
Pittsburgh (Squirrel Hill)
Contact: jccpgh.org, or 412.521.8010
At the JCC, Chanukah includes daily
candle-lighting, music and other activities.
See the website for details.
Monroeville Recreation and
Parks Holiday Activities
Dates: Through December
Addresses: Locations vary (Check the
website or call for details.)
Contact: monroeville.pa.us/parks/
programs.htm, or 412.856.1006
Letters to Santa: Little boys and girls can
send a letter to Santa! Drop-off boxes will
be in the Monroeville Recreation Dept.
and Monroeville Public Library. Snacks
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