perfect way to connect and celebrate the holiday season with staff , colleagues , clients and friends . Enjoy food , fun and lots of holiday cheer , network with fellow area business leaders , and try your luck at winning exciting gifts in basket raffles .
Kennywood Holiday Lights When : Nov . 18 through Jan . 1 Where : Kennywood Park , 4800 Kennywood Boulevard , West Mifflin For more info : kennywood . com
Take your family to celebrate this Pittsburgh classic . Stroll among more than 1 million twinkling lights and marvel at “ the tallest Christmas tree in the state .” Savor the flavors of festive foods and holiday drinks . There are also rides for the kids and special entertainment for all .
Moon Lights Holiday Festival When : Dec . 3 Where : Moon Park , 1350 Ewing Road , Moon Township For more info : moonparks . org / events
Moon Park is your destination for holiday spirit and all things Christmas . The event will feature performances , food trucks , craft vendors , games , and the big man himself ... Santa Claus ! Santa will ride into Moon Park atop a fire truck at 5:30 p . m . and light the Christmas tree at the Rotary Pavilion . Following the tree lighting , Santa will be available for photos and visits with children and families . Bring your letters to Santa to drop in his mailbox .
Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights When : Nov . 10 through Jan . 8 Where : 465 Lodge Drive , Wheeling , WV For more info : oglebay . com
Winter Festival of Lights at Oglebay 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 . You can explore the park at its best when it is illuminated with millions of twinkling lights . Enjoy a 6-mile drive through the spectacular display covering 300 acres and including 90 litup attractions .
Scott Township Tree Lighting When : Dec . 1 Where : Municipal Building , 301 Lindsay Road , Scott Township For more info : scott-twp . com
This annual tree lighting event is fun for the whole family .
South Fayette Holiday Celebration When : Dec . 9 Where : Fairview Park , 288 Recreation Road , South Fayette Township For more info : southfayettepa . com
Meet Santa Claus , see the tree light up , enjoy refreshments and activities , and socialize with neighbors to celebrate the holiday season .
Holiday Festivities and Fun
Christmas at Old Economy Village When : Dec . 3 & 4 Where : 1401 Church Street , Ambridge For more info : oldeconomyvillage . org
Walk along a candlelit cobblestone street to find unique handmade items , enjoy local choirs and maybe even see Belsnickel ( the Pennsylvania Dutch Santa Claus ).
Moon Area High School Marching Band and Orchestra ’ s Holiday Pancake Breakfast When : Dec . 18 Where : High School Cafeteria , 8353 University Boulevard , Moon Township
For more info : moonband . org
Support the talented musicians of Moon Area High School at this annual pancake breakfast .
Moon Lights Holiday House Decorating Contest When : Nov . 28 through Dec . 21 Where : Moon Township For more info : moonparks . org / events
Would your home put the Griswolds to shame ? Can your lights be seen from space ? Starting Nov . 28 , send six pictures of your home to info @ moonparks . org . Photos will be displayed online where the public can vote . The home with the most votes on Dec . 21 will win a trophy and gift basket . The voting page will feature the addresses of the homes entered in the contest . For inspiration , check the 2021 entries on the Moon Parks & Recreation Facebook page .
Taste of Robinson Cookie Exchange When : Nov . 30 Where : Robinson Township Library , 1000 Church Hill Road , Robinson Township For more info : robinsonlibrary . org
Bring three dozen of your favorite cookies for this exchange ( two dozen to share and one dozen for tasting ). Don ’ t forget your recipe as well .
Handcrafted for the Holidays
Gingerbread House Workshop When : Dec . 3 Where : Western Allegheny Community Library , 181 Bateman Road , Oakdale For more info : westernalleghenylibrary . org
This event is one of the library ’ s longest-standing traditions . An iced tea container base will be provided . You will need to bring a can of frosting and a cookie / baking sheet to build on . Also ,
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