4TH TUESDAY BOOK CLUB
Date: Dec. 26
Time: 1 p.m.
Address: C.C. Mellor Memorial Library, Forest
Hills Branch, 444 Avenue D, Forest Hills
Contact: ccmellorlibrary.org, or 412.824.3567
Get into a holiday book and discussion!
December’s book selection is “A Redbird
Christmas” by Fanny Flagg. From the
beloved author of “Fried Green Tomatoes
at the Whistle Stop Café” comes her latest
New York Times bestseller—a new Yuletide
classic about small-town America and larger-
than-life wonders. Visit the website for more
information.
KENNYWOOD HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Dates: Late November through late
December. Visit the website for the dates of
operation.
Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard,
West Mifflin
Contact: kennywood.com, or 412.461.0500
Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year
at Kennywood! See the park transformed
with nearly two million dazzling lights. Enjoy
songs of the holiday performed 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.
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 Libr ary.
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 walk-around
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.
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.
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.
JOHNNY ANGEL AND THE HALOS
CHRISTMAS SHOW AT THE OAKS
THEATER
Date: Dec. 16
Address: 310 Allegheny River Boulevard,
Oakmont
Contact: theoakstheater.com, or 412.828.6322
Johnny Angel and The Halos return to
The Oaks Theater for their annual Christmas
Show. Hear all your favorites plus many others
along the way. Visit the website for more
information on purchasing tickets and other
details.
THE LATSHAW POPS CHRISTMAS
SHOW
Date: Dec. 17
Time: 2 p.m.
Address: The Lamp Theatre, 222 Main Street,
Irwin
Contact: lamptheatre.org, or 724.367.4000
The Latshaw Pops Christmas Show is
an area tradition for more than 10 years.
Celebrate the Christmas season with this
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