Murrysville Night of Lights
Date: Dec. 7
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 right here in Murrysville!
Hosted by the Recreation Department,
enter the Gingerbread House contest,
visit with Santa, make holiday crafts,
enjoy delicious food and drinks, celebrate
Murrysville as S.L.A.M. volunteers place
luminaries around the letter “M” of the
Murrysville tree sign, and more! The
program is supported by the Sportsmen’s
and Landowners Alliance of Murrysville,
the Murrysville Historical Society,
the Murrysville Parks and Recreation
Commission and multiple community
businesses that help to make this event
possible. To enter the Gingerbread House
contest, please contact the Recreation
Department at 724.327.2100 ext. 131.
Oakmont’s Hometown Christmas
Parade and Event
Date: Nov. 17
Address: Downtown Oakmont, on and
close by Allegheny River Boulevard
Contact: oakmont-pa.com, or
412.828.3238
Don’t miss this holiday event hosted
by Oakmont Chamber of Commerce,
which includes a Christmas tree lighting
ceremony, free Oakmont Bakery cookies,
pictures with Santa, food vendors, a
Chinese auction, a 50/50 drawing and so
much more! Visit the website for more
information.
Overly’s Country Christmas
Dates: Various dates through Jan. 1
(Check the website.)
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
that’s filled with an array of old-fashioned
traditions and treats. Sing carols around
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.
Holiday Happenings
Angora Gardens Holiday Open
House
Date: Dec. 14
Address: 3 Muse Lane, White Oak
Contact: angoragardens.org, or
412.675.8556
Fun and festive entertainment for all
ages! Enjoy music, face painting, carnival
games, refreshments, browsing vendors,
and much more! Visit the website for more
information.
Christmas Cookie Tour in
Downtown Irwin
Date: Dec. 7
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Address: Main Street, Downtown Irwin
Contact: downtownirwin.com/
upcoming-events
Walk the streets of Downtown
Irwin while collecting holiday cookies!
Download the printable map on the
website to navigate your way through town.
Visit the website for more information.
Cookies with Santa at Boyce
Park
Date: Dec. 15
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Address: Boyce Four Seasons Lodge,
675 Old Frankstown Road, Plum
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or
724.327.0338 (Registration is required.)
Enjoy this free event that includes
cookies and refreshments with the jolly
old elf himself, as well as family fun and
holiday crafts! Visit the website for more
information.
Delmont Pilgrimage
Dates: Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 & 2
Address: Beginning at Shields Farm,
26 East Pittsburgh Street, Delmont
Contact: delmontpilgrimage.com
Upon stepping outside, you will walk the
field and encounter seven live-action scenes
portraying the Christmas story. Experience
live animals, dramatic music and soft
lighting for an unforgettable event. Don’t
miss the five churches in Delmont that will
feature different activities and food. Free
bus shuttles are available between churches
and run every 5 to 10 minutes. 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
Take advantage of the exciting things
planned for families courtesy of 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 – Children 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.
Monroeville’s 31st Annual Holiday
Light Contest – All Monroeville residents
are invited to participate.
Holiday Inspiration
Greater Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts
Holiday Spectacular
Dates: Nov. 16-18
Address: Monroeville Convention
Center, 209 Mall Plaza Boulevard,
Monroeville
Contact: familyfestivals.com/
Holiday-Spectacular
Don’t miss one of the
area’s biggest
Christmas craft
festivals! This well-
established show
features over 290
indoor booths
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