McKeesport Festival of Trees
Christmas at Plum Creek
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. 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!
Murrysville Night of Lights Angora Gardens Holiday Open
House
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
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!
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!
Holiday Festivities
& Fun
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 5 to 7 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!
August Wilson African-American
Cultural Center Holiday
Community Day
Date: Dec. 14
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: 980 Liberty Avenue,
Downtown Pittsburgh
Contact: aacc-awc.org, or 412.339.1011
The AW Community Day: Holiday
Edition usually features Santa and Mrs.
Claus, arts and crafts, Kwanzaa activities, an
artists market, live performances and 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.
Chanukah Festival at The
Waterfront
Date: Dec. 23 (Tentative; check the
website.)
Address: The Waterfront, Bridge
Street, Homestead
Contact: jewishpgh.org
Called the largest Jewish family event in
Pittsburgh!
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.
Delmont Pilgrimage
Dates: Dec. 7 & 8
Address: Beginning at Shields Farm
Log Cabin, East Pittsburgh Street,
Delmont
Contact: delmontpilgrimage.com
Live-action scenes portraying the
Christmas story, with five area churches
offering activities and refreshments.
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.
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