SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL AT SOERGEL ORCHARDS Date : December . Check the website for the exact date and time . Address : 2573 Brandt School Road , Wexford Contact : soergels . com , or 724.935.1743
Come out to celebrate the winter season at Soergel ’ s with the annual Snowflake Festival . Visit with Santa and take a tractor ride , or a horse-drawn carriage ride . There will be kids ’ activities , games , hot drinks and food , and more ! Visit the website for more information .
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY Date : Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays through mid-January Address : 5507 Lakeside Drive at Route 910 , Gibsonia Contact : wpmrm . org , or 724.444.6944
The WPMRM ’ s Mon-Valley System is the feature attraction of its popular “ A Railroad Journey in Miniature ” holiday train shows . The layout replicates the actual route between Pittsburgh and Cumberland , Maryland . Visit the website for holiday show hours and other details .
HARMONY ’ S SILVESTER NEW YEAR ’ S EVE CELEBRATION Date : Dec . 31 Address : Downtown Harmony Contact : harmonymuseum . org , or 724.452.7341
Welcoming the new year on German time in recognition of the community ’ s heritage — 6 p . m . EST is midnight in Germany . There are 5K and 1-mile races , museum tours , pork and sauerkraut dinner , comedic short film “ Dinner for One ,” foretelling the new year with Bleigiessen ’ s melted lead bits , Christmas tree throwing contest , refreshments , entertainment , and specialty shops ’ year-end sales , all capped by ball drop and fireworks . Visit the website for more information .
HOLIDAY MANSION TOURS AT HARTWOOD ACRES MANSION Dates : Daily throughout the holiday season Address : 200 Hartwood Acres , Hampton / Indiana townships Contact : alleghenycounty . us , or 412.767.9200
Take a walk back in time and experience the grandeur and elegance of Hartwood Acres Mansion decorated for the holidays . A Holiday Musical Tea and Tour and a Holiday Mansion Candlelight Tour are also offered . Check the website for times , fees and other information .
CHRISTMAS AT THE VILLAGE AT OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE Dates : Dec . 2 & 3 Address : 270 16th Street , Ambridge Contact : oldeconomyvillage . org , or 724.266.4500
Walk along a candlelit cobblestone street and window-shop in the various stores that contain interpreters eager to show off wares from this time . People looking for last-minute gift ideas will find unique handmade items for sale by vendors . Local choirs will perform . Children ’ s crafts and activities along with Belsnickel ( Pennsylvania Dutch Santa Claus ) will be found in the granary . Visit the website for more information .
ALL-SKATE FOR EVERYONE IN SEWICKLEY VALLEY Date : Dec . 11 Time : 6 p . m . Address : Roller Drome , 5109 Neville Road , Neville Island Contact : northway . org / locations
Join the members of Northway Christian Community Sewickley Valley Campus for a night of roller skating , great food , music and games . Cost : $ 3 per skater , $ 15 max . per family , paid at event . Pizza and drinks provided . Snack bar will be open . Visit the website for more information .
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT AT NORTH PARK Date : Dec . 30 ( Registration is required .) Time : 1:15 to 5 p . m . Address : North Park Rose Barn , East Ingomar Road & Babcock Boulevard , Allison Park Contact : sites . google . com / site / latodaminaturecenter , or 724.935.2170
Celebrating its 118th year , the Christmas Bird Count is an annual earlywinter bird census , where thousands of volunteers across North America go out to count birds . Participate in this valuable documentation of bird species for North Park . Individuals and groups of all ages are welcome . Call 724.935.2170 to register and see how you might assist .
FRIGID FIVE MILER Date : Jan . 8 Address : North Park Lodge , North Ridge Road , Allison Park Contact : lightspeed-racing . com / frigid-5- mile
The 12th Annual Frigid Five Miler will be a 5-mile run through scenic North Park beginning at the Lodge and using the fairly challenging Lodge Loop , passing the Boathouse and ice rink and finishing back up at the Lodge . Stay at the Lodge after the race for the awards ceremony and a post-race party with music and great food featuring a hot pancake breakfast ! Visit the website for more information .
NATURE NIGHT OUT AT FERN HOLLOW NATURE CENTER Date : Dec . 15 ( Registration is required online .) Time : 6 p . m . Address : 1901 Glen Mitchell Road , Sewickley Contact : fhnc . org , or 412.741.6136
Enjoy a night on the town while the kids are entertained ! Let them have some fun outside time . They will also make gifts to give during the holiday season ! Visit the website for registration information , fees and other details .
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