‘A Very Merry Pittsburgh’ at
Heinz History Center
Dates: Through Jan. 5
Address: 1212 Smallman Street,
Pittsburgh (Strip District)
Contact: heinzhistorycenter.org
A special exhibit about winter holidays
in Pittsburgh – play with retro toys, see
artifacts from former downtown stores,
and learn about various traditions and
celebrations of Pittsburghers through
the years.
Kennywood Holiday Lights
Dates: Dec. 26-30
Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard,
West Mifflin
Contact: kennywood.com, or
412.461.0500
“America’s Finest Traditional
Amusement Park” decks its halls (and
rides) with nearly two million twinkling
lights. Enjoy holiday songs, see spectacular
light shows, and more!
L.L. Bean New Year’s Day Yoga
Hike at North Park
Date: Jan. 1
Time: 10 a.m.
Address: Pie Traynor Field Parking Lot,
North Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or
888.552.5571 (L.L. Bean)
A special holiday hike, stopping along
the way to practice some popular yoga
poses and connect to the surroundings.
(Ages 8 and up.) Call for registration
information.
Lumaze: Lost in Lights
Dates: Through Jan. 4
Time: 4-10 p.m.
Address: 31st Street Studios,
77 31st Street, Pittsburgh (Strip District)
Contact: lumazelights.com/pittsburgh-
christmas/
A new magical family-friendly indoor
wonderland of lights where you can enjoy
interactive gardens, illuminated structures,
festive food and drink, and entertainment.
Christmas Bird Count at
North Park
Date: Dec. 28 (Morning or afternoon)
Address: Rose Barn, East Ingomar Road
and Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or
724.935.2170 (Registration is required.)
Sign up to take part in documenting
winter birds in North Park. No experience
is necessary. Dress well for outdoor
weather. (Ages 12 and up.) Call for
registration information.
Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights
Dates: Through Jan. 1
Address: 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV
Contact: oglebay.com, or 877.436.1797
The Winter Festival of Lights is a
longtime tradition for many inside and
outside the region and one of the nation’s
largest holiday light shows! It features
300 acres of lights over a six-mile drive
throughout the Oglebay resort.
Noon Year’s Eve at Pine
Community Center
Date: Dec. 31
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Address: 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford
Contact: twp.pine.pa.us, or
724.625.1636 (Pre-registration is
required for this event.)
Ring in the new year early with games,
crafts, music, dancing, and more! Balloon
drop at 12 p.m.! Please pre-register.
Phipps Holiday Magic: Winter
Flower Show and Light Garden
Dates: Through Jan. 12
Address: 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh
(Oakland)
Contact: phipps.conservatory.org, or
412.622.6914
Over 10 acres of gardens and lights to
explore! With the Festival of Trees, a
floating forest, a frozen forest and a rainbow
glow tree, Phipps’ unique display space
offers sights you won’t see anywhere else!
Pittsburgh Zoo Noon Year’s
Eve Event
Date: Dec. 31
Time: 11 a.m.
Address: 7370 Baker Street, Pittsburgh
(Highland Park)
Contact: pittsburghzoo.org, or
412.665.3640
Party like an animal on New Year’s Eve!
A fun, family event at PPG Aquarium
with live entertainment, crafts, and a
countdown and ball drop at noon.
Shadrack’s Christmas
Wonderland
Dates: Through Jan. 5
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Address: Big Butler County Fairgrounds,
1127 New Castle Road, Prospect
Contact: shadrackchristmas.com/
pittsburgh-pa, or 866.856.8444
Tune in your car radio and watch
the magic of hundreds of thousands of
brilliant LED lights! The journey ends at
kid-friendly Santa’s Village.
Western
Pennsylvania Model
Railroad Museum
Holiday Show
Dates: Through early
January (Check the website.)
Address: 5507 Lakeside Drive at
Route 910, Gibsonia
Contact: wpmrm.org, or 724.444.6944
Visit the holiday train display of one of
the oldest model railroad organizations in
the nation!
Upcoming Shows
Blackwater Celtic Concert
Date: March 14
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Address: The Hillman Center for
Performing Arts, 423 Fox Chapel Road,
Fox Chapel
Contact: thehillman.org, or
412.968.3040
High-energy Celtic music blending folk,
classical and contemporary influences!
Gemini Children’s Theater:
‘Alice in Wonderland’
Dates: Jan. 18-Feb. 2
Address: 420 Chartiers Avenue,
McKees Rocks
Contact: geminitheater.org
Interactive show for children adapted
from the classic tale you know and love.
January Ice Jam
Dates: Jan. 10 & 11
Address: Butler Days Inn,
139 Pittsburgh Road, Butler
Contact: januaryicejam.com, or
724.452.6814
A ton of bands playing traditional,
contemporary and gospel bluegrass music!
Proceeds from the event are donated
to efforts to keep this kind of music
accessible.
Senior Movie Day: ‘White
Christmas’ at Legacy Theatre
Date: Dec. 23
Time: 2 p.m.
Address: 700 Cumberland Woods Drive,
Allison Park
Contact: thelegacylineup.com, or
412.635.8080
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