COOKIES WITH SANTA AT BOYCE
PARK
Date: Dec. 16
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Address: Boyce Four Seasons Lodge, 675 Old
Frankstown Road, Monroeville/Plum
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or
724.327.0338
Enjoy this free event that includes cookies
and refreshments with the jolly old elf himself,
as well as family fun and holiday crafts. Free
for the whole family! Visit the website for
more information.
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT THE
FRICK
Dates: Various dates through December and
early January. Check the website.
Address: 7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh
Contact: thefrickpittsburgh.org, or
412.371.0600
This holiday season, plan to get together
with friends and family members to celebrate
at The Frick. Take advantage of extended
hours on Friday evenings, and be sure to
tour Clayton, enjoy a holiday dinner at The
Café, shop at the Museum Store and view the
exhibition at The Frick Art Museum. Visit the
website for information on reservations and
other details.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE TOUR IN
DOWNTOWN IRWIN
Date: Dec. 8
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! Each participating
business will be open between the hours of
5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Download the printable
map on the website to navigate your way
through town. Visit the website for more
information.
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 holidays
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 L ibrary.
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.
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