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 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, contact the Recreation
Department at 724.327.2100 ext. 131.
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
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.
Cinebrunch: ‘Nightmare Before
Christmas’ at The Oaks Theater
Date: Dec. 1
Address: 310 Allegheny River
Boulevard, Oakmont
Contact: theoakstheater.com/events
Cinebrunch includes a great film as
well as some delicious breakfast items and
libations. Dressing up for this special event
is welcomed and encouraged! Tickets
must be purchased in advance by Nov. 29.
Limited tickets will be available at the door.
(No movie-only tickets.) 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: Begins 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 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.
Gingerbread House Decorating
at C.C. Mellor Memorial Library
Date: Dec. 11
Address: 1 Pennwood Avenue,
Edgewood
Contact: ccmellorlibrary.org
(Pre-register for this event.)
A delightful family tradition to kick off
your holiday season! The library supplies
all the things you need; just come down
with your holiday spirit and creative ideas!
Please register. There is a $5 supply fee per
family for this event. Visit the website for
more information.
Holiday Family Workshop: Build
Your Own Gingerbread House at
the Frick
Date: Dec. 16
Address: Frick Education Center,
7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh
Contact: thefrickpittsburgh.org
(Pre-registration and payment are
required.)
Calling young designers! Enjoy the
fun of trimming your own gingerbread
cottage with icing and lots of sweet
decorations. From gumdrops on the
rooftop to ice-cream cone landscaping,
adults and children work together to create
confectionary masterpieces to take home.
Pre-registration and payment required
for this event. Visit the website for more
information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
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