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dazzling evening, perfect for families, includes carriage rides, crafts, food booths, holiday fireworks display and more! Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. SHADRACK’S CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND LA ROCHE COLLEGE/UPMC PASSAVANT ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Date: Dec. 1 Address: Campuses of La Roche College and the Sisters of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park Contact: laroche.edu, or 412.536.1069 Make some merry by attending the Festival of Lights! Crafts, food, family and children’s activities, fireworks and more! Visit the website for more information. MARS CHRISTMAS PARADE AND LIGHT-UP NIGHT Date: TBA. Check the website for the exact date and time. Address: Main Street, Downtown Mars Contact: marsborough.com, or 724.625.1858 Dates: Mid-November through early January. Check the website for the exact dates of operation. Address: Big Butler County Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect Contact: shadrackchristmas.com/pittsburgh- pa, or 866.856.8444 This award-winning Christmas light and music extravaganza is unlike any show you’ve seen. Guests simply tune in their radio, and watch the magic unfold as they drive through hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights dancing in perfect synchronization with the music filling their vehicle. Journey ends at kid- friendly Santa’s Village. Visit the website for information on fees and other details. Date: Dec. 5 Time: 6:30 p.m. Address: Ohio Township Community Park, 325 Nicholson Road, Ohio Township Contact: ohiotwp.org Enjoy the warm fire and holiday carols on the back patio of the Nature Center until 7 p.m. when the tree lights will be lit. One lucky child in attendance will be randomly selected to light up the night! Santa Claus, our special guest of the night, will arrive shortly after. Everyone is invited inside the Nature Center after Santa’s arrival to visit with him and for light refreshments and more carols. The first 50 kids to visit Santa Claus will receive a custom-made ornament commemorating the night! PINE COMMUNITY CENTER HOLIDAY DAZZLE Date: Nov. 18 Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Address: Pine Community Center, 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford Contact: twp.pine.pa.us/communitycenter/ events, or 724.625.1636 Don’t miss the spectacular holiday celebration at Pine Community Center! The Date: Nov. 26 Address: TBA. Check the website for the exact location and other details. Contact: richland.pa.us, or 724.443.5921 Make some new holiday memories and bring your child to enjoy a buffet-style brunch with Santa! Visit the website for more information. SEWICKLEY SANTA PARADE Date: Dec. 2 Time: 10:30 a.m. Address: Beaver Street, from Grant to Chestnut, Sewickley Contact: sewickleyborough.org We lcome Santa back to Sewickley at the Santa Parade featuring the “Pride of Quaker Valley” High School Marching Band! Visit the website for more information. Gather by the town flying saucer and enjoy a parade featuring Santa on a fire truck and holiday tree lighting. OHIO TOWNSHIP TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION RICHLAND TOWNSHIP’S BRUNCH WITH SANTA CLAUS SKATE WITH SANTA AFTERNOON WITH SANTA Date: Nov. 26 (You must pre-register for this event.) Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Address: 200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton Township Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 412.767.9200 Enjoy cookies and milk, a fun craft, carols, and to sit on Santa’s lap and whisper your Christmas wishes into his ear! Photos with Santa permitted, but be sure to bring your own camera! Visit the website for information on pre-registration, fees and other details. Date: Dec. 16 Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Address: North Park Ice Rink, 301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1780 He’s making a list and checking it twice! Skate along with Santa at the North Park Ice Rink! Ice rink admission applies. Visit the website for more information. PINE COMMUNITY CENTER’S BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Dates: Dec. 9 & 10 (Pre-registration is required.) Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Address: Pine Community Center, 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford Contact: twp.pine.pa.us/communitycenter/ events, or 724.625.1636 Get your wish list ready and have Mom or Dad remember to pre-register online or at the Community Center for Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy visiting with Santa, a buffet breakfast, crafts, dancing and much more! For more details, visit the website. THE NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT CHORAL DEPARTMENT MADRIGAL DINNER Date: Dec. 9 Time: 6:30 p.m. Address: St. Athanasius Church Social Hall, 7 Chalfonte Avenue, West View Contact: northhillschoralmusic.org This event transforms the social hall into a medieval castle banquet hall. Singers dress in Continued on next page > Pine-Richland | Winter 2017 | icmags.com 31