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
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