period costume, present a skit in between the courses of the meals served, and sing songs in the 15th and 16th century Madrigal style. Themed baskets are also raffled off during the evening. The Madrigal Dinner raises nearly $ 1,500 for the choirs each year, divided among the participating choir members. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details.
RIVER CITY CHRISTMAS BRASSTACULAR Date: Dec. 1 Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. Address: Carson Middle School, 300 Hillvue Lane, McCandless Contact: rivercitybrass. org
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with your River City Brass. The holiday show is fun for the whole family, with classic carols, favorite film music, and special surprises. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details.
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW AT GREATER PITTSBURGH MASONIC CENTER Date: Dec. 2 Time: 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Address: Cemetery Lane, Ross Township Contact: 412.415.0950
A one-stop holiday shop! This holiday craft and vendor show will include vendors and crafters, a bake sale, and lots more.
HOLIDAY MART AT SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Dates: Dec. 1-9 Address: 200 Broad Street, Sewickley Contact: sweetwaterartcenter. org, or 412.741.4405
Holiday mART is Sweetwater Center for the Arts’ annual holiday fundraiser and features a large selection of jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber arts, edibles, plants, children’ s gifts, pet gifts, twodimensional art and much more! Gifts to suit every style and budget, with the added benefit of proceeds going to support your favorite community art center! Visit the website for more information.
NORTH HILLS ART CENTER ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET Dates: Nov. 18 through Dec. 9 Time: 10 a. m. to 3 p. m., Monday through Saturday Address: 3432 Babcock Boulevard, Ross Township Contact: northhillsartcenter. org, or 412.364.3622
Just in time for holiday giving! Give one-of-a-kind, locally handmade crafts and artwork from the talented artists of North Hills Art Center. Visit the website for more information.
FUN FORE ALL HOLIDAY LIGHTS MINI-GOLF FESTIVAL Dates: Nov. 17 through Jan. 2 Address: 8 Progress Avenue, Cranberry Township Contact: funforeall. com, or 724.779.1800
Picture your ideal winter outing with family and friends … you are outside enjoying the crisp air, drinking hot chocolate surrounded by breathtaking Christmas lights! Now picture that set at Fun Fore All’ s two awardwinning 18-hole mini golf courses and you have the first annual Holiday Lights Mini- Golf Festival! Nights full of family fun for everyone, from live reindeer to everyone’ s favorite winter princesses, to a stop on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ winter caravan, to Santa Claus himself! Check out the schedule of events for all the details; 10 % of all proceeds go to the Caring Place.
NORTHERN TIER LIBRARY HOLIDAY TREE AND BASKET RAFFLE Dates: The week of Nov. 12 Address: 4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia Contact: northerntierlibrary. org, or 724.449.2665
In this season of giving, don’ t forget to support your local library! Northern Tier Library will be raffling off a collection of holiday trees and a variety of themed gift baskets to raise money for operating costs. Stop by the library the week before Thanksgiving to view the trees and baskets and place your bids! Winners will be announced in mid-December. Visit the website for more information.
NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Address: 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless Township Contact: northlandlibrary. org, or 412.366.8100
Check out the fun and festive activities at the library this holiday season! For more information on registration and details, call or visit the website. Christmas Markets: A European Tradition Nov. 30, 7 to 8:30 p. m. Ring Pittsburgh Holiday Concert Dec. 3, 3 to 4:30 p. m. Wine Tasting Dec. 14, 7 to 8:30 p. m. Make and Take Craft Dec. 18, 7 to 8:30 p. m.
SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL AT SOERGEL ORCHARDS Date: TBA, December. Check the website for the exact date and time. Address: Soergel Orchards, 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford Contact: soergels. com, or 724.935.1743
Celebrate the winter season at Soergel’ s! Visit with Santa, and take a tractor ride or a horse-drawn carriage ride. There will be kids’ activities, games, hot drinks and food, and more! Visit the website for more information.
ST. PAUL’ S PRESCHOOL SANTA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER Date: Dec. 2 Address: 1965 Ferguson Road, Allison Park Contact: santaexpress. weebly. com, or 412.486.5591
All aboard the annual Santa Express! This is a train-themed fundraiser and family-friendly holiday event at St. Paul’ s Preschool. All ages will enjoy the entertainment that includes an indoor train, bounce house, hot cocoa bar, a silent auction, and of course time with Santa himself. Visit the website for more information.
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