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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