Harmony’s Silvester
New Year’s Eve Celebration
North Hills Art Center
Artisan Craft Market
Dates: Nov. 17-Dec. 8
Address: 3432 Babcock Boulevard,
Ross Township
Contact: northhillsartcenter.org, or
412.364.3622
Just in time for holiday giving! Offering
a large selection of one-of-a-kind, locally
handmade crafts and artwork from the
talented artists of North Hills Art Center.
Visit the website for more information.
Historic Holiday
Happenings
Experience a Winter
Wonderland
Candlelight Mansion Tours at
Hartwood Acres Mansion
Date: Dec. 10
(More dates are available.)
Address: 200 Hartwood Acres,
Hampton Township
Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or
412.767.9200 (Pre-registration is
required for this event.)
Take a walk back in time and experience
the grandeur and elegance of Hartwood
Acres Mansion decorated for the holidays
by candlelight! Check the website for times,
fees and to register.
Christmas at the Village at
Old Economy Village
Dates: Dec. 1 & 2
Address: 270 16th Street, Ambridge
Contact: oldeconomyvillage.org, or
724.266.4500
Walk along a candlelit cobblestone street
and window-shop in the various stores
that contain interpreters eager to show
off wares from the time period. People
looking for last-minute gift ideas will find
unique handmade items for sale by vendors.
Local choirs will be performing. Children’s
crafts and activities along with Belsnickel
(Pennsylvania Dutch
Santa Claus) will be
found in the Granary.
Visit the website
for more
information.
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Date: Dec. 31
Address: Downtown Harmony
Contact: harmonymuseum.org, or
724.452.7341
Harmony’s Silvester Celebration—
New Year’s Eve, German time! Harmony
celebrates with a family-oriented
celebration reflecting the community’s
historic German roots, beginning with races
of hundreds of runners and concluding
with fireworks welcoming 2019 at 6 p.m.—
midnight in Germany! Visit the website for
more information.
Christmas Bird Count at
North Park
Date: Dec. 29
Address: North Park Rose Barn,
East Ingomar Road and Babcock
Boulevard, Allison Park
Contact: sites.google.com/site/
latodaminaturecenter, or 724.935.2170
(Registration is required.)
The Christmas Bird Count is an annual
early-winter bird census, where thousands
of volunteers across North America go out
to count birds. Participate in this valuable
documentation of bird species in North
Park. No previous experience is necessary.
A parent or guardian must accompany
children. Dress well for outdoor activity.
14th Annual Frigid Five Miler
Date: Jan. 13
Address: North Park Lodge,
North Ridge Road, Allison Park
Contact: lightspeed-racing.com/frigid-
5-mile
A fun but challenging event set to kick
off the New Year with a smack to the old
senses! Feel the seasonal cold and snowy air.
See its signature uphill finish as you head
to the start line, gaining nearly 300 vertical
feet in only .6 of a mile. Hear the volunteers
cheering you on! Finally, smell and taste the
wonderful freshly made pancakes and hot
chocolate waiting at the post-race party!
Visit the website for more information.
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L.L. Bean Dog Hike
Date: Jan. 13
Time: 1 p.m.
Address: Middle Road Parking Lot,
Allison Park
Contact: llbean.com/llb/shop/1000001727
(Reserve a space.)
Treat your four-legged friend to an
adventure, make new friends, get some
exercise and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
All dogs must be on leash for this short hike
around the grounds. Activity level: Easy/
moderate. Where to meet: Main Parking lot.
What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing
(layers, no cotton), waterproof footwear, small
daypack with extra clothes, snacks, lunch,
water (for you and your dog), dog waste bags,
personal medications. Optional recommended
items: Sunglasses, binoculars, camera. Visit the
website for more information.
Pens in the Park
Date: Jan. 5
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Address: North Park Ice Rink,
301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us,
pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org, or
724.935.1780
Regular rink admission applies; each paid
admission earns an entry to a drawing for
a pair of Penguins tickets! Enjoy a day of
hockey and family fun. Through the Penguins
Foundation’s “Give Hockey a Shot” program,
kids can try on hockey equipment and hit
the ice with former Penguin and Stanley Cup
Champion Tyler Kennedy! Penguins mascot
Iceburgh will greet fans from 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m., and kids and families can enjoy face
painting, balloon art, food and fun. Visit the
website for more information.
Sledding Day at Knobb Hill Park
Date: Jan. 19
Time: 1 p.m.
Address: 415 Knob Road, Wexford
Contact: twp.marshall.pa.us (Registration
is required.)
Enjoy free hot dogs and hot cocoa during
Marshall’s sledding party at the sledding hill
in Knob Hill Park! Bring your family for an
afternoon of outdoor fun. Registration is
required. No fee. Visit the website for more
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