MCKEESPORT FESTIVAL OF TREES
Date: TBA. Check the website.
Address: Renziehausen Park,
Jacob Woll Pavilion, 160 University Drive,
McKeesport
Contact: mckeesport-pa.gov, or
412.675.5020
Get inspired this holiday season by
taking the whole family to view a large
number of beautifully hand-decorated
Christmas trees! The festivities include a
tree lighting ceremony, family-oriented
activities, delicious food and live
entertainment. Visit the website for more
information.
MONROEVILLE RECREATION AND
PARKS DEPARTMENT HOLIDAY
ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR FAMILY
Dates: Through December (Check the
website, or call for the exact locations,
dates and times.)
Contact: monroeville.pa.us/parks/
programs, or 412.856.1006
Exciting things have been planned by
the Recreation and Parks Department!
Letters to Santa – All good little
boys and girls can send a letter to Santa
and receive a reply! Drop-off boxes are
located in the Monroeville Recreation
Dept. and Monroeville Public Library.
Snacks with Santa – Every child will
have an opportunity to talk to Santa and
give him their wish list. A snack will be
provided!
Gingerbread House Contest – Kids
and adults, explore your talents and
challenge your imaginations! It is divided
into two groups, adults and kids ages 7
to 16.
MURRYSVILLE NIGHT OF LIGHTS
Date: Dec. 1
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Address: United Methodist Church in
Town Square, 3916 Old William Penn
Highway, Murrysville
Contact: murrysville.com/departments/
recreation, or 724.327.2100, ext. 131.
Start the holiday season with a free, fun
holiday night hosted by the Recreation
Department. Enter the Gingerbread
House contest, visit with Santa, make
holiday crafts, enjoy delicious food
and drinks, visit the train display, take
a horse-drawn carriage ride, celebrate
Murrysville as S.L.A.M. volunteers place
luminaries around the letter “M” of the
Murrysville tree sign and more! To enter
the Gingerbread House contest, please
contact the Recreation Department
at 724.327.2100, ext. 131, or visit the
website for more details. days throughout.
Visit the website for
the exact dates and times and for more
information.
OVERLY’S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Date: Dec. 2
Address: White Oak Athletic Association,
1798 Lower Heckman Road, White Oak
Contact: woboro.com, or 412.672.9727
Dates: Various dates through Jan. 1
Address: 116 Blue Ribbon Lane,
Greensburg
Contact: overlys.com
Celebrate the season at
Overly’s Country Christmas®, a
nonprofit organization operated mainly
by volunteers who are committed to
creating holiday memories with a walk-
around Christmas Village filled with an
array of old-fashioned traditions and
treats. Sing carols ‘round the bonfire,
revel in the model train display, have your
picture taken with Santa (in the days
before Christmas), take a horse-drawn
wagon/sleigh ride, or shop for gifts in
the C. Edgar & Sons General Store plus
much, much more! Visit the website for
the schedule and other details.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND
BOTANICAL GARDENS WINTER
LIGHT GARDEN AND FLOWER
SHOW
WHITE OAK RECREATION BOARD
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
Take care of everyone on your holiday
gift list by purchasing handcrafted and
unique items created by local artisans,
along with sweets and treats! Visit the
website for more information.
WILKINS SCHOOL COMMUNITY
CENTER GINGERBREAD HOUSE
WORKSHOPS
Date: Dec. 2
Times: 4 p.m. for all ages; 7:30 p.m. for
adults only.
Address: 7604 Charleston Avenue,
Pittsburgh
Contact: wsccpgh.org, or 412.244.8458
Take the stress out of the holidays
and have some fun! WSCC is offering
endless confections to build the home of
your dreams! Visit the website for more
information on fees and other details.
Dates: Through Mid-January
Address: 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh
Contact: phipps.conservatory.org, or
412.622.6914
Evergreens, glowing glass and festive
blooms are displayed for this show, while
outdoor gardens are transformed into a
sparkling winter wonderland. Visit the
website for more information.
SCHENLEY PARK ICE SKATING
RINK SPECIAL HOLIDAY AND
WINTER EVENTS
Dates: December through February
(Check the website for the exact dates
and times.)
Address: Overlook Drive in Schenley Park,
Pittsburgh
Contact: pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/
schenley-skating-rink, or 412.422.6523
The skating rink is open throughout
the winter for ice skating, and its meeting
facility is open year-round. Three special
events, Skate with Santa, the Mascot
Skate, and Valentine’s on Ice, are held
each season, with special group discount
CANDY CANE CASTLE AT NORWIN
HIGH SCHOOL
Date: Dec. 9
Time: 9 a.m.
Address: Norwin High School Cafeteria,
251 McMahon Drive, Irwin
Contact: norwinsd.org/highschool
Bring the kids for some holiday fun!
Candy Cane Castle is presented by the
Norwin High School Student Council
and includes breakfast, a chance to have a
photo taken with Santa and write a letter
to Santa, crafts, games with members
of the Student Council and more. Visit
the website for more information on
purchasing tickets and for more details.
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