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Candlelight Mansion Tours at Hartwood Acres Mansion Dates: Nov. 21–Dec. 13 (Check online for the specific dates.) Time: 4-7 p.m. Address: 200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton Township Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 412.767.9200 (Make reservation by phone.) Experience the grandeur and elegance of the mansion by candlelight! Call to reserve. Kennywood Holiday Lights Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 22–Dec. 22, plus Dec. 26-30 Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: kennywood.com, or 412.461.0500 “America’s Finest Traditional Amusement Park” decks its halls (and rides) with nearly two million twinkling lights, highlighted by the tallest Christmas tree in the state of Pennsylvania. Enjoy holiday songs, see spectacular light shows, visit Santa, and more! Ohio Township Tree Lighting and Holiday Event Date: Early December (Check the website.) Address: Ohio Township Community Park, 325 Nicholson Road, Ohio Township Contact: ohiotwp.org, or 412.364.6321 Celebrate the season at the park! This event may be a little different from previous years, so check the website as information becomes available. Sewickley Light Up Night Date: Dec. 6 Time: 5-9 p.m. Address: 418 Beaver Street, Sewickley Contact: sewickleyborough.org Live music, horse-drawn carriage rides, an ice carving, seasonal brews and lots of food vendors. Bring the family for entertainment, food and shopping! Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Dates: Nov. 15–Jan. 5 Time: 6-10 p.m. Address: Big Butler County Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect Contact: shadrackchristmas.com/ pittsburgh-pa, or 866.856.8444 Tune in your car radio and watch the magic of hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights! The journey ends at kid-friendly Santa’s Village. Shaler Township Holiday ‘Lite’ Up Night Date: Nov. 23 Address: Shaler Area Middle School and Shaler North Hills Library, Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw Contact: shaler.org, or 412.486.9700 Food vendors, s’mores, crafts, music, Santa and more! Festival of Lights with Sisters of Divine Providence Date: Dec. 6 Time: 4-8 p.m. Address: Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park Contact: cdpsisters.org, or 412.931.5241 Hymns, carols and more to celebrate the season! Snowflake Festival at Soergel Orchards Date: Dec. 7 Time: 5- 8 p.m. (Tentative – check the website.) Address: 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford Contact: soergels.com, or 724.935.1743 Celebrate the winter season at Soergel’s! Games, activities, food and drink, and more! Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum Holiday Train Display Dates: Through early January (Check the website.) Address: 5507 Lakeside Drive at Route 910, Gibsonia Contact: wpmrm.org, or 724.444.6944 Visit the holiday train display of one of the oldest model railroad organizations in the nation! Giant Snow Globe & Vendor Village Date: Nov. 30 Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Address: The Block Northway, 8013 McKnight Road, Ross Township Contact: theblocknorthway.com Enjoy magic and merriment for the whole family as you pose for a picture inside a 15-foot-tall snow globe! Games, giveaways, entertainment and more. Holiday Festivities & Fun August Wilson African- American Cultural Center Holiday Community Day Date: Dec. 14 Time: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Address: 980 Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh Contact: aacc-awc.org, or 412.339.1011 The AW Community Day: Holiday Edition usually features Santa and Mrs. Claus, arts and crafts, Kwanzaa activities, an artists market, live performances and more! Brunch with Santa at Cranberry Highlands Dates: Dec. 14 & 15 Times: 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Address: 5601 Freshcorn Road, Cranberry Township Contact: cranberryhighlands.com, or 724.779.4386 (Registration is required.) Enjoy a delicious brunch with Santa and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. Continued on next page > ROSS TOWNSHIP ❘ WINTER 2019 15