Pittsburgh Philharmonic
Winter Wonderland and Holiday
Caroling Spectacular!
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Address: Quaker Valley Middle School,
618 Harbaugh Street, Sewickley
Contact: pghphil.org
From Humperdinck’s fairytale “Hansel
and Gretel” to the dancing toys in
Tchaikovsky’s iconic “Nutcracker Suite,”
plus several composers’ takes on favorite
Christmas carols!
River City Brass Christmas
Brasstacular
Date: Dec. 6
Address: Carson Middle School,
200 Hillvue Lane, McCandless
Contact: rivercitybrass.org
North Hills Cares Presents
‘Community of Music’
Date: Dec. 7
Time: 2 to 9 p.m.
Address: The Block Northway,
8013 McKnight Road, Ross Township
Contact: theblocknorthway.com
Family fun, musical performances,
holiday crafts, a visit with Santa, and
snacks! You can also help “Fill the Sleigh”
with shelf-stable food items for families in
need in nearby communities.
Handmade for the
Holidays
2019 Holiday Craft/Vendor Show
River City Brass brings the magic each
year with Christmas carols, holiday movie
music, classic songs, and collaborations
with local choirs. Date: Nov. 16
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: A.W. Beattie Career Center,
9600 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park
Contact: beattiecraftshow.weebly.com
Holiday Movies at The Strand:
‘The Polar Express’ and
‘Christmas Vacation’ Local artisans, crafters and popular
vendors offering unique gifts and
handmade items!
Dates: Nov. 29–Dec. 1 (Express);
Dec. 7 (Vacation)
Address: The Strand Theater,
119 North Main Street, Zelienople
Contact: thestrandtheater.org, or
724.742.0400
A couple of beloved holiday traditions!
In ‘The Polar Express’ (G) a young boy
embarks on a magical adventure to the
North Pole. ‘Christmas Vacation’ (PG-
13) sees the Griswold family’s plans for
a big family Christmas predictably turn
into a big disaster.
The Strand’s Holiday Shows
Dates: Dec. 8 – The Celtic Tenors;
Dec. 13 & 14 – Yule TV; Dec. 14 & 15 –
USO Christmas
Address: The Strand Theater,
119 North Main Street, Zelienople
Contact: thestrandtheater.org, or
724.742.0400
The Strand will
host a variety of
holiday shows
for a variety of
audiences!
Details of
each can
be found on
the website.
Freedom Farms Christmas on
the Farm Festival
Dates: Dec. 7 & 8
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Address: 434 Overbrook Road, Valencia
Contact: freedomfarmspa.com
Lots of vendors with unique Christmas
gifts, holiday trees and wreaths, food and
drink, kids’ activities and more!
9th Annual Holiday Giving Gift
and Craft Expo
Dates: Dec. 6-8
Address: Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills,
590 Pittsburgh Mills Boulevard,
Tarentum
Contact: giftandcraftexpo.com
Deck the halls and grab some special
gifts at this yearly expo!
Hampton Bands Holiday
Extravaganza
Date: Nov. 23
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address: Hampton High School,
2929 McCully Road, Allison Park
Contact: hamptonbands.org
A holiday market, music, kids’
activities, cookies, food and
drink, and more!
I Made It! for
the Holidays
Last-Minute
Market at
The Block
Northway
Date: Dec. 14
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: 8013 McKnight Road,
Ross Township
Contact: imadeitmarket.com, or
theblocknorthway.com
Featuring more than 80 local
artisans, food and drink vendors,
activities, and more!
Over The Log Nature Crafts
Dates: Nov. 21 – Vines; Dec. 19 – Gifts
for the Birds
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Address: Latodami Nature Center,
North Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or
724.935.2163 (Registration is required.)
For ages 8 and up, help nature by
ridding the trees of climbing, twirling,
and clinging vines and create a beautiful
wreath or other item! For ages 5 and up,
help out our feathered friends by creating
a beautiful feeder. Dress well for outdoor
weather and please register.
Make Your Own Wreath in
Marshall Township
Date: Dec. 4
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: Marshall Township Municipal
Building, 525 Pleasant Hill Road,
Wexford
Contact: twp.marshall.pa.us, or
724.935.3090 (Registration is required.)
Make and decorate your own holiday
wreath with Vicky Wiegand from
Shenot’s Farm Market! Register on
the website.
Holiday Workshop at
Northland Library
Date: Dec. 2
Address: 300 Cumberland Road,
McCandless
Contact: northlandlibrary.org, or
412.366.8100
Get ready for the season by making a
craft or ornament at the library! Check
the website for upcoming details.
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