Holiday Dazzle 2025
When: November 15 Where: Pine Community Center, 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford For more info: twp. pine. pa. us
Holiday Dazzle is a spectacular celebration offering fireworks, food trucks, carriage rides, Santa and his elves, and much more.
Light Up Bellevue
When: December 6 Where: Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue For more info: bonafidebellevue. org / lightup
Each December, Bona Fide Bellevue presents a holiday celebration that brings neighbors together for some festive fun. The event includes an outdoor holiday market, activities for children, tree lighting, a visit from Santa, and live music.
Light Up Mars
When: November 29 Where: Downtown Mars For more info: marsborough. com
Shop at the holiday market, enjoy great food, take horse-drawn carriage rides, and see the tree lighting as well as the Light Up Mars Parade.
Miracle on Main Street
When: December 4 Where: Main Street, Zelienople For more info: zelieboro. org
Enjoy an annual event that features children’ s activities, a parade, a living Nativity scene, Santa, and other yuletide traditions.
Saxonburg Annual Holiday Parade
When: November 28 Where: Main Street, Saxonburg For more info: saxonburgpa. com
Kick off the season with this annual parade sponsored by the Saxonburg Area Business Association. The event starts at Dinnerbell Square and ends at the little white church.
Sewickley Light Up Night
When: December 5 Where: Beaver Street, Sewickley For more info: sewickleyborough. org
Usher in the holidays at the annual Sewickley Light Up Night!
Shaler Township’ s Annual“ Lite” Up Night
When: November 22 Where: Shaler North Hills Library and Shaler Area Middle School, Mt. Royal Boulevard, Shaler For more info: shaler. org
Welcome the holiday season with a festive parade featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, and other seasonal characters followed by the township’ s annual tree lighting.
Town of McCandless Winterfest
When: December 6 Where: McCandless Town Hall Grounds, 9955 Grubbs Road, Wexford For more info: townofmccandless. org / 438 / winterfest
A world of wintery excitement awaits at this year’ s Winterfest! A bonfire and s’ mores, hot chocolate bar, food trucks, winter crafts, character appearances, a holiday light display at Devlin Park and the ever-popular Name the Snow Plow contest all make this event a lot of fun.
Wreaths Across America
When: December 13 Where: Mars VFW Post 7505, 331 Mars Valencia Road, Mars For more info: wreathsacrossamerica. org / pa0809
Help honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring wreaths to be placed on gravesites at the Mars, Mt. Olive, and West Union cemeteries. You can also volunteer to place the wreaths. There will be a ceremony at the Mars VFW.
HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES & FUN
Breakfast with the Grinch
When: December 7 Where: Sharpsburg VFW Auxiliary Post 709, 1017 Main Street, Sharpsburg For more info: coopersiegelcommunitylibrary. org
This Grinch-themed library fundraiser will include breakfast, crafts, a live reading of“ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and even a photo op with the Grinch!
Brunch with Santa
When: December 13 Where: Cranberry Highlands Golf Course, 5601 Freshcorn Road, Cranberry Township For more info: cranberrytownship. org
Enjoy a delicious brunch with Santa at Cranberry Highlands!
Christmas at Old Economy Village
When: December 6 & 7 Where: 1401 Church Street, Ambridge For more info: oldeconomyvillage. org
Walk along a candlelit cobblestone street to find unique handmade items, enjoy local choirs, and maybe even see Belsnickel( the Pennsylvania Dutch Santa Claus)!
Enchanted Lights: A Magical Holiday Stroll
When: November 28 through December 30 Where: 282 Rochester Road, Freedom For more info: enchantedlightspittsburgh. com
Enchanted Lights is an outdoor walkthrough experience for the whole family and will feature festive lights, holiday decorations, dazzling displays, and illuminated pathways.
German Christmas Market
When: November 8 & 9 Where: Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer Street, Harmony For more info: harmonymuseum. org
The Harmony Museum’ s annual WeihnachtsMarkt, a Christmas market in the German tradition, has become a major regional attraction. It offers handcrafted and German imports for sale, with artisans and vendors chosen based on the quality of their products. The event also features entertainment, food, and refreshments.
Gingerbread House Making at the Cooper-Siegel Community Library
When: December 13 Where: Program Room, 403 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel For more info: coopersiegelcommunitylibrary. org
Graham crackers, icing, and candy will be provided to build a gingerbread house at the library! This activity is for kids ages 5-11; younger kids are welcome but might need an adult to help. Register online.
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