Plains Church Annual Craft Fair
When: November 8 Where: Fellowship Hall of Plains Presbyterian Church, 326 Plains Church Road, Cranberry Township For more info: experiencebutler. com / events
Crafters, vendors, food, refreshments and basket raffles will all be part of this year’ s fair.
Treats and Treasures Holiday Pop-Up Market
When: November 9 Where: Downtown Perrysville For more info: facebook. com / share / 16yrSAM1eA
Shoppers can find treasures from local artisans, makers, and bakers at this holiday market. Beauty services and seasonal drinks will also be available from participating vendors.
WINTER WELLNESS & WHIMSY
Butler‘ Carved in Ice’ Winter Festival
When: February 20 Where: Diamond Park, 108 South Main Street, Butler For more info: butleramrotary. com
Ice sculptures will be displayed through the park and there will also be live ice carving demonstrations during the festival. Hot cocoa and great food and drink from some of the area’ s best food trucks and breweries will add to the fun.
Harmony Silvester 5K and Fun Run
When: December 31 Where: Harmony Museum Grounds, 218 Mercer Street, Harmony For more info: experiencebutler. com
Get ready for the new year with a refreshing run or stroll through Harmony!
Run Santa Run 5K
When: December 13 Where: 260 Graham Park Drive, Cranberry Township For more info: runsanta5k. com
Join hundreds of runners and walkers at this year’ s Run Santa Run 5K. The event sells out every year so register early. Don’ t forget your Santa gear and holiday cheer!
Saxonburg Truthahntrab 5K
When: November 29 Where: 147 North Rebecca Street, Saxonburg For more info: runsignup. com
The Truthahntrab( Turkey Trot in German) will capture the essence of Saxonburg’ s roots dating back to 1832 when the town was settled by German immigrants. There will be unique turkeythemed awards, raffles, and post-race snacks.
Sewickley Turkey Trot 2025
When: November 27 Where: War Memorial Park, 811 Blackburn Road, Sewickley For more info: sewickleyymca. org / 5k
Open to everyone, the trot takes runners and walkers on a 5K path through the quaint town of Sewickley. The event is a joint project of the Heritage Valley Health System Foundation and the Sewickley Valley YMCA. Proceeds benefit the Faith in Action program at the YMCA.
HOLIDAYS IN THE BURGH
‘ A Musical Christmas Carol’
When: December 13 – 23 Where: Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: pittsburghclo. org
This show is the spirit of the season, wrapped up with your favorite yuletide melodies and some holiday magic. See Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and a host of other colorful characters in this classic story.
Highmark Holiday Pops
When: December 12 – 21( Check the website for specific performance dates.) Where: Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: pittsburghsymphony. org
Celebrate the holidays with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Mendelssohn Choir, and guest vocalist Blaine Alden Krauss in this annual offering of seasonal music.
Highmark Light Up Night
When: November 23 Where: Downtown Pittsburgh( various locations) For more info: visitpittsburgh. com
This official kickoff to the Pittsburgh holiday season combines long-standing traditions and new holiday experiences with a supersized fireworks display as the big finale.
Holiday Brass Spectacular
When: December 16 Where: Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: pittsburghsymphony. org
Join the symphony’ s brass musicians for a festive holiday concert featuring timeless masterpieces, thrilling premieres, and renowned guest artists.
Jingle Bell Run – Pittsburgh
When: December 6 Where: Federal and Isabella Streets, Pittsburgh’ s North Shore For more info: events. arthritis. org / jbrpittsburgh
Be part of this festive race for charity and signature Arthritis Foundation event! Wear your favorite holiday attire and bring a team of family, friends and co-workers to run, walk, or stroll to help raise funds to support research for arthritis treatments and a cure.
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