Zelienople Historical Society ’ s Christmas House Tour When : Dec . 3 Where : St . Paul ’ s Lutheran Church , 215 North Main Street , Zelienople For more info : zeliehistory . org
Visit local homes decorated beautifully for the holidays .
Seasonal Shows
A Very Merry Sinatra and Streisand Christmas When : Dec . 3 Where : The Legacy Theater , 700 Cumberland Woods Drive , Allison Park For more info : thelegacylineup . com
Get into the holiday spirit with this entertaining Christmas show featuring holiday favorites as well as classic Sinatra and Streisand favorites . The Bo Wagner Orchestra , directed by Ralph Guzzi , includes the best in Pittsburgh musicians along with vocalists Bo Wagner and Elaine Painter .
‘ Baby , It ’ s Cold Outside ’ – A Christmas Toast to Dean Martin & Marilyn Monroe ! When : Nov . 26 Where : The Strand Theater , 119 North Main Street , Zelienople For more info : thestrandtheater . org
Direct from Las Vegas , two of the best in the business return to bring Strand audiences an all-new tribute concert with a yuletide theme .
Chatham Baroque : The Art of the Trio — Holiday Edition When : Dec . 16 Where : St . Nicholas Church , 24 Maryland Avenue , Millvale For more info : chathambaroque . org
In this special holiday edition of Chatham Baroque ’ s annual The Art of the Trio concert , artistic directors Andrew Fouts , Patricia Halverson , and Scott
Pauley showcase their collective energy , ebullience , and eloquence as they perform lively works from Germany , France and Italy . Works of J . S . Bach , Marin Marais , Giuseppe Tartini and others are spun together masterfully to make a program perfect for the holiday season .
Christmas with Chris Jamison When : Dec . 2 & 3 Where : The Strand Theater , 119 North Main Street , Zelienople For more info : thestrandtheater . org
A finalist of “ The Voice ,” Chris Jamison performs an all-new yuletide concert . The Strand ’ s intimate setting is the best way to enjoy this heartfelt performance .
January Ice Jam When : Jan . 20 & 21 Where : Ramada by Wyndham , 7195 Eastwood Road , Beaver Falls For more info : bluegrassrelieffund . org
Bands will be playing traditional , contemporary and gospel bluegrass music . Proceeds from the event are donated to efforts to keep this kind of music accessible .
Pittsburgh Concert Chorale : Sounds of the Season When and Where : Dec . 3 at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church , 384 Fox Chapel Road , Fox Chapel ; Dec . 4 at Ingomar United Methodist Church , 1501 West Ingomar Road , Ingomar For more info : pccsing . org
During the Sounds of the Season concert , the chorale will sing holiday favorites including traditional classics , familiar carols and popular songs . The audience will even be invited to sing along on a few . This concert is a great way to start off your holiday season with family and friends .
River City Brass : Christmas Brasstacular When : Dec . 2 Where : Carson Middle School , 200 Hillvue Lane , McCandless For more info : rivercitybrass . org
This seasonal concert has become a popular holiday tradition that brings comfort and joy to southwestern Pennsylvanians . It will awaken the magic of the season in all of us with popular Christmas songs from around the world , as well as scenes from both “ Frozen ” and “ Frozen II ” plus “ The Polar Express ,” and an audience sing-along to the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel ’ s “ Messiah .”
Trombones on Ice When : Nov . 26 Where : Harmony Museum , 218 Mercer Street , Harmony For more info : harmonymuseum . org
A superb concert performed in the Harmony Museum ’ s barn .
Handcrafted
Christmas on the Farm When : Dec . 3 & 4 Where : Freedom Farms , 434 Overbrook Road , Valencia For more info : freedomfarmspa . com All of the handmade product vendors will be back this year plus many new artisans . Christmas trees and wreaths will be available for purchase . Food , face painting , corn pit , Santa and access to the animal barn will make it fun for the whole family .
Holiday Artisan Market When : Nov . 19 through Dec . 10 Where : North Hills Art Center , 3432 Babcock Boulevard , Ross Township For more info : northhillsartcenter . org
Customers can purchase crafts and artwork handmade by local artists .
Winter Wellness & Whimsy
Jingle Bell Run When : Dec . 3 Where : North Park Boathouse , 10301 Pearce Mill Road , Allison Park For more info : events . arthritis . org
Jingle your way along the most festive holiday FUNdraising run around . Help keep the tradition going strong by jingling with your family and friends at the Arthritis Foundation ’ s 2022 Jingle Bell Run . Wear your favorite holiday costume and spread good cheer for a great cause .
Junior Ranger : Story Time with the Park Rangers When : Dec . 18 Where : North Park Cabin , East Ingomar Road , Allison Park For more info : alleghenycounty . us / parks
Join the park rangers for an animalthemed story . Following the story , attendees will learn about the wildlife that calls North Park home . Children must be accompanied by an adult .
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