Light Up Bellevue When : December 7 Where : Lincoln Avenue , Bellevue For more info : bonafidebellevue . org / lightup
This event is a completely free family-friendly holiday celebration that brings people together . An outdoor holiday market , activities for children , tree lighting , a visit from Santa , and live music will make Light Up Bellevue fun for all .
Light Up Mars When : November 30 Where : Downtown Mars For more info : marsborough . com
Shop at the holiday market , enjoy food from some awesome food and drink vendors , and get a picture with Santa at Mars ’ light up night .
Light Up Night – Evans City When : December 1 Where : Main Street , Evans City For more info : facebook . com / events / 835009665253173
Santa will be making a special trip to Evans City to help start the holiday season . After the tree lighting , enjoy refreshments and pictures with Santa at the fire hall .
Miracle on Main Street When : December 6 Where : Main Street , Zelienople For more info : zelieboro . org
Enjoy an annual event that features children ’ s activities , a parade , a living nativity , Santa , and endless other yuletide traditions .
Santa ’ s First Stop When : November 22 Where : Cranberry Township Municipal Center , 2525 Rochester Road , Cranberry Township For more info : cranberrytownship . org This free event brings residents together to enjoy games , crafts , music , food trucks , live reindeer , and a visit from Santa and Mrs . Claus .
Saxonburg Annual Holiday Parade When : November 29 Where : Main Street , Saxonburg For more info : visitbutlercounty . com
Kick off the season with a holiday parade sponsored by the Saxonburg Area Business Association . The event starts at Dinnerbell Square and ends at the little white church .
Shaler Township ’ s Annual ‘ Lite ’ Up Night When : November 23 Where : Shaler North Hills Library and Shaler Area Middle School , Mt . Royal Boulevard , Glenshaw For more info : shaler . org
Welcome the holiday season with a parade down Mt . Royal Boulevard featuring Santa , Mrs . Claus , and favorite holiday characters followed by the annual tree lighting .
Sharpsburg ’ s Official Tree Lighting When : November 29 Where : Guyasuta Square and North Canal Street , Sharpsburg
Be a part of the official lighting of the Sharpsburg Christmas tree ! A holiday sing-along with Kate Snow , children ’ s activities and crafts , and refreshments will also be included . While there , you can get a photo of your pet with Santa taken by Megan McGreevy , Pittsburgh City Paper ’ s Best Wedding Photographer .
Wreaths Across America When : December 14 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 remembrance wreaths to be placed on the graves of some of our country ’ s fallen servicemembers at Mars , Mt . Olive , and West Union cemeteries . You can also volunteer to place wreaths . There will be a ceremony at the Mars VFW .
Holiday Festivals & Fun
Breakfast with the Grinch When : December 1 Where : American Legion Post 106 , 1336 North Canal Street , Sharpsburg For more info : coopersiegelcommunitylibrary . org
There will be lots of holiday to cheer to go around , much to the chagrin of the Grinch , at this Grinch-themed library fundraiser . Registrations are limited and begin November 1 .
Breakfast with Santa When : December 8 Where : Pine Community Center , 100 Pine Park Drive , Wexford For more info : twp . pine . pa . us
This annual event includes a breakfast buffet , children ’ s activities , a singalong , and a special visit with Santa . All children and adults attending must be pre-registered .
Brunch with Santa When : December 14 Where : Cranberry Highlands Golf Course , 5601 Freshcorn Road , Cranberry Township For more info : cranberrytownship . org
Make this a family tradition ! Enjoy a delicious brunch with Santa at Cranberry Highlands .
Christmas at Old Economy Village When : December 7 & 8 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 ).
Continued on next page >
SHALER AREA ❘ WINTER 2024 33