Saxonburg ’ s roots dating back to 1832 when the town was settled by German immigrants . There will be unique turkey-themed awards , raffles , and postrace snacks .
Sewickley Turkey Trot 2024 When : November 28 Where : War Memorial Park , 811 Blackburn Road , Sewickley For more info : sewickleyymca . org / 5k
Open to everyone , the course takes runners and walkers on a 5K path through the quaint town of Sewickley . The Turkey Trot 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 .
Turkey Trot – Butler YMCA When : November 2 Where : Butler YMCA ( start and finish ), 339 North Washington Street , Butler For more info : bcfymca . org / events / 2024-turkey-trot
This annual 1-mile and 5K race is a family-fun event that will take participants on a route through downtown Butler .
Holidays in the Burgh
‘ A Musical Christmas Carol ’ When : December 13-22 Where : Byham Theater , 101 6th 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 from the classic story in “ A Musical Christmas Carol .”
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa at the Pittsburgh Zoo When : December 7 & 8 , 14 & 15 , 21 & 22 Where : Education Complex / Lecture Hall , 7370 Baker Street , Pittsburgh ( Highland Park ) For more info : pittsburghzoo . org
Get into the holiday spirit with the return of this festive and favorite event . Enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch buffet , meet ambassador animals , write a letter to Santa , and deliver it to him at the zoo . Tickets book quickly .
Christmas with the Camerata When : December 6 Where : St . Andrew ’ s Episcopal Church , 5801 Hampton Street , Pittsburgh ( Highland Park ) For more info : pittsburghcamerata . org
Usher in the season with the Pittsburgh Camerata presenting choral music to warm your heart and cheer your soul .
Highmark Holiday Pops When : December 13-22 ( Check the website for specific performances .) Where : Heinz Hall , 600 Penn Avenue , Downtown Pittsburgh For more info : pittsburghsymphony . org
Celebrate the holiday season with the Pittsburgh Symphony , the Mendelssohn Choir , and guest vocalist Mamie Parris in this annual offering of seasonal music .
Holiday Brass Spectacular When : December 17 Where : Heinz Hall , 600 Penn Avenue , Downtown Pittsburgh For more info : pittsburghsymphony . org
The Holiday Brass Spectacular is a festive concert featuring traditional baroque favorites as well as new arrangements of some of the most-loved holiday tunes .
Jingle Bell Run – Pittsburgh When : December 7 Where : Federal and Isabella Streets , Pittsburgh ( North Shore ) For more info : events . arthritis . org
Be part of this festive race for charity and signature Arthritis Foundation holiday event ! Wear your favorite holiday attire and bring a team of family , friends and coworkers to run , walk , or stroll to help raise funds to support research for arthritis treatments and a cure .
Kennywood Holiday Lights When : Check the website for select dates in November and December . Where : Kennywood Park , 4800 Kennywood Boulevard , West Mifflin For more info : kennywood . com
Take your family on a stroll among more than 2 million twinkling lights and marvel at “ the tallest Christmas tree in the state ”! Savor the flavors of festive foods and holiday drinks while
enjoying rides for the kids and special entertainment for all .
Phipps Holiday Magic When : Opening November 16 Where : Phipps Conservatory , One Schenley Park , Pittsburgh ( Oakland ) For more info : phipps . conservatory . org
The holiday season isn ’ t complete without a visit to Phipps for festive displays and glowing gardens . With a funfilled theme of “ Enchantment ,” guests are sure to be captivated by a forest of fantasy . Phipps is also pulling out all the stops for this year ’ s Winter Flower Show with magnificent new displays .
The UPMC Rink at PPG Place When : November 15 through March 2 Where : PPG Place , between Third and Fourth Avenues , Downtown Pittsburgh For more info : ppgplace . com
The UPMC Rink at PPG Place comes alive every holiday season . Thousands enjoy ice skating in the open air around a huge Christmas tree on a spectacular oneof-a-kind rink .
Wild Illuminations : A Holiday Lantern Experience When : November 15 through January 12 Where : Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium , 7370 Baker Street , Pittsburgh ( Highland Park ) For more info : pittsburghzoo . org
Wild Illuminations is a fabulously frosty reimagination of the zoo ’ s treasured Asian Lantern Festival and Zoo Lights . Guests will be amazed by an all-new lineup of sights , sounds and surprises . More than a million twinkling lights will further enhance the experience . The event will also offer activities , holiday treats , and a visit from Santa . n
K We love to inform our readers about fun events happening in our local communities . Send an email to d . mountain @ icmags . com if you have details about a future event in the area .
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