craft cocktails. Tickets must be purchased in advance with a specific entry time, and proceeds go to Crisis Center North and Cross Your Paws Dog Rescue.
Holiday Spectacular When: Nightly from Thanksgiving through New Year’ s Where: 4199 Blair Street, Pittsburgh’ s Hazelwood neighborhood For more info: merrylightshow. com
Immerse yourself in the magic of the holidays with light displays synchronized to holiday music in this festive drivethrough experience.
Joy-Thru Fairview When: December 5, 6 to 9 p. m. Where: Fairview Park, 129 Greenwood Drive, South Fayette For more info: southfayettepa. com / 521 / Joy- Thru-Fairview
Fairview Park comes alive during the holiday season with a drive-through tour of magical light displays, live performances and characters, music, and more! Entry is free but a reserved time slot ticket is required.
Kennywood Park Holiday Lights When: November 14 through January 1( closed on Christmas) Where: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin For more info: kennywood. com The amusement park opens its gates for a dazzling light show and more holiday fun. Thousands of animated lights illuminate the Lagoon, transforming it into a holiday wonderland. Meet Rudolph and friends, enjoy a selection of rides, and treat yourself to classic Kennywood fare.
Moon Holiday Lights Drive-Thru When: December 6 through January 7( Sunday-Wednesday: dusk to 7:30 p. m.; Thursday-Saturday: dusk to 10 p. m.) Where: Moon Park, 1350 Joe DeNardo Way, Moon Township For more info: moontwp. com
This free annual light show winds through the park, dazzling guests with 25 light displays.
Oglebay Festival of Lights When: November 6 through January 4 Where: Oglebay Resort, 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV For more info: oglebay. com
A destination for holiday lights for over 40 years, the resort offers a dazzling drivethrough experience of twinkling lights and holiday music. Go for the evening or a make a weekend of it with a holiday resort package.
Overly’ s Country Christmas When: Late November through December Where: 116 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg For more info: overlys. com
Enjoy the sights and sounds of a country Christmas, with a dazzling walkthrough light display, a holiday model train display, Santa’ s Workshop, a manger scene, tractor rides, and more.
OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS AROUND THE CITY
Phipps Holiday Lights and Flowers Tour When: November 14 through early January( Check the website for hours and time slots to reserve.) Where: 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh’ s Oakland neighborhood For more info: phipps. conservatory. org
Meander through the impressive collection of flora and fauna, made extra special with the addition of sparkling lights and holiday displays. Step outside to tour the Winter Light Garden, a dazzling wonderland of lights and music.
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Dazzling Nights When: November 28 through January 3, opens at 5 p. m. with reserved time slots Where: 799 Pinkerton Road, Oakdale For more info: dazzlingpittsburgh. com
A mile-long route weaves you through forests and meadows illuminated by thousands of sparkling lights while you enjoy live holiday music. Guests can also enjoy nightly snowfall, sweet treats, and even adult beverages. Tickets with designated time slots must be purchased in advance.
Wild Illuminations at the Pittsburgh Zoo: A Holiday Lantern Experience When: November 22 through January 11, 5:30 to 10 p. m.( See the website for specific dates of holiday closures.) Where: 7370 Baker Street, Highland Park For more info: pittsburghzoo. org With the popularity of the Asian Lantern Festival, the beautiful lanterns will be integrated into the zoo’ s annual holiday lights event. The beautiful silk and steel will be paired with thousands of twinkling lights, providing a magical walk-through experience. ■
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