more information on registration and
details, call or visit the website.
Christmas Markets: A European
Tradition
Nov. 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Ring Pittsburgh Holiday Concert
Dec. 3, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Wine Tasting
Dec. 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Make and Take Craft
Dec. 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL AT
SOERGEL ORCHARDS
Date: TBA, December. Check the website
for the exact date and time.
Address: Soergel Orchards, 2573 Brandt
School Road, Wexford
Contact: soergels.com, or 724.935.1743
Celebrate the winter season at
Soergel’s! Visit with Santa, and take a
tractor ride or a horse-drawn carriage
ride. There will be kids’ activities, games,
hot drinks and food, and more! Visit the
website for more information.
ST. PAUL’S PRESCHOOL SANTA
EXPRESS FUNDRAISER
Date: Dec. 2
Address: 1965 Ferguson Road,
Allison Park
Contact: santaexpress.weebly.com, or
412.486.5591
All aboard the annual Santa Express!
This is a train-themed fundraiser and
family-friendly holiday event at St.
Paul’s Preschool. All ages will enjoy the
entertainment that includes an indoor
train, bounce house, hot cocoa bar, a
silent auction, and of course time with
Santa himself. Visit the website for more
information.
PINE COMMUNITY CENTER NOON
YEAR’S EVE
Date: Dec. 31 (Pre-registration is
required.)
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Address: Pine Community Center,
100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford
Contact: twp.pine.
pa.us/communitycenter/events, or
724.625.1636
Join a special celebration to ring in the
New Year! This is the perfect event for
little ones. “Midnight” will be at 12:00
p.m. with a balloon drop for the children
to enjoy! For more details, visit the
website.
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WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA MODEL
RAILROAD MUSEUM HOLIDAY
TRAIN DISPLAY
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays,
mid-November through mid-January
Address: 5507 Lakeside Drive at
Route 910, Gibsonia
Contact: wpmrm.org, or 724.444.6944
The WPMRM’s Mon-Valley System
is the feature attraction of its popular “A
Railroad Journey in Miniature” holiday
train shows. The layout replicates the
actual route between Pittsburgh and
Cumberland, Maryland. Visit the website
for holiday show hours and other details.
PENS IN THE PARK
Date: Jan. 6
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: North Park Ice Rink, 301 Pearce
Mill Road, Allison Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us,
pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org, or
724.935.1780
Join in a day of hockey and family
fun! Through the Penguins Foundation’s
Give Hockey a Shot program, kids can
try on hockey equipment and hit the ice
with former Penguin and Stanley Cup
Champion Tyler Kennedy! Penguins
mascot Iceburgh will greet fans from
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and kids and
families can enjoy face painting, balloon
art, food and fun!
SILVESTER 5K RACE
Date: Dec. 31
Address: 538 South Main Street, Harmony
Contact: harmony-pa.us
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT AT
NORTH PARK
Date: Dec. 30 (Registration is required.)
Time: 1:15 to 5 p.m.
Address: North Park Rose Barn,
East Ingomar Road & Babcock Boulevard,
Allison Park
Contact: sites.google.com/site/
latodaminaturecenter, or 724.935.2170
Celebrating its 118th year, the
Christmas Bird Count is an annual early-
winter bird census, where thousands of
volunteers across North America go out
to count birds. Participate in this valuable
documentation of bird species for North
Park. Individuals and groups of all ages
are welcome. Call 724.935.2170 to
register and see how you might assist.
FRIGID FIVE MILER
Date: Jan. 8
Address: North Park Lodge, North Ridge
Road, Allison Park
Contact: lightspeed-racing.com/frigid-5-
mile
The 12th Annual Frigid Five Miler
is a run through scenic North Park
beginning at the Lodge and using the
fairly challenging Lodge Loop, passing
the Boathouse and ice rink and finishing
back at the Lodge. At the Lodge after
the race there will be an awards
ceremony and a post-race party with
music and great food featuring a hot
pancake breakfast. Visit the website
for more information.
Ring in the New Year by running in
the Silvester 5K, an out-and-back race
through the historic town of Harmony
and its surrounding countryside. Visit the
website for more information.
SNOW PRINCESS AND
SUPERHERO SKATE
Date: Jan. 27
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: North Park Ice Rink, 301 Pearce
Mill Road, Allison Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or
724.935.1780
Sing along and skate with your favorite
snow princess and superhero! Visit the
website for more details. ■
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All events are subject to change. Call, or
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