with spectacular lights in vivid shades that will awe guests of all ages .
Kennywood Holiday Lights When : Nov . 18 through Jan . 1 Where : Kennywod Park , 4800 Kennywood Boulevard , West Mifflin For more info : kennywood . com
Take your family to celebrate this Pittsburgh classic . Stroll among more than 1 million twinkling lights and marvel at the “ tallest Christmas tree in the state .” Savor the flavors of festive foods and holiday drinks . There are also rides for the kids and special entertainment for all .
Mars Borough ’ s Christmas Parade of Lights When : Nov . 27 Where : Grand Avenue & Pittsburgh Streets , Mars For more info : marsborough . com
Visit with Santa Claus , take a carriage ride and enjoy food vendors at this annual holiday event . There will also be entertainment , carolers and treats for the kids .
Miracle on Main Street When : Dec . 1 Where : Main Street , Zelienople For more info : zelieboro . org
Enjoy an annual event that features carriage rides , a living nativity , live reindeer , Santa and endless other yuletide traditions .
Ohio Township Tree Light Celebration at the Park When : Dec . 6 Where : Community Park , 325 Nicholson Road , Ohio Township For more info : ohiotwp . org
All are invited to celebrate the season at the park .
Overly ’ s Country Christmas When : Nov . 17 through Dec . 30 Where : Westmoreland Fairgrounds , 116 Blue Ribbon Lane , Greensburg For more info : overlys . com
Create holiday memories in the walk-around Christmas village that ’ s filled with an array of old-fashioned traditions and treats . Sing carols ‘ round the bonfire , revel in the model train display , have your picture taken with Santa ( in the days before Christmas ), take a horse-drawn wagon / sleigh ride or shop for gifts in the C . Edgar & Sons General Store plus much more .
Saxonburg Holiday Parade When : Nov . 25 Where : Main Street , Saxonburg For more info : visitbutlercounty . com
Enjoy the annual holiday parade sponsored by the Saxonburg Area Business Association .
Shaler Township ’ s Annual ‘ Lite ’ Up Night When : Nov . 19 Where : Shaler North Hills Library and Shaler Area Middle School , Mt . Royal Boulevard For more info : shaler . org
Kick off the holiday season with a parade down Mt . Royal Boulevard featuring Santa , Mrs . Claus , and other holiday characters followed by the annual tree lighting . Get a picture with Santa and let him know your wishes this year ! Plus , ice skating , a train ride , cookie decorating , face painting , food vendors , music , and more will add to the fun .
Holiday Festivities & Fun
A Very Merry Christmas in Chippewa When : Dec . 3 Where : Wright Fields at Veterans Park , 3848 37th Street Extension , Beaver Falls For more info : eventbrite . com
Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer with music , food trucks , light displays , vendors , visits from some favorite holiday characters and free pictures with Santa .
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa at the Pittsburgh Zoo When : Dec . 3 , 4 , 10 , 11 , 17 & 18 Where : 7370 Baker Street , Pittsburgh ( Highland Park ) For more info : pittsburghzoo . org
Get into the holiday spirit with the return of this festive and favorite annual event . Enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch buffet , meet ambassador animals , write a letter to Santa and deliver it to him at the zoo .
Brunch with Santa When : Dec . 4 Where : Richland Township Fire Hall , 5857 Meridian Road , Gibsonia For more info : richland . pa . us
Richland Township and the Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department will present Brunch with Santa . Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet , photo with Santa , crafts , and Santa ’ s reindeer . Make a bag of reindeer food to encourage Santa ’ s reindeer to find their way to your house on Christmas Eve . Registration is required .
Christmas at Old Economy Village When : Dec . 3 & 4 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 ).
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