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Kennywood Holiday Lights Dates: Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22, plus Dec. 26-30 Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: kennywood.com, or 412.461.0500 “America’s Finest Traditional Amusement Park” decks its halls (and rides) with nearly two million twinkling lights, highlighted by the tallest Christmas tree in the state of Pennsylvania. Enjoy holiday songs, see spectacular light shows, visit Santa, and more! North Fayette Tree Lighting Date: Dec. 6 Time: 6:30 p.m. Address: North Fayette Community Center, 580 Donaldson Road, Oakdale Contact: north-fayette.com, or 724.307.3725 Tree lighting, caroling with West Allegheny High School and Middle School choirs, train rides, crafts, pictures with Santa, refreshments and more! Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights Dates: Through Jan. 1 Address: 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV Contact: oglebay.com, or 877.436.1797 The Winter Festival of Lights is a longtime tradition for many inside and outside the region and one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows! It features 300 acres of lights over a six-mile drive throughout the Oglebay resort. Peters Township Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Party Date: Dec. 1 Time: 6 p.m. Address: Peters Township Municipal Complex/Library, 616 East McMurray Road, McMurray Contact: peterstownship.com, or 724.942.5000 Have some family fun at the annual township tree lighting ceremony and holiday party! Music, crafts, refreshments and welcoming Santa make it a festive evening for all. Scott Township Tree Lighting Date: Dec. 5 Time: Starts between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Address: Municipal Building, 301 Lindsay Road, Scott Township Contact: scott-twp.com/events, or 412.276.5300 Enjoy crafts, carols, refreshments and more at this annual light-up celebration! South Fayette Holiday Celebration Date: Dec. 6 Address: South Fayette Fire Department, 661 Millers Run Road, South Fayette Contact: southfayettepa.com Meet Santa Claus, see the tree light up, enjoy refreshments and activities, and socialize with neighbors to celebrate the holiday season! Trax Farms Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville Contact: traxfarms.com (Christmas, under the Departments menu), or 412.835.3246 A limited number of cut-your-own trees are available (schedule an appointment). There are also artificial trees and other greenery, fresh flowers, ornaments, and decorating and gift ideas. Washington Holiday Market Date: Dec. 6 Time: 4-9 p.m. Address: Community Pavilion, Downtown Washington Contact: visitwashingtoncountypa.com Kick off the season with a gift market, kids’ activities, food and fun! Holiday Festivities & Fun August Wilson African-American Cultural Center Holiday Community Day Date: Dec. 14 Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Address: 980 Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh Contact: aacc-awc.org, or 412.339.1011 The AW Community Day: Holiday Edition usually features Santa and Mrs. Claus, arts and crafts, Kwanzaa activities, an artists market, live performances and more! 4th Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange at Bridgeville Library Date: Dec. 12 Time: 6 p.m. Address: 505 McMillan Street, Bridgeville Contact: bridgevillelibrary.org, or 412.221.3737 Enjoy baking for the holidays? Swap recipes and treats, sample cookies and share stories. Three dozen cookies will be needed to share. Friends of Bridgeville Library Annual Festival of Trees Special Events Dates: Dec. 13 (Wine & Chocolate); Dec. 14 (Christmas Celebration) Address: Bridgeville Public Library, 505 McMillan Street, Bridgeville Contact: friendsofbpl.org The beautifully decorated trees will be on display Dec. 2-14. There will be an adults- only Wine & Chocolate event with music Continued next page > SOUTH FAYETTE ❘ WINTER 2019 15