Findlay Township’ s Christmas Light Up Celebration
When: November 22 through January 3 Where: Clinton Park, 600 Clinton Park Drive, Clinton For more info: facebook. com / ChristmasLightUpCelebration
Findlay Township wants to generate unity within the community by celebrating the Christmas spirit together, and to bring positive attention to the township with a beautiful light display.
Joy-Thru Fairview
When: December 5 Where: Fairview Park, 288 Recreation Road, South Fayette For more info: southfayettepa. com
Drive through Fairview Park to see holiday light displays, festive characters, entertainers, music, business booths, Santa Claus and more!
McDonald Holiday Light-Up Night Celebration
When: November 26 Where: McDonald Trail Station and History Center, 161 South McDonald Street, McDonald For more info: visitwashingtoncountypa. com
McDonald’ s holiday season kickoff celebration will include Santa, treats, music, food and drinks.
Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights
When: Through January 4 Where: Oglebay Resort, 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV For more info: oglebay. com
This is one of the largest holiday light shows in the region and attracts more than a million visitors each year. The 2,000-acre historic Oglebay Park is one of the most famous landmarks in West Virginia and will be illuminated with millions of twinkling lights. Enjoy a 6-mile drive through the spectacular display, covering 300 acres and including 90 lit-up attractions.
Peters Township Holiday Kickoff
When: December 5 Where: PT Community Recreation Center, 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia For more info: peterstownship. com
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of free activities including crafts, games, refreshments, letters to Santa, and a visit from Santa himself!
HOLIDAY FESTIVALS AND FUN
Baldwin Holiday Festival
When: December 12 Where: Borough Building, 3344 Churchview Avenue, Baldwin For more info: baldwinborough. org
This event will include vendors, food trucks, a craft corner for kids, hot chocolate and sweets, visits with Santa, holiday carols, and the lighting of the Christmas tree. In the spirit of giving, attendees are asked to contribute a non-perishable food item or monetary donation for the local food pantry.
Breakfast with Santa – Collier
When: December 7 Where: Community Center, 5 Lobaugh Street, Oakdale For more info: colliertownship. net
Those in attendance will enjoy breakfast, crafts, and a picture with Santa.
Breakfast with Santa at The Spring House
When: December 6, 13, and 14 Where: The Spring House, 1531 Route 136, Washington For more info: springhousemarket. com
Make your reservation soon for Breakfast with Santa at The Spring House!
Brentwood Library’ s Christmas Bingo
When: December 18 Where: Program Room, 3501 Brownsville Road, Brentwood For more info: brentwoodpubliclibrary. org
Enjoy festive bingo, a catered lunch, drinks, and dessert at this event. Reservations are required by Dec. 9. Check the website for the cost and other information.
Candy Cane Hunt at Mingo Creek
When: December 9 Where: Mingo Creek Park( Shelter 1), 558 Mingo Creek Road, Finleyville For more info: washingtoncopa. gov
Join Washington County Parks and Recreation to search for hidden candy canes along the Old Spring Trail in Mingo Creek Park. Bring a flashlight. Cookies and hot cocoa will be served after the hunt. Pre-registration is required( but no more than 30 days in advance). Fee: $ 2.
Canonsburg’ s Old-Fashioned Christmas
When: December 5 & 6 Where: Pike Street, Canonsburg For more info: canonsburgsoldfashionedchristmas. com Canonsburg’ s Old-Fashioned Christmas attracts more than 30,000 visitors annually. The town turns into a veritable Hallmark movie scene, with a Christmas market, tree lighting, Santa, activities, and holiday food galore.
Christmas Cookie Decorating
When: December 13 Where: South Fayette Township Library, 515 Millers Run Road, Morgan For more info: southfayettelibrary. org
Decorate sugar cookies with Ms. Nicole! This activity is for children ages 8 – 12, and registration is required.
Continued on next page >
SOUTH FAYETTE ❘ WINTER 2025 13