Civil War: Christmas Ornaments
When: December 6 Where: Peters Township Public Library, 616 East McMurray Road, McMurray For more info: ptlibrary. org
This event offers a brief historical talk about Christmastime traditions and activities during the Civil War. Participants will get an opportunity to make ornaments inspired by the history. Registration is required.
Elf on the Shelf Kickoff Party at Peters Township Public Library
When: December 4 Where: 616 East McMurray Road, McMurray For more info: ptlibrary. org
Get ready to welcome the library elf for the 2025 holiday season! Enjoy crafts and other activities, plus stories and a chance to name the elf. The event is designed for children in pre-K through third grade.
Family Sing-Along at Mt. Lebanon Public Library
When: November 28 Where: Mt. Lebanon Public Library( Meeting Room A), 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon For more info: mtlebanonlibrary. org
Join music teacher extraordinaire Margaret Hooton and her brother Bob
Barnett for their fun and interactive after- Thanksgiving sing-along. It’ s musical fun for the whole family.
Frontier Holiday Traditions
When: December 7 Where: Oliver Miller Homestead, 1 Stone Manse Drive, South Park For more info: olivermillerhomestead. org
Scots-Irish pioneers brought with them Old-World traditions that included dancing, music, pomp, and ceremony. Dance a set, have a time, and fly your tartans for auld lang syne. Ring in the new year in old-fashioned style with live music, dancing, and a traditional tea set at the Oliver Miller Homestead.
Holiday Nature Ornaments
When: December 3 Where: Mingo Creek Park Office, 558 Mingo Creek Road, Finleyville For more info: washingtoncopa. gov
Bring a little nature indoors this holiday season! Create holiday ornaments for your tree using things scavenged from Mingo Creek Park. Hot chocolate and a treat will be served. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $ 2.
Holly Jolly Handmade!
When: December 13 Where: Baldwin Borough Public Library, 5230 Wolfe Drive, Baldwin For more info: baldwinborolibrary. org
Enjoy a merry afternoon of crafting festive holiday ornaments!
Jingle & Mingle: A Very Merry Karaoke Night
When: December 4 Where: Western Allegheny Community Library, 181 Bateman Road, Oakdale For more info: westernalleghenylibrary. org
Get ready to“ sleigh” the stage at this special karaoke night where holiday hits, guilty pleasures, and off-key carols are all welcome! The event is for adults only and registration is required; space is limited.
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’ s Santa Trolley
When: November 28 – 30 and December 6 & 7, 13 & 14, and 20 & 21 Where: 1 Museum Road, Washington For more info: pa-trolley. org
Celebrate the season on a trolley with Santa, see the toy train display, enjoy caroling and hot cocoa, and make a keepsake to remember the day.
Skate with Santa
When: December 20 Where: Printscape Arena, 114 Southpointe Boulevard, Canonsburg For more info: printscapearena. com
What could be better than getting a photo with Santa during the holidays? Getting a chance to skate with the big guy, of course!
Western Allegheny Community Library’ s Gingerbread House Workshop
When: December 6 Where: 181 Bateman Road, Oakdale For more info: westernalleghenylibrary. org
For the annual gingerbread house workshop, one of WACL’ s longeststanding traditions, an iced tea container base will be provided while participants bring a can of frosting and a cookie / baking sheet to build on. They’ ll also be asked to drop off a candy decoration to
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