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Kennywood Holiday Lights Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 22– 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! Moon Lights Holiday Festival Date: Dec. 5 Time: 6-9 p.m. Address: Moon Park, 1350 Ewing Road, Moon Township Contact: moonparks.org, or 412.262.1703 An evening of music, crafts, story time, ice carving, hayrides, carols and snacks, plus lighting up the park and a Santa sighting! 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! Oakdale Christmas Light-Up Celebration Date: Nov. 30 (Tentative – check the website or call.) Address: Gazebo Area, Downtown Oakdale Contact: oakdaleborough.com, or 724.693.9740 Welcome the holiday season, and Santa, with music, refreshments and more! Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights Dates: Nov. 7–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. Robinson Township Christmas Light Up Night – Visit with Santa Date: Dec. 6 Time: 6:30 p.m. Address: Clever Park, 115 Robinson Pool Drive, McKees Rocks Contact: townshipofrobinson.com, or 412.788.8120 Hot chocolate, holiday music and more while waiting for the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus! 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! ‘Frozen’ Scavenger Hunt at Western Allegheny Community Library Date: Nov. 10 Time: 1-5 p.m. Address: 181 Bateman Road, Oakdale Contact: westernalleghenylibrary.org, or 724.695.8150 Find all the hidden “Frozen” characters around the library and win a “Frozen 2” themed prize! No need to register; just stop in. 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! Beth Samuel Jewish Center Chanukah Party and Latke Luncheon Date: Dec. 15 Time: 10 a.m. Address: 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge Contact: bethsamuel.org, or 724.266.5238 (Registration is required.) Join in this annual celebration of Chanukah (Dec. 22-30)! Please register through the website or by phone. Continued next page > WEST ALLEGHENY ❘ WINTER 2019 15