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Santa Trolley and
Trolleys & Toy Trains
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 spec-
tacular light shows, visit Santa, and more!
Mt. Lebanon Library Chanukah
Celebration
Date: Dec. 17
Time: 4 p.m.
Address: 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard,
Mt. Lebanon
Contact: mtlebanonlibrary.org, or
412.531.1912
Celebrate the Miracle of Lights with
PJ Library South Hills Ambassador Kate
Louik and Temple Emanuel Librarian
Paula Altschul at this family-friendly story-
time with crafts.
Mt. Lebanon Library Noon
Year’s Eve
Date: Dec. 31
Time: 11 a.m.
Address: 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard,
Mt. Lebanon
Contact: mtlebanonlibrary.org, or
412.531.1912
Get ready for the New Year with a
countdown to 12 o’clock—noon, that is!
Stories, songs, a craft, treats and more for
families of all ages.
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 long-
time 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.
Dates: Various December dates
Address: The Pennsylvania
Trolley Museum, 1 Museum Road,
Washington
Contact: pa-trolley.org, or 724.228.9256
Celebrate the season on a trolley with
Santa and enjoy other special events and
activities! For Trolleys & Toy Trains, see
the Lionel® Toy Train layout, ride a trolley
and take the tour.
Phipps Holiday Magic: Winter
Flower Show and Light Garden
Dates: Through Jan. 12
Address: 1 Schenley Drive,
Pittsburgh (Oakland)
Contact: phipps.conservatory.org, or
412.622.6914
Over 10 acres of gardens and lights to
explore! With the Festival of Trees, a float-
ing forest, a frozen forest and a rainbow
glow tree, Phipps’ unique display space
offers sights you won’t see anywhere else!
Pittsburgh Zoo Noon Year’s Eve
Event
Date: Dec. 31
Time: 11 a.m.
Address: 7370 Baker Street, Pittsburgh
(Highland Park)
Contact: pittsburghzoo.org, or
412.665.3640
Party like an animal on New Year’s Eve!
A fun, family event at PPG Aquarium with
live entertainment, crafts, and a count-
down and ball drop at noon.
South Hills Lights Community
Chanukah Festival
Date: Dec. 22
Time: 5 p.m.
Address: Check the websites for
festival location.
Contact: chabadsh.com, or
southhillsjewishpittsburgh.org
Annual festival featuring the giant me-
norah lighting, music, food and festivities
for all ages!
Santa Photo Time at South Hills
Village
Dates: Through Dec. 24
Address: 301 South Hills Village,
Bethel Park
Contact: simon.com/mall/south-hills-
village
It’s not too late to get a photo with Santa!
Visit the website for exact dates and times.
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Breakfast/Lunch with
Santa at Trax Farms
Dates: Dec. 21 & 22
Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville
Contact: traxfarms.com, or 412.835.3246
(Make your reservation at Customer
Service or by phone.)
Visit with Santa, enjoy a nutritious
breakfast or lunch, and more! Seating is
limited; make reservations for this memo-
rable family event.
Lunar New Year Celebration at
USC Library
Date: Jan. 30
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Address: 1820 McLaughlin Run Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: twpusc.org/library/library-
home (Registration is required.)
For kids ages 4 and older accompanied
by a grown-up. The Chinese Academy of
Pittsburgh will be presenting this celebra-
tion. Learn about the holiday and enjoy
games and crafts.
The Waterfront – Free Photos
with Santa
Dates: Various Dates in December
Times: Check the website.
Address: 149 West Bridge Street,
Homestead
Contact: waterfrontpgh.com
Check the website for the specific days
and times to visit with Santa in Santa Land
(Town Center between Rocket Fizz and
PA Wine Cellar) and get a free photo!
Donations will be accepted to benefit
Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and
West Virginia.
Handcrafted for the
Holidays
Family Gingerbread House Night
at Baldwin Library
Date: Dec. 18
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Address: 41 Macek Drive,
Baldwin Borough
Contact: baldwinborolibrary.org, or
412.885.2255 (Registration is required.)
Enjoy building, creating and decorating
your own gingerbread house! Please bring
one can of icing and one bag of decorating
candy. Registration is required.
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