Be Merry !
The Old Schoolhouse Players Present ‘ The Christmas Schooner ’ When : December 6-15 Where : Bud Allison Memorial Auditorium at Mt . Pleasant Community Center , 20 Wabash Avenue , Hickory For more info : osptheater . com
Take a ride on “ The Christmas Schooner ”! The whole family will enjoy this heartwarming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit .
River City Brass Christmas Brasstacular When : December 10 Where : Bethel Park High School , 309 Church Road , Bethel Park For more info : rivercitybrass . org
Embrace the spirit of Christmas with this seasonal fan favorite . The show will feature holiday favorites as well as Duke Ellington ’ s rendition of “ The Nutcracker ,” arranged with help from famous Pittsburgher Billy Strayhorn .
South Hills Chorale Winter Concert When : December 14 Where : Christ United Methodist Church , 44 Highland Road , Bethel Park For more info : southhillschorale . org
You won ’ t want to miss South Hills Chorale ’ s festive concert this holiday season .
Handcrafted for the Holidays
Guardian Angel Academy ’ s Christmas Craft Show When : December 7 Where : 915 Alice Street , Green Tree For more info : facebook . com / guardianangelacademycraftshow
More than 80 vendors will be selling their handmade items at this annual craft show . There will also be concessions , a bake sale , and a basket auction .
Holiday Craft Show When : December 14 Where : 5 Lobaugh Street , Oakdale For more info : colliertownship . net
Get out and shop local at Collier ’ s Holiday Craft Show !
Winter Wellness & Whimsy
The Deerslayer Trail Run When : December 1 Where : South Park Fairgrounds ( South Park Cottage ), Brownsville Road , South Park For more info : gprrc . com
The Deerslayer Trail Run is a 4- or 8-mile race in the park .
Guided Hike : Winter Trees with the Park Rangers When : December 28 Where : Waterfall Trailhead at Settlers Cabin Park , 608 Ridge Road , Robinson For more info : alleghenycounty . us / parks
Join the park rangers to explore the ways that trees survive winter conditions and how to identify them without the help of leaves . The hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes . Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes .
Kids Program : Better for Bees When : January 13 Where : Bethel Park Historical Society , 2600 South Park Road , Bethel Park For more info : alleghenylandtrust . org / event
Join Allegheny Land Trust for a lesson on how we can help support and protect our native bees . Children will then create a nest box for solitary bees from recycled materials .
Run Santa Run When : December 15 Where : South Park Fairgrounds , 1988 Brownsville Road , South Park For more info : gcxcrunningseries . com
Join hundreds of runners and walkers from all over Western Pennsylvania to fill the park with Santas and elves ! Register early .
Holidays in the Burgh
‘ A Musical Christmas Carol ’ When : December 13-22 Where : Byham Theater , 101 6th Street , Downtown Pittsburgh For more info : pittsburghclo . org
This show is the spirit of the season , wrapped up with your favorite yuletide melodies and some holiday magic . See Scrooge , Bob Cratchit , Tiny Tim , and a host of other colorful characters from the classic story .
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa at the Pittsburgh Zoo When : December 7 & 8 , 14 & 15 , 21 & 22 Where : Education Complex / Lecture Hall , 7370 Baker Street , Pittsburgh ( Highland Park ) For more info : pittsburghzoo . org
Get into the holiday spirit with the return of this festive and favorite annual event . Enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch buffet , meet ambassador animals , write a letter to Santa , and deliver it to him at the zoo . Tickets book quickly .
Highmark Holiday Pops When : December 13-22 ( Check the website for specific performances .) Where : Heinz Hall , 600 Penn Avenue , Downtown Pittsburgh For more info : pittsburghsymphony . org
Celebrate the holiday season with the Pittsburgh Symphony , the Mendelssohn Choir , and guest vocalist Mamie Parris in this annual offering of seasonal music .
Holiday Brass Spectacular When : December 17 Where : Heinz Hall , 600 Penn Avenue , Downtown Pittsburgh For more info : pittsburghsymphony . org
The Holiday Brass Spectacular is a festive concert featuring traditional baroque favorites as well as new arrangements of some of the most-loved holiday tunes .
Jingle Bell Run – Pittsburgh When : December 7 Where : Federal and Isabella Streets , Pittsburgh ( North Shore ) For more info : events . arthritis . org
Be part of a festive race for charity and signature Arthritis Foundation event ! Wear your favorite holiday attire and bring a team of family , friends , and coworkers to run , walk , or stroll to help raise funds to support research for arthritis treatments and a cure .
Kennywood Holiday Lights When : Check the website for select dates in December . Where : Kennywood Park , 4800 Kennywood Boulevard , West Mifflin For more info : kennywood . com
Take your family for a stroll among more than 2 million twinkling lights and marvel at “ the tallest Christmas tree in the state ”! Savor the flavors of festive foods and holiday drinks while enjoying rides for the kids and special entertainment for all .
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