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SANTA TROLLEY AND TOY TRAINS Dates: Santa Trolley – Dec. 10, 16 & 17; Trolleys and Toy Trains – Dec. 15 Address: The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Museum Road, Washington Contact: pa-trolley.org, or 724.228.9256 Santa Trolley – Celebrate the season on the trolley with Santa, and sing along with the Christmas caroling, make a craft in the Events Room and interact with the Lionel trains in the Visitor Center. Trolleys and Toy Trains – Enjoy the huge Lionel toy train layout and all-day trolley rides. SANTA VISITS AT MEDER’S CHRISTMAS WORLD Dates: Check the website for the schedule in late November and December. Address: 360 Regis Avenue, Pleasant Hills Contact: meders.com, or 412.653.7020 The highlight of Meder’s Christmas World is a visit with Santa. For nearly 50 years Santa has come to Meder’s to celebrate the holiday and spread good cheer, and the staff is proud and honored to be a part of an annual tradition for many Pittsburgh families. After your visit, shop for a holiday tree, wreath, or decorations. Visit the website for more information. SANTA VISITS THE WATERFRONT Dates: Check the website for the schedule in late November and December. Address: 149 West Bridge Street, Homestead Contact: waterfrontpgh.com, or 412.476.9157 Bring your wish list and visit with Santa, and get a photo taken with him! Visit the website for all of the details, plus information on other events at The Waterfront. BRENTWOOD LIBRARY’S 5TH ANNUAL COOKIE EXCHANGE Date: Dec. 19 (Pre-registration is required.) Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Address: 3501 Brownsville Road, Brentwood Contact: brentwoodpubliclibrary.org, or 412.882.5694 (Registration required) This is a great way to make an impressive cookie platter for all of your holiday entertaining! Arrive with six dozen of the same kind of cookies, then we’ll begin building our trays with a variety of goodies. Oh, and we’ll sample a few, too! Please register for this festive event. Visit the website for more information. COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF CASTLE SHANNON HOLIDAY PARTY Date: Dec. 19 Address: 3677 Myrtle Avenue, Castle Shannon Contact: castleshannonlibrary.org, or 412.563.4552 Join in a night of holiday stories, games, crafts and more. The whole family is welcome, so bring everyone! Visit the website for more information. FRIENDS OF BRIDGEVILLE LIBRARY 14TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES Dates: December (Visit the website for the exact dates and times.) Address: 505 McMillan Street, Bridgeville Contact: friendsofbpl.org A Bridgeville tradition with a new twist! Get inspired this holiday season by visiting the library for the Festival of Trees! On display for part of December, this event includes a kick-off evening of festive fun for the whole family. Enjoy beautifully themed Christmas trees, a silent auction, live music, and even a visit from Santa. The event benefits the Bridgeville Public Library. Visit the website for more information on getting involved and other details. KENNYWOOD HOLIDAY LIGHTS Dates: Check the website for the dates of operation. Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: kennywood.com, or 412.461.0500 Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year at Kennywood! See the park transformed with nearly two million dazzling lights. Enjoy songs of the holidays performed by local choirs and the spectacular light show on the lagoon choreographed to favorite holiday melodies. Visit Santa, ride the Gingerbread Express and more! Visit the website for more information. MAKE YOUR OWN FELTED ORNAMENT Date: Dec. 12 (Pre-registration is required.) Time: 7 p.m. Address: Upper St. Clair Township Library, 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc.org/library/library-home, or 412.835.5540 Fiber artist Judé Ernest will teach you to create felted holiday ornaments in this hands-on workshop. Felted ornaments make wonderfully unique gifts! All materials are provided for this free class ($5 donation is appreciated but not required) for adults. Please register online, or call the library. PLEASANT HILLS LIBRARY HOLIDAY EVENTS Address: 302 Old Clairton Road, Pleasant Hills Contact: pleasanthillslibrary.org, or 412.655.2424 Annual Family Holiday Celebration Date and Time: Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate the holidays in style at the library! Help decorate the tree with Continued on next page > West Mifflin | Winter 2017 | icmags.com 19