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
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