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South Fayette Library Storytime with the Grinch!
Date: Dec. 18
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Address: Senior Center, 515 Millers Run Road, Morgan
Contact: southfayettelibrary.org, or 412.257.8660 (Please
register.)
This library’s annual family storytime with the Grinch,
including crafts and snacks!
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 menorah lighting, music,
food and festivities for all ages!
Breakfast/Lunch with Santa at Trax Farms
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 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.
Santa Trolley and Trolleys & Toy Trains
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 floating 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 countdown
and ball drop at noon.
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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 memorable
family event.
USC Library’s New Year’s Bash for Tweens &
Teens
Date: Jan. 2
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair
Contact: twpusc.org/library/library-home (Please register.)
Tweens and teens in 5th grade and up can begin the year with
fun games and crafts!
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
celebration. Learn about the holiday and enjoy games and crafts.
The Waterfront – Free Photos with Santa
(including a Sensory-Friendly Time)
Dates: Various Dates in December (Sensory-friendly is
Dec. 15, 11 a.m to noon.)
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.