the website for information on reservations and other details.
4TH TUESDAY BOOK CLUB Date: Dec. 26 Time: 1 p. m. Address: C. C. Mellor Memorial Library, Forest Hills Branch, 444 Avenue D, Forest Hills Contact: ccmellorlibrary. org, or 412.824.3567
Get into a holiday book and discussion! December’ s book selection is“ A Redbird Christmas” by Fanny Flagg. From the beloved author of“ Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café” comes her latest New York Times bestseller— a new Yuletide classic about small-town America and largerthan-life wonders. Visit the website for more information.
KENNYWOOD HOLIDAY LIGHTS Dates: Late November through late December. Visit 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.
OVERLY’ S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Dates: Various dates through Jan. 1 Address: 116 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg Contact: overlys. com
Celebrate the season at Overly’ s Country Christmas ®, a nonprofit organization operated mainly by volunteers who are committed to creating holiday memories with a walk-around Christmas Village filled with an array of oldfashioned traditions and treats. Sing carols‘ round the bonfire, revel in the model train display, have your picture taken with Santa( in the days before Christmas), take a horsedrawn wagon / sleigh ride, or shop for gifts in the C. Edgar & Sons General Store plus much, much more! Visit the website for the schedule and other details.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS WINTER LIGHT GARDEN AND FLOWER SHOW Dates: Through Mid-January Address: 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh Contact: phipps. conservatory. org, or 412.622.6914
Evergreens, glowing glass and festive blooms are displayed for this show, while outdoor gardens are transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland. Visit the website for more information.
SCHENLEY PARK ICE SKATING RINK SPECIAL HOLIDAY AND WINTER EVENTS Dates: December through February( Check the website for the exact dates and times.) Address: Overlook Drive in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh Contact: pittsburghpa. gov / citiparks / schenleyskating-rink, or 412.422.6523
The skating rink is open throughout the winter for ice skating, and its meeting facility is open year-round. Three special events, Skate with Santa, the Mascot Skate, and Valentine’ s on Ice, are held each season, with special group discount days throughout. Visit the website for the exact dates and times and for more information.
WILKINS SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOPS Date: Dec. 2 Times: 4 p. m. for all ages; 7:30 p. m. for adults only. Address: 7604 Charleston Avenue, Pittsburgh Contact: wsccpgh. org, or 412.244.8458
Take the stress out of the holidays and have some fun! WSCC is offering endless confections to build the home of your dreams! Visit the website for more information on fees and other details.
EDGEWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FEATURING THE RENAISSANCE CITY CHOIRS PRESENT A HOLIDAY POPS EXTRAVAGANZA! Date: Dec. 2 Time: 7:30 p. m. Address: First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood, 120 East Swissvale Avenue, Edgewood Contact: edgewoodsymphony. org, or 412.473.8880
Take the family and experience this festive concert of seasonal favorites, sparkling surprises and the ever-popular Holiday Sing- Along, guaranteed to put you and your family in the holiday spirit. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details.
JOHNNY ANGEL AND THE HALOS CHRISTMAS SHOW AT THE OAKS THEATER Date: Dec. 16 Address: 310 Allegheny River Boulevard, Oakmont Contact: theoakstheater. com, or 412.828.6322
Johnny Angel and The Halos return to The Oaks Theater for their annual Christmas Show. Hear all your favorites plus many others along the way. Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details.
‘ THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS’ CINEBRUNCH AT THE OAKS THEATER Date: Dec. 2( Tickets for brunch must be ordered online in advance.) Time: 11 a. m. Address: 310 Allegheny River Boulevard, Oakmont Contact: theoakstheater. com, or 412.828.6322
Take the kids to a brunch and a holiday movie! Tickets for the Cinebrunch can be purchased online in advance( limited number available at the door). Movie-only tickets will be sold at the door the day of the show only. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details.
INTRODUCTION TO SNOWSHOEING Date: Dec. 16( Pre-registration is required.) Address: Four Seasons Activity Lodge, Boyce Park, 675 Old Frankstown Road, Monroeville / Plum Contact: county. allegheny. pa. us / parks, or 412.350.2455
Dress for the weather and learn to snowshoe this winter with the park rangers! This will be a basic instruction class with a trek through the woods( approx. 1 mile). Program is weather-dependent: if there is no snow, it will be a guided hike. Visit the website for more information on pre-registration, fees and other details.
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