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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