Magic!
Holiday
Cookies with Santa at Boyce
Park
Date: Dec. 14
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Address: Boyce Four Seasons Activity
Center, 901 Centerview Drive, Plum
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks,
or 724.327.0338 (Registration is
required.)
Enjoy cookies and refreshments with
the Jolly Old Elf, as well as family fun and
holiday crafts! Please register for this event.
Chabad of Pittsburgh Chanukah
Dates: Dec. 22-30
Address: 1700 Beechwood Boulevard,
Pittsburgh (Squirrel Hill)
Contact: chabadpgh.com, or
412.421.0546
From menorah lightings and treats to a
dinner and parade, there is usually a variety
of ways to commemorate Chanukah in the
city. Check the website for details.
Chabad Jewish Center of
Monroeville Chanukah
Dates: Dec. 22-30
Address: 2715 Mosside Boulevard,
Monroeville
Contact: jewishmonroeville.com, or
412.372.1000
In addition to a giant menorah, this
organization holds special annual events
for Chanukah that are community
favorites. Visit the website for updated
information.
Chanukah Festival at The
Waterfront
Date: Dec. 23 (Tentative; check the
website.)
Address: The Waterfront, Bridge
Street, Homestead
Contact: jewishpgh.org
Called the largest Jewish family event in
Pittsburgh!
the seven principles. Festivities include
West African dance and drumming
performances as well as children’s arts and
cultural activities.
JCC Chanukah
Dates: Dec. 22-30
Address: 5738 Forbes Avenue,
Pittsburgh (Squirrel Hill)
Contact: jccpgh.org, or 412.521.8010
At the JCC, Chanukah includes daily
candle-lighting, music and other activities.
See the website for details.
Kennywood Holiday Lights
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays
through Dec. 22, plus Dec. 26-30
Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard,
West Mifflin
Contact: kennywood.com, or
412.461.0500
“America’s Finest Traditional
Amusement Park” decks its halls (and
rides) with nearly two million twinkling
lights, highlighted by the tallest Christmas
tree in the state of Pennsylvania. Enjoy
holiday songs, see spectacular light shows,
visit Santa, and more!
Monroeville Recreation and
Parks Holiday Activities
Dates: Through December
Addresses: Locations vary (Check the
website or call for details.)
Contact: monroeville.pa.us/parks/
programs.htm, or 412.856.1006
Letters to Santa: Little boys and girls can
send a letter to Santa! Drop-off boxes will
be in the Monroeville Recreation Dept.
and Monroeville Public Library. Snacks
with Santa: Children can talk and snack
with Santa and give him their wish list.
Gingerbread House Contest: Kids and
adults – show your creativity! The contest
is divided into groups of adults and kids
ages 7 to 16.
Community Empowerment
Association Kwanzaa
Celebration
Date: Check the organization’s
website.
Address: 7120 Kelly Street,
Pittsburgh (Homewood)
Contact: ceapittsburgh.org, or
412.371.3689
Every December, the CEA celebrates
Kwanzaa (Dec. 26-Jan. 1) in the spirit of
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Overly’s Country Christmas
Dates: Through Dec. 30
Address: 116 Blue Ribbon Lane,
Greensburg
Contact: overlys.com
Celebrate the season at this walk-around
Christmas village that’s filled with an array
of old-fashioned 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 horse-drawn wagon/
sleigh ride, and more!
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.