Oh what fun it is, Pittsburgh! 🙂 Delight in the magic of the holiday season and watch the little ones’ faces light up as they enjoy a visit with Santa. Check out these unforgettable family experiences throughout Pittsburgh.
Unique Santa Experiences
- Santa Family Fun Cruise on the Gateway Clipper Fleet: Party with Santa and a dance party with a live DJ on the Gateway Clipper’s Santa Family Fun Cruise Saturdays and Sundays through December 21st. Tickets are $25 per adults and $12 per child.
- Santa Carriage Rides at Settlers Ridge: Every Saturday and Sunday in December, enjoy a horse & carriage ride with Santa! Â From 10am – 1pm Santa will pick you up outside of Giant Eagle Market District. Donation of your choice to Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund.
- Photos with Santa at the National Aviary: Get your picture taken with Santa and his penguin helpers at the National Aviary on Saturdays from November 29-December 20th. Kids visiting Santa can also make and take home a holiday craft!
- Santa at Phipps Conservatory: Bring little ones, or the entire family, to pose for a festive photo with Santa;  Santa Visits are free with Phipps admission; Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 29 – Dec. 20, 2014, plus Nov. 28 and Dec. 1 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Trolley Ride with Santa at PA Trolley Museum: Celebrate the season with Santa Claus on the Trolley! Â See the Lionel toy train display and decorated street cars. Enjoy caroling on the trolley and a holiday craft in the Events room; November 28-30, December 6-7, 13-14; Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children (1-15) $7, Under 1 Free
- Skate with Santa at Schenley Park: This popular annual event at the Schenley Park Skating Rink will include great music, refreshments, and an opportunity to skate outdoors in beautiful Schenley Park – with a view of the Downtown Pittsburgh skyline as the backdrop; December 14th 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
- Santa Skates at the Rink at PPG Place: Â Skate with Santa! Saturday, December 6th, 13th, and 20th; 1-3pm
- Santa Pajama Party: This year the Annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 6th from 7 PM to 9 PM at the Wilkinson Township Community Center. Come spend an evening filled with fun and surprises. This event is free to township residents young and old; December 6th from 7-9pm.
- Singin’ with Santa: Christmas music, a sing-along with the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale and a special visit from the man up north; bring your camera for pictures with Santa; $5 for one child and one parent or $10 for a whole family; December 6th at 11am at  Ingomar United Methodist Church
- Saturdays at One Oxford Centre with Santa: Crafts, activities and pictures with Santa! November 23 – December 21; 11am – 3pm at One Oxford Centre
- Winterwonderland at the Overlook: Get your picture taken with Santa after he makes his arrival by firetruck! Candy cane limbo, food and hot cocoa for sale and live music; November 21st from 7-10pm at the Overlook Lot.
- Santa Claus is Shopping in Monongahela: Santa arrives at 6 p.m. Â Shops will be hosting open houses. Â There will be carolers, dancers, Gabby Barret, Ringgold Choir and Ringgold Band, DJs and much more! November 21st; starts at 5:30pm in Monongahela.
- A Night with Saint Nick at Trax Farms: Help Santa light the huge tree then stop at the Kids’ Corner to tell Santa what’s on your Christmas Wish list. Enjoy Christmas crafts, coloring contest, Christmas trivia and a reindeer scavenger hunt game. Complete the scavenger hunt, browse beautiful Christmas displays, try samples for holiday entertaining and enjoy special discounts all available for one night only! FREE Admission, activities prices vary- Face Painting $5, Cookie Craft $2, Christmas Ornament $2, $5, November 29 from 4:30pm to 8pm at Trax Farms.
- Santa Party at Galleria of Mt. Lebanon: Roll out the red carpet! Santa kicks off the 2014 holiday season in style at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon Thursday, November 20th at 5pm. Enjoy milk & cookies with Santa himself and receive your “nice” certificate.
- Station Square Winter Wonderland– Photos with Santa, face painting, Story time with Mrs. Claus, Dance party with the elves, photo booth, holiday crafts, balloon twister, train rides, meet and greet with special Frozen characters and more; all activities are FREE, November 21st 5-9pm at Station Square
Breakfast/Lunch with Santa
- Breakfast with Santa at IKEA: Enjoy a tasty breakfast buffet and meet & take a picture with Santa on Saturdays December 6th, 13th and 20th. Breakfast buffet is $8.99 for adults ($6.99 with your IKEA FAMILY card) and $4.99 for kids 12 and under ($2.99 with your IKEA FAMILY card). IKEA FAMILY members will receive a free picture frame perfect for your photo with Santa.
- Breakfast with Santa at  Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh: Breakfast buffet at the with Santa & Mrs. Claus then SouthSide Works Cinema to get pictures with Santa and catch the popular holiday movie Elf! Tickets are now on sale! $25 for adults, $13 for children ages 3-12, ages 2 and under are free, December 14th at 8:30am
- Breakfast with Santa at the PPG Place: Enjoy a tasty buffet- style breakfast with jolly old St. Nick while you’re treated to our holiday production, “Virginia’s Magical Christmas!” Plus, each child takes home a special gift! $19.95 per person. $13.95 for children under 10. Children under 12 months free. Weekends, December 6- 21 at 10:00 A.M.
- Breakfast or Lunch with Santa at the Pittsburgh Zoo: Enjoy great food, a holiday craft, decorate a Christmas cookie, and meet some cool Zoo animals. Visit with Santa and don’t forget to bring your camera to take a picture with him. Adults: $20, children: $20, under 2 $7, December 6th and 7th
- Breakfast with Santa at Nemacolin: Santa, Mrs. Claus, Jingles the Reindeer and more characters will be in attendance for our annual Breakfast with Santa event. Enjoy pictures with Santa, holiday games and arts and crafts in Santa’s Workshop; $40 Per Person (Ages 5 & Up) / $25 Children (Ages 2-4); 1 and under are free; November 29th from 9am-12pm at Nemacolin Resort
- Breakfast with Santa at Pine Community Center: Enjoy a buffet breakfast, crafts, dancing to holiday music, and a visit from the big guy himself! Children can visit with Santa, bring a camera for pictures; Members $6/Adult, $8/Adult; Nonmembers $12/Child $16/Child; December 13th from 9-10:30am at the Pine Community Center.
- Breakfast or Lunch with Santa at Trax Farms: Visit with Santa, bring your wish list, make a Christmas craft, and enjoy a nutritious breakfast or lunch along with a special Christmas treat. Additional food items for the “older kids” in your group are always available for purchase so no one has to go home hungry! Tickets are $8; Saturdays and Sundays, December 6 through 21 at Trax Farms.
- Breakfast with Santa at Castle Shannon Library: The annual pancake breakfast with your favorite jolly gift giver! Â All ages welcome! Tickets are $5 for ages 2 and up; December 13th at the Castle Shannon Library.
- Santa Luncheon in Canonsburg: The Canonsburg Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Santa Luncheon on December 6th at Canonsburg Senior Center, featuring lunch, treat bags, balloon artists, music and visits with Santa.
