Walk into a Winter Wonderland featuring the Spirit of Christmas. A wide variety of creatively designed Christmas trees displayed each with a different theme and wreaths.Visit the North Pole Café, Santa Land, the Candy Lane gift shop and enjoy the model train display. $5 ages 13-62; $4 seniors 63+; $2 children 6-12; ages 5 and…
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3 events,Experience the magic as we bring a beloved holiday carol to life with an all-new show featuring festive evergreens, bright blooms and glowing glass. Take a walk in our “Winter Wonderland” as we bring to life one of the most beloved carols of all time. With lush evergreens, bright blooms, illuminated glass and our stunning… Each year, during the Holiday Season, the Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society opens its doors and invites the public in to share the results of our work. During this time we encourage anyone with an interest in railroading, both model and prototype, to stop by the Society Headquarters, located at 416 Sixth Street… |
9 events,Visit the 12th Annual Gingerbread House & Train Display at PPG Plaza's Wintergarden. Don’t miss this magnificent display of delicious dwellings created by area students, chefs, organizations, and individuals. The houses are surrounded by a display of model trains created by local artist Don Jones. Donations to Children’s Hospital’s Free Care Fund are collected in…
Free $5 admission for Mighty Movie Mondays and a free popcorn, which you can refill for only $1 (3D movies $3 extra)
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Drop in to meet the man in the big red suit at one of the greenest places in Pittsburgh! It's a perfect way to get into the spirit of the season and share a special memory with friends on your holiday mailing list. Santa Visits are free with Phipps admission.
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Children can create their own candy house out of gumdrops, licorice, graham crackers and other sweet treats. A holiday movie will be shown after the program.Ages 5 and up. Space is limited. Location: Program Room
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Another “no school” Monday, so bring your friends to the library to make a gingerbread house just in time for the holidays! Cartons provided, but please bring one can of icing and one bag of candy to share with the group. Registration required.
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6 events,During the winter season from mid-November through March 1, the Plaza between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue transforms into the MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place, a spectacular one-of-a-kind outdoor ice skating rink. Hours from November 21 to January 4 Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to Midnight Sunday: Noon to… See the magnificent display of delicious dwellings created by area students, chefs, organizations, and individuals. The houses are surrounded by a display of model trains created by local artist Don Jones. Donations to Children’s Hospital’s Free Care Fund are collected in the Wintergarden. Spirits of Giving Around The World See the splendor of the holidays come… Inspired by the original Christkindlmarkt in Nuremburg, Germany, the Peoples Gas Holiday Market is one of three in North America. Visitors can shop at the European-style chalets for one-of-a-kind gifts and hand-crafted items from around the world sold by regional, national and international vendors. Regional ethnic, cultural, and community groups will be featured daily on… Movies are discounted at participating Cinemark Theaters! Monaca, Cinemark Center Township Marketplace - $5.25 Monroeville, Cinemark Monroeville Mall - $5.25 Pittsburgh, Cinemark North Hills and XD - $5.50 Robinson Township, Cinemark Robinson Township and XD - $5.50 Tarentum, Cinemark Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills and IMAX - $5.25 At this weekly program, children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers learn through hands-on activities, songs, creative movement and storytime inspired by each week’s theme. Members: $6 for members (admits one child and one adult caregiver) Non-members: $8 for non-members (admits one child and one adult caregiver; Museum Admission not included) )… |
3 events,At this weekly program, children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers learn through hands-on activities, songs, creative movement and storytime inspired by each week’s theme. Members: $6 for members (admits one child and one adult caregiver) Non-members: $8 for non-members (admits one child and one adult caregiver; Museum Admission not included) )…
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The Bethel Park Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will kick off the Holiday season on December 3rd with it's annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Festivities begin at 6:45 pm and will run until 7:30 at the Bethel Park Community Center. A visit from Santa is expected! The Bethel Park High School Brass Enssemble and the Independence… |
7 events,Fun Fore All is a year round family entertainment center. They have one of the largest Arcade areas in the Pittsburgh area with everything from pinball to ticket games. Ballocity is three stories of weaving, winding fun that even a grown up can climb through. There are multiple interactive units within each level and of… The fifteenth annual Joy of Cookies Cookie Tour is a free, family friendly event promoting the business district of Lawrenceville. This year the tour will take place from Thursday December 4th through Sunday, December 7th. More than 30 businesses will be participating this year. Cookie Tourists can sample the shopkeeper's favorite cookie and explore the…
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Beverly Bright Night will take place this year from 7 to 8 p.m., on December 4. Events will take place rain, sleet, snow or starlight. Featuring kid's activities, Santa, music & caroling.
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The Hampton Twp. Holiday Season Greeting Celebration will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Hampton Community Center beginning at 7:00pm. Activities include pictures with Santa, free cookies and hot chocolate, and live holiday music. The event is free to the public. |
12 events,Starring the Voice of Tom Hanks Hanks voices many roles in this heartwarming tale that has become a contemporary classic and holiday favorite. Santa Claus does not exist. Or does he? For one doubting boy, an astonishing event occurs. Late on Christmas Eve, he lies in bed hoping to hear the sound of reindeer bells…
$5 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania's Largest Toy, Comic & Pop Culture Show! Special Guests Include: Henry Winkler, Michael Dorn, Peter Mayhew, Karyn Parsons, Linda Blair, Ken Kirzinger, Tom Savini, Austin St. John, Terry Farrell, John Wesley Shipp, Mark Dodson and Christmas Story celebrity reunion! Capture the awe and exhilaration of the holiday season with the classic story, iconic choreography and soaring score of The Nutcracker. This Pittsburgh-inspired production laces the traditional tale with new surprises each year and keeps the magic alive by showcasing the virtuosity of more than 170 dancers. Performance Dates & Times Friday, December 5, 2014… Pittsburgh CLO has taken the spirit of the season, wrapped it in your favorite yuletide melodies and tied it with all the holiday magic and wonder of your childhood. Join Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and a host of colorful characters for a remarkable CLO holiday presentation of A Musical Christmas Carol. With dazzling special… Hundreds of thousands of lights will be on display from November 28th through December 21st – Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5pm-9pm. Kennywood is transformed into Winter Wonderland as timed light shows set to holiday music. Shows begin at 5:30pm, last about 10 minutes and run every half hour. Santa will be there for meet…
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Entertainment on a large stage and small stage along with fireworks, free horse drawn carriage rides, a live reindeer, ice carving and lots of food vendors. Bring the family for entertainment, food and shopping! Parking is free after 5:00pm and all weekend throughout the holidays. Every Friday night is Parents' Night Out! Snapology's Discovery Center in Bethel Park is open 5:30-8:30pm. Bring the kids by and take some time to yourself. Shop, eat, relax or have a date with that special someone. Let us entertain the kids for you. Just $5 per hour for the first 2 hours. Parents must… |
33 events,Join Gemini Children's Theater for an original holiday adventure in interactive, musical theater production. Please remember that first row bench seating is reserved for children 8 and under and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy the show! Enjoy museum-quality artifact displays of vintage Lionel trains and artifacts from their private archives, a classic model railroad layout, and festive train decorations on the grand holiday tree, all on loan from Lionel. Join the Carnegie Science Center on weekends for special activities, including the interactive Lionel Kids' Zone with easy-to-use train sets for building! Catch a free carriage ride and enjoy live performances on Saturday and Sunday afternoons! Enjoy the many activities that are planned throughout the 2014 holiday season. Saturday November 29th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Business Saturday Entertainment by: Friday, December 5th 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Light Up Night Entertainment by: See Light Up… Celebrate the season with Santa Claus on the Trolley! See the Lionel toy train display and decorated street cars. Enjoy caroling on the trolley and a holiday craft in the Events room, where you can enjoy the Trolley Museum's newest addition, Steel City LUG’s Lego® train display. Purchase tickets in advance to ride the Santa Trolley… HO HO HO, Santa Claus is coming to town – aboard this Pittsburgh holiday tradition. Bring the whole family down for a special meet and greet with Santa Claus and his closest buddies! The kids can get up and dance with all their new friends when the DJ dance party starts. And Santa even has a…
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A frosty 5K race to benefit the animals at the Western PA Humane Society! The race through The Waterfront shopping center ends with a cup of hot cocoa and cookies waiting for you at the finish line. Registration Begins: 7:30am Race Begins: 8:30am The Waterfront- starting line will be at Town Center area. Pre-Registration Fee: $20 (race…
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PITTSBURGH (Nov. 3, 2014) -- The first-ever Singin’ With Santa concert will be presented at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in Ingomar United Methodist Church. This new event is geared especially for little ones and features a visit from Santa himself! “We are really excited about this concert. The holidays are all about family, and… |
14 events,Join Gemini Children's Theater for an original holiday adventure in interactive, musical theater production. Please remember that first row bench seating is reserved for children 8 and under and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy the show! Enjoy museum-quality artifact displays of vintage Lionel trains and artifacts from their private archives, a classic model railroad layout, and festive train decorations on the grand holiday tree, all on loan from Lionel. Join the Carnegie Science Center on weekends for special activities, including the interactive Lionel Kids' Zone with easy-to-use train sets for building! Catch a free carriage ride and enjoy live performances on Saturday and Sunday afternoons! Enjoy the many activities that are planned throughout the 2014 holiday season. Saturday November 29th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Business Saturday Entertainment by: Friday, December 5th 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Light Up Night Entertainment by: See Light Up… Celebrate the season with Santa Claus on the Trolley! See the Lionel toy train display and decorated street cars. Enjoy caroling on the trolley and a holiday craft in the Events room, where you can enjoy the Trolley Museum's newest addition, Steel City LUG’s Lego® train display. Purchase tickets in advance to ride the Santa Trolley… Santa Claus is coming to Trax Farms! Every year Santa takes a break from his busy schedule on the last few weekends leading up to Christmas to visit his favorite farm. This year he'll be visiting Trax on Saturdays and Sundays, December 6 through 21. Make plans to join Trax Farms for holiday fun for… Santa Claus is coming to town and he is making a special stop at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Enjoy great food, make a neat 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. Non-member… Drop in to meet the man in the big red suit at one of the greenest places in Pittsburgh! It's a perfect way to get into the spirit of the season and share a special memory with friends on your holiday mailing list. Santa Visits are free with Phipps admission. |
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This hands-on program is designed to introduce young children to the out-of-doors.
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4 events,Capture the awe and exhilaration of the holiday season with the classic story, iconic choreography and soaring score of The Nutcracker. This Pittsburgh-inspired production laces the traditional tale with new surprises each year and keeps the magic alive by showcasing the virtuosity of more than 170 dancers. Performance Dates & Times Friday, December 5, 2014… Free admission from 4—8 p.m. on December 11 and December 18 thanks to the generosity of the Jack Buncher Foundation and the Carnegie Museum of Art’s Women’s Committee. Parking is $5 after 4 p.m.
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Join the fun at Stage AE for the annual Holiday Hootenanny: a holiday party featuring local musicians, Christmas music, the classic "Pittsburgh cookie table," and a feel-good donation drive for a local non-profit organization! Hootenanny guests will be part of a LIVE AUDIENCE as the show will be broadcast live, starting at 8:00 PM. This… |
6 events,Pittsburgh CLO has taken the spirit of the season, wrapped it in your favorite yuletide melodies and tied it with all the holiday magic and wonder of your childhood. Join Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and a host of colorful characters for a remarkable CLO holiday presentation of A Musical Christmas Carol. With dazzling special… Live Holiday Performances, FREE Charity Gift Wrap, FREE Photos With Santa, Appearances by Your Favorite Winter Characters, Treats & Giveaways, Kids Crafts and More! FREE Photos With Santa Friday December 12th: 5-8pm Sunday December 14th: Noon- 4pm Holiday Headquarters Hours: Thursday, December 11th: 4-8pm Friday, December 12th: 4-8pm Saturday, December 13th: Noon-7pm Sunday, December 14th:… Ring in the season with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Mendelssohn Choir and a highly-decorated cast of guest artists in a spectacular Pittsburgh tradition. Rejoice in your favorite carols and cherished holiday tunes like "Sleigh Ride," "Joy to the World" and more. And be good for goodness sake, because Jolly Old St. Nick will be dropping by… Join the fun at Pittsburgh Zoo on an adventure to learn just how our frozen friends survive the chill of winter. Visit polar bears and sea otters, and learn about special adaptations that make life possible in frigid environments. Let these awesome animals melt your heart! Ages 6-12 with an adult
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Youth Make is a fun evening event for youth, ages 10-15, to experience MAKESHOP after hours. Hang out with other youth and our Teaching Artists while participating in a variety of activities and enjoying an assortment of snacks. Work with LEDs and electricity to help celebrate this festive time of year. Please note that this…
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15 events,The Carnegie Science Center hosts overnight sleepovers. Bring your family or Scout troop on a science siesta! Discover the science of shuteye as you explore circadian rhythms and hibernation. Investigate ultraviolet light in our glow room. Test your reflexes in our simulated sleep deprivation challenge and make a sleep mask to help you slumber the…
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Chosen as one of the Most Incredible Themed Races, Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. Run…
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Enjoy a fun-filled morning with a buffet breakfast, games, crafts, face painting, and more! Children can visit with Santa and share their wish list!
$6 – $16 Breakfast Buffet with Santa at Blue Line Grille. Doors open at 9am. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast, bagels and fruit salad. Each child will recieve a gift bag from Santa and a polaroid! Iceburgh (Penguins' Mascot) will be there taking pictures, too! If a child brings a toy to donate to Toys…
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Bring the whole family and enjoy breakfast with the big guy in red... Santa! Then, head over to South Side Works for a special showing of "Elf" followed by FREE rock climbing at REI. Sounds like a full day of fun! 8:30 am - Breakfast buffet at Hofbrauhaus 9:45 am - Pictures with Santa at…
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Cooper-Siegel Library is pulling out their Lego blocks for an evening of building fun. They have blocks of all sizes, from large (Duplo) to small! |
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2 events,Capture the awe and exhilaration of the holiday season with the classic story, iconic choreography and soaring score of The Nutcracker. This Pittsburgh-inspired production laces the traditional tale with new surprises each year and keeps the magic alive by showcasing the virtuosity of more than 170 dancers. Performance Dates & Times Friday, December 5, 2014… |
2 events,Pittsburgh CLO has taken the spirit of the season, wrapped it in your favorite yuletide melodies and tied it with all the holiday magic and wonder of your childhood. Join Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and a host of colorful characters for a remarkable CLO holiday presentation of A Musical Christmas Carol. With dazzling special… |
3 events,Ring in the season with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Mendelssohn Choir and a highly-decorated cast of guest artists in a spectacular Pittsburgh tradition. Rejoice in your favorite carols and cherished holiday tunes like "Sleigh Ride," "Joy to the World" and more. And be good for goodness sake, because Jolly Old St. Nick will be dropping by…
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It’s the most joyful time of the year when the symphony plays all your favorite instrumental and choral holiday music. This charming concert makes the perfect holiday gift for all ages. Artistic Director Daniel Meyer conducts our annual concert featuring Corrie Stallings, mezzo soprano from the Pittsburgh Opera and 50-member All-Star Choir of Westmoreland County…
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3 events,Keep the kids busy at Winter Break Camps at Snapology! Snapology is an inviting playspace full of various building materials and interactive toys for kids of all ages. Sure, they have about a bazillion Legos, but that’s just the beginning! You can read more about our visit here. Dec 22. 8:30am-4:30pm, Minecraft (ages 6-14) $80 40,… It's that time of year again! Our incredible holiday camps will be here before you know it. Drop the kids off for 3 hours so you can do your holiday shopping, wrapping or celebrating! 12/22 - 9:30-12:30 All Aboard The Polar Express (ages 3-8 years) 12/22 - 4:30-7:30 Grade School Winter Walkovers (ages 6-12 years)… |
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Capture the awe and exhilaration of the holiday season with the classic story, iconic choreography and soaring score of The Nutcracker. This Pittsburgh-inspired production laces the traditional tale with new surprises each year and keeps the magic alive by showcasing the virtuosity of more than 170 dancers. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is proud to offer sensory-friendly… |
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3 events,Just for kids ages 4–10, Holiday Camps are a great way to get kids to use their brains. Your kids will have so much fun they won't even realize all of the exciting science they're learning, even when school is out! Call 412.237.1637 to register. 9 am – 3 pm each day with pre and…
$20 – $40 Capture the awe and exhilaration of the holiday season with the classic story, iconic choreography and soaring score of The Nutcracker. This Pittsburgh-inspired production laces the traditional tale with new surprises each year and keeps the magic alive by showcasing the virtuosity of more than 170 dancers. Performance Dates & Times Friday, December 5, 2014… Looking for something different to do with the kids during their holiday break from school? Look no further than Phipps’s Family Fun Days! Featuring a variety of engaging educational activities, all free with the price of admission, these special days at the Conservatory are filled with adventure and fun. Bring the whole family and immerse… |
3 events,It's that time of year again! Our incredible holiday camps will be here before you know it. Drop the kids off for 3 hours so you can do your holiday shopping, wrapping or celebrating! 12/22 - 9:30-12:30 All Aboard The Polar Express (ages 3-8 years) 12/22 - 4:30-7:30 Grade School Winter Walkovers (ages 6-12 years)…
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FREE! (museum admission not required) A series of programs for children ages 3-5 years old and their parents or caregivers. Young children explore a variety of themes and installations at the Mattress Factory, participate in story time and work on a collaborative hands-on project. Mini-Factory is a mobile, adaptable pop-up space students can help to…
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You and your little princesses can celebrate the New Year aboard the Princess Holiday Ball. This sparkling afternoon features a DJ and dancing with all the memorable fairy tale beauties from screen and stage. Join the Gateway Clipper and bring your Little Princess to meet her favorite princess sailing the three rivers!
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5 events,Keep the kids busy at Winter Break Camps at Snapology! Snapology is an inviting playspace full of various building materials and interactive toys for kids of all ages. Sure, they have about a bazillion Legos, but that’s just the beginning! You can read more about our visit here. Dec 22. 8:30am-4:30pm, Minecraft (ages 6-14) $80 40,… Just for kids ages 4–10, Holiday Camps are a great way to get kids to use their brains. Your kids will have so much fun they won't even realize all of the exciting science they're learning, even when school is out! Call 412.237.1637 to register. 9 am – 3 pm each day with pre and…
$20 – $40 It's that time of year again! Our incredible holiday camps will be here before you know it. Drop the kids off for 3 hours so you can do your holiday shopping, wrapping or celebrating! 12/22 - 9:30-12:30 All Aboard The Polar Express (ages 3-8 years) 12/22 - 4:30-7:30 Grade School Winter Walkovers (ages 6-12 years)…
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Keep the kids busy at Winter Break Camps from Snapology! Snapology is an inviting playspace full of various building materials and interactive toys for kids of all ages. Sure, they have about a bazillion Legos, but that’s just the beginning! You can read more about our visit here. Winter Mini-Camp is a five-hour program that focuses on the beauty and magic of nature. Children can choose to participate for one, two, or all three days. Participants will learn about a new topic each day through live animal visits, craft projects, and exciting zoo tours. For ages 5-9 Dec. 29, 30, 31, 10am-3pm Fee…
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2 events,Keep the kids busy while on break at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History! December 30, December 31; 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Registration required by December 23 Contact Program Registration at 412.622.3288 or email ProgramRegistration@carnegiemuseums.org. Payment is due at time of registration. Post-camp child care is available from 3–6 p.m. for an additional $10 per child, per…
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Join the Children's Museum as they cheerfully anticipate the New Year! This weekly class for children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers helps children learn through hands-on activities. Join us as they sing, dance and enjoy a snack while we read stories inspired by this week’s theme. Activities include: Adorn a Shooting…
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10 events,Fun Fest will be hosting events all day and night to help you ring in the New Year. The events include: 10am-12 noon Family Countdown (Family Event) 4pm-7pm Early Bird Party (Family Event) 8pm-11pm Warm Up Party 11:30pm-2:30am Main Event Taking Reservation for All 4 Events – Space is Limited, call for reservations
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You are invited to join Jammie Jam 2015- New Year's At Noon Big Top Balloon Drop! Balloon drop at NOON. Bring the kiddos in their favorite pajamas to enjoy: $5 Latitude 360 Play Card (with free VIP membership sign up) Party Favors Big Top Themed Activities Music Dancing Faces By Christina Face
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Wondering where to spend New Year's Eve? Save the date for the New Year's Eve Spectacular at Fun Fore All! Join us for a day and night of awesome specials, drawings, and events, and a Balloon extravaganza at 8pm. 15 cent Video Games 15% Off Ticket Games (excludes prize games) 15% Off Ballocity 15% Off… |
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