FREE Admission at the Heinz History Center
Heinz History Center & Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh +1 more
Week of Events
2014 Pittsburgh Pet Expo
Pittsburgh Pet Expo is a locally produced, one-stop venue for pet products & services for pet owners & pet enthusiasts. Pets are welcome! Requirements: Pets must be at least 6 months old. All attending Pets must be healthy, free from parasites & have all necessary shots including: rabies & distemper for dogs, & FVRCP for cats.…
FREE Admission at the Heinz History Center
Join the History Center and Fort Pitt Museum for free admission days, sponsored by the Jack Buncher Foundation, on Nov. 14, 15, and 16. All visitors will receive free admission throughout the day at both museums, including adults, children, and seniors. At the History Center, visitors will enjoy all six floors of this Smithsonian-affiliated museum,…
2014 American Girl Fashion Show
The American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled event for girls and their families, friends and favorite dolls! Celebrate the experience of being a girl, whether yesterday or today, through a colorful presentation of historical and contemporary fashions. Enjoy elegant refreshments, enter to win prizes and learn how clothing has changed over the years to…
Farm to Table Harvest Tasting
The 3rd Annual Farm to Table Harvest Tasting is a casual gathering that allows consumers to experience first-hand the quality and diversity of locally grown, produced and prepared food. Experience the Flavors of Fall...in the heart of it all! The Farm to Table Pittsburgh Harvest Tasting moved to the Strip District to become the ultimate…
Skink at the Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater
Pittsburgh International Children's Theater presents "Skink"- a captivating show for all audiences that uses dance and physical theater to portray the journey of a grumpy man old man who, with the help of some friends, eventually comes to believe in his own use of imagination. Best for ages 3 years and up. 50 minutes. See…
White Christmas at the Benedum
The classic holiday movie “White Christmas” comes to the stage at last! This new musical shines with classic Irving Berlin hits like “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn…
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show at Monroeville Convention Center
Don't miss one of the area's biggest and best Christmas craft festivals! This well-established show returns to the beautiful Monroeville Convention Center located just off Business Route 22 in Monroeville PA. This outstanding festival features over 270 indoor booths of arts & crafts in two huge exhibit halls! Whether you are looking for new decor…
Science Center Sleepovers
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…
Brackenridge Christmas Parade
The Brackenridge-Tarentum Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday November 22, 2014. The route begins under Tarentum Bridge and proceeds down Fifth Avenue to Corbet Street, turns right to First Avenue, then to Morgan and Third Avenue in Brackenridge. Local businesses and organizations will be selling typical "parade" fare such as popcorn, hot dogs, balloons,…
Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum
The Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of history of railroading in the Pittsburgh area. This is done in part by creating a 40' X 100' HO scale, prototypical and historically accurate model railroad. A project that has been on going since 1988. Measuring in at 4,000 square…
Sunday, November 16, 2014
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Monday, November 17, 2014
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
- November 19, 2014 -Family Movie Night, "How to Train a Dragon 2" at Baldwin Library
Family Movie Night, "How to Train a Dragon 2" at Baldwin Library
PJs, Pillows, and Popcorn - Family Movie Nights at 6:30 pm / No registration required Every month, as part of the Patron Appreciation Day, the Baldwin Library will feature a new release family movie that your whole family will enjoy! Kids can bring their blankets, pillows and stuffed friend – we will provide the popcorn!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
- November 20, 2014 -Irwin Light Up Night 2014
- November 20, 2014 - RecurringClinton Holiday Lights & Celebration
- November 20, 2014 -Mt. Lebanon Light Up Night
- November 20, 2014 -Lebo Light Night
Irwin Light Up Night 2014
Come celebrate the season as Irwin lights up for the holidays. The area's only light-up parade is highlighted by a visit from Santa himself.
Clinton Holiday Lights & Celebration
A One-Mile Drive Through Holiday Experience The Christmas Light Up Celebration in Clinton, PA is the best kept holiday secret in Pittsburgh. They have over a mile of lights and displays in a beautiful, enchanted woodland setting. Clinton is on Route 30, only two miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport, and fifteen minutes from shopping…
Mt. Lebanon Light Up Night
Celebrate the Season at Lebo Light Night, Thursday, November 20, 6-9 p.m. Events will include extended shopping hours and specials, horse-drawn carriage rides, live entertainment, Southminster Bell Ringers, tree lighting and a special visit from Santa. Featuring a model train exhibit courtesy of South Hills Model Railroad Club. Also, be sure to check out the…
Lebo Light Night
Celebrate the Season at Lebo Light Night! Thursday, November 20, 6-9 p.m. Events will include extended shopping hours and specials, horse-drawn carriage rides, live entertainment, Southminster Bell Ringers, tree lighting and a special visit from Santa. Model train exhibit courtesy of South Hills Model Railroad Club. Gingerbread House Contest Get ready to pre-heat the oven and…
Friday, November 21, 2014
- November 21, 2014 -3rd annual Winter Wonderland/ Overlook Light Up Night
- November 21, 2014 -Light Up Night Downtown Pittsburgh
- November 21, 2014 -Station Square Winter Wonderland
- November 21, 2014 -Santa Claus is shopping in town at Monongahela
- November 21, 2014 -Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes: Scenes from the Nutcracker at Phipps
- November 21, 2014 -Santa's First Stop in Cranberry Township
- November 21, 2014 -Opening Night for Overly’s Country Christmas
- November 21, 2014 -Light up Night Sleep Over at the Science Center
- November 21, 2014 -Light Up Kittanning Night
3rd annual Winter Wonderland/ Overlook Light Up Night
The Elliott Community Group 3rd annual Winter Wonderland at the Overlook will be Nov 21st from 7pm-10pm. Santa arrives with police or fire truck escort. Photos and visit with Santa. Raffle Candy cane limbo! Food and hot cocoa for sale Music, PMT performance
Light Up Night Downtown Pittsburgh
Entertainment on Plaza and Food Court; Wintergarden Exhibits & Ice rink open for season. The Biggest Party on the Biggest Night of the Year! The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership invites you to celebrate the official kickoff to the Holiday Season with FREE high-quality entertainment, activities, music, magic and memories all across the Golden Triangle. OFFICIAL TREE…
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
Santa Claus is shopping in town at Monongahela
The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the tri-community holiday light up celebration "Santa Claus is Shopping in Town" to be held November 21st, 2014 starting at 5:30pm. Entertainment will be provided by local DJ’s and Acoustic Performers. Luminaries will light the way from Lenzi’s Service Station to the New Eagle Bakery. Compliments of…
Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes: Scenes from the Nutcracker at Phipps
In celebration of Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night festivities, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will bring the magic of The Nutcracker to Phipps’ historic glasshouse on Friday, Nov. 21, with Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes. This family-friendly event features a sampling of ballet vignettes from Terrence S. Orr’s The Nutcracker and a sneak…
Santa's First Stop in Cranberry Township
Every year Santa makes his first stop in Cranberry Township! Santa will arrive at 7 pm escorted by the Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company. Help him light the Holiday Tree and enjoy holiday crafts and refreshments in the Municipal Center. Crafts and refreshments begin at 6:00 PM, and Santa will pull in promptly at 7…
Opening Night for Overly’s Country Christmas
Overly’s Country Christmas is a nonprofit committed to creating holiday memories with a 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 or shop…
Light up Night Sleep Over at the Science Center
Start off your holiday season with a bang! If you're looking for the best view of the downtown lights for this special night, look no further. And what's more, we've got some demonstrations and science to make this a spectacular evening. Illuminate the secrets of pyrotechnics in our explosive presentation of fireworks science, try your…
Light Up Kittanning Night
Light up Kittanning Night! Themed "Christmas Memories," Santa arrives with Frosty the Snowman at 6 p.m. Entertainment, free cookies and hot chocolate, hot dogs, popcorn, popcorn balls, pony rides, horse and buggy rides, dogsled rides, ALL FREE. Food vendors will be there too. ALL sponsored by Downtown Kittanning, Inc.! Downtown Kittanning on Market Street.
Saturday, November 22, 2014
- November 22, 2014 -Brentwood's 12th Annual Light Up Night
- November 22, 2014 -Pittsburgh Cares Family Volunteer Day
- November 22, 2014 -Peanut Butter and Jam Session: Pipe Dreams
- November 22, 2014 -Greensburg Holiday Parade
- November 22, 2014 -KID CITY Dance Party with DJ KellyMom at Children's Museum
- November 22, 2014 -Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt
- November 22, 2014 -2014 Oakmont's Hometown Christmas
- November 22, 2014 -Bridgewater Night of Lights
- November 22, 2014 -Hermitage Holiday Light Parade
- November 22, 2014 -Annual Shaler Township Holiday "Lite" Up Night
Brentwood's 12th Annual Light Up Night
Welcome the 2014 Holiday Season to Brentwood Borough This annual event attracts nearly, 1,000 guest from in and around the community.
Pittsburgh Cares Family Volunteer Day
Join the Pittsburgh Cares Organization for National Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, November 22nd from 8:30am-12:00 noon at the Lincoln Park Community Center. Family Volunteers will have the chance to participate in a series of fun service project stations or help our host-site with hands-on assignments. This year National Family Volunteer Day will be reaching…
Peanut Butter and Jam Session: Pipe Dreams
Chatham Baroque's wildly popular Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions are designed especially for preschool children and their accompanying adults. Based on a model developed by the Linton Chamber Music Series in Cincinnati, Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions are hosted by certified Kindermusik teacher Lynda Wingerd, and encourage young children to become active and enthusiastic listeners…
Greensburg Holiday Parade
The parade will travel down Main Street from the Westmoreland Museum of American Art to city hall. The street will be closed to traffic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. About 70 floats, bands and organizations will be in the lineup. Marching bands from Greensburg Salem, Hempfield and Seton Hill University will perform. The Pirate…
KID CITY Dance Party with DJ KellyMom at Children's Museum
KID CITY is Pittsburgh’s premiere indie dance party for kids. Led by DJ KellyMom, she spins familiar kid friendly songs that kids love and parents grew up dancing to. At KID CITY you can dance to your hearts content to artists like; The Cure, Jawbreaker, English Beat, The Ramones, La Tigre, Beastie Boys, New Order,…
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt
Join us for what is sure to be a fun evening. We are having our Annual Light Up Night of Alameda Park, and we want you to join us! Divine Ridge, a praise band from Butler, will lead us in singing all of our favorite Christmas Carols. We are also going to be looking for…
2014 Oakmont's Hometown Christmas
Schedule of Events Saturday November 22nd, 2014 5:00pm Christmas Parade-Begins in Oakmont and Ends in Verona. Don't miss Santa, marching bands, lighted floats, horses, a fantastic cast of characters, and much more! 6:00pm Winner of Float Contest Announced 6:15pm Musical Performances at the Clock Tower Stage featuring Redeemer Lutheran School 7:00pm Christmas Tree Lighting and…
Bridgewater Night of Lights
Bridgewater Borough’s annual Light Up Night is an annual celebration to kick off the Holiday Season. Come see Bridge Street decorated in Christmas splendor as you enjoy the always enjoyable Light Up Night parade. While you’re here, be sure to stop in one of our charming boutiques to pick out the perfect Christmas gift for…
Hermitage Holiday Light Parade
City of Hermitage 17th Annual Holiday Light Parade Saturday, November 22, 2014 – 6:00 PM This annual event started in 1998 and features over 70 participants in various categories competing for over $2,500 in awards and cash prizes. The parade begins at the intersection of East State Street and North Kerrwood Drive, travel east to…
Annual Shaler Township Holiday "Lite" Up Night
The Annual Shaler Township Holiday "Lite Up" Night will be held on Saturday, November 22 in front of the Shaler North Hills Library and at the Shaler Area Middle School. Bring the children to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus along with the cast of characters including Frosty, Rudolph, the Grinch and Max the dog.




