NATIONALITY AND HERITAGE ROOMS OPEN HOUSE
DEC. 5, Noon-4 p.m. | Cathedral of Learning — Pittsburgh
Guests can participate in traditional crafts and cultural demonstrations, enjoy traditional treats, listen to holiday music and shop for handcrafted and cultural items that represent the cultural diversity of the Nationality and Heritage Rooms.
Free | nationalityrooms.pitt.edu
SANTA, TRAINS AND CANDY CANES
DEC. 6, Noon-4 p.m. | Hopewell Township Community Park — Aliquippa
Take a train to the North Pole, enjoy endless hot chocolate, s’mores and candy canes and then have your picture taken with Santa himself. Guests can also enjoy the train display and check out the offerings from the vendors at the event.
Free | hopewelltwp.com
WINTER GIFT WRAPPING PARTY
DEC. 6, 2-3:30 P.M. | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Supplies for gift wrapping and card making will be on hand along with holiday music and cozy vibes to help attendees improve their present presentation skills; for teens and older
Free | carnegielibrary.org
MOON LIGHTS HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
DEC. 6, 5-7:30 P.M. | MOON PARK — MOON TOWNSHIP
This festive evening of family fun includes visits with Santa and the Grinch, dazzling holiday light displays, a holiday market, carriage rides (pre-registration required), a Toys for Tots collection and more.
Free | moonparks.org
MAKE A GNOME HOME
DEC. 17, 6:30-7:30 P.M. | MT. LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY — PITTSBURGH
Come build a whimsical home for a gnome or a fairy! Natural and crafting materials will be supplied, so bring some imagination or a sprinkle of fairy dust to create a tiny, magical abode to take home. One registration per family, and each family will work on one gnome/fairy house. Pre-registration is required.
Free | mtlebanonlibrary.org
HARMONY SILVESTER NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
DEC. 31, 3 P.M. | HARMONY MUSEUM — HARMONY
This family-focused afternoon of fun in Historic Harmony honors its German heritage by celebrating Silvester (New Year’s Eve) on German time. Events include a 5K race, Christmas tree toss and other fun activities. The New Year’s Eve ball drop takes place at 6 p.m, which is midnight in Germany.
