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route between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Maryland. Visit the website for holiday show hours and other details. Last Chance to Light it Up Christmas Light Up Celebration Dates: Through early January Address: Clinton Park, 600 Clinton Park Drive, Clinton – Findlay Township Contact: christmaslightup.com A One-Mile Drive-Through Holiday Experience! The Christmas Light Up Celebration is the best-kept holiday secret in Pittsburgh. Enjoy more than one mile of lights and displays in a beautiful, enchanted woodland setting, and proceeds benefit local charities. Want to volunteer? Visit the website for more information along with the dates of operation. Kennywood Holiday Lights Dates: Through Dec. 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! Visit the website for more information. Overly’s Country Christmas Dates: Through Jan. 1 Address: 116 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg Contact: overlys.com Celebrate the season at Overly’s Country Christmas®, a nonprofit organization operated mainly by volunteers committed to creating holiday memories with a walk- around Christmas village 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 for gifts in the C. Edgar & Sons General Store plus much, much more! Visit the website for the schedule and other details. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Holiday Magic: Let it Glow! Dates: Through Jan. 6 Address: 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh Contact: phipps.conservatory.org, or 412.622.6914 The holiday season isn’t complete without a visit to Phipps, and Holiday Magic: Let it Glow! promises to be its biggest and brightest show yet! Phipps has pulled out all the stops for this year’s Winter Flower Show with dazzling new displays of holiday trees, topiaries, exquisitely detailed props, and signature floral delights, including amaryllis, orchids, more than 2,000 poinsettias and more. Winter Wonderland 14th Annual Frigid Five Miler Date: Jan. 13 Address: North Park Lodge, North Ridge Road, Allison Park Contact: lightspeed-racing.com/frigid- 5-mile A fun but challenging event set to kick off the New Year with a smack to the old senses. Feel the seasonal cold and snowy air; see its signature uphill finish as you head to the start line, gaining nearly 300 vertical feet in only .6 of a mile; hear the volunteers cheering you on! Finally, smell and taste the wonderful freshly made pancakes and hot chocolate waiting at the post-race party! Visit the website for more information. L.L. Bean Dog Hike at Hartwood Acres Date: Jan. 13 Time: 1 p.m. Address: Middle Road Parking Lot, Allison Park Contact: llbean.com/llb/ shop/1000001727 (Pre-register for this event.) Treat your four-legged friend to an adventure, make new friends, get some exercise and enjoy the beautiful outdoors on this easy-to-moderate hike. All dogs must be on leash for this short hike around the grounds. Visit the website for more information on reservations and other details. Naturalist-Led Bird Walk at Succop Nature Park Dates: Thursdays year-round Time: 9 a.m. Address: Succop Nature Park, 185 Airport Road, Butler Contact: aswp.org/pages/succop- birds-and-observations, or 724.586.2591 Grab your binoculars and take a free walk at Succop Nature Park! One of the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania’s reserves, the Education Center contains two ponds, walking trails, and open natural spaces that can be used for a variety of outdoor activities. Visit the website for more information. North Park Free Ice Skating on Thursdays Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 3-24 Time: 4:40 to 5:20 p.m. Address: North Park Ice Rink, 301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1780 (Pre-registration is required.) Ice skate rentals are $2 per pair of skates. The instruction is for beginning skaters to learn correct techniques and basic skills. Includes 30-minute group lesson with 10-minute free skate immediately following. Start times may vary slightly depending on inclement weather/ice conditions. Visit the website for more information. Pens in the Park Date: Jan. 5 Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Address: North Park Ice Rink, 301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org, or 724.935.1780 Regular rink admission applies; each paid admission earns an entry to a drawing for a pair of Penguins tickets! Enjoy a day Continued on next page > CRANBERRY ❘ WINTER 2018 19