SANTA TROLLEY AND TOY TRAINS Dates : Santa Trolley – Dec . 10 , 16 & 17 ; Trolleys and Toy Trains – Dec . 15 Address : The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum , 1 Museum Road , Washington Contact : pa-trolley . org , or 724.228.9256
Santa Trolley – Celebrate the season on the trolley with Santa , and sing along with the Christmas caroling , make a craft in the Events Room and interact with the Lionel trains in the Visitor Center . Trolleys and Toy Trains – Enjoy the huge Lionel toy train layout and all-day trolley rides .
SANTA VISITS AT MEDER ’ S CHRISTMAS WORLD Dates : Check the website for the schedule in late November and December . Address : 360 Regis Avenue , Pleasant Hills Contact : meders . com , or 412.653.7020
The highlight of Meder ’ s Christmas World is a visit with Santa . For nearly 50 years Santa has . come to Meder ’ s to celebrate the holiday and spread good cheer , and the staff is proud and honored to be a part of an annual tradition for many Pittsburgh families . After your visit , shop for a holiday tree , wreath , or decorations . Visit the website for more information .
SANTA VISITS THE WATERFRONT Dates : Check the website for the schedule in late November and December . Address : 149 West Bridge Street , Homestead Contact : waterfrontpgh . com , or 412.476.9157
Bring your wish list and visit with Santa , and get a photo taken with him ! Visit the website for all of the details , plus information on other events at The Waterfront .
BRENTWOOD LIBRARY ’ S 5TH ANNUAL COOKIE EXCHANGE Date : Dec . 19 ( Pre-registration is required .) Time : 6:30 to 8:30 p . m . Address : 3501 Brownsville Road , Brentwood Contact : brentwoodpubliclibrary . org , or 412.882.5694 ( Registration required )
This is a great way to make an impressive cookie platter for all of your holiday entertaining ! Arrive with six dozen of the same kind of cookies , then we ’ ll begin building our trays with a variety of goodies . Oh , and we ’ ll sample a few , too ! Please register for this festive event . Visit the website for more information .
COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF CASTLE SHANNON HOLIDAY PARTY Date : Dec . 19 Address : 3677 Myrtle Avenue , Castle Shannon Contact : castleshannonlibrary . org , or 412.563.4552
Join in a night of holiday stories , games , crafts and more . The whole family is we . come , so bring everyone ! Visit the website for more information .
FRIENDS OF BRIDGEVILLE LIBRARY 14TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES Dates : December ( Visit the website for the exact dates and times .) Address : 505 McMillan Street , Bridgeville Contact : friendsofbpl . org A Bridgeville tradition with a new twist ! Get inspired this holiday season by visiting the library for the Festival of Trees ! On display for part of December , this event includes a kick-off evening of festive fun for the whole family . Enjoy beautifully themed Christmas trees , a silent auction , live music , and even a visit from Santa . The event benefits the Bridgeville Public Library . Visit the website for more information on getting involved and other details .
KENNYWOOD HOLIDAY LIGHTS Dates : Check the website for the dates of operation . Address : 4800 Kennywood Boulevard , West Mifflin Contact : kennywood . com , or 412.461.0500
Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year at Kennywood ! See the park transformed with nearly two million dazzling lights . Enjoy songs of the holiday performed by local choirs and the spectacular light show on the lagoon choreographed to favorite holiday melodies . Visit Santa , ride the Gingerbread Express and more ! Visit the website for more information .
MAKE YOUR OWN FELTED ORNAMENT Date : Dec . 12 ( Pre-registration is required .) Time : 7 p . m . Address : Upper St . Clair Township Library , 1820 McLaughlin Run Road , Upper St . Clair Contact : twpusc . org / library / library-home , or 412.835.5540
Fiber artist Judé Ernest will teach you to create felted holiday ornaments in this hands-on workshop . Felted ornaments make wonderfully unique gifts ! All materials are provided for this free class ($ 5 donation is appreciated but not required ) for adults . Please register online , or call the library .
PLEASANT HILLS LIBRARY HOLIDAY EVENTS Address : 302 Old Clairton Road , Pleasant Hills Contact : pleasanthillslibrary . org , or 412.655.2424 Annual Family Holiday Celebration Date and Time : Dec . 11 at 6:30 p . m . Celebrate the holidays in style at the library ! Help decorate the tree with
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