OVERLY’S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Through December 30 (Greensburg, PA): This
year will be a bit different, but you can still
drive through a holiday light display and visit a
Christmas village. Purchase tickets in advance.
www.overlys.com
ZOO LIGHTS DRIVE-THRU
Through January 3 (Pittsburgh Zoo): Drive
through the zoo at night and enjoy a themed
audio tour and thousands of beautiful lights.
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Entertainment FIRESIDE NUTCRACKER
December 17 to 31 (Virtual): Enjoy Pittsburgh
Ballet Theatre’s popular holiday show from the
comfort of your home.
www.pbt.org CHRISTMAS BRASSTACULAR
7:30 p . m ., Saturday, December 5 (Virtual): Carols,
holiday film music, regional choirs and special
surprises! rivercitybrass.org
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
7 p . m ., Thursday, December 17 (Virtual): Tune in
for a theatrical reading of a new commission of
O. Henry’s short story by Brian Pope.
www.ppt.org Shopping & Crafts
HOLIDAY GLASS SALE
Saturday, December 5 (Pittsburgh Glass Center):
Enjoy glass blowing demonstrations and warm
beverages in the parking lot. Buy holiday glass
from December 1 to 22.
www.pittsburghglasscenter.org istock
www.pittsburghzoo.org Giving Back
In the wake of COVID-19, many fundraisers have
been cancelled. If the annual event you usually
attend has been cancelled or postponed, please
consider making a donation anyway. Here are
some common beneficiaries:
• American Cancer Society (cancer.org)
• Center for Theater Arts (centerfortheaterarts.org)
• Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
(www.chp.edu/about/donate) • Historical Society of Mount Lebanon (lebohistory.org)
• Marine Toys for Tots (www.toysfortots.org)
• Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy (lebonature.org)
• Mt. Lebanon Public Library (mtlebanonlibrary.org)
• Outreach Teen & Family Services
(outreachteen.org) • South Hills Interfaith Movement (shimcares.org)
• St. Clair Hospital Foundation (stclair.org/giving/)
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Light Shows
HANDMADE ARCADE
Saturday, November 28, to Sunday, December 6
(Virtual): 130 of the region’s top makers, artists
and crafters, brought together under one digital
roof. www.handmadearcade.org
TOY DRIVE
Through Friday, December 4 (Chabad of the
South Hills): Chabad is collecting unwrapped toys
for hospitalized and underprivileged children.
www.chabadsh.com
Around the City
ICE SKATING DOWNTOWN
CLAYTON HOLIDAY TOUR
Through March 1, 2021 (PPG Place): Skate in
Pittsburgh’s massive outdoor rink, which is
two-thirds the size of a standard NHL rink.
Through December (The Frick): Tour the
Clayton house, decked out in holiday splen-
dor, and learn about old holiday traditions.
Tickets are timed.
www.ppgplace.com www.thefrickpittsburgh.org
PITTSBURGH CRÈCHE
Through December (USX Tower Plaza,
Downtown): Visit a larger-than-life-sized crèche,
the world’s only authorized replica of the nativ-
ity scene in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
www.pittsburghfoundation.org
VISIT THE GARDEN
Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 a . m . to 5 p . m .
(Pittsburgh Botanic Garden) Immerse yourself
in the beauty of winter as you stroll through
the garden. Tickets are timed.
www.pittsburghbotanicgarden.org WINTER FLOWER SHOW
Through December (Phipps Conservatory):
This year’s Winter Flower Show and Light
Garden is themed “Home for the Holidays.”
Tickets are timed.
www.phipps.conservatory.org MINIATURE RAILROAD AND VILLAGE
Through December. (Carnegie Science
Center): This 101-year-old-exhibit, which
features handcrafted replicas of regional
landmarks, will get a holiday makeover.
Tickets are timed.
www.carnegiesciencecenter.org NATIONALITY ROOM TOUR
(Virtual): Enjoy a tour of The Cathedral of
Learning’s Nationality Rooms, without leaving
your home.
www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu HOLIDAY WINE WALK
Friday to Sunday, December 4 to 6 (Squirrel
Hill Business District): Self-paced wine tasting
experience and holiday shopping. Purchase
tickets in advance .
www.uncoversquirrelhill.com PENGUIN ENCOUNTERS
Wednesday through Monday (National Aviary):
Visit with everyone's favorite winter animal, the
penguin! Purchase tickets in advance.
www.aviary.org SENSORY FRIENDLY HOLIDAYS
AROUND THE WORLD
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8:30 to 10 a . m . Saturday, December 26
(Carnegie Museum of Natural History):
Holiday-themed stations throughout the
museum including crafts, traditions, food,
artifacts and more from other cultures.
www.carnegiemnh.org New Years Celebrations
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one month before they
arrive in your mailbox.
Due to the nature of
this pandemic, some
of these event details
may have changed in
that time. Please check
with the event websites
before making plans to
attend. HOGMANAY
Sunday, December 6 (Oliver Miller
Homestead): See how Scots may have
celebrated the season in the 18th century
frontier. www.olivermillerhomestead.org
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