The 2023 holiday season is upon us and always a truly magical time of year! Glittering lights, decorative displays, marshmallow-topped cocoa, heartwarming holiday classics, cheery carols, cozy slippers, crackling fires, winter exhibits, and heaps of fluffy-white snow are all the norm around Western PA. So, embrace the season’s blessings and have a blast creating precious memories with a few family-friendly indoor/outdoor activities. Let the adventures begin, and happy Solstice 2023!
Kick the season off with:
Pittsburgh Light Up Night 2023 (visitpittsburgh.com)
http://www.phipps.conservatory.org/calendar/detail/holiday-magic
Hang with Santa at Heinz Hall Courtyard beginning Nov. 24, 2023
The Nutcracker at the Pgh Ballet theatre Dec. 8-28th
http://trustarts.org/production/86829/the-muppet-christmas-carol-in-concert
Pittsburgh Jazz Holiday Orchestra Concert Dec. 21st 2023
A Musical Christmas Carol Dec 15-23rd at Byham Theatre.
http://www.ppgplace.com/directory/the-rink/
Celtic Women Christmas December 5th 2023 at Heinz Hall
http://www.dazzlingpittsburgh.com/
http://www.kennywood.com/prepare-your-visit/seasons/holiday-lights
Highmark First Night Pittsburgh – Visit Pittsburgh
Magic Winter Flower Show & Light Holiday Garden
Welcome the Winter at Carnegie Museum of Art
GLOWLAND PITTSBURGH (oaklandpittsburgh.com)
Holiday Happenings at the National Aviary
You can also…
* Build a snowman and name him ‘Grinchy-McGrinch-er-son’.
* Have a snowball battle.
* Make cookies (yummm).
* Have family game nights.
* Create colorful holiday crafts.
* Bundle up and go hiking.
* Go on a snowmobiling adventure.
* Go sledding/tubing down any one of Pittsburgh’s MANY hills.
* Ski the slopes at Seven Springs Resort.
* Check out a new release at the cinema.
* Do a scenic winter puzzle together and frame it.
* Gather donations of warm clothing, toys, and canned goods and drop them at Salvation Army or Light of Life. http://www.wpa.salvationarmy.org/ http://www.lightoflife.org/ http://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/
* Visit any Carnegie Library Branch for tons of kid-friendly activities.
* Cozy up and read out loud some feel-good favorites.
* Decorate the tree while listening to your favorite holiday hits.
* Snuggle and watch ‘A Christmas Story’!
Have a blessed holiday season!
Kristy Jo Volchko 