We have created this special section for familes who are seeking holiday activities designed for families, especially those with young children.
Mister Roger's Neighborhood Sweater DriveHelp warm up the winter for area families by dropping off gently used adult- and child-sized sweaters in the Children's Museum's lobby during regular Museum open hours.
"Mister Rogers Neighbrohood" (1968-2001) was a children's show produced in Pittsburgh starring Fred Rogers (1928-2003). The museum has a permanent exhibit based on the series.
For more information, contact the Museum's Sweater Donation Hotline at (412) 322-5058, ext. 311.
"The Radio City Christmas Spectacular" stars the world famous Radio City Rockettes in an unparalleled show featuring the Rockettes signature eye high kicks, precision choreography and exciting show stopping numbers that will delight the whole family.
For show times and tickets, call (412) 456-6666.
For a unique winter experience, enjoy an exhilarating tradition as you glide around Pittsburgh's largest outdoor ice skating rink.
Skates are availble for rent; call (412) 394-3641 for more information.
This enchanting display of life-size Santas and original paintings captures a whole world of Christmas folklore and fantasy.
Capture memories of Christmases past in the Wintergarden where a tree larger than any from your childhood awaits you. Their spectacular 32-foot tree is adorned with magnificent ornaments and gifts symbolic of this most special season of giving and is surrounded by a unique train display.
Admission is free. For more information, call (412) 434-1928.
Running concurrently with the "Spirits Of Giving" exhibit in the Wintergarden (as well as the windows in Two PPG Place) is this magnificent display of delicious dwellings created by area students, chefs, organizations, and individuals. The houses are also surrounded by a variety of model trains from the collection of local artist Don Jones.
All houses are available to purchase with proceeds benefiting Children’s Hospital’s Free Care Fund. For more information, call (412) 434-1928.
The Beaver County Festival Of Trees is held in doors at the Lodge in Brady's Run Park. The Lodge has been magically transformed into a snow-laden, Winter Wonderland with its 50 beautifully and uniquely decorated artificial trees and wreaths. In addition, there are trains, Candy Cane Lane Gift Shop, loaded with affordable gifts and trinkets, snack bar, Children's Craft Corner, baskets and raffles, and of course, the jolly old man himself, Santa.
This year's theme is "Christmases Of Years Gone By".
The program culminates with an auction of the displays on December 9. Proceeds benefit Beaver County Children & Youth Services which uses the funds to purchase back to school shoes, winter coats, summer camp outings and eyeglasses for kids in need. To make reservations or for more information, you can call (724) 891-5842.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with this 2 1/2-hour cruise along Pittsburgh's three rivers while enjoying a turkey buffet with all the trimmings.
For more information, call (412) 355-7980.
Bring your children to visit Santa and share their Christmas wishes --- and even have their picture taken with jolly Saint Nick.
Santa will be available Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The store's Very Own Gift Shop will also be open for the kids. For more information, call (412) 232-2000.
The entire family will enjoy these 2-hour cruises with Santa himself as the special guest. There will be holiday music by the fleet's DJ and crafts for the kids.
For more information, call (412) 355-7980.
In this delightful holiday play, a couple struggles to put on a Christmas pageant is faced with casting the most inventively awful kids in history --- resulting in mayhem.
Presented by Westmoreland Cultural Trust and Greensburg Civic Theatre's Greasepaint Players.
Ticket start at $8 and can be ordered by calling (724) 836-8000.
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