Let us take you on a festive journey through Mount Lebanon this holiday season. Whether you're a native or a tourist, this guide helps you explore the holiday treasures of Mount Lebanon.
One of the standout experiences this year is the Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience, showcasing stunning displays that will light up your nights. In addition, the Winter Festival of Lights at Oglebay delights visitors with its vibrant holiday displays and seasonal activities. And you definitely don't want to miss the Holiday Magic Winter Flower Show & Light Garden, where enchanting floral displays merge with twinkling lights. For more details on these and other fun events and activities, see below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Mount Lebanon
- Winter Festival of Lights- Oglebay (Wheeling)
- Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience (Pittsburgh)
- Holiday Magic Winter FlowerShow & Light Garden (Pittsburgh)
- Dazzling Nights (Pittsburgh)
- Christmas at Joanna (Joanna Furnace)
- Holiday Lights Tour (Pittsburgh)
- Holiday Late Nights- National Aviary (Pittsburgh)
- ChristKindlMarkt (Reading)
- Christmas in Guyasuta (Pittsburgh)
- Santa Trolley - Pennsylvania Trolley Museum (Washington)
See these and even more events listed below!
Mount Lebanon Holiday Light Displays
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with elaborate lanterns.
Description:
Wild Illuminations is a holiday lantern experience featuring over a million twinkling lights, colossal Christmas-themed lanterns, and wintry activities. Guests can explore a fantastical Secret Forest with unicorns, griffins, and an ice dragon. The event includes holiday treats and a visit by Santa.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience
Winter Festival of Lights- Oglebay
What to Expect:
Dazzling LED light display over 300 acres.
Description:
The Winter Festival of Lights at Oglebay features a six-mile drive through 300 acres of twinkling lights, including over 100 lighted attractions and more than one million energy-efficient LED lights.
Where: Wheeling | More Info: Winter Festival of Lights- Oglebay
Holiday Magic Winter FlowerShow & Light Garden
What to Expect:
Vibrant floral arrangements and energy-efficient LED lights.
Description:
Phipps Conservatory's Holiday Magic Winter Flower Show & Light Garden features stunning floral displays, including amaryllis, orchids, and 21 varieties of poinsettias. The event includes a whimsical theme of "Enchantment" with mystical creatures, gorgeous holiday trees, and spectacular lights in vivid shades that fill both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Holiday Magic Winter FlowerShow & Light Garden
Dazzling Nights
What to Expect:
Immersive light displays and interactive features in a natural garden setting.
Description:
Dazzling Nights at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden features immersive light displays, including 2,000 illuminated flowers, handmade lanterns, and interactive light walkways. Enjoy festive food and drink options, live holiday music, and a variety of photo opportunities amidst the garden's natural beauty.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Dazzling Nights
Holiday Lights Tour
What to Expect:
BYOB holiday trolley tour with possible stops at iconic Pittsburgh landmarks.
Description:
Embark on a 3-hour trolley ride through Pittsburgh's best holiday spots, featuring stops at the PPG Holiday Market, Mt. Washington, and Shadyside neighborhood displays. Enjoy a complimentary snack, festive music, trivia, and prizes while taking in the city's seasonal attractions and lighting displays.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Holiday Lights Tour
Holly Jolly Holiday Party
What to Expect:
BYOB holiday trolley tour with festive music and trivia.
Description:
Embark on a 3-hour BYOB trolley ride through Pittsburgh's best holiday spots, including the PPG Holiday Market, Mt. Washington, and Shadyside neighborhood displays. Enjoy a complimentary snack, festive music, trivia, and prizes while taking in the city's seasonal attractions and lighting displays.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Holly Jolly Holiday Party
Mount Lebanon Holiday Markets and Shopping
ChristKindlMarkt
What to Expect:
Traditional German market with handmade items and festive food.
Description:
Christkindlmarkt at Reading Liederkranz features traditional German culture, festive vendors selling handmade items, gourmet food, and holiday drinks. The event transforms the grounds into a pre-Christmas marketplace with a variety of goods and decorations.
Where: Reading | More Info: ChristKindlMarkt
Uptown Market & Holiday Celebration
What to Expect:
Unique holiday shopping with local artisans and live entertainment.
Description:
The Uptown Winter Market & Holiday Celebration in Mt. Lebanon features a one-day event with farm and food producers, artists, and makers selling handmade items, apparel, and indie crafts. Live music and local choirs will perform, and Santa will make an appearance to delight youngsters.
Where: Mt. Lebanon | More Info: Uptown Market & Holiday Celebration
Mount Lebanon Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas at Joanna
What to Expect:
Victorian dancing and reenactors in a heated tent.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Joanna Furnace with reenactors, Victorian dancing, and performances by the Hay Creek Valley Gold Band and Hay Creek Dancers in a large, heated tent.
Where: Joanna Furnace | More Info: Christmas at Joanna
Breakfast with Santa & Mrs Claus - Shady Elms
What to Expect:
Family-friendly breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Description:
Join Shady Elms Farm for a delightful breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy a family-friendly breakfast buffet while the kids interact with the big man and his elves. This event is perfect for families to create cherished memories together.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Breakfast with Santa & Mrs Claus - Shady Elms
Holiday Late Nights- National Aviary
What to Expect:
Immersive bird habitats with holiday activities.
Description:
Explore tropical immersive habitats after dark, where beautiful birds roost in lush tree canopies. Take in holiday decorations while participating in family-friendly activities, including holiday trivia, dance performances, gingerbread decorating, and painting.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Holiday Late Nights- National Aviary
Mount Lebanon Other Holiday Activities
Yuletide Around the World
What to Expect:
Decorated trees showcasing diverse holiday traditions.
Description:
The Reading Public Museum transforms into a vibrant celebration of holiday traditions and cultures with decorated trees representing different community organizations and cultures. Explore the galleries to learn about various holiday customs and traditions celebrated in your neighborhood.
Where: Reading | More Info: Yuletide Around the World
Reading Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
Community-driven celebration with diverse performances and floats.
Description:
The Reading Holiday Parade is a vibrant community event featuring high school marching bands, jazz bands, floats, dance groups, and local organizations. It takes place on Penn Street in Downtown Reading, showcasing the holiday spirit through creative performances and decorations.
Where: Reading | More Info: Reading Holiday Parade
Santa Photo Experience - Ross Park Mall
What to Expect:
Inclusive and sensory-friendly environment for all ages and abilities.
Description:
At Ross Park Mall, capture cherished holiday memories with Santa Photo Experience. Meet Santa and take part in a special photo opportunity amidst the festive atmosphere of the mall.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Santa Photo Experience - Ross Park Mall
Visit Santa - Heinz History Center
What to Expect:
Santa visits included with regular museum admission.
Description:
Visit Santa at the Heinz History Center this holiday season. Explore artifacts highlighting Pittsburgh's holiday traditions while meeting Old Saint Nick in an exact replica of Kaufmann's Santaland.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Visit Santa - Heinz History Center
Christmas in Guyasuta
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with activities and shopping at Camp Guyasuta.
Description:
Join us at Christmas in Guyasuta for a festive evening featuring a holiday display, climbing wall under Christmas lights, craft-making, letter-writing to Santa, and a bonfire. Enjoy shopping at the Camp Trading Post and savor seasonal food.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Christmas in Guyasuta
Santa Trolley - Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
What to Expect:
Meet Santa aboard a restored antique streetcar.
Description:
At the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, visitors can ride a beautifully restored antique streetcar to meet Santa Claus and his friends. The event includes a large Lionel toy train layout, a LEGO display, and a holiday craft station. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies are provided, and tickets include a second festive trolley ride aboard the Yuletide Shuttle.
Where: Washington | More Info: Santa Trolley - Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Santa Fun Kids Cruise - Gateway Clipper
What to Expect:
Interactive DJ dance party with Santa Claus meet-and-greet.
Description:
The Santa Fun Kids Cruise by Gateway Clipper offers a fun-filled holiday experience with a DJ dance party, meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, and a variety of kid-friendly snacks and activities.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Santa Fun Kids Cruise - Gateway Clipper
Season's Greetings Saturday - National Aviary
What to Expect:
Holiday photos with Santa and African Penguins.
Description:
Join the National Aviary for Season's Greetings Saturdays, where visitors can take holiday photos with Santa and his African Penguin helpers. Learn about the festive feathers of these endangered birds and how you can help save them.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Season's Greetings Saturday - National Aviary
Christmas Parade - Harrison Township
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with local participation.
Description:
Join Harrison Township for a festive Christmas Parade, featuring colorful floats, marching bands, and community spirit.
Where: Harrison Township | More Info: Christmas Parade - Harrison Township
Santa at the Station - Cochran Hose Company
What to Expect:
Santa visits a local fire station.
Description:
Santa at the Station - Cochran Hose Company features Santa Claus visiting the fire station, bringing joy and cheer to the community.
Where: Sewickley | More Info: Santa at the Station - Cochran Hose Company
Holiday Horses & Bazaar
What to Expect:
Reindeer rides and holiday crafts.
Description:
The Holiday Horses & Bazaar at Northwestern Stables features reindeer rides, arts and crafts, and holiday-themed games, making it a delightful holiday event.
Where: Seven Fields | More Info: Holiday Horses & Bazaar
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Bethel Park (2 miles)
- Pittsburgh (7 miles)
- West Mifflin (10 miles)
- Monroeville (14 miles)
- Allison Park (15 miles)
- Penn Hills (15 miles)
- Plum (19 miles)
- Murrysville (19 miles)
- Cranberry Township (23 miles)
- Wheeling (41 miles)