The HOLIDAY Season is officially upon us and Macaroni Kids' has you covered with over 350 things to do and see this season in Pittsburgh!

Santa Breakfasts, Arrivals, Photos, Events, Crafts, Sleigh Rides, Tree Lightings and MORE MORE MORE! 

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Holiday Homes Open Their Doors Get holiday inspiration from the events listed below.  Ticket prices and websites are included below.

Old Allegheny Victorian Christmas House Tour Experience Christmas decor of the 1800s with a tour of six restored Victorian homes — plus the historic Calvary United Methodist Church, famous for its Louis Tiffany stained glass windows — in the Allegheny West neighborhood on the North Side. Each location is decorated to portray Christmas as it was in the 19th century, which includes embellished fireplace mantels, elaborately decorated Christmas trees and staircases and chandeliers adorned with holly and mistletoe. Tours take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $30 per person before Nov. 30 and $35 at the door. (alleghenywest.org/tour) Norwin Historical Society Annual Holiday House Tour If you’re looking for something to fuel your holiday nostalgia, the “Home for the Holidays” tour in Westmoreland County features a variety of Christmas decor styles to spark your spirit. Taking place Saturday, Dec. 1, the annual event sponsored by the Norwin Historical Society features homes in various styles such as traditional, craftsman, Victorian and farmhouse. Tickets are $20 for a self-guided tour and $35 for a VIP transport tour. (norwinhistoricalsociety.org) Holiday Musical Tea & Tour There’s nothing quite like cozying up with a hot cup of tea accompanied by the scent of Christmas evergreen and sounds of holiday music. At the Holiday Musical Tea & Tour at Hartwood Acres Park Mansion, attendees can do just that. Succeeding a musical program, an assortment of tea will be served in the mansion’s Great Hall, along with a tour of the mansion’s elaborate Christmas decor. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1. Tickets are available for those age 12 and older. The cost is $33 for Allegheny County residents and $41 for non-residents. (alleghenycounty.us/parks/hartwood/index.aspx) Cranberry Christmas House Tour   Get local inspiration to guide your own holiday-themed decor pursuits when the Cranberry Women’s Club hosts its annual Christmas House Tour from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. The tour features seven decorated homes. Participants will receive instructions and a map for the self-guided tour at the Cranberry Municipal Center. Homeowners and members of the Cranberry Women’s Club will be present at each home to guide attendees. Tickets are $20 per person. (cranberrywomensclub.org) Contact the experienced agents at RE/MAX Realty Brokers with your questions about selling or buying real estate.

Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies, Cookie Tour

An institution and holiday tradition - The Cookie Tour had its beginnings as a holiday open house at Jay Design Soaps & Gifts in 1997. Driven by the spirit of collaboration, the event grew to include more than a dozen businesses, and cookies were added around 2000. 

Today, the Cookie Tour has become Lawrenceville’s signature family friendly event, which helps the business district grow economically, attracts new visitors and exemplifies the strong spirit of community.

Click Here for a map and individual stores hours.



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Stitching History from the Holocaust

Opening for the first time in Pittsburgh, the traveling exhibit “Stitching History from the Holocaust” tells the heartbreaking story of a young female Jewish fashion designer who was desperate to win a visa and escape the Nazis in her native Czechoslovakia. Her attempt failed, and she was murdered; but nearly 70 years later, a decision was made to bring her dusty designs to life, and her fashion-forward clothing collection of dresses, hats, gloves and coats will be on display at the Pittsburgh Holocaust Center in a testament to remembering all of those whose talent we lost because of hate.

Stitching History will feature extended gallery hours beyond regular hours on Monday/Wednesday 10am-4:30pm and Friday 10am-2pm. 

Additional hours:

Thursday, Nov. 29 – 4:00-7:00
Thursday, Dec. 6 – 4:00-7:00
Sunday, Dec. 9 – 1:00-4:00

Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh - 826 Hazelwood Ave, 15217 
| info@hcpgh.org | 412-421-1500



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Give Big Pittsburgh - Nov 27 all day

This is Round 2 for online giving! Let's see if we can do even better this year.

Give Big Pittsburgh will raise money for local nonprofits through a single online donation platform, providing a simple way to connect donors to the charitable causes they care about most. This 24-hour online fundraising effort, hosted by Pittsburgh Magazine in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Foundation and local sponsors, offers nonprofits the chance to raise funds to support their critical missions.  Find out more and ready donate on the 27th!





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Holiday Lunchtime Concerts

Mondays – Fridays
November 23 – December 21
12:00 p.m. Fifth Avenue Place

Free musical performances from some of Pittsburgh’s favorite artists including a special Black Friday performance with Pianist Brian Buckley on November 23.

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Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

The volunteer spirit in Pittsburgh around the holidays is beautiful to behold—volunteer positions to help set up, serve, and clean the holiday meal at area missions and shelters on Thanksgiving Day actually fill up by early October. But if you want to give back, there are many more ways in which you can help out if you're in the Pittsburgh area from November through January.

Explore the following list of the best ways to help out and give thanks by giving back during the holiday season.



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PCA Holiday Shop - thru Dec 30

The Shop @ Pittsburgh Center for the Arts promotes and sells the work of local artists and currently represents over 200 artists in disciplines ranging from fibers and print to ceramics and glass. The Shop turns into a Holiday Shop on Nov 16.  

Hours
Monday: Closed
Tue - Fri: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts 6300 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh SHADYSIDE

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Today Only! Annual Light Up Night Sale
Save BIG on the holiday's hottest shows: One Day Only!

Whether you're looking to entertain out-of-town guests during this festive season, hit the town for a date night with that special someone, or gather your friends for a relaxing afternoon, Pittsburgh CLO has you covered!

Tickets must be purchased on Friday, November 16

Shows and Dates
GAME ON
CLO Cabaret
November 21 at 7:30pm
November 23 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
November 24 at 2:00pm
November 25 at 2:00pm

A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL
Byham Theater
December 7 at 7:30pm
December 8 at Noon and 8:00pm
December 15 at Noon
December 16 at Noon

Use code LIGHTUP to buy online, call 412-456-6666, or purchase in person at the Box Office at Theater Square.



Online: 12am - 11:59pm
Theater Square Box Office: 9am-9pm
Phone: 9am-9pm

*Discount applies to full-price adult tickets. Limit 9 tickets per person. Children 3-14 already enjoy 1/2 price tickets to A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Certain restrictions apply.

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Polish Film Festival
When: Nov. 15-21 

Price: $10 per screening, $8 for students, $15 for the Saturday screening and reception
polishculturalcouncil.org

This past Sunday marked a century of Polish independence, and to celebrate its culture and unique story, the Polish Cultural Council is hosting six days of film screenings with the Polish Film Festival. Selections range from Warsaw 44, a dramatic depiction of the 1944 Warsaw uprising, to Breaking the Limits, an inspiring story of a man overcoming drug addiction to become a champion triathlete. Both Saturday screenings include a Q&A with the films’ directors. Falcons of Freedom is a new documentary on the role Polish-Americans played in Poland’s fight for independence 100 years ago, directed by Robert Wachowiak, screening at 4:30 p.m. The Butler studies a divided Europe and the people caught between the governmental struggles. The nine films will screen in English or in Polish with English subtitles.

• Regent Square Theater

• 1035 S. Braddock Ave REGENT SQUARE
•  412-682-4111
• cinema.pfpca.org…

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Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Starting Nov 3 donations are no longer requested from visitors. 

Beautifully updated and not that far from Pittsburgh - the Westmoreland is a great place to take your holiday visitors - especially if they've already been to the Carnegie Museums!

The Greensburg museum dropped its suggested-donation policy in order to become accessible to all, says president and CEO Anne Kraybill. The decision also had to do indirectly with the Tree of Life synagogue shootings. After coming to Greensburg, she says, her mind was made up on Oct. 29, when she and other museum staff attended a vigil in Greensburg for the 11 victims of the Tree of Life shootings. Find out more about the Museum.

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Light Up Night - all day Friday Nov 16

Even though we haven’t carved into the Thanksgiving turkey yet, Pittsburgh is just about ready to kick off the two month-long holiday season with Light-Up Night in a week. 

The event features 30 food truck, five tree lightings, a live crèche and fireworks at 10 pm.  

Several trees scattered around the city illuminate at different times throughout the night, each giving way to a series of holiday-themed shenanigans. You’ll enjoy multi-genre music entertainment, explosive fireworks and creative ice sculptures. Keep informed about the events.

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TEDxPittsburghWomen

Thursday, November 29, 6p.m. – 10 p.m.

Ace Hotel Pittsburgh

Women the world over are no longer accepting the status quo. They’re rising up, breaking out and pushing boundaries. Whatever their focus and talent — business, technology, art, science, politics — these pioneers and their allies are joining forces in an explosion of discovery and ingenuity to drive real, meaningful change.

This independently organized TEDx event will celebrate how these dynamic and diverse people are showing up to face challenges head on, all while empowering each other to shape the future we all want to see. Info/Tickets

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Pittsburgh Shorts

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Nov 14-18

The only festival of its kind in the region, Pittsburgh Shorts presents the best contemporary short films from around the globe, with an emphasis on films that promote the intersections of art, tech, cultural tolerance and diversity. The event premieres 90-100 thought-provoking films and hosts dozens of filmmakers in Pittsburgh. Enjoy an array of film screenings, Q&As, panel discussions, and parties celebrating the art of independent film.

Click here for the Schedule and Tickets












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Experience a theatrical folktale while hanging in a hammock

WHAT: Androcles and The Lion
WHERE: Trust Arts Education Center
WHEN: thru November 10, various times

Why You Should Go: Where can you watch a play while relaxing in a hammock? Budding young playwrights, actors and directors shouldn’t miss this North American premiere by Denmark’s Teatre Gruppe 38 and Carte Blanche.

With a contemporary twist on an age-old folktale, kids will experience a story blending suspense, danger and unexpected surprises. Follow the slave Androcles, who must flee after being accused of theft. Escaping into the sun-drenched Libyan desert, Androcles encounters fantastical creatures and sounds, including heart-pounding roars in the middle of the night.

Audiences will watch in hammocks suspended underneath a multimedia set featuring layered fabrics, scenic projections and colorful transparencies. Recommended for ages 7+.

Run time for the play is 40 minutes - great for children!  Info/Tickets


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Second Saturday Studios: Paper ExplosionPaper Use a plethora of paper November 10, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Free

Bring your creativity to the Frick art studio the second Saturday of every month. Families with children of all ages are invited to explore different and unusual materials or find fresh new ways to use familiar paper, paint and pencils. 

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Balmoral School of Piping and Drumming
Nov 17 at 8pm, Carnegie Lecture Hall

Spirited Celtic music from north of the border! Renowned Cape Breton Pipers, Keith MacDonald, Kenneth MacKenzie and Kevin Dugas, play Highland and lowland pipes, joined onstage by talented musicians on keyboard and fiddle, as well as Irish and Scottish dancers. $27 advance or online / $35 Box Office / $15 seniors / $10 students with ID.

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