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Holiday Lights & Christmas Events

Light displays, Santa visits, tree lightings, and holiday shows around the area.

58 events
Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour
Sat, Nov 21

Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour

Pentatonix brings holiday cheer with their Christmas in the City Tour at PPG Paints Arena.

7:00 PM PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
6–18 yrsIndoor
Slippery Rock Light-Up Night and Christmas Market
Sat, Nov 21

Slippery Rock Light-Up Night and Christmas Market

Holiday parade and Christmas market in downtown Slippery Rock with festive family fun.

4:00 PM Slippery Rock Light-Up Night and Christmas Market
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Pentatonix - Pittsburgh, PA - Christmas in the City Tour 2026
Sat, Nov 21

Pentatonix - Pittsburgh, PA - Christmas in the City Tour 2026

Grammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix performs holiday favorites on their Christmas in the City Tour.

1:00 PM Pentatonix - Pittsburgh, PA - Christmas in the City Tour 2026
5–18 yrsIndoor
Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees
Sun, Nov 22

Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees

Weekend holiday festival celebrating its 19th year with decorated trees and seasonal cheer.

10:00 AM Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees
0–18 yrsOutdoor
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
Tue, Nov 24

A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland

Holiday Irish dance spectacular—world champions from Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.

7:00 PM A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
4–18 yrsIndoor
How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
Tue, Nov 24

How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical

Dr. Seuss's holiday classic comes to life with colorful costumes, whimsical sets, and festive music.

7:30 PM How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
4–18 yrsIndoor
Santa Trolley
Fri, Nov 27

Santa Trolley

Ride a festive trolley with Santa and explore seasonal holiday fun.

12:00 AM Santa Trolley
2–12 yrsOutdoor
BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley
Fri, Nov 27

BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley

BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley

3:00 PM BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley
0–18 yrs
Santa at the History Center
Fri, Nov 27

Santa at the History Center

Meet Santa and celebrate the holidays at Heinz History Center.

10:30 AM
0–18 yrsIndoor
Butler Spirit of Christmas Parade
Sat, Nov 28

Butler Spirit of Christmas Parade

Annual holiday parade in downtown Butler with balloon animals and festive cheer for kids.

5:30 PM Butler Spirit of Christmas Parade
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Winter Wonderland: A Journey Through Ice and Time
Sat, Nov 28

Winter Wonderland: A Journey Through Ice and Time

Winter-themed journey through ice and history at Heinz History Center.

10:00 AM
0–18 yrsIndoor
The Nutcracker
Sat, Nov 28

The Nutcracker

West Point Ballet's professional holiday production of The Nutcracker.

1:00 PM The Nutcracker
4–18 yrsIndoor
Gina Morgano & Friends' Annual Christmas Concert
Sun, Nov 29

Gina Morgano & Friends' Annual Christmas Concert

Holiday concert with music, food, and seasonal cheer—a family-friendly celebration.

6:00 PM Gina Morgano & Friends' Annual Christmas Concert
5–18 yrsIndoor
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical (ASL Interpretation Available)
Sun, Nov 29

How the Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical (ASL Interpretation Available)

Dr. Seuss' musical adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas with ASL interpretation.

1:00 PM How the Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical (ASL Interpretation Available)
5–18 yrsIndoor
EduNations Benefit Concert Featuring Selah
Thu, Dec 3

EduNations Benefit Concert Featuring Selah

Uplifting Christmas benefit concert by vocal group Selah at Memorial Park Church.

7:00 PM EduNations Benefit Concert Featuring Selah
5–18 yrsIndoor
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre w/ The Nutcracker
Fri, Dec 4

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre w/ The Nutcracker

Classic holiday ballet at the Benedum Center—a timeless family tradition.

11:00 AM Benedum Center, Pittsburgh
4–18 yrsIndoor
Bethlehem — THE MUSICAL
Fri, Dec 4

Bethlehem — THE MUSICAL

Holiday musical stage production reimagining the beloved Nativity walk-through.

7:00 PM Bethlehem — THE MUSICAL
0–18 yrsIndoor
The Nutcracker Student Matinee
Fri, Dec 4

The Nutcracker Student Matinee

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's beloved holiday classic with Clara's magical Christmas Eve adventure.

11:00 AM The Nutcracker Student Matinee
4–18 yrsIndoor
Annual Tree Lighting & Indoor Market
Sat, Dec 5

Annual Tree Lighting & Indoor Market

Bethel Park's tree lighting ceremony and indoor holiday craft market.

3:00 PM Annual Tree Lighting & Indoor Market
0–18 yrs
Breakfast with Santa
Sat, Dec 5

Breakfast with Santa

Holiday breakfast with Santa, games, and festive fun—skip the mall crowds.

9:00 AM Breakfast with Santa
3–18 yrsIndoor
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
Sat, Dec 5

Breakfast or Lunch with Santa

Meet Santa and animal ambassadors over breakfast or lunch at the zoo.

12:00 AM Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
0–18 yrsOutdoor
The Nutcracker presented by Texture Ballet School and Texture Contemporary Ballet
Sat, Dec 5

The Nutcracker presented by Texture Ballet School and Texture Contemporary Ballet

Two performances of The Nutcracker by Texture Ballet School on Saturday, December 5th.

2:00 PM The Nutcracker presented by Texture Ballet School and Texture Contemporary Ballet
4–18 yrsIndoor
Tickets On Sale Now For “The 2026 Sounds of Christmas- A Festive Celebration” featuring The Latshaw Pops Orchestra Coming To The Oaks Theater December 6th
Sun, Dec 6

Tickets On Sale Now For “The 2026 Sounds of Christmas- A Festive Celebration” featuring The Latshaw Pops Orchestra Coming To The Oaks Theater December 6th

Festive holiday concert with the Latshaw Pops Orchestra at the Oaks Theater, Dec 6.

3:00 PM Tickets On Sale Now For “The 2026 Sounds of Christmas- A Festive Celebration” featuring The Latshaw Pops Orchestra Coming To The Oaks Theater December 6th
5–18 yrsIndoor
2nd Annual Claus for a Cause
Sun, Dec 6

2nd Annual Claus for a Cause

A festive holiday celebration for all families—meet Santa and enjoy seasonal cheer.

12:00 PM 2nd Annual Claus for a Cause
0–18 yrsOutdoor
The Nutcracker
Sat, Dec 12

The Nutcracker

Classic holiday ballet at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg.

11:00 AM Palace Theatre-Greensburg, Greensburg
4–18 yrsIndoor
A Musical Christmas Carol
Sat, Dec 12

A Musical Christmas Carol

Pittsburgh CLO's holiday musical retelling of 'A Christmas Carol' by Dickens.

6:00 PM A Musical Christmas Carol
5–18 yrsIndoor
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Sun, Dec 13

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's festive Holiday Pops concert.

2:30 PM Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh
5–18 yrsIndoor
Breakfast with Santa Claus
Sun, Dec 13

Breakfast with Santa Claus

Magical holiday breakfast with Santa at the Fairmont Pittsburgh—a classic seasonal tradition.

9:00 AM Breakfast with Santa Claus
2–12 yrsIndoor
Sounds of Christmas
Sun, Dec 13

Sounds of Christmas

Festive holiday concert with orchestra, singers, and dancers.

3:00 PM Sounds of Christmas
4–18 yrsIndoor
Irish Christmas - John Doyle
Mon, Dec 14

Irish Christmas - John Doyle

Celtic musicians John Doyle, Cathie Ryan, and Mick McAuley perform Irish Christmas music.

7:30 PM Irish Christmas - John Doyle
5–18 yrsIndoor
A Motown Christmas
Mon, Dec 14

A Motown Christmas

Holiday revue celebrating classic Motown hits and seasonal standards with the Motortown All-Stars.

7:00 PM A Motown Christmas
5–18 yrsIndoor
Nutcracker Ballet
Mon, Dec 14

Nutcracker Ballet

Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet brought to life by Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and Texture Contemporary Ballet.

3:00 PM Nutcracker Ballet
4–18 yrsIndoor
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents It's a Wonderful Life in Concert
Wed, Dec 16

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents It's a Wonderful Life in Concert

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs the beloved holiday film It's a Wonderful Life in concert.

7:00 PM Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh
5–18 yrsIndoor
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Fri, Dec 18

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Candlelit holiday classic strings concert in an awe-inspiring Pittsburgh venue — a magical multi-sensory experience for families.

8:45 PM Candlelight: Christmas Classics
5–18 yrsIndoor
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
Sat, Dec 19

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

Trans-Siberian Orchestra's epic holiday rock spectacle at PPG Paints Arena.

2:30 PM PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
6–18 yrsIndoor
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Pittsburgh, PA - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Tour
Sat, Dec 19

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Pittsburgh, PA - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Tour

Trans-Siberian Orchestra's 30th-anniversary Christmas tour comes to Pittsburgh.

2:30 PM Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Pittsburgh, PA - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Tour
5–18 yrsIndoor
Breakfast with Santa
Sat, Dec 19

Breakfast with Santa

Festive breakfast with Santa at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.

9:00 AM
2–12 yrsIndoor
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Sun, Dec 20

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

String quartet performs beloved Christmas carols by candlelight — a warm, magical holiday concert for families.

8:45 PM Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
5–18 yrsIndoor
Feel The Love - Celebrating A B.E. Taylor Christmas
Tue, Dec 22

Feel The Love - Celebrating A B.E. Taylor Christmas

Feel The Love celebrates B.E. Taylor with a special holiday concert in Pittsburgh.

7:00 PM Feel The Love - Celebrating A B.E. Taylor Christmas
10–18 yrsIndoor
Victory Family Church Christmas Eve Services
Thu, Dec 24

Victory Family Church Christmas Eve Services

Christmas Eve service at Victory Family Church — celebrate the holiday with community.

11:00 AM Victory Family Church Christmas Eve Services
0–18 yrsIndoor