Celebrate the holidays without leaving the West Hills! Below is a roundup of events, including light up nights, pop-up bars, concerts, shopping and more.
CARNEGIE
Carols & Lights
Carnegie Borough Building, 1 Veterans Way
Friday, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m.
Tree lighting, pictures and letters with Santa, ornament making, hot cocoa and cookies.
Cost: Free
Cookie Walk
St. Peter & St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 220 Mansfield Blvd.
Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (or until sold out)
Variety of Eastern European holiday cookies, traditional pastries, homemade nut rolls and more.
Cost: Free admission
CORAOPOLIS
Christmas in Coraopolis
VFW Post 402, 412 Mulberry St.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Christmas celebration with an annual cookie sale, children’s activities, family photos and Santa Claus!
Cost: Free
LINK: https://www.corycdc.org/events/christmas-in-coraopolis-returns-december-6
CoryBright Ornament Trail
Coraopolis Business District, 721 Vine St.
Friday, Dec. 12, 5-8 p.m.
Stroll the business district, collect custom-made ornaments, vote for your favorite holiday window display and enjoy seasonal treats.
Cost: Free
CRAFTON
Home for the Holidays Book Launch and History Tour
Cafe 412, 2 W. Crafton Ave.
Friday, Dec. 5, 6-10 p.m.
The evening begins with refreshments at Cafe 412, a chance to purchase new book detailing the early history of Crafton, a brief history talk, followed by a tour of two historic homes, both decked out for the holidays.
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Celebration of Lights
Crafton Park, 117 W. Steuben St.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 4-8 p.m.
Light up night in the park with a brand new holiday market! Shop with local vendors, then enjoy musical and dance performances, games and a holiday bubble house.
Cost: Free
Gingerbread House Making
Crafton Public Library, 140 Bradford Ave., Floor 2
Saturday, Dec. 6, 9-10:30 a.m.
Create your own gingerbread homes with light refreshments. Must register in advance.
Cost: $5 per child
KENNEDY
Kennedy Township Light Up Night
Fairhaven Park, 39 Fairhaven Road
Saturday, Nov. 29, 5-6:30 p.m.
Join the Pirate Parrot and Grinch at Kennedy’s annual light up night, complete with music, light displays, Santa, holiday craft making, hot chocolate and cookies.
Cost: Free
LINK: https://www.kennedytwp.com/administration/meeting/light-night-fairhaven-park
McKEES ROCKS
McKees Rocks Light Up Night
MRCDC – Old McDonald’s Lot, 507 Chartiers Ave.
Saturday, Nov. 29, 5-7 p.m.
Kick-off the holiday season with the annual celebration, hosted by McKees Rocks Women’s Alliance. More info to come.
Cost: Free
LINK: https://westhillsgazette.com/events/mckees-rocks-light-up-night/
JOHNNYSWIM Christmas Show
Roxian Theatre, 425 Chartiers Ave.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
Husband-and-wife folk duo perform holiday classics and original music in a cheerful Christmas show at the Roxian.
Cost: tickets starting at $34.80
Alyssa Edwards – A Very Mary Christmas
Roxian Theatre, 425 Chartiers Ave.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m.
Christmas drag show with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Alyssa Edwards.
Cost: tickets starting at $59.50 (Ages 18 and over)
MOON
Moon Lights Holiday Festival
Moon Park, 1350 Ewing Road
Saturday, Dec. 6, 5-7:30 p.m.
Food trucks, performances, craft vendors, games and a tree lighting with Santa.
Cost: Free
LINK: https://www.moontwp.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=776&month=12&year=2025&day=6&calType=0
“The Nutcracker” presented by West Point Ballet
Moon Area High School, 8353 University Blvd.
Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 29-30; two shows each day at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Classical ballet performance of The Nutcracker! A perfect start to the holiday season with dazzling costumes, dancing and music.
Cost: $22.61
Shivering Snowman: A Pop-Up Bar
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Airport, 9600 University Blvd.
Dec. 1-31, 5-10 p.m.
Frozen and festive drinks available at this holiday-themed pop-up bar with cozy vibes.
Cost: Free admission
LINK: https://allevents.in/coraopolis/shivering-snowman-a-pop-up-bar/200029131002216
Moon Holiday Lights Drive-Thru
Moon Park, 1350 Ewing Road
Dec. 6-Jan. 7, 5-10 p.m.
Festive lights and displays light up Moon Park. Drive through the park and experience the holiday magic.
Cost: Free
Fireside Chats with Santa
Moon Park, 1350 Ewing Road
Tuesday, Dec. 9 and Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5-7 p.m.
Lots of hands-on activities for kids, including make-your-own reindeer food and decorate a holiday doughnut, plus caricature portraits, scavenger hunts and letter writing to Santa.
Cost: $5 Moon resident, $8 non-resident
ROBINSON
Robinson Township Light-Up Night & Holiday Market
Robinson Township Municipal Complex, 5440 Campbells Run Road
Friday, Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m.
Outdoors there will be food trucks, adult beverages, games, crafts giveaways and, of course, a tree lighting with Santa. Indoors enjoy live music, library activities, face paint and tattoos and more.
Cost: Free
West Hills Symphonic Band Holiday Concert
Montour High School, 223 Clever Road
Sunday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m.
Seasonal favorites performed by an ensemble band.
Cost: Free
What a nice surprise to see so many wonderful events right in our backyard. Thank you for the post.