Watching Holiday Lights in Pittsburgh while listening to Christmas carols is absolutely one of our favorite family holiday traditions. Are you looking for some of the best kid-friendly locations in and around the South Hills of Pittsburgh to see holiday lights and find the magic illumination in the dark? With Western PA having so many great holiday lights displays for the whole family, especially right here in Pittsburgh, you can plan a new trip every weekend through the New Year! Below you will find some of our favorite holiday lights for kids and families in Pittsburgh happening all season long! Click on the links below to quickly jump to the Pittsburgh area you are looking for Holiday Lights in!
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If you're looking for some FREE family fun, check out our noteworthy Griswold Lights Displays to find some of the best Christmas houses and neighborhood light displays in the 'Burgh!
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Holiday Tree Lighting and Light Up Nights in the South Hills of Pittsburgh
🌟 Let it Glow Celebration @ The Waterfront -November 17, 2024
🌟 Downtown Washington Light Up On Lemoyne - November 29, 2024
🌟 Beverly Brite Nite - December 5, 2024
🌟 Joy-Thru Fairview: South Fayette - December 6, 2024
🌟 Bridgeville Winter Blast and Light Up Night at Triangle Park - December 6, 2024
🌟 Brookline Lights Up - December 7, 2024
🌟 Crafton's Celebration of Lights - December 7, 2024
Holiday Light Happenings all Season Long in the South Hills of Pittsburgh
 Kennywood Holiday Lights 2021 |
Holiday Lights at Kennywood
Where: West Mifflin, PA
When: Weekends November 15th - January 1st, 2025, December 23, 26, 30, 31, Closed December 25th
5pm-10pm
Cost: $49.99 (save $10-$30 by purchasing your tickets online)
Make your season sparkle at Kennywood during Holiday Lights this winter. Bring your family and celebrate the return of this Pittsburgh classic. Take a stroll among more than one million twinkling lights, and marvel at the tallest Christmas tree in the state. Savor the flavors of new festive foods and holiday drinks. Plus, there are rides for the kids, a petting zoo, and special entertainment for all. For an additional fee you can enjoy a special dinner with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
More Info: WEBSITE | MACKID FAMILY FEEDBACK
ELFburgh Christmas - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Where: Bethel Park, PA
Cost: $25/car
ELFburgh Christmas will become the most unique holiday experience coming to Pittsburgh this season! Produced by the award-winning scenic team behind Hundred Acres Manor Haunted Attraction, ELFburgh Christmas will be a family-friendly event for all ages and will leave you amazed and inspired.
The Hundred Acres Manor teams’ mission is to put a smile on your face while giving back to the Pittsburgh Community. Spreading cheer and providing children the opportunity to meet and greet Santa preparing for the holiday in his workshop while in the comfort and safety of your car.
You will get to drive-thru the Christmas display, see Santa's elves singing your favorite Christmas songs and meet Santa.
More info: pittsburghchristmas.com
Holiday Tree Lighting and Light Up Nights in Pittsburgh West - Robinson
🌟 Light Up Green Tree -November 23, 2024
🌟 Sparkle Night @ Settlers Ridge -November 22, 2024
🌟 Light Up Mars - November 30, 2024
🌟 Robinson Township Light Up Night - December 6, 2024
🌟 North Fayette Township Tree Lighting - December 6, 2024
🌟 New Brighton Light Up Night - December 7, 2024
Holiday Light Happenings all Season Long in Pittsburgh West - Robinson
Christmas Light - Up
Where: 600 Clinton Park Drive | Clinton, PA
When: November 23rd, 2024 - January 2nd, 2025
Time: 5-10 PM Daily (including holidays)
Cost: $10/car donation - CASH ONLY
Founded in 1993, the Christmas Light Up Celebration in Clinton, PA is the best kept holiday secret in Pittsburgh. Drive through and enjoy a one-mile experience of light displays in a wooded setting. *Due to safety concerns, traffic congestion, and various other reasons Christmas Light - Up will no longer host a walk-thru; doing their best to safely and efficiently bring the Christmas spirit to all who visit.
 MacKID Publishers loving the tunnel of lights at Dazzling Lights Pittsburgh |
Dazzling Lights Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Where: 799 Pinkerton Run Rd | Oakdale, PA 15071
When: November 29th, 2024 - December 31st, 2024
Time: 5:30-9pm
Cost: Tickets are $25 for adults and $22 for children (plus fees). Children 2 and under enter free.
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden transforms once again into a stunning, winter wonderland featuring sparkling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures during “Dazzling Nights” - a family-friendly adventure that gives guests the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable, nearly 1 ¼ mile-long, interactive holiday experience. Tickets must be purchased for a specific time and date, and are not available at the door. Make sure you arrive early to allow time for the shuttle from the parking lot.
More Info: WEBSITE | MACKID FAMILY FEEDBACK
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Enchanted Lights
Where: 282 Rochester Road | Freedom, PA
When: Friday's, Saturday's & Sunday's starting November 29th, 2024 through December 31st. Closed December 24th but open December 18, 19, 23, 30, & 31.
Time: 6-9:15 pm | approximate walk is 40-60 minutes
Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for kids under 10 (under 3 free) plus $5 for parking
This outdoor event features a dazzling display of twinkling lights, festive decorations, and delightful surprises that are sure to fill you with holiday cheer! Enjoy hot chocolate and roast s’mores around the campfires with friends and family, all while being ensconced in a tapestry of shimmering lights. Santa is on location every night 6-8pm and leashed dogs are allowed on select nights (see calendar). Guests are urged to dress appropriately as well as wear proper footwear. You will be walking on lighted gravel paths and one flight of stairs. Tickets are valid for a selected entry time. On-line sales only.
Moon Lights Holiday Drive-Thru
Where: Moon Park
When: Daily December 7th to January 7th
Time: Sunday - Wednesday dusk til 7:30pm. Thursday - Saturday dusk til 10pm
Cost: FREE
Enjoy a FREE holiday drive-thru in Moon Park with over 25 light displays made possible by generous sponsors and volunteers.
More Info: WEBSITE
Holiday Tree Lighting and Light Up Nights in the City ofPittsburgh
🌟 Highmark Light Up Night -November 23, 2024
Holiday Light Happenings all Season Long in the City of Pittsburgh
Glowland Pittsburgh
Where: Oakland
When: November 22nd - December 14th, 2024
Time: Interactive Installation in Schenley Plaza is free and open to the public daily from 10am-10pm
Cost: FREE
GLOWLAND is a month-long winter festival beginning on November 22nd, featuring art installations, live music events and illuminations throughout Oakland. Discover the playable and interactive art installation, Impulse, in Schenley Plaza, then head into Oakland’s business districts to explore music, entertainment, vendors, games, and more! Special events will include an illuminated kick-off party, Small Business Saturday celebration, and a family-friendly closing weekend. Additionally, buildings, public spaces, and unexpected corners of Oakland will be brought to life by variations of light-based art.
MORE INFO: WEBSITE
Laser Holiday Magic
Where: Carnegie Science Center
When: November 29th - January 2nd, 2025
Time: Daily at 2pm (some additional 4pm showtimes)
Cost: $7.00, Members pay $6.00
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with a festive laser celebration that’s perfect for the whole family. This show features traditional and contemporary versions of beloved holiday tunes. Sing along while vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance above your heads! Be lifted away from the hustle and bustle and share this one-of-a-kind experience with loved ones.
MORE INFO: WEBSITE
 "Hugging" the tree at The Rink at PPG Place |
The Rink at PPG Place
Where: Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
When: Daily November 15th - March 2nd, 2025 *special holiday hours
Cost: $11-$12 and $5-6 skate rental
Surrounded by the spectacular crown jewel of the PPG Place glass skyscraper and featuring a stunning 65-foot musical, illuminated Holiday tree decorated with over 100,000 lights and ornaments, The Rink at PPG Place offers an incomparable atmosphere and provides a fun-filled Downtown Winter Playground. In 2015, The Rink at PPG Place was expanded by 25% increasing its overall surface size to 67% larger than the Rockefeller Center ice rink and two-thirds the size of an NHL rink. Viewing is always free of charge but if you'd like to enjoy the ice at the Rink, you can pre-order your tickets.
More Info: WEBSITE
Walk the 'Burgh Holiday Lights Tour
Where: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh
When: Available November 27th until December 30th, 2024, almost daily at 5 pm (2-hour tour)
Cost: Adults $29, Children $16 (age 6-13) children 5 & under free
Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, learning about the history of the city, and discovering beautiful squares and pieces of architecture, while getting to see all the festive holiday lights and decorations. Experience the world's largest pickle ornament, a unique gingerbread house display, a replica of the crèche from Vatican City, and much more during your two-hour guided walk around the 'Burgh! The grand finale of the tour will be a big Christmas tree surrounded by an ice rink, and last but not least: The central holiday market in town!
More Info: WEBSITE
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience
Where: 7370 Baker Street | Highland Park, PA 15206
When: November 15th, 2024 - January 12th, 2025 | 5:30 - 10pm
Cost: $24-$34 plan-ahead adult, $21-$31 plan-ahead child, $35 flex ticket flat rate
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience, presented by UPMC Health Plan, is a fabulously frosty reimagination of the Zoo’s treasured Asian Lantern Festival and Zoo Lights. Guests who have marveled at the handmade silk and steel structures will be amazed by an all-new lineup of sights, sounds, and surprises. More than a million twinkling lights will further enhance our biggest and brightest holiday glow-fest ever! Wintry activities, holiday treats, and a visit by Santa himself will make this your family’s new must-see holiday tradition.
Colossal Christmas-themed lanterns include snowflakes, trees, candy canes, and a surplus of Santa Claus. A fantastical Secret Forest is a frigid home to unicorns, a griffin, a snow monster, and an unforgettable ice dragon. Lanterns such as a mystical dream tunnel and spectrum of zodiac animals will shine light on Lunar New Year. Be sure to plan a family visit to this can’t-miss seasonal event.
Wild Illuminations Drive-Thru
When: December 2nd & December 9th, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 10 pm (last entry at 9:30pm)
Cost: Member vehicle $60, non-member vehicle $65
More info: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
Phipps Winter Flower Show: Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden
Where: 1 Schenley Drive | Oakland, PA
When: November 16th, 2024 - January 5th, 2025
Cost: $21.95/adult $13.95/child
Phipps’ Winter Flower Show: Home for the Holidays brings whimsical, elegant and festive displays back to our glowing glasshouse. With a canopy of twinkling lights, fragrant decorated trees and, of course, thousands of poinsettias in a wide variety of hues and patterns, this show is sure to create special holiday memories with friends and family.
More info: WEBSITE
North Park Holiday Laser Show
Where: Allison Park, PA
When: December 6-23, 2024 at 6:30 pm, 8 pm, and 9:30 pm. No shows December 9, 10, 16, & 17.
Cost: Tickets are $30 per vehicle. Only one ticket is needed for each vehicle.
Celebrate the holidays with a one-of-a-kind drive-in laser show at North Park! You and your family will be dazzled by a beautiful 45-mintue show synchronized with holiday music- all from the safety of your own vehicle. Space is limited, and tickets will sell out fast. Don't miss this unique and entertaining experience!
More info: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK
Holiday Lights Mini Golf at Fun Fore All
Where: Cranberry Township, PA
When: November 22nd - January 4th, 2025 (Open every evening from 5 pm - 9 pm, closed Holiday's)
Cost: $15/course or $20/both courses
Fun Fore All's Holiday Lights Mini Golf was named one of the best holiday light displays in 2017, 2018 and 2019! Turning two award-winning miniature golf courses into fully playable walk-through holiday light extravaganzas. Families can experience a beautiful, interactive, holiday experience unlike any other in the area.
More info: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Where: Butler, PA
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Prepare to be dazzled by a new Christmas light spectacle the likes of which you’ve never seen in a new location! A visit to one of the shows is all you need to truly let go of every day stresses and let your spirit fly as your senses are tickled with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights dancing harmoniously with some fantastic Christmas tunes. Purchase an express lane pass for an additional charge to bypass up to a mile of the que line!
Simply drive up, tune in your car’s radio, and let the Christmas spirit take you away!
Dasher's Lightshow - cancelled for 2023
Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills
Make a date with your family for an awe-inspiring drive-through holiday adventure at Dasher's Lightshow at Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills! Prepare to be amazed as hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and festive displays dance and prance, perfectly synchronized to the holiday tunes on your car radio.
With larger-than-life drive-thru tunnels, disco walls and 40-foot glittering trees, Dasher's Lightshow is a dazzling, ever-changing holiday lights experience for all ages!
More Info: WEBSITE | MAC KID FAMILY FEEDBACK
Overly's Country Christmas
Where: Greensburg, PA
When: Select days Thursday through Sunday November 16th, 2023 - December 30th, 2023
Cost: $25/car load (8 people or less)
Gates are open from 5:30pm to 10:00pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5:30pm – 9:00pm on Thursdays & Sundays, weather permitting. For your best family holiday experience at Overly’s Country Christmas® arrive at least a half hour before the scheduled closing time and allow for any traffic backups. Payment is cash only and you can choose between a drive through or park and walk.
More info: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
Big Butler Fairgrounds Holiday Spectacular
Where:1127 New Castle Road | Prospect, PA
When: November 17th - January 1st
Cost: Tickets starting at $30 *check your clipper magazine for a $5 off coupon
Holiday Lighted Nights
Where: Washington County Fair
When:November 24th - December 30th
Cost: Wagon rides are $10/person
This holiday season head to Washington County for a night of holiday magic! From the comfort of your car drive-thru, over a mile and a half of holiday-lighted displays listening to a curated list of holiday music favorites. Visit the Holiday Square for hot drinks, warm apple cider doughnuts, the Fair Store, a Holiday Market featuring local artisans, and the Big Man himself, Santa's workshop! Looking for a unique experience? Consider a Wagon Ride, offered on certain nights
Keystone Safari Walk-Thru Holiday Lights
Where: Grove City, PA
When: Starting November 17th
Cost: $8/person
Join Keystone Safari Friday through Sunday from 12-9pm for festive lights, Santa, reindeer and more (including the Grinch). Take in all the lights as you journey throughout the park. Head there before it's dark so you can have a fun walkthrough with the animals and then do a second round to enjoy the lights!
More Info: WEBSITE
Festival of Lights Sounds of the Season at Oglebay
Where: Wheeling, WV
When: Nightly November 9th - January 7th from dusk to midnight
Cost: $30 suggested donation per car
Beginning in 1985, the Festival of Lights has grown into one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows, attracting more than one million visitors each year. Identified as one of the top light displays in the United States by countless travel companies and national publications, the Festival of Lights features three hundred acres of twinkling lights over a six-mile drive. The dazzling display includes 90 lighted attractions boasting more than one million energy-efficient LED lights. Enjoy reduced wait times when you visit Monday through Wednesday, and beat the rush when you arrive early between 5 – 6 pm. Bring on some more smiles when you book your tour through the comfort of Oglebay trolleys. oglebay.com
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