Here's a list of December's holiday events in the Beaver County area.
December 2016 Holiday Events
Skate with Santa from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17
Bring the kids and skate with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Fun for all ages!
Where: Beaver County Ice Arena, 121 Bradys Run Road, Beaver Falls.
Cost: $5; ages 5 and under free with paying adult. Skate rental included.
For more info: 724/462-8321 www.bcfsc.org
Christmas Lights
Oglebay Festival of Lights: Through Jan. 1, 2017. Oglebay, and the Winter Festival of Lights, is located 4 miles from I-70 at Exit 2A. It is 60 miles from Pittsburgh via I-79 south and I-70 west and around 60 miles from the center of Beaver County using the Southern Beltway.
When: 5:00 PM open until 10 p.m. Sun-Thurs. & open until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
Cost: A per car donation is requested and is valid for the entire festival season.
For more info: http://www.oglebay-resort.com/fol.htm
Holiday Lights at Kennywood. Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23 from 5-9 p.m.
See America’s Finest Traditional Amusement Park transformed with more than one million dazzling lights. Enjoy songs of the holiday performed by local choirs. See the spectacular light show on the lagoon choreographed to your favorite holiday melodies. Visit Santa, ride the Gingerbread Express and more!
Cost: $18.99 at the gate. Tickets available to some Giant Eagle locations for just $16.99. Online purchases just $15.99, plus tax.
Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland in Butler County: Friday, November 18, 2016 through January 8, 2017.
The WORLD'S LARGEST drive-through, fully synchronized, LED Christmas light and music show of its kind! Featuring Santa's Village! Santa will be there taking pictures with the good boys and girls! Hot Cocoa and various other refreshments
Where: Big Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect, PA 16052
When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are very popular nights to visit the light show. Because of this, long lines should be expected and wait times can be long. Please visit Mondays - Thursdays to avoid extended wait times.
Cost: Cars or family vans: $25 per vehicle
For more info: http://shadrackchristmas.com/pittsburgh-pa/
Clinton Christmas Light Up Celebration: Nov. 17, 2016 through Jan. 1, 2017.
A One-Mile Drive Through Holiday Experience: The Christmas Light Up Celebration in Clinton, PA is the best kept holiday secret in Pittsburgh. We have over a mile of lights and displays in a beautiful, enchanted woodland setting. We are open on all holidays.
Where: On Route 30, only two miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport, and fifteen minutes from shopping at the Mall at Robinson. 600 Clinton Park Drive, Clinton, PA 15026
When: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $10 donation per car is asked.
For more info: http://www.christmaslightup.com/
Model Train Displays
Beaver County Model Train Christmas Open House: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11-25-16 to 12-31-17.
Where: Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, 416 6th Street, Monaca.
Cost: Free admission, but donations are always accepted!
For more info: http://bcmrr.railfan.net/openhouse.html
Ellwood City Historical Society Model Train Show: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from November 25-Dec. 18.
Beaver-Lawrence County Railroad Historical Society Christmas train show.
Where: Ellwood City Historical Society, 310 Fifth St.
Cost: free
For more info: http://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/news/community_briefs/running-model-trains-pulling-into-ellwood-city-historical-society/article_07086aa0-87cc-11e5-8d86-9391e62e39f7.html
Ohio Valley Holiday Model Railroad Show: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Starts November 26 and 27, goes through all weekends in Dec. through January 8.
The display features a depiction of Western Pennsylvania from the Ambridge/Pittsburgh area to Wheeling, WV.
Where: Old Economy Historic District, Ambridge
Cost: Donation is $6 for adults and $2 for kids
For more info: http://www.ohiovalleylines.org/
Santa Sightings at the Mall
Beaver Valley Mall: Photos with Santa start Saturday, Nov. 12 and go through December 24. Santa hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Booking a time for photos and pricing for pics is here. Santa Fast Pass info is here.
Pet Photos: Pet photos with Santa every Monday through December 19! All pets must be on a leash, or held by the owner at all times. Please use the DCI/Boscov's entrance.
Here's the Santa photo info all in one place.
