WE TRIPLE-DOG-DARE YOU TO GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT! Be a holiday hero and bring your brood downtown this season to bask in the warm glow of holiday lights and experience the joy of a tale that is anything but your average Christmas “story.” From the cozy charm of the Parker family home to the festive frenzy of Higbee’s department store, this all-star production brings merry magic to your beloved characters live on stage. It’s not just a Christmas story, it’s a holiday experience you and your entire family will cherish for years to come.

Sharpen your cartooning skills and drawing fundamentals in this drawing class inspired by anime culture, movies, and video games.

Learn the digital art fundamentals needed to design character art, build backgrounds, draw realistic objects & more techniques using your computer, iPad, or tablet.

If you're looking to level up your realistic drawing and acrylic painting skills, this mentorship class is designed for you! Explore challenging subjects like portraiture, learn how to mix colours, and create portfolio-worthy artwork!

Celebrate your family’s special moments with Shoott’s FREE 30-minute outdoor photo sessions! Whether it’s holiday photos, family portraits, birthday milestones, or simply capturing everyday joy, our talented local photographers make the experience easy and fun. You only pay for the photos you love, with no upfront cost or sitting fee. Receive a gallery of beautifully edited images within days and choose your favorites. Book your session at shoott.com and create lasting memories!

This holiday season shines brighter at Kennywood! You could even say it glows with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Come to Holiday Lights and meet Rudolph and his friends Clarice, Bumble and Sam the Snowman. Make family memories you’ll treasure forever with more than 3 million lights, rides, seasonal food, and more!

The holiday season simply isn’t complete without a trip to Phipps Holiday Magic, where glowing gardens and festive displays make spirits soar. This year’s playful theme, “Wild Winter,” invites you into a wonderland of whimsical topiary wildlife and enchanting scenes at every turn. Step inside and prepare to be dazzled — we’ve gone all out with breathtaking new displays, brilliant décor and our signature floral masterpieces. From vibrant amaryllis and delicate orchids to a spectacular showcase of poinsettias, every bloom is a burst of seasonal joy. And the magic doesn’t stop at the door. Outside, our beloved Winter Light Garden transforms the night with radiant displays in vivid, glowing hues — a dazzling spectacle sure to delight guests of every age.

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas! This delightful show, adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book, is a heartwarming and hilarious holiday experience perfect for the entire family!

It’s not the holiday season without The Nutcracker! Bring your family to experience the enchanting classic story of Clara and her magical Christmas Eve adventure, featuring such iconic musical selections as “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “March,” and “Waltz of the Flowers.” Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center will present Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous masterpiece in our MainStage Theater for TWO weekends!