Western Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com
events subject to change Dec 1-9. Festival of Lights. Ligonier Town Hall Community Room, Ligonier. 724-238-6818 Dec 1-9. Gingerbread House Contest. Downtown Ligonier. 724-238-4200 Dec 1-9. Christmas Candlelight Tours. Experience the beauty of Compass Inn decorated for the holidays with all natural accents. Cheery wood fires in three fireplaces and the glow of nearly 100 candles enhance the informative and entertaining tour. Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown. 724-238-4983, http://compassinn.com Dec 1-9. Performance: The All-New Ligonier Christmas. Ligonier Theater, Ligonier. 724-238-6514, http://valleyplayers.org Dec 1-Jan 1. Overly’s Country Christmas. An impressive holiday light display complete with a walk-through Christmas Village that is filled with an array of old-fashioned traditions and treats. Guests may sing carols around the bonfire, revel in the model train display, take pictures with Santa. Westmoreland Agricultural Fairgrounds, Greensburg. 724-423-1400, http://overlys.com Dec 1-2. Performance: Christmas Stories. A very special evening of storytelling with The Parlor Players. Dillweed Bed and Breakfast, Dilltown. 814-446-6465, www.dillweedinc.com
Dec 1-8. Christmas Express. All abroad the KJRR for a scenic winter wonderland ride with holiday music, cookies and cocoa. Kiski-Junction Railroad, Schenley. 724295-5577, www.kiskijunction.com Dec 1. Dickens 3 Tier Tea. Enjoy the holiday by listening to the beautiful Christmas music and savoring the flavors of the season. Goody Two Shoes English Tea Room and Collectible Shoppes, Monongahela. 724-2582244, www.teamap.com Dec 1. Performance: Ho, Ho, Ho With the WSO. The Washington Symphony Orchestra’s traditional holiday concert. Guests will hear holiday favorites and may sing along. Trinity High School, Washington. 724-223-9796, www.washsym.org Dec 1. Old Fashion Christmas in Canonburg. The 23rd annual event sponsored by Our Town Cooperative will feature lunch with Santa, train rides, hayrides, carols, craft making, a special guest and more. Downtown Canonsburg. 724-745-1515, www.downtowncanonsburg.org
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Dec 1-2, 8-9, 15-16. Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farms Family Fun. Families may cut their Christmas tree and visit the gift shop. Horse-drawn wagon rides and a concession stand will be offered on weekends only. Flemings Christmas Tree Farm, Indiana. 724-463-0570, www.flemingschristmastrees.com
Dec 1-2, 6-Jan 1. Festival of Lights. Guests may view more than 80 light displays, including animation, as they drive through the park around a two-mile lake. Attendees may visit with Santa and stop in the festival gift shop. Blue Spruce Park, Indiana. 724-463-8636, www.indianacountyparks.org
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