6 Magical Places To Meet Santa In Pittsburgh This Christmas Season
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Beth Price-Williams
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Here comes Santa Claus. However, instead of coming right down Santa Claus Lane, he’s on his way to some of the coolest places in Pittsburgh. Sure, you can go to your local mall, where the kiddos can sit on Santa’s lap, tell them their wishes, and get their photo snapped by a professional. These days, however, the mall is just one in a long list of magical places to meet Santa in Pittsburgh this Christmas season.
The arrival of the Christmas season brings with it the transformation of Kennywood into a winter wonderland. Holiday Lights at Kennywood promises fun for the whole family. Stroll through the park, awash in nearly two million lights. Ride the open rides. Treat yourself to delicious seasonal treats. And, of course, meet Santa. You can get your photo taken with Santa, or you can have dinner with the man of the season. Dinner with Santa will be held several nights throughout the holiday season. Click here for more information, including dates, hours, and admission prices.
Bring the whole family to Trax Farms for a delicious breakfast or lunch with Santa. Breakfast features such delicious dishes as cereal and gogurt. Lunch, on the other hand, will consist of hot dogs, applesauce, and chips. After your meal, the kiddos can meet and get their photos taken with Santa and make a Christmas craft. Click here for more information from Trax Farms.
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Celebrate Christmastime and Pittsburgh’s past at the Heinz History Center. Throughout the season, Santa will be on hand to meet with kiddos during the A Very Merry Pittsburgh event. After meeting Santa, explore the many Christmas-themed exhibits, including holiday decorations from historic Pittsburgh department stores. Join the kiddos in playing with old school toys, too. Click here for more information.
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Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh transforms into an old-fashioned Christmas market during the holiday season. Do a little shopping at Peoples Gas Holiday Market; have a bite to eat, or ice skate at PPG Place. You can also stop by Santa’s House for a visit and a photo. Donations of $5 are requested for a photograph with Santa. Click here for hours for Santa’s House.
Climb aboard one of the festively-decorated ships with the Gateway Clipper Fleet for a magical holiday cruise. The Gateway Clipper Fleet hosts both a Breakfast with Santa Cruise and a Santa Fun Cruise. Both cruises last two hours and boast a full menu of events. Meet Santa and his elves. Hit the dance floor with Elsa, Anna, and Rudolph. And watch the scenery roll by. Click here for more information, including dates, prices, and reservations.
Stroll through a magical wonderland of lights – outdoors – at Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens during the annual Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden. Indoors, admire the beautifully decorated trees. During your visit, stop by to get your photo taken with Santa. Click here for more information, including dates Santa will be on hand.
Where is your favorite place to meet Santa in Pittsburgh? Join the conversation in the comments! Embark on a family-friendly adventure to cut your own Christmas tree at Grupp’s Christmas Tree Farm.
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Featured Addresses
Kennywood, 4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15122, USA
Trax Farms Market, 528 Trax Rd, Finleyville, PA 15332, USA
1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Gateway Clipper Fleet, 350 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA