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Cranberry Twp.

Free Family Movie Event

Where: 21150 Route 19 Cranberry Twp., PA 16066

When: December 13 at 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM

Cost: Free

Enjoy a free showing of The Grinch (2018) with popcorn and drinks hosted by Victory Family Church.

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Butler Spirit of Christmas Parade

Where: Main Street, Butler PA

When: November 29, 2 PM – 5 PM

Cost: Free

Watch as the community of Butler comes together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas.

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Mars Light Up Night

Where: Downtown Mars PA

When: November 29, 4 PM – 8 PM

Cost: Free

Enjoy a Holiday Market with food and craft vendors, and get your picture taken with Santa!

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Miracle on Main Street

Where: Main Street, Zelienople PA

When: December 4, 4 PM – 8 PM

Cost: Free

Enjoy Sleigh Rides, a Parade, Christmas Carols, Cookie Decorating, and more family fun!

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Sewickley Light Up Night

Where: Main Street, Sewickley

When: December 5, 5 PM – 9 PM

Cost: Free

Experience a magical night of caroling, food trucks, fireworks, and holiday fun for the whole family.

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Slippery Rock Light Up Night & Christmas Market

Where: Slippery Rock, PA

When: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 4 PM – 7 PM

Cost: Free

Crafters, live music, guest appearances from your favorite characters, games, prizes, and lots of activities!

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Fun Fore All Holiday Lights

Where: 8 Progressive Ave, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066

When: November 21 – January 3

Cost: Ticketed

Award-winning miniature golf courses lit by festive Christmas light displays. Weather permitting.

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Enchanted Lights: A Magical Holiday Stroll

Where: 282 Rochester Road, Freedom, PA 15042

When: Select nights, Nov-Dec (see site)

Cost: Ticketed

Stroll through a dazzling spectacle of music and light displays that dance and shimmer with the spirit of the season. Warm up at campfires, treat stations and more.

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The Nutcracker: A Holiday Reboot

Where:Butler County Community College Main Campus Succop Theatre

When: December 19 & 21 at 7:30 PM; December 21 at 2:30 PM

Cost: Ticketed

A family-friendly Christmas musical experience that reinvents the classic Nutcracker story in a fresh way.

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Fun Fore All Breakfast With Santa And Friends

Where: 8 Progress Ave, Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania 16066

When: December 6, 9 AM

Cost: $29

Celebrate the holidays with Santa and some of his favorite friends! Our breakfast with Santa and Friends has something for all ages that you won't want to miss.

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Meadville

Free Family Movie Event

Where: The Movies at Meadville

When: December 15 at 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM & 7:00 PM

Cost: Free

Enjoy a free showing of The Grinch (2018) with popcorn and drinks hosted by Victory Family Church.

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Linesville Tractor Parade

Where: 163 Erie Street, Linesville PA 16424

When: December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Cost: Free

Watch as lighted tractors parade down the street to ring in the Christmas season.

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Conneaut Lake Trees of Light

Where: Conneaut Lake Park

When: Trees light at the end of November and remain on display until shortly after Christmas

Cost: Free to drive/walk or $20 boat tour

See dozens of lighted flag-pole trees that line the edge of Conneaut Lake.

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Country Christmas at Port Farms

Where: 2055 Stone Quarry Rd, Waterford PA 16441

When: November 22 – December 21, 2025

Cost: Free admission; activities a la carte

Visit Santa, choose a Christmas tree, or enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride this holiday season on the farm.

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New Castle
Free Family Movie Event

Where: 300 E. Lincoln Ave New Castle, PA 16101

When: December 20 at 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Enjoy a free showing of The Grinch (2018) with popcorn and drinks hosted by Victory Family Church.

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Hometown Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

Where: Downtown New Castle

When: November 22, 3 pm - 8 PM

Cost: Free

Celebrate the season in Downtown New Castle with food, fireworks, a tree lighting, and the Home for the Holidays parade!

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Christmas Tree Lighting Extravaganza

Where: Shenango County Community Park, 238 Kittery Ridge Drive, New Castle, PA 16101

When: November 21 from 5:30 PM – 8 PM

Cost: Free

Enjoy Live Music, Photos with Santa, Holiday Giveaways, and Fireworks!

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Festival of the Trees

Where: Neshannock Senior High School, Mitchell Road, New Castle, PA 16105

When: November 28 - 29, 10 AM – 7 PM

Cost: $7 (ages 10+), $5 seniors, Children 5 & under FREE

Vendors, Live Entertainment, Delicious Food, and a Christmas Tree and Wreath Display.

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Kraynak’s Santa’s Christmas Land

Where: Hermitage, PA

When: Monday–Saturday 8 AM–7 PM, now through December 31

Cost: Free

Experience a walk‑thru Christmas attraction that everyone is sure to enjoy.

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