Your ultimate 2025 guide to Christmas and holiday events in Western Pennsylvania

Lights, displays, shopping, parades, food, Santa and so much more — plan your holiday season with this holiday happenings calendar.

By Bobby Cherry1 min read

There are SO MANY holiday events happening around Western Pennsylvania — Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Erie, Sewickley, Steubenville, Butler and beyond — this year! We’re making our list and checking it twice! Plan your holiday season with this epic holiday happenings calendar.

Check with organizers on dates, hours, costs and other information. Some events spanning multiple days might be open on select dates.

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Scroll the list below…

Kennywood’s Holiday Lights is bigger and better in 2025

Experience Western Pennsylvania’s favorite amusement park — at the holidays!

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Western Pennsylvania drive-thru lights displays 2025

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