Holiday Guide

St. Paul Rosary Altar Society Christmas Sale

Wed, Nov 11 · 2:00 PM– Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM

St. Paul Parish Hall · Greensburg

Early Bird Tue Nov 11 2–6 PM: $5 ages 12+; regular hours free

Parish Christmas sale with a bake sale, basket raffle, and food while you shop. Early Bird shopping is Tuesday; regular hours run Wednesday through Friday, with a half-price sale Saturday morning. Schedule: Early Bird Tue Nov 11, 2–6 PM ($5 ages 12+); Wed–Thu Nov 12–13, 10 AM–6 PM free; Sat Nov 14, 10 AM–1 PM half-price sale.

Winter Tales: An Immersive Experience

Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM– Mon, Jan 18 · 8:00 PM

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art · Greensburg

An immersive gallery installation that projects and animates winter scenes from the museum's collection with surround sound, mist, and snow effects. Runs through mid-January during regular museum hours. Happens on: 2026-11-13, 2027-01-18.

Depot Alley Holiday Market

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM– 3:00 PM

Depot Alley · Irwin

Holiday craft and vendor show that turns Irwin's Depot Alley into a Christmas village, presented by the Irwin Business & Professional Association.

Westmoreland Garden Council Christmas Tea

Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM– 2:00 PM

Penthouse, Greensburg Garden & Civic Center · Greensburg

$60 (SOLD OUT; waitlist via office)

Elevated Christmas tea with tea sandwiches, scones, cookies, assorted teas, cranberry mimosas, live violin music, photo scene, and gift-basket raffle. Doors open precisely at 11:00 AM; remain in lobby until then.

Greensburg Night Market (November Holiday Night Market)

Wed, Nov 18 · 5:30 PM– 9:00 PM

South Pennsylvania Avenue · Greensburg

Outdoor handmade night market with live music on South Pennsylvania Avenue. No shuttle for this date.

Light Up Norwin

Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM

Main Street, Downtown Irwin · Irwin

Norwin's parade, tree lighting, entertainment, food, and shopping night on Main Street in Irwin, presented with Norwin Rotary and local partners.

Overly's Country Christmas

Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 PM– Wed, Dec 30 · 9:00 PM

Westmoreland County Fairgrounds · Greensburg

$25 per carload (up to 8, includes drive-thru) or $5 per person park-and-walk (village only); $40 for large vans/limos

A volunteer-run walk-around Christmas village with lights, classic holiday scenes, and an optional drive-thru lane at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds. Open select evenings only; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day, plus other listed dark nights. Happens on: 2026-11-19, 2026-12-30.

Winter Nights at The Westmoreland

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM– Fri, Jan 15 · 8:00 PM

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art · Greensburg

Friday evening hours at the museum pair the Winter Tales immersive gallery with hot drinks, a cash bar, and hands-on art activities. The museum is closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Happens on: 2026-11-20, 2026-11-27, 2026-12-04, 2026-12-11, 2026-12-18, 2027-01-08, 2027-01-15.

2026 Holiday Parade

Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM– 7:00 PM

Downtown Main Street · Greensburg

Greensburg's annual holiday parade rolls down Main Street from the Westmoreland Museum to City Hall, with city officials leading and Mr. and Mrs. Claus closing the line. Line-up begins at 3 PM.

Light Up the Parklet

Sat, Nov 21 · 5:30 PM– 6:30 PM

Rose Wigfield Parklet · Delmont

Delmont kicks off the season at the Rose Wigfield Parklet with food and drink, a mayor's proclamation, Resident of the Year awards, and a 6 PM tree lighting.

75th Anniversary of the Diocese of Greensburg in Song

Sun, Nov 22 · 3:00 PM– 4:30 PM

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral · Greensburg

Diocesan Choir, Christ the Divine Teacher School Choir, and instrumentalists mark the diocese's 75th anniversary, including the world premiere of J. Christopher Pardini's Te Deum and other commissioned sacred works.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

Wed, Nov 25 · 7:30 PM– 9:00 PM

The Palace Theatre · Greensburg

$47.75–$122.75 (plus fees); VIP experience $199.75 (plus fees)

A holiday circus-and-orchestra spectacular with aerial acts, acrobatics, and seasonal music at the Palace Theatre.

Light Up Ligonier

Fri, Nov 27 · 6:30 PM– 8:30 PM

Diamond Park / Town Hall · Ligonier

Ligonier's Diamond lights up for the season with a countdown, a visit from Santa, and horse-drawn sleigh rides around the town square.

Greensburg Holiday Scavenger Hunt (Small Business Saturday)

Sat, Nov 28 · 9:30 AM– 8:00 PM

Downtown Greensburg · Greensburg

Solve holiday clues at downtown shops and landmarks on Small Business Saturday for a chance at a Go Greensburg gift card. Prize drawing is held on Luminary Night, Dec 3.

A Merry Austen Christmas Tea

Sat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM– 4:00 PM

Venue TBA (Britsburgh) · Pittsburgh

Not listed; members get first access to tickets

Britsburgh's Jane Austen–inspired Christmas tea with tea, treats, and conversation for Anglophiles and Janeites. Downtown/Pittsburgh area (~40–45 minutes from Greensburg).

'Tis the Season Holiday Afternoon Tea

Sat, Nov 28 · 2:30 PM– Sun, Dec 20 · 4:00 PM

Terrace Room, Omni William Penn Hotel · Pittsburgh

$65 adults; $35 children ages 6–12

A holiday afternoon tea in the historic Terrace Room with seasonal sweets, savory bites, and tea. Downtown Pittsburgh (~40–45 minutes from Greensburg). Happens on: 2026-11-28, 2026-11-29, 2026-12-02, 2026-12-03, 2026-12-04, 2026-12-05, 2026-12-06, 2026-12-09, 2026-12-10, 2026-12-11, 2026-12-12, 2026-12-13, 2026-12-16, 2026-12-17, 2026-12-18, 2026-12-19, 2026-12-20.

Compass Inn Museum by Candlelight: Celebrating the Yuletide

Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PM– Sun, Dec 13 · 8:00 PM

Compass Inn Museum · Laughlintown

$15 adults; $13 ages 62+; $10 youth 6–17; free ages 5 & under, active military, and LVHS members

Candlelit tours of the historic inn decorated for Yuletide, with docents sharing older holiday traditions. Tours last about 90 minutes; timed tickets recommended. Happens on: 2026-11-28, 2026-11-29, 2026-12-12, 2026-12-13.

Greensburg Holiday Market at Live! Casino

Sun, Nov 29 · 10:00 AM– 2:00 PM

Live! Casino Pittsburgh (2nd floor) · Greensburg

An indoor handmade holiday market from the Greensburg Night Market organizers, staged on the casino's second floor. All ages welcome.

Advent Music Series: Organ Recital by Matthew Klumpp

Sun, Nov 29 · 3:00 PM– 4:30 PM

Immaculate Conception Parish · Irwin

Opening recital in Immaculate Conception's Advent Music Series.

Advent Music Series: Organ Recital by Marissa Bruno

Mon, Nov 30 · 6:30 PM– 8:00 PM

Immaculate Conception Parish · Irwin

Second recital in Immaculate Conception's Advent Music Series.

Saint Agnes Nativity Scavenger Hunt

Tue, Dec 1 · 6:45 PM– 8:15 PM

Saint Agnes Parish · North Huntingdon

Hands-on Advent activities and a creative snack experience built around the Nativity story. All are welcome.

The Journey to Bethlehem, A Nativity Story (Saint Agnes)

Thu, Dec 3 · 12:30 PM– 2:00 PM

Saint Agnes Parish · North Huntingdon

Free Nativity scavenger hunt with Advent activities and snacks for families.

57th Annual Luminary Night

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM

Downtown Greensburg · Greensburg

Hundreds of paper luminaries line downtown streets for an evening of music, shopping, horse-drawn rides, a s'mores station, library Winter Wonderland activities, and the opening night of the museum Holiday Mart.

Holiday Mart at the Museum Shop

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM– Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 PM

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art · Greensburg

Regional artisans sell handcrafted gifts in the museum shop over three days, with live music, hot chocolate, cookies, free gift wrap, and a 10% merchandise discount. Happens on: 2026-12-03, 2026-12-04, 2026-12-05.

Latrobe Holiday Night Market

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM

Westmoreland County Community College, Latrobe Campus · Latrobe

Holiday vendor market on the downtown Latrobe campus, timed with Light Up Latrobe during Holly Jolly weekend.

Light Up Latrobe

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM

James H. Rogers Park / Downtown Latrobe · Latrobe

Latrobe's Holly Jolly weekend kickoff with Victorian carolers, a Holiday Night Market nearby, a visit with Rudolph at the Latrobe Art Center, and a Christmas tree lighting at 7 PM.

Winter Wonderland at Greensburg Hempfield Area Library

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM

Greensburg Hempfield Area Library · Greensburg

The library's Luminary Night stop with holiday decorations, kids' activities, cookies, cocoa, and a visit from Santa. No registration required.

Downtown Irwin Holiday Cookie Tour

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM

Downtown Irwin businesses · Irwin

Sample free cookies at downtown Irwin businesses, then shop, eat, and catch a horse-drawn carriage ride along Main Street.

Light Up the Park

Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM– 8:30 PM

Founders Park · Greensburg

Hempfield Township's holiday park night with treats, caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, crafts, games, and Santa. Registration required for everyone; closes Dec 1 at noon.

Breakfast with Santa at Greensburg Church of the Brethren

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM– 9:30 AM

Greensburg Church of the Brethren · Greensburg

Family breakfast with Santa, then games and activities afterward. Call 724-834-2130 to register with the number of kids and adults attending.

Holly Jolly Christmas in Latrobe — Saturday Festival

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM– 2:00 PM

Downtown Latrobe · Latrobe

Latrobe's big Holly Jolly Saturday with Santa's Grand March at 9:30 AM, Santa in Rogers Park, a holiday shopping market, live entertainment, crafts, and family activities across downtown.

Santa's Grand March

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM– 10:30 AM

Ligonier Street · Latrobe

Santa and his entourage march along Ligonier Street to open Holly Jolly Saturday in downtown Latrobe.

5th Annual Santa-Palooza Holiday Craft Show

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM– Sun, Dec 6 · 5:00 PM

Westmoreland Mall · Greensburg

Indoor holiday craft and vendor market inside Westmoreland Mall across Saturday and Sunday. Happens on: 2026-12-05, 2026-12-06.

Merry Makers Market

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM– 2:00 PM

Hempfield Athletic Complex · Greensburg

Public admission not stated on organizer page

Indoor makers market presented with Hempfield Parks and Rec, featuring handmade vendors at the township athletic complex.

Let's Get Ready to Crumble! (Ligonier Cookie Tour)

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM– 2:00 PM

Town Hall / downtown Ligonier · Ligonier

Sample cookies from more than 15 bakeries while shopping around Ligonier.

Mother of Sorrows 39th Annual Craft Show

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM– Sun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM

Mother of Sorrows Parish Social Hall · Murrysville

Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild craft show with about forty local crafters in the social hall. Knights of Columbus sell refreshments. Hours: Saturday 11 AM–7 PM; Sunday 8:30 AM–3 PM.

Santa at Sardis

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM– 4:00 PM

Sardis Park · Murrysville

Murrysville Recreation's outdoor Santa meetup with campfires, s'mores, a bonfire, hot cocoa, cookies, and photos with Santa. Parking is limited; the field can be muddy.

Delmont Christmas Pilgrimage

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM– Sun, Dec 6 · 8:00 PM

Shields Farm Historic Log Cabin · Delmont

Timed tickets ~$8–$14 including fees; ages 3 and under free

A roughly 30-minute outdoor walk with live-action Nativity scenes, animals, music, and soft lighting, plus free shuttles to five Delmont churches for food and hospitality. Sunday afternoon also offers child-focused Pilgrimage Junior. Happens on: 2026-12-05, 2026-12-06.

Smithton Light the Night

Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM– 8:00 PM

Smithton Volunteer Fire Department · Smithton

Smithton's holiday kickoff with a parade, Santa arriving on a fire truck, free cookies and hot chocolate, caroling, and fireworks.

An American Christmas (Westmoreland Choral Society)

Sun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM– 4:30 PM

First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg · Greensburg

$15 adults; $10 seniors; $5 students

Westmoreland Choral Society and Youth Choir present a Christmas concert tracing holiday music in America, with carols and a nod to America 250. Handicapped parking is available in front of the church.

Lessons & Carols at Sacred Heart (Jeannette Catholic Community)

Sun, Dec 6 · 7:00 PM– 8:30 PM

Sacred Heart Parish · Jeannette

Jeannette Catholic Community's Lessons and Carols service preparing for Christmas.

Breakfast with Santa at Sacred Heart Jeannette

Thu, Dec 10 · 9:00 AM– 12:00 PM

Sacred Heart Parish · Jeannette

$12 adults; $7 children over 3; under 3 free

Breakfast (served 9–10:30 AM) plus face painting, cookie decorating, storytime, raffles, and a lottery tree. Tickets sold after Mass and at the St. Vincent de Paul store in Jeannette.

Lessons and Carols at Immaculate Conception (with Handbell Choir)

Thu, Dec 10 · 4:00 PM– 5:30 PM

Immaculate Conception Parish · Irwin

Service of Lessons and Carols featuring the parish choir, children's choir, and handbell choir.

Have a Mary Christmas (Advent Candlelight Program)

Thu, Dec 10 · 5:00 PM– 6:30 PM

St. John the Baptist Parish · Scottdale

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Lambing #314 present an Advent candlelight program portraying the Blessed Mother and other Marys of the Bible. All are welcome.

Greensburg Night Market (December Holiday Night Market)

Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30 PM– 9:00 PM

South Pennsylvania Avenue · Greensburg

Outdoor handmade night market filling several downtown blocks with makers, bakers, food, and live music. Organizer notes no shuttle for the December market.

Breakfast with Santa at Immaculate Conception

Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM– 11:00 AM

Immaculate Conception Parish · Irwin

Parish Breakfast with Santa during Advent.

The Nutcracker (Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra & Texture Contemporary Ballet)

Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM– 8:00 PM

The Palace Theatre · Greensburg

$20–$75 (plus fees)

Two family performances of The Nutcracker with live orchestra and Texture Contemporary Ballet at the Palace Theatre. Tickets are sold through the Westmoreland Symphony, not the Palace box office.

Diocese of Greensburg Christmas Night Market

Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM– 8:00 PM

Christ Our Shepherd Center · Greensburg

Faith-filled Christmas market closing the diocese's 75th anniversary year, with craft vendors, food, carolers, St. Nicholas activities for kids, and Mass with Bishop Kulick at 4:00 PM.

Halleluia! Messiah, Carols & Tidings (Mother of Sorrows Christmas Concert)

Sun, Dec 13 · 2:30 PM– 4:00 PM

Mother of Sorrows Parish · Murrysville

Masterworks Concert Chorale under Dr. Tom Octave joins parish choir members and local musicians for Messiah selections, traditional carols, and a sing-along.

Delmont Holidaze

Sun, Dec 13 · 3:00 PM– 6:00 PM

Faith Global Methodist Church · Delmont

Indoor community holiday festival with craft vendors, food trucks, live music, a kids activity zone, Santa and the Elf Squad, toys for kids, and bike-and-helmet giveaways.

Sounds of Christmas — A Festive Celebration

Sun, Dec 13 · 3:00 PM– 5:00 PM

The Palace Theatre · Greensburg

$37–$60 (plus fees)

Long-running holiday pops concert with the Latshaw Pops Orchestra, singers, dancers, a visit from Santa, and guest star Victory Brinker.

A Motown Christmas

Mon, Dec 14 · 7:00 PM– 9:00 PM

The Palace Theatre · Greensburg

$38–$78 (plus fees)

Motown holiday revue with the Motortown All-Stars and a live Detroit band performing Motown hits and Christmas classics. Area's only announced appearance this season.

Blue Christmas Liturgy at Mother of Sorrows

Thu, Dec 17 · 3:00 PM– 4:30 PM

Mother of Sorrows Parish · Murrysville

A quiet liturgy for anyone carrying grief or hard seasons during the holidays, offered as the longest nights of the year approach.

Lessons and Carols at St. John the Baptist Scottdale

Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM– 7:30 PM

St. John the Baptist Parish · Scottdale

Advent evening of Lessons and Carols with music from the combined choirs of partner parishes St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph.

Saint James Parish Living Nativity

Fri, Dec 18 · 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM

St. James Parish grounds · New Alexandria

Walk-through living Nativity with live animals, angels, shepherds, wise men, and the Holy Family, plus Lessons and Carols, family activities, and refreshments on the church grounds.

Christmas Eve Mass at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral

Thu, Dec 24 · 4:00 PM– 5:30 PM

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral · Greensburg

Community Christmas Eve Masses at the cathedral, including a 4:00 PM Mass (also shown in the Social Hall) and a 10:30 PM Mass celebrated by Bishop Kulick. Christmas Day Masses are at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Special Holiday Open Days at The Westmoreland

Mon, Dec 28 · 10:00 AM– Tue, Dec 29 · 5:00 PM

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art · Greensburg

Extra Monday and Tuesday museum open days after Christmas with a holiday scavenger hunt, art-making, and the Winter Tales immersive experience. Happens on: 2026-12-28, 2026-12-29.