Unleash the Excitement: Your Ultimate Family Adventure Guide for 2024!


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The final week of the year presents an opportunity to rejuvenate, pause, and get ready for the year to come. Whether you’re opting to cozy up at home with festive films or venturing out for some family-oriented events, this weekend emphasizes unity.

This is your last chance to admire festive lights in our vicinity (locate them with our guide) and explore a few of the local activities during the last week of 2024:

Thursday, Dec. 26-Monday, Dec. 30: Downtown Pittsburgh Holiday Lights Walking Tour, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Immerse yourself in the holiday ambiance with a leisurely evening walk in Downtown Pittsburgh. Marvel at the world’s largest pickle ornament, a distinctive gingerbread house display, a reproduction of the Vatican City crèche, and much more. Tickets for this tour are priced at $29 for adults and $16 for children between 6 to 13 years old. Kids aged 5 and below can join for free. As this is a walking tour, consider bringing a stroller if necessary. Secure tickets here.

Thursday, Dec. 26: Harlem Globetrotters at PPG Paints Arena, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

If your children have yet to witness the whimsical, remarkable, and uplifting performance by the Harlem Globetrotters, consider this as an excellent last-minute holiday present. This year’s tour features new challenges and skills as well! Tickets start at $28.

Friday, Dec. 27: Winter at the Homestead at Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Discover what winter life was like in the 1790s in Western Pennsylvania. Gain insights into the customs and lifestyles of early European settlers during the cold, serene months. Travel back to experience a day in the Walker-Ewing-Glass Log House, which includes an educational session. Embrace a screen-free day by engaging in activities like weaving, creating apple cider, playing classic games, and crafting items that were cherished 230 years ago. Sign up here.

Courtesy of Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens.

Friday, Dec. 27-Sunday, Dec. 29: “The Polar Express 3D” at Rangos Cinema

You may have enjoyed this timeless story, but have you experienced it in 3D on the large screen? Tickets for this presentation cost $12, and there are multiple screening times throughout the week. To discover more details click here.

Friday, Dec. 27-Thursday, Jan. 2: “Wicked” Sing-Along at The Lindsay

Did you struggle to restrain yourself during your initial viewing of “Wicked?” At this screening, feel free to sing along with your favorite melodies at the top of your voice. Tickets are $11. Ensure to select “Wicked: Sing-Along” upon purchasing, as the Lindsay will also feature viewings of the film without the sing-along element.

Courtesy of The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center.

Saturday, Dec. 28: “Frozen: Sing-Along Edition” at the Kamin Science Center, 12:15 p.m.

Feel free to come dressed as Anna, Elsa, Olaf, or Sven, or simply arrive as you are, to enjoy this cherished film and sing along.

along with the audience. The movie is screened at the Rangos Giant Cinema. Tickets cost $12.

Image courtesy of the Kamin Science Center.

Saturday, Dec. 28: The Downtown Holiday Hop. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This occasion was initially scheduled to happen before Christmas. However, due to unfavorable weather conditions earlier this month, it will now be held this weekend! Join others in Mellon Square for the Downtown Holiday Hop, a festive occasion for families to explore local businesses and partake in a variety of holiday activities. This interactive event includes enjoyable crafts and activities alongside seasonal treats. The Downtown Holiday Hop is aimed at children aged 4-14, with adults welcome to join with or without a ticket. Discover more details here.

Image courtesy of Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.

Saturday, Dec. 28: Super Science at CLP, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This weekend, take advantage of this complimentary STEM learning event at the Carnegie Library’s main site in Oakland. During Super Science, children will have the opportunity to engage with a different science theme each session. A read-aloud will accompany hands-on, high-quality STEM tasks that encourage scientific inquiry and curiosity about science. This event is free. Find more information here.

Carnegie Library Super Science Saturday.

Tuesday, Dec. 31: Harmony’s New Year’s Eve Silvester Celebration

Have you ever experienced New Year’s Eve in Germany? Historic Harmony is the ideal place to learn about this custom. From 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., this family-oriented afternoon of enjoyment in Historic Harmony will celebrate its German heritage by honoring Silvester (New Year’s Eve) on German time. The day kicks off with the Harmony Silvester 5K Run, followed by a one-mile fun run at 4:15 p.m. After the race, there will be activities, and the town’s shops will remain open. The countdown celebration to German midnight will commence at 5:30 p.m. in Harmony Square, featuring the unique ball drop at 6:00 p.m. and a fireworks display as the clock strikes midnight in Germany. Discover more details here.

Tuesday, Dec. 31: First Night in the Cultural District

Pittsburgh’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration takes over Downtown Pittsburgh with fireworks, a puppet parade, live performances, magic, and exciting family-friendly activities. Get all the information in our guide right here.

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