Christmastime is here again (or, at least, we’re definitely inching closer to it.) One of the most treasured holiday traditions has become gathering around the TV, the lights from the Christmas tree reflecting off of the screen, and watching It’s A Wonderful Life. This holiday season, plan a visit to this Christmas town near Pittsburgh that will make you feel like you’ve stepped straight into Bedford Falls.
Wrap yourself in the holiday spirit in Canonsburg, which transforms into an old-fashioned Christmas town every holiday season.
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In fact, you’ll definitely want to earmark Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, 2019, so you can attend Canonsburg’s Old Fashioned Christmas.
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The two-day celebration will take you back to Christmases of yesteryear with classic storefronts decorated in twinkling lights and featuring festive scenes.
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Sponsored in part by Hallmark, the Christmas celebration offers something for the whole family. The kiddos can drop their letters to Santa in the special mailbox, and…
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Stop by Candy Cane Lane for photos with Santa himself. Other kid-friendly activities include face painting and games.
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Brush up on your gingerbread house-making skills, too. The first Annual Gingerbread House Contest will be held Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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The weekend also features a Christmas parade (with Santa, of course) and the official lighting of the town Christmas tree.
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Don’t forget to bring your Christmas list to do a little shopping at the Christmas Market. You can also warm up with hot chocolate and other goodies at the Holiday Food Court.
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Click here for the official website of Canonsburg Christmas. Or, go here for Facebook.
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What’s your favorite Christmas town in Pittsburgh? Let us know in the comments! The holiday season provides the perfect backdrop to visit the seven best Christmas towns in Pittsburgh that look like they belong in a Hallmark Christmas movie.
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All entrants must pay a $5 contest fee.
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