Pittsburgh Light Up Night

It's one of our favorite family nights in Pittsburgh! Bundle warm, pack some snacks and head out to enjoy our city at Light Up Night!

We love stopping at Fifth Avenue Place because it's a great place to warm up in the cold, there's fun activities for kids, indoor bathrooms (🙆) and a food court so you have multiple options. Not that anyone's kids might have a difference in opinion for dinner. 😜

Here is what's happening at Fifth Avenue Place:

Friday, November 17

   Light Up Night

The Shops and Food Court will be open until 9 p.m. with select eateries open later

5 – 9 p.m.         Fifth Avenue FREEZE  Liberty Avenue & Stanwix Street

Visit Pittsburgh’s very own Winter Wonderland at the Fifth Avenue FREEZE!  Discover a shimmering display featuring Arctic Ice Animals welcoming the Holidays!  Get up close and snap photos with our Ice Polar Bear, Reindeer, Arctic Dog Sled and more.  And enjoy live ice carving shows by award winning master ice carver Rich Bubin of Ice Creations.

5 – 9 p.m.         Family Fun & Festivities  Fifth Avenue Place

·         Catch up with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and create your own Northern Lights Landscape to illuminate your way throughout downtown.

·         Show your holiday spirit with a commemorative Airbrush Tattoo.

·         Enjoy festive balloon art.

·         Get in the holiday spirit with live musical performances by the:

Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet                 4:30p – 6:30p

Cross/Current                                       7:00p – 9:00p

7 – 7:15 p.m.    Unity Tree Lighting  Corner of Penn Avenue & Stanwix Avenue

Join one of Pittsburgh’s best known neighbors, Mr. McFeely, for a traditional countdown & splash of fireworks to kick off the official lighting of the historic UNITY TREE!

Ever since we moved in Pittsburgh in 2009, enjoying festivities in Downtown Pittsburgh has always been one our family's highlights! Holiday KidsPlay, Free horse-drawn carriage rides, the ice rink, Gingerbread House Displays, Peoples Gas Holiday Market and Santa's House are all part of the fun!! Go here to find more light up night events. Fireworks will end the night at 9:30PM!

Whether you are able to attend Light Up Night or not, there will be plenty of other times to enjoy the holiday festivities!

Saturdays November 18 – December 23

& Friday November 24

Every Saturday              FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley

11 a.m. – 5 p.m             Discover all the sights and sounds of the holiday season in downtown Pittsburgh aboard the FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley.  Hosted by Santa’s little helpers, trolleys circle downtown each weekend picking up at stops approximately every 15 minutes

Visit www.downtownpittsburgh.com in early November for a listing of all trolley stop locations.

Saturdays, November 25 – December 16

            Creation Stations - FREE Family Fun with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

Saturday, November 25

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.            Holidays in Paradise

Yes, there really “is” a Santa Claus and you’ll find him at Fifth Avenue Place.  Stop by after the parade, meet Santa in person straight from the North Pole and receive a special Surprise!  One of Santa’s favorite helpers, The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, will be on hand with holidays in paradise workshops where children can craft their very own holiday colored leis and pineapple pine cone ornaments.  Display the colors of the season with creative face painting.

Saturday, December 2

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.            Under the Palms

Reflect upon the warmth of the holidays under the palms with The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh by creating a palm tree Christmas tree and tropical leaves wreath.  Visit for story time and enjoy holiday classics as read by Mrs. Claus and be amazed as magician Chris Handa brings holiday magic to life!

Saturday, December 9

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.            Surf’s Up Saturday

Join cheerful elves for surfs up Saturday from the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and design surfboard Christmas trees. Showcase your talent and create your very own flip flop ornament.  Capture the seasonal spirit with a keepsake caricature.

Saturday, December 16

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.            Flamingo fun

Design one-of-a-kind flamingo snow globes and finger puppets with The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.  Show off your holiday spirit with a fun face painting and catch up with everyone’s favorite elf for creative balloon art.

Friday, November 24 – Friday, December 22

Monday – Friday            Holiday Lunchtime Concerts

12 p.m Daily                  Live musical performances from some of Pittsburgh’s favorite artists bring the sounds of the season to life during the always entertaining Lunchtime Concert Series.

           

Friday-November 24:   Featured performer The Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet

12p-2p

Friday, November 24 – Saturday, December 23

After 4 p.m. Weekdays  Holiday Parking Validation

All Day Saturdays          Enjoy FREE Parking with any $20 Fifth Avenue Place retail purchase in the Fifth Avenue Place Garage on Evenings(enter after 4pm) and Weekends.

See Stores for Details • Limit: One Per Person

This post sponsored by Fifth Avenue Place. All opinions remain my own. I don't endorse activities that my own family doesn't love! 

December family fun at Fifth Avenue Place

It's that time of year when we're planning our special family days in Downtown Pittsburgh to take in all the holiday displays and fun! Fifth Avenue Place has planned some Christmas activities especially for kids and families that you don't want to miss. And if you or your spouse happen to work downtown, they also have a few weekday holiday events to enjoy on your lunch break. 

Saturdays, November 26 – December 17
Creation Stations - FREE Family Fun with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh


Saturday, December 3
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Snowman Squalls
Reflect upon the warmth of the holidays with The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh by creating snowmen snow globes and sock snowmen. Test your skills at the North Pole bean bag toss and be amazed as magician Chris Handa brings holiday magic to life!


Saturday, December 10
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bright Bulbs
Join cheerful elves from the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and design personalized paper light bulb wreaths. Showcase your talent and create your very own ornament. Catch up with everyone’s favorite elf for creative balloon art and capture the seasonal spirit with a keepsake caricature.


Saturday, December 17
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Whispering Wishes
Visit for story time and enjoy holiday classics as read by Mrs. Claus. Design one-of-a-kind winter wishing dolls/elves and wishing plants with The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Show off your holiday spirit with a fun face painting.

Fifth Avenue Place has a great food court and bathrooms which are helpful before you head to the outdoor activities!

Saturdays November 19 – December 17
Every Saturday FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley
11 a.m. – 5 p.m Discover all the sights and sounds of the holiday season in downtown Pittsburgh aboard the FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley. Hosted by Santa’s little helpers, trolleys circle downtown each weekend picking up at stops approximately every 15 minutes. Visit www.downtownpittsburgh.com for a listing of all trolley stop locations.

Friday, November 25 – Friday, December 23

Monday – Friday Holiday Lunchtime Concerts
12 p.m Daily Live musical performances from some of Pittsburgh’s favorite artists bring the sounds of the season to life during the always entertaining Lunchtime Concert Series.

Friday-November 25: Featured performer The Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet
12p-2p

Wednesday, December 7 & Tuesday, December 20

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Jim O’Brien Book Signing
He's back! Pittsburgh sports author and historian, Jim O'Brien returns to Fifth Avenue Place. Meet him in Center Court December 7 and December 20 autographing all of your sports collection favorites include Jim’s newest book, FROM A TO Z: A Boxing Memoir from Ali to Zivic.

Thursday, December 8 – Saturday, December 10

11 a.m. – Close Gift Certificate BONUS Days
Only a few shopping days left! Find the perfect gift at Fifth Avenue Place and earn a FREE Fifth Avenue Place Gift Certificate with qualifying retail purchases. Redeem receipts from 11 a.m. – close in Center Court.
Receipt Total Receive
$25-$49.99 $5 Gift Certificate
$50-$99.99 $10 Gift Certificate
$100+ $25 Gift Certificate

Wednesday, December 7 – Friday, December 9

10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. Glass Eye Studio Sale at Crystal River Gems

The much anticipated holiday sale returns. Visit Fifth Avenue Place Wednesday, December 7 - Friday, December 9 and explore the world of glass art – from ornaments and paperweights to vases and bowls. Crystal River Gems will be selling a variety of hand-crafted gift items exclusively from Glass Eye Studio.

Friday, December 16, Monday, December 19 & Tuesday, December 20

6 – 9 a.m. Make-A-Wish & Wish 99.7 FM Light Up A Child’s Life Campaign
Help make a child’s wish come true this holiday season! Drop by Fifth Avenue Place for the annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser with WISH Radio, broadcasting live from 6 – 9 a.m. in Center Court, collecting donations and raising awareness for Make-A-Wish.

ONGOING HOLIDAY AMENITIES
Friday, November 25 – Saturday, December 24

After 4 p.m. Weekdays Holiday Parking Validation
All Day Saturdays Enjoy FREE Parking with any $20 Fifth Avenue Place retail purchase in the Fifth Avenue Place Garage on Evenings (enter after 4pm) and Weekends.
See Stores for Details • Limit: One Per Person

Fifth Avenue Place

120 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

412-456-7800

www.FifthAvenuePlacePA.com

Twitter: @FifthAvePlace

Don't miss the full line up of holiday fun on our event calendar with these downtown family additions! 

• PPG Place Wintergarden
• Spirit of Giving Exhibit
• Gingerbread House Exhibit
• Ice Rink at PPG Place
• Pittsburgh Creche
• Photos with Santa
• Peoples Gas Holiday Market
• Kidsplay! (Liberty Avenue)
• Free Carriage Rides

And don't forget.....FREE Saturday parking in Pittsburgh Parking Authority garages.

Cheers to Christmas'ing in Pittsburgh!

This post is sponsored so I received compensation or products in exchange for my promotion. All opinions remain my own as I don't endorse companies that I don't value.

Light Up Night Family Fun at Fifth Avenue Place

One of the best nights of the year is almost upon us here in Pittsburgh.....that would be the awesome Light Up Night, of course! There will be music, family activities, the opening of the Peoples Gas Holiday Market, fireworks + much more.

Favorite holiday traditions in Downtown Pittsburgh include: 

• Holiday Kidsplay
• PPG Ice Rink
• Carriage Rides
• Holley Trolley
• Pittsburgh Creche
• Santas Around the World

Fifth Avenue Place has its very own tradition of providing family fun! With warm, indoor bathrooms + a food court, they're the perfect family destination. 

Friday, November 18: Light Up Night

The Shops and Food Court will be open until 9 p.m. with select eateries open later

5 – 9 p.m. Fifth Avenue FREEZE Liberty Avenue & Stanwix Street

• Visit Pittsburgh’s very own Winter Wonderland at the Fifth Avenue FREEZE! 
• Discover a shimmering display featuring the Holidays from Around the World! 
• Get up close and snap photos with our Ice Nutcracker, Nesting Doll, Gingerbread House and more. 
• Enjoy live ice carving shows by award winning master ice carver Rich Bubin of Ice Creations.

5 – 9 p.m. Family Fun & Festivities Fifth Avenue Place

• Catch up with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and create your own snowflake lantern to illuminate your way throughout downtown.
• Show your holiday spirit with a commemorative Airbrush Tattoo.
• Enjoy holiday classics and more like you’ve never heard them before as played by Pittsburgh’s very own majestic bagpiper, Nick Hudson.
• Get in the holiday spirit with live musical performances by the:
• Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 4:30p – 6:30p
• Max Leake Quartet 7:00p – 9:00p

7 – 7:15 p.m. Unity Tree Lighting Corner of Penn Ave. & Stanwix Ave.
Join one of Pittsburgh’s best known neighbors, Mr. McFeely and Highmark Caring Place families for a Majestic Countdown & Splash of Fireworks to Kick Off the Official Lighting of the Historic UNITY TREE!

Don't forget that you can park in Pittsburgh Parking Authority garages for FREE on certain days! Full details here. 

I'm excited to head downtown with my family for lots of holiday fun! Anyone else? 

Fifth Avenue Place

120 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

412-456-7800

www.FifthAvenuePlacePA.com

Twitter: @FifthAvePlace

This post is sponsored so I received compensation or products in exchange for my promotion. All opinions remain my own as I don't endorse companies that I don't value.

St. Patrick's Day fun

Our next big weekend of holiday fun is just around the corner in St. Patrick's Day! 

The St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Pittsburgh is the second–largest St. Patrick’s Parade in the USA. There are 23,000 participants, 18 marching bands, floats and many other groups representing several Irish heritage and other ethnic heritage organizations. In 2012, the Parade drew over 350,000 spectators on a warm, sunny day. Participants will include the 2016 Grand Marshal Sarah McAuliffe, and the yet to be announced Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2016, along with St. Patrick Himself. The parade runs 10am - 1pm on Saturday, March 12. 

We sure are hoping for a beautiful day as it lends itself to a day of downtown family fun for the family! Following the parade (or when your little ones have tired), head over to Fifth Avenue Place. 

St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun at Fifth Avenue Place

Saturday, March 12 ~ 11am-2pm

Show your Irish spirit with live music by Steven Vance, create “Leprechaun Paintings and Shamrock Prints” with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, face painting with a cheery leprechaun and bean bag toss.  Your family will be sure to get into the Irish spirit at Fifth Avenue Place. All events are FREE and open to the public.

There is also an indoor food court and bathrooms for family convenience at Fifth Avenue Place. 

Enjoy a great day of family fun in our beautiful downtown!

This post sponsored by Fifth Avenue Place. All opinions remain my own. 

December fun at Fifth Avenue Place in Downtown Pittsburgh

My family recently had our first chance to hop aboard the free Holly Trolley and my kids loved it! If you've been doing a lot of walking around downtown and feeling a little chilly, it's an excellent chance to rest and warm while still seeing the sites around Downtown Pittsburgh.

Saturdays November 21 – December 19
Every Saturday FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley
11 a.m. – 5 p.m Discover all the sights and sounds of the holiday season in downtown Pittsburgh aboard the FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley. Hosted by Santa’s little helpers, trolleys circle downtown each weekend picking up at stops approximately every 15 minutes Visit www.downtownpittsburgh.com for a listing of all trolley stop locations.

You also don't want to miss a chance to head into Fifth Avenue Place for their free kid's activities! Take advantage of the indoor bathrooms and food court while you're inside as well.

Saturdays, November 28 – December 19
Creation Stations - FREE Family Fun with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

Saturday, December 5
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Triangle Traditions
Reflect upon the warmth of the holidays with The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh by creating triangle leaves for a treasured “Thank You” Tree. Capture the seasonal spirit with a keepsake caricature and be amazed as magician Chris Handa brings holiday magic to life!

Saturday, December 12
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Celebrate Circles
Join cheerful elves from the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and design personalized holiday wreaths. Showcase your talent and create your very own snowmen snow globe. Catch up with everyone’s favorite elf for creative balloon art and test your skills at North Pole corn toss.

Saturday, December 19
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Seasonal Squares
Visit for story time and enjoy holiday classics as read by Mrs. Claus. Design one-of-a-kind ornaments and create ice paintings with The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. And show off your holiday spirit with a fun face painting.

Here are some additional highlights happening at Fifth Avenue Place throughout the month of December:

Friday, November 27 – Wednesday, December 23
Monday – Friday Holiday Lunchtime Concerts
12 p.m Daily Live musical performances from some of Pittsburgh’s favorite artists bring the sounds of the season to life during the always entertaining Lunchtime Concert Series.
Thursday, December 10 & Friday, December 18
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Jim O’Brien Book Signing
He's back! Pittsburgh sports author and historian, Jim O'Brien returns to Fifth Avenue Place. Meet him in Center Court December 10 and December 18 autographing all of your sports collection favorites include Jim’s newest book, Golden Arms: Six Hall of Fame Quarterbacks From Western Pennsylvania.
Thursday, December 10 – Saturday, December 12
11a.m. – Close Gift Certificate BONUS Days
Only a few shopping days left! Find the perfect gift at Fifth Avenue Place and earn a FREE Fifth Avenue Place Gift Certificate with qualifying retail purchases. Redeem receipts from 11 a.m. – close in Center Court.
Receipt Total Receive
$25-$49.99 $5 Gift Certificate
$50-$99.99 $10 Gift Certificate
$100+ $25 Gift Certificate

Monday, December 7 – Friday, December 11
10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. Glass Eye Studio Sale at Crystal River Gems
The much anticipated holiday sale returns. Visit Fifth Avenue Place Monday, December 7 - Friday, December 11 and explore the world of glass art – from ornaments and paperweights to vases and bowls. Crystal River Gems will be selling a variety of hand-crafted gift items exclusively from Glass Eye Studio.
Friday, December 11 & Monday-Tuesday, December 14-15
6 – 9 a.m. Make-A-Wish & Wish 99.7 FM Light Up A Child’s Life Campaign
Help make a child’s wish come true this holiday season! Drop by Fifth Avenue Place for the annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser with WISH Radio, broadcasting live from 6 – 9 a.m. in Center Court, collecting donations and raising awareness for Make-A-Wish.
ONGOING HOLIDAY AMENITIES

Friday, November 27 – Thursday, December 24
After 4 p.m. Weekdays Holiday Parking Validation
All Day Saturdays Enjoy FREE Parking with any $20 Fifth Avenue Place retail purchase in the Fifth Avenue Place Garage on Evenings (enter after 4pm) and Weekends.
See Stores for Details • Limit: One Per Person

Fifth Avenue Place

120 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

412-456-7800

www.FifthAvenuePlacePA.com

Twitter: @FifthAvePlace

This post sponsored by Fifth Avenue Place. All opinions remain my own as I don't endorse venues I don't love!

Holiday Family Fun at Fifth Avenue Place

The holiday season is upon us and our favorite family tradition is to head Downtown Pittsburgh to make special family memories! I love that Fifth Avenue Place offers so many opportunities for family fun. Once the cold is here, those of us with young children have extra appreciation for a place with indoor bathrooms. :)

They will kick off their events on Light Up Night and you don't want to miss their FREEZE display of ice sculptures!

Friday, November 20 / Light Up Night

The Shops and Food Court will be open until 9 p.m. with select eateries open later

5 – 9 p.m. Fifth Avenue FREEZE Liberty Avenue & Stanwix Street

Visit Pittsburgh’s very own Winter Wonderland at the Fifth Avenue FREEZE! Discover a shimmering display featuring the “Best of the Best” ice sculptures displayed over the past five years! Get up close and snap photos with our Ice Santa and Mrs. Claus, Snowflake, Angel, Holiday Puppy and more. And enjoy live ice carving shows by award winning master ice carver Rich Bubin of Ice Creations.

5 – 9 p.m. Family Fun & Festivities Fifth Avenue Place
* Catch up with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and create your own winter night light to illuminate your way throughout downtown.
* Snap photos with everyone’s favorite reindeer and show your holiday spirit with a commemorative Airbrush Tattoo.
* Enjoy holiday classics and more like you’ve never heard them before as played by Pittsburgh’s very own majestic bagpiper, Nick Hudson.
* Get in the holiday spirit with live musical performances by the:
Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 4:30p – 6:30p
Max Leake Trio 7:00p – 9:00p

7 – 7:15 p.m. Unity Tree Lighting Corner of Penn Avenue & Stanwix Avenue
Join one of Pittsburgh’s best known neighbors, Mr. McFeely, thousands of Pittsburghers, a magnificent marching band and a splash of fireworks to kick off the official lighting of the historic Unity Tree ~ presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Saturdays November 21 – December 19
(& Friday November 27

Every Saturday FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley
11 a.m. – 5 p.m Discover all the sights and sounds of the holiday season in downtown Pittsburgh aboard the FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley. Hosted by Santa’s little helpers, trolleys circle downtown each weekend picking up at stops approximately every 15 minutes Visit www.downtownpittsburgh.com in early November for a listing of all trolley stop locations.

Saturdays, November 28 – December 19
Creation Stations - FREE Family Fun with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

Saturday, November 28
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Red Rectangles
Yes, there really “is” a Santa Claus and you’ll find him at Fifth Avenue Place. Stop by after the parade, meet Santa in person straight from the North Pole and receive a special Surprise! One of Santa’s favorite helpers, The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, will be on hand with holiday workshops where children can craft their very own gift wrap and city scapes. And display the colors of the season with creative face painting.

Saturday, December 5
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Triangle Traditions
Reflect upon the warmth of the holidays with The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh by creating triangle leaves for a treasured “Thank You” Tree. Capture the seasonal spirit with a keepsake caricature and be amazed as magician Chris Handa brings holiday magic to life!

Saturday, December 12
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Celebrate Circles
Join cheerful elves from the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and design personalized holiday wreaths. Showcase your talent and create your very own snowmen snow globe. Catch up with everyone’s favorite elf for creative balloon art and test your skills at North Pole corn toss.

Saturday, December 19
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Seasonal Squares
Visit for story time and enjoy holiday classics as read by Mrs. Claus. Design one-of-a-kind ornaments and create ice paintings with The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. And show off your holiday spirit with a fun face painting.

Friday, November 27 – Wednesday, December 23

Monday – Friday Holiday Lunchtime Concerts
12p-2pm Daily Live musical performances from some of Pittsburgh’s favorite artists bring the sounds of the season to life during the always entertaining Lunchtime Concert Series.

Friday-November 27: Featured performer The Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet

Fifth Avenue Place

120 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

412-456-7800

www.FifthAvenuePlacePA.com

Twitter: @FifthAvePlace

This post sponsored by Fifth Avenue Place. All opinions remain my own as I don't endorse venues I don't love!

St. Patrick's Day Family Fun at Fifth Avenue Place

I was looking through past pictures of being downtown for St. Patrick's Day and was struck by our NO jacket attire! Do you think we'll be so lucky this year?

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the family and head Downtown for one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the U.S.!  Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.

The 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will feature nearly 200 marching units, including bands, floats, several police, fire and emergency service agencies, along with many groups from Pittsburgh’s Irish and other ethnic communities. Parade begins at the intersection of Liberty and 11th Streets to Grant Street to the Boulevard of the Allies (turns right). Then it goes down Boulevard of the Allies to the Reviewing Stand at Stanwix Street and ends at Commonwealth Place.
Follow the Parade on Twitter http://twitter.com/PghStPatsParade.

Saturday, March 14, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Following the Parade, bring the whole family to Fifth Avenue Place for family fun from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and show your love o’ the Irish with an afternoon of festive fun.

Enjoy face painting with their cheery leprechaun, crafts with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and be entertained with beautiful melodies by a strolling violinist. Your family will be sure to get into the Irish spirit at Fifth Avenue Place!

All events are FREE and open to the public.

This post sponsored by Fifth Avenue Place. All opinions remain my own.

December Events at Fifth Avenue Place

We love taking our family Downtown and Fifth Avenue Place is a great family holiday destination! It's inside, has a food court and restrooms, and lots of Christmas fun to offer, what's not to love? :) Add to the excitement and take the T to Downtown with a drop-off in close proximity to Fifth Ave.

Creation Stations - FREE Family Fun with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

Saturday, December 6
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Frozen In Time
The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will help your kids freeze favorite memories with time capsules.  Snap a photo with your favorite holiday snowman.  Be amazed as Chris Handa brings the magic of the holidays to life!  Then showcase your very own magic by creating a water color masterpiece.

Saturday, December 13
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. It’s A Frozen Wonderland
Freeze frame and strike a holiday pose for a fun keepsake photo or caricature.  Create a frozen favorite – Ice Cream! – with the Carnegie Science Center.  And join cheerful elves from The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh making reindeer crowns.

Saturday, December 20
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Frozen Life
Snowmen and snowflakes take center stage.  Join The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh designing these frosty treasures.  And visit with their cheerful elves for balloon art and holiday face painting.

FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley 
Every Saturday through December 20 / 11 a.m. – 5 p.m
Discover all the sights and sounds of the holiday season in downtown Pittsburgh aboard the FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley.  Hosted by Santa’s little helpers, trolleys circle downtown each weekend picking up at stops approximately every 15 minutes. Visit www.downtownpittsburgh.com for a listing of all trolley stops.  
 
Friday, November 28 – Tuesday, December 23 
Monday – Friday Holiday Lunchtime Concerts, 12 p.m
Daily  Live musical performances from some of Pittsburgh’s favorite artists bring the sounds of the season to life during the always entertaining Lunchtime Concert Series.

Friday, December 5 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
Come meet Josh Miller and Shawn Allen, authors of the new book, “Always a Home Game” which chronicles the black and gold nation all over the country.  Pick up a copy and have it personalized during their appearance at Welcome Pittsburgh.

Thursday, December 10 & Friday, December 19 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Jim O’Brien Book Signing He's back!  Pittsburgh sports author and historian, Jim O'Brien returns to Fifth Avenue Place.  He will be in Center Court December 10 and December 19 autographing all of your sports collection favorites.  

Thursday, December 11 – Saturday, December 13 11 a.m. – Close 
Gift Certificate BONUS Days Only a few shopping days left!  Find the perfect gift at Fifth Avenue Place and earn a FREE Fifth Avenue Place Gift Certificate with qualifying retail purchases.  Redeem receipts from 11 a.m. – close in Center Court.  
Receipt Total  Receive
$25-$49.99  $5 Gift Certificate
$50-$99.99  $10 Gift Certificate
$100+   $25 Gift Certificate

Wednesday, December 10 – Friday, December 12 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.  
Glass Eye Studio Trunk Show & Sale at Crystal River Gems The much anticipated holiday sale returns. Stop by Fifth Avenue Place Wednesday, December 10 - Friday, December 12 and explore the world of glass art – from ornaments and paperweights to vases and bowls.  Crystal River Gems will be selling a variety of hand-crafted gift items exclusively from Glass Eye Studio.

Friday, December 12 & Monday-Tuesday, December 15- 16 6 – 9 a.m.
Make-A-Wish & Wish 99.7 FM Light Up A Child’s Life Campaign Help make a child’s wish come true this holiday season!  Stop by Fifth Avenue Place for the annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser with WISH Radio.  Ron Antill and representatives from Make-A-Wish will be broadcasting live from 6 – 9 a.m. in Center Court, collecting donations and raising awareness for Make-A-Wish.

ONGOING HOLIDAY AMENITIES
 Friday, November 28 – Monday Wednesday, December 24 After 4 p.m.
Weekdays Holiday Parking Validation All Day Saturdays  Enjoy FREE Parking with any $20 Fifth Avenue Place retail purchase in the Fifth Avenue Place Garage on Evenings (enter after 4pm) and Weekends.

120 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15222
412-456-7800
@FifthAvePlace
www.FifthAvenuePlacePA.com

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This post sponsored by Fifth Avenue Place. All opinions remains my own.

Holiday Family Fun at Fifth Avenue Place

There is no doubt about it, the Christmas season in Downtown Pittsburgh is one of my favorite things! However, when we've had babies & a passel of young kids in tow, the whining about the cold as we drag them around town can certainly dampen everyone's Christmas spirit. :) Maybe you're at this stage of life and are looking for a fun holiday experiences with your kiddos without the numb toes in tow. I submit to you the good news that Fifth Avenue Place is hosting a variety of INDOOR memory makers! Some outdoor events as well, but in close range of being inside, near a food court and within walking range to a restroom (necessities!) They have a full line up of holiday fun for kids, beginning on Light-Up Night and continuing on through December. Here are some fun events you can plan for in November.

Friday, November 21 / Light Up Night

The Shops, Food Court and Caffè Amante will be open until 9 p.m. with many eateries open later.

5 – 9 p.m. Family Fun & Festivities / Fifth Avenue Place
* Catch up with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and create your own glow in the dark snowflake to light your way throughout downtown.
* Snap photos with everyone’s favorite snowman and show your holiday spirit with a commemorative Airbrush Tattoo. 
* Enjoy holiday caroling with a new twist as the Ice Queen, Ice Princess, and friends serenade the night.  
* Get in the holiday spirit with live musical performances by the: Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet  4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Max Leak Trio 7:00 p. m– 9:00 p.m.

7 – 7:15 p.m. Unity Tree Lighting / Corner of Penn Avenue & Stanwix Avenue
Join one of Pittsburgh’s best known neighbors, Mr. McFeely, thousands of Pittsburghers, a majestic holiday countdown, and a splash of fireworks to kick off the official lighting of the historic Unity Tree ~ presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

5 – 9 p.m. Fifth Avenue FREEZE / Liberty Avenue & Stanwix Street 
Visit Pittsburgh’s very own Winter Wonderland at the Fifth Avenue FREEZE!  Discover a shimmering display featuring a magical ice castle and glistening ice carvings such as snowflakes, elves, Ice Queen, teddy bears, puppies and more. You can also enjoy live ice carving shows by award winning master ice carver Rich Bubin of Ice Creations.

Saturdays, November 22 – December 20 & Friday, November 28

Every Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.  FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley
Discover all the sights and sounds of the holiday season in downtown Pittsburgh aboard the FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley.  Hosted by Santa’s little helpers, trolleys circle downtown each weekend picking up at stops approximately every 15 minutes Visit www.downtownpittsburgh.com for a listing of all trolley stops.

Saturdays, November 29 – December 20
Creation Stations - FREE Family Fun with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

Saturday, November 29, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Frozen on 5th Avenue
Yes, there really “is” a Santa Claus and you’ll find him at Fifth Avenue Place.  Stop by after the parade, meet Santa in person straight from the North Pole and receive a special Surprise.   One of Santa’s favorite helpers, The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, will be on hand with their own little workshops making snow globes and ice paintings. And, kids can display the colors of the season with creative face painting. 

Friday, November 28 – Monday Wednesday, December 24.
Holiday Parking Validation after 4 p.m. Weekdays and all day Saturdays.  Enjoy FREE Parking with any $20 Fifth Avenue Place retail purchase in the Fifth Avenue Place Garage on Evenings (enter after 4pm) and Weekends. See Stores for Details •  Limit: One Per Person.

Stay tuned for a detailed list of December events at Fifth Avenue Place!

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Pittsburgh, PA  15222
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St. Patrick's Day can be a fun holiday for the whole family! Give your kids the giggles when you all dress in green for the day, serve green food (here are some fun ideas), and of course, head downtown for the big parade! (Oh, I'm hoping for a warm day!)  

 Are you wondering what you are going to wear and how you are going to accessorize this St. Patrick's Day?  Look no further than Fifth Avenue Place in Downtown Pittsburgh!

  Stop by Laurie's Hallmark for both men's and women's Life is Good t-shirts.  Accessorize with a comfortable pair of fuzzy green socks, beads, and a luck o' the Irish hat!

  

Coming in from out of town?  WelcomePittsburgh has this year’s Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade 2014 t-shirts!  Pick up yours today before they are sold out! 

St. Patrick's Day Family Fun at Fifth Avenue Place 

Saturday, March 15 ~ 11am - 2pm

This St. Patrick's Day, Fifth Avenue Place is your Downtown destination!  Following the St. Patrick's Day parade, bring the whole family to Fifth Avenue Place.  Show your Irish spirit with live music by Steven Vance, create "Shamrock Badges and Ice Paintings" with the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, face painting with a cheery leprechaun, and bean bag toss!

All events are FREE and open to the public. All other info is here. 

For more information about the St. Patrick's Day Parade, visit their website.

We're ready for some green fun!