PITTSBURGH LIGHT UP NIGHT EVENTS - 2008
"Spirits of Giving From Around the World" Exhibit
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
PPG Place Wintergarden, One PPG Place
Visit an enchanting display of life-sized Santas and original paintings which capture a whole world of Christmas folklore and fantasy.
Gingerbread House & Train Display
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Two PPG Place & PPG Wintergarden
Don't miss this magnificent display of delicious dwellings created by area hotels, chefs, senior citizens, and students - all surrounded by a unique train display created by local artist, Don Jones. Proceeds from the sale of the houses benefit Children’s Hospital’s Free Care Fund.
Light Up Night Holiday Bazaar
10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
YWCA of Pittsburgh, 305 Wood Street
Browse beautiful, unique handcrafted products and festive handmade greeting cards and learn about personalized services offered by local women-owned micro-businesses. Holiday music, gift-wrap services, and refreshments also available. Sponsored by YWCA Enterprising Women.
Ice Skating at PPG
11:00 a.m. - Midnight
The Rink at PPG Place
Light Up Night is opening day for Downtown Pittsburgh's outdoor skating rink. Enjoy an exhilarating holiday tradition as you glide around the breathtaking 65’ Christmas tree on the PPG Place Plaza ice rink.
The Pittsburgh Crèche
12 Noon
US Steel Plaza, November 17 - January 7
This life-size nativity scene is an actual replica of the one in St. Peter's Square in Rome, Pittsburgh's own symbol of Christmas. Dedication is at 12 noon on Pittsburgh Light Up Night.
Unite for Diabetes Scavenger Hunt & Sweepstakes
4:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Booth Locations: Macy's (Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street), Market Square and Point State Park
Help raise awareness for diabetes by navigating your way through the Light Up Night festivities using the Unite for Diabetes Trail. Stop by any of the Unite for Diabetes booths to pick up a scavenger hunt map and sweepstakes entry form. You can also participate in family-friendly activities including children's crafts, a football toss and a Unite for Diabetes campaign.
Market Square Happenings
4:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Market Square
Stop by the square for live concerts, strolling performers, games, special giveaways and Light Up Night food vendors. Plus, plenty of childrens' activities. Stop by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership information booth for your official timeline of Light Up Night activities, get your cool Duquesne Light glow stick, pick up your materials to participate in the Unite for Diabetes Scavenger Hunt and Sweepstakes, purchase caricatures and holiday cards from students of the Art institute and much more. No Bad JuJu performs at 7:30 p.m.
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas on Ice
4:45 p.m.
PPG Place Plaza
RMU Island Sports Center Figure Skating Academy presents, "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas," a theatrical on-ice presentation of a man whose heart was two sizes too small. The Robert Morris University Island Sports Center Figure Skating Academy Members will bring the cherished story back to life in a fresh, new way at The Rink at PPG Place!
Holiday Enchanted Forest & Eco-Craft Cove
5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Penn Avenue & Stanwix Street
Meet the Emerald Fairies as they welcome you to the Eco-Craft Cove. Children and their families can create a keepsake holiday bird feeder made from pine cones and other natural materials and follow green luminaries back to Fifth Avenue Place for more family fun.
Pittsburgh CLO Mini-Stars
5:00 p.m.
PPG Place Plaza
This talented group kicks off the evening’s festivities with a dazzling performance.
Fifth Avenue Place - Family Festivities
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Fifth Avenue Place
Bring the whole family and celebrate with holiday face paintings, your favorite storytime characters, a variety of special in-store events, and a festive mix of musical performances from pianist Deana Muro & Cellofourte.
LuminoCITY
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Fifth Avenue Place
Honoring the city’s past and looking forward to its future, LuminoCITY, created by artist Joe Wos, features the city skyline built with recycled steel that will be lit up over the evening by LED lights. Children of all ages are invited to join staff from the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh to create their own LED light and toss it on the skyline – lighting up the city and its future!
Help Us Welcome General Forbes and His Army to Pittsburgh!
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Fort Pitt Museum, 101 Commonwealth Place
We’ll have music, craftspeople, artists, and reenactors in period uniforms and costumes – and a special treat—a sneak peak at a new John Buxton painting. Join us in celebrating Pittsburgh’s birthday where the city began 250 years ago this week!
Tribute of Light Ceremony/Plaza Tree Lighting
5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
The Rink at PPG Plaza
The plaza will glisten with the glow of candlelight, as over 300 individuals carrying hand-held Tributes of Light candles will surround The Rink at PPG Place. Each candle will be dedicated in the name of someone touched by cancer. The ceremony culminates with the lighting of the 65-foot Plaza Christmas tree. All proceeds from this event benefit the American Cancer Society.
One Oxford Center Holiday Tree Lighting & Festivities
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
One Oxford Centre
Join us for the magnificent tree lighting with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl at 5:45 p.m., followed by family activities, visits with Santa Claus, Children's Museum booths, live reindeer, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Macy's Window Unveiling & Holiday Activities
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Macy's Downtown, Fifth Avenue & Smithfield Street
Join in the countdown to the unveiling of the spectactular holiday window displays (approximately 7:15pm). Enjoy live holiday music, fun activities and craft stations with the Pittsburgh's Childen's Museum throughout the store from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 pm. Free gift for kids ages 12 and under (while supplies last).
Holiday Choral Performances
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Fifth Avenue Place, Liberty Entrance
Listen to your favorite holiday carols and songs from the Pitt Men's Glee Club, Steel City Harmonizers and Duquesne University Carolers.
