1. Skate with Santa at Schenley
This popular annual event (one day only) at Schenley Park offers a special opportunity for kids (and their parents) to take to the ice with Santa and his elves amid the beautiful forested backdrop of Schenley Park. Bring the camera to capture the holiday memories!
2. Santa Family Fun Cruises
Enjoy a relaxing riverboat cruise with Santa Claus and the gang, including live entertainment and photos with Santa. This two hour Santa cruise around downtown Pittsburgh is offered select weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.3. Breakfast or Lunch with Santa at Pittsburgh Zoo
Join Santa for a special breakfast or lunch with live entertainment and goodie bags, before heading off to visit the new polar bears and the rest of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. If you aren't into the cold, the aquarium and jungle areas of the zoo are nice and toasty year-round!4. Santa Trolley
If you've never been to the Western Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, you're in for a treat. Here you can combine the kids talking to Santa with a nice trolley ride, and an educational tour through the trolley museum. Plus a model railroad all decorated for the holidays. The kids really like this one!5. Santa Carriage Rides at Settlers Ridge
Enjoy a fun date with Santa in a horse drawn carriage! Carriage rides with Santa are offered on Saturdays and Sundays around Settlers Ridge shopping area in Robinson Township for a donation to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation.6. Santa Visits at Phipps Conservatory
Santa and his elves bring the tropics to Pittsburgh on weekends from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Every Saturday and Sunday at Phipps (not including Christmas weekend).
7. Meet Santa & His Penguins at the Aviary
Skip the shopping mall and bring your kids and your camera to the National Aviary for a visit with Santa and his penguin pals. Free with paid Aviary admission on Saturdays in December.
8. Santa, Breakfast, a Movie & You
A great idea for a special holiday outing with the kids, the Santa, Breakfast and a Movie event at SouthSide Works, offered on December 11 & 12, combines a yummy buffet breakfast with Santa, followed by a showing of Disney's Tangled at the Southside Works Cinema. Plus, crafts, pictures with Santa, and goodie bags to take home.
