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Macaroni KID's 'Burgh Holiday Bucket List and FREE Printable

By Emily Papa and Lisa Williams, Macaroni KID Publishers December 15, 2023

We have found so many things to do with kids in Pittsburgh over the holidays and have created a FREE printable for you! While you will always find more events and the most up-to-date information on our Events Calendar, Macaroni KID's 'Burgh Holiday Bucket List will keep you and your kiddos on track with our fun ABC style check list. 

Macaroni KID's 'Burgh Holiday Bucket List

Attend a family-friendly Holiday performance

Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock Pittsburgh

Crèche - visit the Pittsburgh Crèche in front of the U.S. Steel Tower in Downtown, Pittsburgh

Dazzling Nights Pittsburgh

Eat n park Christmas Star - sendthestar.com

First Night - Celebrate NYE downtown with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Griswold awards - drive around to check out some of the best decorated houses in Pittsburgh and don't forget to print out the scavenger hunt! 

Holidays at the Heinz History Center - through Dec. 31, all kids aged 17 and under will receive free admission to the Heinz History Center.

Ice Skate at The Ice Rink at Moon Park or another local ice rink

Jolly Trolley holiday lights with Molly's Trolleys

Kidsplay or Kennywood Holiday Lights

Look at holiday lights

Market Square Holiday Market

Nationality rooms at the Cathedral of Learning

Oakmont Bakery

PA Trolley museum

Quiet walk in the snow

Rangos Theater 

Seasons Greeting Saturdays at the National Aviary - Find holiday cheer and make lasting memories during Season’s Greetings Saturdays at the National Aviary! Get a chance to meet Santa when he makes an appearance at the Aviary and sing along to some very bird-y holiday carols in the theater. Settle in for a cozy and fun story time featuring a special feathered friend and bring a little merriment home with a festive craft. Drop a letter in the Aviary’s North Pole-approved mailbox that will go to Santa himself! More Info HERE

Tubing at Boyce park

Ugly sweater party

Visit your local library

Write a letter to Santa

X-mas cookie making

Y Noon Years Eve Party

Zoo lights


Get your FREE Printable 'Burgh Holiday Bucket List below to keep your kids busy in Pittsburgh all winter long! 

***Your 'Burgh Holiday Bucket List will be in the Winter Activities Folder***


We'd love to see your families out and about in Pittsburgh this winter! Tag us on social media or use hashtag #pghmackid to be featured in our stories!