We’re really feeling the Christmas spirit here in Greensburg! There’s a lot of opportunities to gather with friends and family including visiting Santa, yoga, performances, trivia and more. Browse the details below.
Monday, December 12
Cookie Decorating at the Mall
Class includes basic instruction and demonstration on various techniques at Greenhouse Winery at 6 p.m. The rest of the time will be spent with attendees bringing their visions to life on their set of cookies while the instructor assists. You’ll receive 6 plain cookies, 1 mystery cookie & royal icing made ahead of time along with other decorating supplies. Reserve your spot here. Learn more.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA!
Bring your dog to daycare on their respective day to get a complimentary photo with Santa, Dogtopia-style. Today is for all the gym pups from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more.
LOSS Support Group
For those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Join Mental Health America of Southwestern PA at 6:30 p.m. Please note: These groups are not intended to replace therapy, but to provide added support. Learn more.
Caring Ones Support Group
For those supporting a loved one with a mental illness. Join Mental Health America of Southwestern PA at 6 p.m. Please note: These groups are not intended to replace therapy, but to provide added support. Learn more.
Practice Makes Perfect Sound Bath
The Space is excited to be teaming up with Practice Makes Perfect Studio for a Sound Bath starting at 7 p.m. Join Gabby for a relaxing Sound Bath using her crystal bowls, Native American flute, Tibetan steel bowls, tuning forks, voice and more. Join in comfortable clothing and bring a mat if you have one. Preregistration is strongly encouraged as these fill quickly and will be capped at 12. Learn more.
Tuesday, December 13
Trivia Night at Sports & Social Steel City!
Round up a team of 1-4 people to compete in five rounds of FREE trivia for sweet prizes and ultimate bragging rights! Questions begin at 8 p.m. Learn more.
Dynamic Yoga
Join Sarah Stevey for a vinyasa based class with creative transitions at The Space. Release tensions and melt into your body while being guided through an intuitive movement experience. Class starts at 7 p.m. and will be held outside if the weather allows. Reserve your spot here. Learn more.
Wednesday, December 14
Gingerbread House Decorating Night
Celebrate the season with Invisible Man Brewing and enjoy a fun night of gingerbread house decorating from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a 21+ only event. Tickets include a pre-built gingerbread house, candies for decorating, icing and IMB beer. Learn more.
Zoach Trivia
Questions, music, prizes and craft beers at All Saints starting at 6:30 p.m. Learn more.
Jazz Concert Series: Lisa Ferraro
Join The Westmoreland for its Jazz Night. Cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. The bar is open through intermission. Cost is $15 for members and $18 for non-members. Purchase tickets here. Learn more.
KENNY G – THE MIRACLES HOLIDAY AND HITS TOUR 2022
A crossover jazz icon, saxophonist Kenny G has enjoyed phenomenal success across the pop, jazz, and R&B charts for over three decades. Kenny G is known for his lyrical and emotive style, a sound that has garnered a loyal fan base and made him one of the biggest selling instrumentalists of all-time. See him perform at The Palace Theatre starting at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets here. Learn more.
You Better Watch Out HORROR Double Feature @ Green Beacon Gallery Presented by the Other Cinema
Look out, Santa Claus is about to commit another ho-ho-homicide! The Other Cinema is back with another double feature, this month with entries from the 80’s Christmas horror archive: Christmas Evil at 7 p.m. and Don’t Open Till Christmas at 9:30 p.m. Each attendee will also be entered into a prize raffle and the winning ticket will be drawn at the end of the night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. BYOB for those 21+. All gallery artwork will be available for purchase. Learn more.
Reiki Circle with Sound Healing
Love in Action (Reiki Circle) with Sound Healing at The Space. Utilizing the power of collective consciousness, the group will create a circle where they can direct their energies toward one focus or goal, one person who is in need of positive energy, while sending light energy, prayers, or envisioning the person receiving healing light. Starts at 6:30 p.m., and you can purchase tickets here. Learn more.
Trivia Night at Yellow Bridge Brewing Tap & Table
Join every Wednesday at the NEW Yellow Bridge Brewing Tap & Table in Greensburg for Trivia Night! Round up a team of 1-4 people to compete in five rounds of FREE trivia for sweet prizes and ultimate bragging rights! Questions begin at 7 p.m. Learn more.
Thursday, December 15
Christmas Movie Trivia at IMB
Join Invisible Man Brewing for a fun night of Christmas Movie Trivia! Everything kicks off at 7pm and trivia night is 21+ only.
Third Thursdays Shop & Stroll
Every Third Thursday of the month, shops in downtown Greensburg will be open till 8:00 p.m.! Come shop & stroll the streets to discover all the fantastic offerings to be found in our small businesses! Learn more.
Winter Lights Late-Night Thursdays: Chess Knight
Play a game of chess in the galleries, where the paintings are your spectators or learn how to play chess from the Greensburg Salem Chess Club in the Community Room. Stroll through the display outside and sip on a free hot cocoa or cider, go on a fun wintry art scavenger hunt, or browse the Museum Shop’s ornaments, which are 20% off tonight only! Don’t forget to enter to win a special prize from the Museum Shop. All starting at 5 p.m. Learn more.
GREENSBURG COLLEGE CLUB MONTHLY MEETING
The meeting will be held in the Laurel Room at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center starting at 2 p.m.The guest speaker will be Ms. Helga Mears, who was born and grew up in Nazi Germany. She will share information about her experiences under Hitler’s rule. All are welcome and refreshments will follow. Learn more.
The Clearance Protocol
Join Up The Rabbit Hole at The Space for The Clearance Protocol Hypnosis at 7 p.m. You can think of this session as Hypnotherapy’s version of penicillin. This is a broad-spectrum group hypnosis that clears out negative emotions and reactions to anything that has caused you hurt and pain. This is the perfect session to “wipe the slate clean.” Reserve your spot here. Learn more.
DRONE/AMBIENT NIGHT
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. $8 cover or pay-what-you-can. Open to all ages and BYOB for those 21+. All gallery artwork is available for purchase during the event. Learn more.
Friday, December 16
Green Beacon Gallery Year-End Artist Mixer
As of 2022, Green Beacon Gallery displays artwork from over 150 regional artists! All exhibiting artists are invited to the gallery for a special reception just for them! Meet, mix and mingle with creators across all walks and mediums while enjoying some choice refreshments among the 500+ pieces of gallery art. Starts at 7:30 p.m., artists may invite guests, BYOB for those 21+. Learn more.
Merry and Bright Family Fun Night
Come join the Greensburg YMCA for a night of festive, family fun Friday, Dec. 16 from 5-7 p.m. for our monthly Family Fun Night. This month’s Family Fun Night is titled “Merry and Bright,” to commemorate the Christmas holiday season Some of the activities include arts and crafts, sports and other activities in the gym, including the Y’s obstacle course Bounce House. There will be a plenty of festive, themed-fun for entire families to enjoy. Eat-n-Park of Greensburg is providing snacks for the evening. There will also be a visit from good ole Santa Claus. Learn More.
Circle Pit Pizza at IMB
Circle Pit Pizza will be parked out front of Invisible Man Brewing at 5pm with the delicious pizza!
Give a Little Glam in Macy’s Winter Wonderland
Macy’s will be having daily makeovers with their beauty experts (by appointment) or complimentary 10 minute touch ups from December 16 to 18. Cosmetic and fragrance experts can help find that just right holiday gift with free gift wrapping upon request. There will also be holiday music by DJ Steve, giveaways while supplies last and much much more. Call 724-836-6000 ext 315 for more details and to book your appointments. Learn more.
Flat Tire Christmas Lights Ride
Urban ride around town starting at 6 p.m. Gravel bike or hard tail appropriate course, e-bikes welcome. We will explore the neighborhoods of Greensburg, and may have some stops along the way weather dependent. No drop. Casual, fun, hills will be climbed…every neighborhood is on a hill. Learn more.
Ugly Sweater Contest Class
Join Painting with a Twist for its annual Ugly Sweater Contest class starting at 7 p.m. There will be prizes for the best ugly sweater worn! Reserve your spot here. Learn more.
Sound Sanctuary
Join this musically guided meditation journey at The Space starting at 6:30 p.m. Utilizing flutes from many cultures, bells, gongs, pitched bells and tuning forks. Improvised and created on the spot using looping technology and designed to respond to the dynamic of the group in the room and their experience with the intention of uplift, healing, well being, cleansing, rejuvenating. Reserve your spot here. Learn more.
Saturday, December 17
A Very Trendy Christmas Party
Join The Trendy Bunny Studio for its 3rd annual Christmas Party! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the day will be filled with fun for the whole family. There will be treat stations for the kids, crafts, photo drops and much more. Learn more.
Pit Take BBQ at IMB
Pit Take BBQ will be parked out front of Invisible Man Brewing on South Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown Greensburg at 5pm.
Thieves at All Saints Brewing
It’s going to be a rock and roll extravaganza starting at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a ugly sweater contest, spiced cider on tap and All Saints’ St. Nick beer and more. Learn more.
Prime 8, Uzkost, Nullum, Sneaky Heat Missiles, Bag of Humans, Neostem & Not My Farm @ Green Beacon
Metal madness returns to pummel the Green Beacon Gallery with a turbulently assorted lineup. The winner of the ugliest christmas sweater will be announced prior to the final set of the night! Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 6:45 p.m. There’s a suggested $15 donation cover or pay-what-you-can. Open to all ages and BYOB for those 21+. All gallery artwork is available for purchase during the event. Learn more.
Home for the Holidays
Make memories at The Palace at this merry and bright concert of holiday music conducted by Andrés Franco and featuring the Pitt-Greensburg Chorale. Holiday attire and Santa hats are strongly encouraged! Purchase tickets here. Learn more.
2nd Annual Lunch with Santa
Santa will be at Marino’s from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended. Learn more.
Breakfast with Santa Claus
Calling all kids who love Santa and pancakes!! IronRock Tap House will be hosting its first Christmas with Santa Breakfast from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot cocoa will be complimentary for all children. Please call 724-725-4000 to make your reservation today. Learn more.
Holiday Remembrance Ceremony
Westmoreland County Memorial Park, a Life Remembered Property, is honored to host its first Holiday Remembrance Ceremony to remember the loved ones that passed on in 2022. The ceremony will be held inside the chapel mausoleum. Refreshments & cookies provided to all attendees. Families are welcome to place ornaments on the Christmas Tree in remembrance. Starts at 1 p.m. Learn more.
The Grinch that Stole Christmas Brunch
Abundant Hope is hosting The Grinch that Stole Christmas Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Children and their families will be able to enjoy breakfast (buffet style), engage in Christmas themed activities, visit with the Grinch and take photos, and receive Christmas gifts with Santa and Mrs. Claus. If you know of anyone that’s fallen on hard times or struggling this holiday season, please share this event with them. All the fun starts at 11 a.m. Learn more.
Yoga (All Levels)
These classes at The Space are perfect for those in any stage of their practice. Take what you need and make it your own. Class starts at 8 a.m. and is held outside as participants and weather allows. Reserve your spot here. Learn more.
Scent Training and Tracking
Youngwood Top Dog Services’ five-week long class will help engage one of the strongest senses in your dog’s body. In this class, you will learn different scents such as Antler sheds, Deer, and pheasant. Your dog will learn how to use their nose and find these scents outside. This class fills up very fast as they can take only seven dogs per class. This class is $175 and non refundable.Trainer Amber will be your class leader (724-691-5837). Learn more.
Donuts with Santa
Join Greensburg-Salem’s mini-THON at the high school from 9 a.m. to noon for donuts with Santa! Admission is $ for kinds (adults are free) and includes a polaroid picture with Santa, a donut, the hot chocolate bar and crafts. Learn more.
Sunday, December 18
Greensburg Holiday Market
Join us on Sunday, December 18 from 12-4pm on South Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown Greensburg for some local holiday shopping! This market is one block with 45 vendors focusing on shopping for gifts for everyone on your list! Learn more.
Holiday Open House
Join the Downtown Greensburg Business Community for the annual Holiday Open House. Featuring in-store promotions & Holiday treats. From December 15 – 19 with each purchase made at a participating business, be entered for a chance to win one of several $100 Gift Cards to the downtown business of your choice. Learn more.
Christmas Open House
Join Lapels for its Christmas open house from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more.
Self-Taught Series: Ginnie Leiner, Quilter
Inspired by the self-taught artists in Gatecrashers, Self-Taught Series is a special edition of talks & demos that provide visitors with a glimpse at local self-taught artists and artisans and their specialties. Hear more about the art of quilting with Ginnie Leiner as you view her quilts and learn about her approach to her craft. Register for this free event here. Learn more.
THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS FEATURING THE LATSHAW POPS ORCHESTRA & SPECIAL GUEST VICTORY BRINKER
The Sounds of Christmas is a 90-minute musical celebration of the holidays. This year’s show returns to endearing customs and traditions of the season in a way to inspire the true meaning of Christmas. Purchase tickets here. Learn more.
Yoga (All Levels)
These classes at The Space are perfect for those in any stage of their practice. Take what you need and make it your own. Class starts at 8 a.m. and is held outside as participants and weather allows. Reserve your spot here. Learn more.
Breakfast with Santa
Bring the whole family to have fun with Santa at Guy Fieri’s Kitchen and Bar Pittsburgh starting at 10 a.m. Get a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch with arts, crafts, a gift card drawing and an opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap. Book now with OpenTable. Learn more.
