Have you ever hopped in the car, turned on Christmas carols, and drove around the neighborhood, just to admire all of the twinkling lights and holiday decorations? Pittsburgh’s beautiful any time of the year. But, the festively decorated homes and glittering lights add a whole new dimension to that beauty during the holiday season. The twinkliest town near Pittsburgh knows a little something about celebrating Christmas – with old-fashioned, horse-drawn carriage rides and festively decorated store windows.

Embrace the holiday spirit with a Christmastime visit to Sewickley, a charming town just 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.
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The holiday season officially kicks off in Sewickley with its annual Light Up Night celebration, set for Friday, November 30, 2018.
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Bundle up for Light Up Night festivities, which will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will include an ice carving competition, live performances, and free horse-drawn carriage rides. Fireworks will cap off the night.
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But, don't worry if you can't make it to Light Up Night. Sewickley features holiday activities all season long.
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Saturday, December 1, features The Sewickley Santa Parade, the perfect way to start a day of Christmas shopping.
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Or, visit on Sundays through December for Sundays in the Village from noon to 4 p.m. And, stop by food trucks, pose for photos with Santa, and climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage ride.
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Of course, even if you don't visit Sewickley on a day when an event is scheduled, you'll find plenty to do in the charming Christmas town.
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Meander along the sidewalks, where you'll discover an assortment of shops - from Barberry Handmade to Ideas Vintage Market.
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Then, after you've finished your Christmas shopping, sit down to a delicious meal at one of Sewickley's restaurants, such as Vivo Kitchen and Pizza Roma.
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Click here for more information on a Very Merry Sewickley.
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Have you been to this twinkliest town near Pittsburgh during the Christmas season? What do you like most about it? Let us know in the comments! Then, click here to read about several other charming Christmas towns near Pittsburgh.

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