Thanksgiving Weekend Events

November 25th, 2009

If you’re looking for some fun activities for the long weekend, here’s a few ideas from around the Laurel Highlands!

Friday, November 27
Imagine Nation Day
Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg
www.wmuseumaa.org
Start the holiday season with a day the whole family will enjoy at The Westmoreland. At Imagine Nation Day, families can experience the museum’s holiday toy exhibition and participate in fun activities. And no party would be complete without live entertainment and punch and cookies. Imagine Nation Day activities include: touring the Museum with one of our Discover Backpacks that are loaded with fun learning activities; scavenger hunt; children’s gift basket raffle; and children can register to become a charter member of the Imagine Nation Club.

Friday November 27
Light-Up Night & Santa’s Arrival
Diamond in Ligonier
www.ligonier.com
Come ring in the holiday season with Ligonier’s Light-Up & Santa’s arrival. Shops open late so you can pick up some unique gifts for the holidays!

Friday November 27 – Sunday November 29
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown
www.compassinn.com
Guided Tour of the Inn beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. Special Friday night hours, demonstrations on Saturday. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and stop in the Country Store.

Saturday November 28
Indoor Ligonier Country Market
Ramada Historic Ligonier
www.ramadaligonier.com
For the first time ever, Ligonier Country Market is being held in November and indoors! Even though winter is approaching, you can still pick up your farmers market favorites. Vendors will be at the Ramada Ligonier between 10am-3pm.

Saturday November 28
Santa Arrives at Rockwood Mill Shoppes
Rockwood Mill Shoppes & Opera House, Rockwood
www.rockwoodmillshoppes.com
Jolly Ole Saint Nick will once again make his annual visit to the Mill Shoppes. Bring the kids and your camera for a memorable experience. Be sure to peak around at all the lovely items in the Shoppes!

Now through January 3, 2010
The Sixth Annual Laurel Highlands Photo Contest Exhibit
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, Mill Run
www.fallingwater.org
If you are going to be visiting Fallingwater over the holiday, be sure to stop in the visitors center to check out this exhibit! The amateur photo contest, sponsored by the Laurel Highlands Visitor Bureau, highlights the beauty of the region. Photos range from scenic landscapes to families enjoying themselves at local attractions.

Now through January 1, 2010
Overly’s Country Christmas®
Westmoreland Fairgrounds, Greensburg
www.overlys.com
Overly’s is the perfect place to put you in a magical Christmas mood! For over 50 years, Overly’s Country Christmas has been creating holiday memories and traditions, generation after generation. Visit Christmas Village and enjoy 2.1 million lights, a giant bonfire, outdoor eateries, gift shop, wagon/sleigh rides, train display and more.

Now through April 25, 2010
A Treasury of Handwork: Somerset County Textile Arts
Somerset Historical Center, Somerset
www.somersethistoricalcenter.org
Go back in time in the charming Somerset Historical Center. The current exhibit focuses on women’s history and highlights detailed antique hand-sewing work from Somerset County, emphasizing embroidery, tatting, knitting, crochet, and cross-stitch.

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