2023 Holiday Lights Food Guide

By: Mark Frazee | Content Manager

Kennywood's 12th Annual Holiday Lights spectacular begins November 18 with more than two million lights, the state's tallest Christmas tree, rides, shows AND all sorts of mouthwatering festive flavors! From the triumphant return of the tradiitional turkey dinner in the Parkside Cafe to warm apple cobbler and cranberry hot toddies, here's a look at what's on the menu  this year!

Dinner with Santa - The Ultimate Christmas Feast

Those looking for the ultimate holiday experience can't miss Dinner with Santa, which occurs Fridays at 5:30PM and Saturdays and Sundays at 3:15PM and 4:45PM. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet with the big man in red featuring:

• Turkey
• Ham
• Mashed potatoes
• Green beans
• Cranberry Sauce
• Spaghetti and meatballs
• Macaroni and cheese
• Chicken tenders
• Holiday desserts

Buy your Dinner with Santa tickets now!

Beer Garden - Bring on the Hot Toddies!

For the grown-ups, the Beer Garden will warm you up with an extra kick!

• Spiked Hot Chocolate
• Traditional Hot Toddie
• Cranberry Hot Toddie

Holiday Shops Around the Lagoon

• Hot Beverage Bar
  • Warm up with a hot chocolate and hot apple cider. Grab a collectible souvenir cup & save on refills!
• Old Fashioned Cobbler
  • Choose between a delicious apple cinamon cobbler or delecadant chocolate cobbler. Add some ice cream and whipped cream on top!
• Turkey Legs
  • Dare to devour a full-size turkey leg, baked and seasoned to perfection!

Johnny Rockets - Let's Shake Things Up

• Peppermint Milkshake
  •     Soft vanilla ice cream blended with peppermint, topped with whipped cream

Kandy Kaliedoscope - Bring Your Sweet Tooth!

• Fresh homemade fudge - up to 15 flavors!
• Chocolate covered pretzes and cookies
• Rice krispies
• Holiday cookies

Midway - Load up the Corn Dogs!

• Loaded Corn Dogs
  • Topped with chili, cheese and jalapenos    

Pagoda - It's Sundae, Sundae, Sundae!

• Apple Cider Sundae
  • Soft vanilla ice cream, apple cider, caramel and graham crackers
• Hot Chocolate Sundae
  • Soft vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate, chocolate syrup, chocolate cookies

Parkside Cafe - Sweet & Savory

• IT'S BACK! Traditional Turkey Dinner
  • Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, grean beans, cranberry sauce
• Brunswick Stew
  • A delcious warm stew made of chicken, potatoes, corn, red tomatoes, lima beans, onion, celery, peppers and parsley

Pizza Warehouse - Say Cheese!

• Fresh Cheesy Bread with marinara
• Cheese and pepperoni pizza
• Chicken wings
• Holiday desserts

Potato Patch - We Wouldn't Change a Thing!

You can't fix what's already perfect. The Patch is open with absolutely no changes whatsoever. Get your fix of:

• Fresh-cut fries
• Bacon cheddar fries
• Gravy fries
• Assorted seasonings

Star Refreshments - Deep Fried Deliciousness!