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Shows, Rides & More

Get ready, becasue this year's Holiday Lights is the our biggest and brightest yet with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, more than 3 million lights, all-new shows and more rides than ever before!

🔴 NEW! Meet Rudolph & Friends

This holiday season shines brighter than ever at Kennywood! You could even say it glows with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. For the first time ever, come to Holiday Lights and meet Rudolph and his friends Clarice, Bumble and Sam the Snowman. Make family memories you’ll treasure forever with these classic Christmas characters.

Meet Rudolph and friends every day during Holiday Lights in the all-new Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer™ zone, located between the Racer and Aero 360.


🎶 2024 Shows & Entertainment

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NEW! Holiday Reflections Light Show 

Location: Around the Lagoon

Times: Every 30 Minutes (Beginning at 5:30 p.m.)

Watch as thousands of animated lights come to life, transforming the area around the Lagoon into a winter wonderland, synchronized to holiday music.

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NEW! Spirit of the Season: A Holiday Celebration 

Location: Garden Stage

Times: 4 p.m. (On Days the Park Opens at 3 p.m.), 6:30 p.m & 8 p.m.

Join us in a celebration of what makes this season The Most Wonderful Time of the Year with songs from Michael Bublé to Ariana Grande and Bruno Mars!

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NEW! Santa Meet & Greet in Lost Kennywood

Location: Lost Kennywood Gift Shop

Times: Park Open to Close; Nov. 15 - Dec. 23 

The Christmas season isn't complete without visiting Santa Claus! Share your Christmas wish list and capture the moment with a photo at our new meet and greet in Lost Kennywood.

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Tree Lighting Ceremony 

Location: Near Pizza Warehouse

Time: Nightly at 5:45 p.m.

It takes a lot of magic to light a nearly 100ft Christmas tree every night! Join us, along with some of Santa’s best helpers, as we illuminate more than 250,000 colorful lights.

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Parker’s Dance Party 

Location: Kennyville Stage

Times: 5 p.m. (On Days the Park Opens at 3 p.m.), 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Get ready to move and groove with festive music and holiday cheer. Parker and his pals will lead the dance floor with fun routines, and kids can show off their best moves while singing along to holiday tunes.

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Local Performances & Readers

Kennywood is proud to present a variety of holiday performances by local choirs and dance groups. Plus, special local celebrity readings of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas on select nights. Schedule coming soon!


🎠 2024 Holiday Rides & Attractions

Family & Thrill Rides

  • Auto Race
  • Ghostwood Estate
  • Jack Rabbit
  • Kangaroo
  • Merry-Go-Round
  • Musik Express – NEW at Holiday Lights!
  • Noah’s Ark
  • Pirate
  • Potato Smash – NEW at Holiday Lights!
  • Racer – NEW at Holiday Lights!
  • Spinvasion
  • Turtle
  • Wave Swinger – NEW at Holiday Lights!

Kiddieland Rides

  • Crazy Trolley
  • Dizzy Dynamo
  • Kenny’s Karousel
  • Lil’ Phantom
  • Steel City Choppers
  • Turtle Chase
  • Whippersnapper
  • Whirlwind
  • Wacky Wheel 

Thomas Town™ Rides

  • Cranky’s Drop Tower
  • Diesel Drivers
  • Flynn’s Fire Training
  • Harold’s Helicopter Tour
  • Journey With Thomas

All rides are weather permitting. Select rides will operate on nights temperatures remain above 40 degrees.


+ More Holiday Fun in 2024

  • Explore a Massive Model Train Display
  • Send a Letter to the North Pole
  • Build your own stuffed animal at the Bear Factory
  • Meet Santa's festive friends from the North Pole & MORE!