2018 Entertainment
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Location: The Lagoon, near Pizza Warehouse
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Kennywood is once again home to the largest Christmas tree in Pennsylvania! Gather near Pizza Warehouse or elsewhere in the park’s Lagoon area and watch as 90 feet of holiday goodness lights up the sky!
Kennywood Holiday Lights Show
Location: The Lagoon
Time: 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
The area surrounding the Lagoon comes to life with an amazing spectacle of lights choreographed to your favorite holiday songs. There are two alternating versions of the Kennywood Holiday Lights Show, so be sure to enjoy both performances! Each show lasts 10 minutes.
The Polar Express: A 4-D Experience
Location: Kennywood 4-D Theater
Showing Continuously
Jump on board this immersive movie experience! This 15-minute movie, based on the classic children’s book and feature film of the same name, takes viewers on a trip to the North Pole, with 3-D visuals, vibrating seats, falling snow and more creating the feeling you’re actually riding the express yourself! The Polar Express movie is included with admission to Holiday Lights. The Polar Express is included with the price of admission for Kennywood.
Sounds of the Holidays
Location: Garden Stage
Kennywood is proud to present a variety of holiday performances by local choir, band and dance groups!
Nov. 23 - Dec. 8 Sounds of the Holidays Schedule Dec. 9 - 23 Sounds of the Holidays Schedule.
Doc Dixon's Holiday Lights Magic Show
Location: Kennyville Stage
Time: 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Prepare to be a part of the show as Doc Dixon gets the audience involved during this very special magic show full of holiday fun!
Parker's Dance Party
Location: Kennyville Stage
Time: 6:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
Join Kennywood’s one-of-a-kind mascot, Parker The Arrow, and a few of his friends from parks near and far in a fun-filled dancing and singing party featuring some of your favorite holiday songs!
Celebrity Readings of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas
Location: Kennyville Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Gather around each evening as a local Pittsburgh celebrity shares this classic Christmas story with the audience. Holiday Lights 2018 Reader Schedule
Activities
Pictures with Santa & Kenny
Location: Racer platform
Stop by the Racer for one of the most unique pictures with Santa you’ll ever experience! The stunning architecture of this one-of-a-kind coaster creates the perfect setting for a picture. Pile your family in our replica coaster car and smile for the camera!
Model Train Display
Location: Penny Arcade
The Pittsburgh Independent Hi-Railers set up one of Pittsburgh's best holiday train displays every year at Kennywood's Holiday Lights! Taking over the Penny Arcade, this railroad village feature pop culture nods, mini-sized Kennywood rides, and more! Don't miss it!
Letters to Santa and Cookie Decorating
Location: Parkside Café
The Parkside Café is your stop for holiday fun! Stop by to write a letter to Santa, then decorate some holiday cookies to take home and leave for the Big Guy!
