Activities
Things happening during the Holly Jolly Event between
Thursday, December 4th - Saturday, December 6th
Holly Jolly weekend activities for all to enjoy!
All weekend there will be entertainment, food, and fun activities throughout Latrobe.
Interested in more events through out the season?
Weekend Long Activities
Gingerbread House Contest
Come cast your vote for your favorite gingerbread house! (Houses displayed at Latrobe-Campus Westmoreland Community College)
Holiday Artist Market
See the work of amazing local artists. (Latrobe Art Center)
Holiday Merchant Raffle
Get your Christmas shopping done early! Look out for the distinctive gingerbread man “shop local” vinyl signs adorning the windows of participating merchants.
Thursday, December 4th (5pm-8pm)
Light Up Latrobe
It’s time to light up the town! Experience the magic of the holidays as we light up the town with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and holiday cheer. (Downtown Latrobe)
Holiday Happy Hour
Join us for our Holiday Happy Hour! Enjoy festive cocktails, special savings, and delicious samples at select locations.
Holiday Night Market
Shop, sip, and celebrate the season! Explore a festive collection of local vendors offering unique gifts, handcrafted treasures, and holiday goodies perfect for everyone on your list.
Friday, December 5th
Songs of the Season
Saint Vincent Summer Theater presents Songs of the Season II featuring many classic Christmas songs, stories and holiday favorites of the holiday season.
Saturday, December 6th (10am-2pm)
Santa’s Grand March
Join us as Santa kicks off the festivities of the day! Santa and his entourage will be marching along Ligonier St. from Chestnut St. to Main St. at 9:30 a.m.
Santa & Friends in the Park with WHJB
Enjoy a magical holiday experience where Santa is available to chat with the little ones and listen to their Christmas Wishes. (Rogers Park)
Story Time with Mrs. Claus at Adams Memorial Library
Stop by the Adams Memorial Library where Mrs. Claus will be reading to children throughout the day. (Adams Memorial Library)
Live Wreath Making with Gracefully Bloomed
Create beautiful holiday wreaths for your home! (Latrobe-Campus Westmoreland Community College)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Register Here >
“Naughty or Nice Bash” & Vendor Show
Join us for a cozy, glam-filled holiday pop-up! (Posh Ink+Beauty)
Farmer’s Market Vendors & Artisans
Featured along Main & Ligonier Streets will be Latrobe Farmers’ Market vendors and artisan booths and Latrobe Area Historical Society.
Live Entertainment
Enjoy live performers at the center of it all!
Activities
- International Holiday Crafts with WQED (Adams Memorial Library)
- Book Walk at Santa in the Park (Rogers Park)
- Santa’s Playground with Greater Latrobe Parks & Recreation (Jefferson & Ligonier St. Parking Lot)
- Holiday Arts & Crafts at Adams Memorial Library
- Polar Express Barrel Train Rides (Ligonier St.)
- Holiday Selfie Station with Daniel Tiger & Peg Cat
- Letters to Santa & Holiday Book/Board Game Drive with the GLLV Chamber of Commerce (GLLV Chamber Visitor Center)
- Make Your Own Reindeer Food (Eclectique)
- Holiday Arts & Crafts with the Verostko Center for the Arts (Latrobe Art Center)
- Cookie Decorating (Trinity Lutheran Church)
- Latrobe Area Historical Society Booth