Kennywood's Open for Holiday Lights in the Park

Missing that huge display of holiday lights at Hartwood Acres? There's an alternative.

More than 1 million dazzling lights and displays are illuminating Kennywood Park for the holiday season.

Kennywood Holiday Lights will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, through Dec. 30, plus Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 26 and 27. 

These rides are open during Holiday Lights: Gingerbread Express (Olde Kennywood RR), Merry-Go-Round, Paratrooper, Kangaroo, Ghostwood Estate (with a special holiday theme), Turtle, Auto Race, and up to nine Kiddieland rides. And forget the holiday cookies—the Potato Patch is open!

Among the other attractions:

• Spectacular Holiday Lights Show featuring favorite holiday music every half hour.
• Christmas carolers, performances by choirs, model train displays, festive foods and, of course, visits and photos with Santa Claus (through Dec. 23).
• Holiday-themed rides on the Olde Kennywood Railroad, plus the Merry Go Round and kiddie rides. There’s something for everyone, no matter what age you might be.

Admission is $14.99 a person at the gate, plus a $1 amusement tax. Participating Giant Eagle locations offer admission tickets at a $2 savings. This year, the park is offering a Holiday Lights Holiday Pass good for the season at a cost of $24.99, plus a $1 amusement tax.

To buy Holiday Light tickets online, click here. Add $1.25 processing fee/ticket for online purchases.

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