New & Notable, November 2025

From Run Down to Renewed Conference

Join local women for the first annual From Run Down to Renewed Conference, taking place Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (doors open at 8 a.m.) at Penn Christian Academy, 199 Airport Rd., Butler, PA 16002. This faith-based gathering is designed to create space for true transformation—not just another event where you listen and leave unchanged. The day’s sessions focus on helping women connect with God and each other, with time built in to put lessons into practice, build authentic community, and grow spiritually.Organizers say the goal is for attendees to leave “renewed and equipped to live in His fullness.” Registration is open now at fromrundowntorenewed.com.

Celebrate Veterans at Northland Library

Celebrate Veterans Day with stories of local heroes at Northland Library on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest award for military valor in action. Etched within it are the very values that each recipient displayed in the moments that mattered—bravery, courage, sacrifice, and integrity. Jerry Fitzgibbon will share the history of the Medal of Honor and the contributions of its recipients from Western Pennsylvania who fought so valiantly for our country. Registration is required for this program.

Marching Foxes Win First Place at PIMBA Championships

The Fox Chapel Area High School Marching Band won first place at the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Band Association (PIMBA) Championships. The Marching Foxes placed first in Class 2A at the competition, which was held Oct. 18, 2025, at Deer Lakes High School. The theme of this year’s show is From the Ashes. The band is under the student direction of drum majors senior Sophia Nguansiri and junior Nadre Digbohou, and band directors/teachers Daryl Lesnik, Evan Hertrick, Joshua Branker, and Karli Umholtz.

Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Health & Wellness Fair, Presented by AHN Wexford and Highmark

The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Health & Wellness Fair, presented by AHN Wexford and Highmark, will take place Thursday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine Community Center. This free community event is designed to help attendees and their employees discover local resources for healthier, happier lifestyles—both at work and at home. Highlights include a chance to win an Apple Watch SE 3 (courtesy of JIL Solutions and the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber), goodie bags for the first 150 guests (courtesy of AHN Wexford), the Mission Mahi food truck on-site for lunch, a Relaxation Room for moments of calm, and a nonperishable food drive benefiting North Hills Community Outreach. More than 40 vendors will be in attendance. The fair is free and open to the public, so bring your staff, clients, and colleagues for a day focused on health, community, and connection.

Highmark Light Up Night® 2025

Pittsburgh’s biggest holiday kickoff takes over Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday, Nov. 22, beginning in the late afternoon and continuing into the night. Highmark Light Up Night® transforms the city with multiple tree lightings, fireworks, live music, and family-friendly entertainment stretching from Grant Street to PPG Place. Bundle up, grab a hot cocoa, and join thousands of Pittsburghers as the city officially shines into the holiday season.

Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ 2025

The beloved Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ returns to a new location in the Cultural District this year, opening Friday, Nov. 21, and running daily through Dec. 24. Dozens of wooden chalets will fill the streets with artisan gifts, handcrafted ornaments, and European-inspired treats, all set amid twinkling lights and live seasonal performances. Whether you’re browsing for one-of-a-kind presents or just soaking in the festive atmosphere, this market remains one of Pittsburgh’s favorite traditions.

Dazzling Nights at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

Experience holiday magic beneath millions of twinkling lights when Dazzling Nights returns to the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, 799 Pinkerton Run Rd., Oakdale, beginning Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, and continuing nightly through Jan. 3, 2026. Gates open at 5 p.m., with timed ticket entry available in advance. Stroll through glowing trails, illuminated sculptures, and festive displays that transform the garden into a radiant winter wonderland perfect for families and date nights alike.