HOSTED BY THE MORINGSIDE VFW

$10 PER CHILD.

SIGN UP INSIDE THE CLUB BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12

CRAFTS! BALLOONS, TATTOOS! GOODIES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES!

Call 412-361-9614 for more information.

CELEBRATE THE SEASON AND MAKE MERRY IN MORNINGSIDE!

Join your neighbors for an afternoon of festive fun, community cheer, and supporting local businesses ☃️

🎶 Caroling in front of the Morningside Community Center

• 1:00 - 1:30 pm: Led by Morningside’s Beth Claussen!
  

🧸 Activities for Kids

• 1:30 - 3:30 pm: Sensory Play with City Squeakers (at Morningside Community Center)

• 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Gingerbread Craft (at East Liberty Lutheran Church on Jancey)
  

🔎 Scavenger Hunt

• Gather your crew and set off on a neighborhood quest - P R I Z E S for the top 3 teams! Pick up your clues at the Morningside Community Center (or East Liberty Lutheran Church on Jancey) any time after 1:30. All quests must be completed by 3:45 pm.
  

✨ Holiday Light Contest

• Think your home can out-twinkle the rest of Morningside? Drop your address to be added to the Merry Morningside Map and join the glow-off. Neighbors will cast their online votes from December 13–20. ✨🏡
  
  

VISIT THESE Merchants FOR A MERRY MORNINGSIDE TREAT!

While supplies last, Saturday, December 13, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

• Merry Meatballs at the Bulldog Pub

• Hot Chocolate at Ka-Fair

• Eddie's Pizza … something sweet :)

• Firecracker Fabrics and Cut & Sew Studio

• Fourth River Holistic Massage and Bodywork (New merchant! 1805 Jancey)

And thank you to these additional merchants for their support!

• Alex’s East End Floral Shoppe

• Pixie Hair and Nail Salon

Saturday, December 13, 2025

1:00 - 4:00 PM

• Photo with Santa

• Breakfast of pancakes, sausage, coffee/tea, and more

• Christmas crafts for gifting

• Extra photo opportunities

• Raffle prizes (tickets sold separately)

• Holiday Play Station

Tickets $14 / Adult, $6 / Child

Children aged 2 and under FREE

Proceeds benefit Morningside Healthy Active Living (HAL) Center

SHOP SMALL . . . BIG IMPACT!

#ShopSmall and local to support the Morningside business district on Small Business Saturday!

• Alex’s East End Floral Shoppe

• Bulldog Pub

• Butter and Joy

• Clotho & Frigg Sewing Studio online

• Cut & Sew Studio

• Eddie’s Pizza Haus

• Firecracker Fabrics

• Hairstyles by Lisa

• Hardin Acupuncture

• Jancey Street Trees

• Ka-Fair Coffee & Cakery

• LUX Artisan Chocolates online

• Morningside Market

• Pixie Salon

• Prestige Beauty Lounge

• The Groom Lab

Hosted by Rep. Lindsay Powell

With housing and utility assistance, free children’s clothing, and a Giant Eagle gift card giveaway, this fair is a one-stop hub for folks to prepare for the colder months ahead. Drop by, connect with local organizations, and be in community with the neighborhood.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BI-ANNUAL YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION EVENT 

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Services bureau encourages Pittsburgh residents to set out their leaves, grass, brush, and branches on Saturday, November 8, for city crews to collect curbside.

Yard waste must be placed at residents’ usual trash/recycling spot by 6:00 a.m. Saturday, but should not be put out before Friday evening.

• Leaves, Grass, Brush:
  Must be contained in brown paper bags and not weighing more than 35 pounds

• Branches:
  Must be bundled with fiber twine or natural rope, in branch widths no more than 4 inches in diameter, and no more than 5 feet in length
  
  

Yard waste set out for collection must not contain any plastic bags, glass, rocks, blocks, bricks, dirt or gravel. Yard waste that does not meet the collection guidelines will be left at the curb.   

Year-round, the City of Pittsburgh operates three drop-off centers that accept yard waste during regular business hours. Fees may apply.  

East End Drop-Off Center (2nd Division)  
6814 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 (entrance on Dallas Avenue)  
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,    (412) 665-3609    

Additional information about the Environmental Services bureau and yard waste can be found at https://pittsburghpa.gov/dpw/environmental-services.

Join us on the second floor of the Morningside Healthy Active Living Center (Morningside Community Center).

Join Tree Pittsburgh, Office of Councilwoman Deb Gross, and volunteers from Carnegie International Students Institute (CISI) to plant 50 native trees on El Paso hillside. This planting is part of the ongoing reforestation on the hill that connects Morningside and Stanton Heights, between El Paso and Duffield street. Tree Pittsburgh will provide equipment, training and safety gear. Long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended.

Volunteers will meet in the parking lot off of El Paso and Traverse Way.

Coffee, water and food will be provided.

Register on the Tree Pittsburgh site >

Be a Safe Trick-or-Treater!

• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.

• Choose face paint and makeup instead of masks if possible to reduce the risk of obstructing a child's vision.

• Have kids carry flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.

• Make sure costumes are the correct size to prevent trips and falls.

• If you are escorting children, please keep an eye on the road for vehicles.

• Don't walk on the street. Stay on sidewalks and cross streets when safe at intersections and crosswalks.

FUNDRAISER

To benefit the VFW banquet hall remodeling.

Pasta dinner with meatballs, salad and garlic bread for $10.

EVENT ALSO INCLUDES:

• Bake sale

• 50/50 raffle

• Prize basket auction

Take out and gluten free offered as well!

Tickets available at the VFW or at the door day of event.

St Andrew's Church will offer a Covid-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic in partnership with Giant Eagle Pharmacy.

You can download forms and learn more about the many conditions that indicate eligibility here: Vaccine Clinic | standrewspgh. Bring your health insurance information and Giant Eagle card/phone number to receive a coupon for groceries. 

NOTE: You do not need a prescription or independent verification of your health conditions apart from your self reporting on the form. 

CitiParks is hosting their annual Track and Treat Event at the Bud Harris Cycling Track located at 1401 Washington Blvd. in Highland Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12 pm – 4 pm. 

“Track and Treat is one of the highlights of the year for CitiParks—bringing families together for a fun and active day outdoors,” said CitiParks Director, Kathryn Vargas. “Bud Harris Cycling Track provides the perfect setting for kids to enjoy riding their bikes, surrounded by festive Halloween fun and engaging activities.” 

Residents are invited to join CitiParks for this fun and FREE healthy lifestyle event that will be one for the entire family to enjoy. With Track and Treat being Halloween-themed, families are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes. Attendees can also bring their own bikes or borrow one of ours as they cycle the track and learn bike etiquette & safety and have a blast decorating their bikes. In addition, children can enjoy Halloween and seasonal activities, such games, crafts, face painting and more along the Track with music, refreshments and life-sized seasonal decor. 

The event will also host a costume contest at 2 pm. So, be sure to come decked out in your spookiest attire!  

The Bud Harris Cycling Track is a half-mile oval loop along Washington Boulevard. It is a one-of-a-kind attraction, drawing elite cyclists and beginners to its banked corners and slight hill. Formerly a drivers' training course, the facility accommodates track and criterium racing and time trials.  

🎃☕ A Fall Fest You Won’t Want to Miss! 👻🍪

The Morningside Area Community Council (MACC) is thrilled to partner with KaFair Coffee and Cakery to bring you a brand-new fall celebration: Coffee Brews & Boos!

“Coffee, Brews & Boos” is designed to bring neighbors together for an evening of laughter, creativity, and community spirit. Whether you’re painting a pumpkin, dancing to DJ Jello Salad, or sipping a spooky latte, it’s the perfect way to welcome the season.

This evening will be packed with festive fun for all ages:

• Music by the always-talented DJ Jello Salad

• Pumpkin Decorating Stations

• Halloween Cookie Decorating

• Face Painting

• Costumes Encouraged!

• Inflatables (perfect for that social media-worthy photo op)

• ☕ Specialty Spooky Beverages (crafted by KaFair)

Tickets

• MACC Members: $5

• General Public: $10

Registration closes at noon on Saturday, October 4th. Sign up now!

JOIN TEAM MORNINGSIDE!

It’s time to make Morningside shine! 🌼

📍 Meet-up: 9 a.m.
☕ Coffee + 🍩 donuts provided
🧤 Gloves and other protective gear provided
😀 Kids welcome!

We’ll team up to collect litter, beautify our neighborhood, and have some fun while we’re at it.

👉 Click here to learn more about Garbage Olympics.

FINAL PORCH CONCERT of 2025!

VZHM Acoustic Union, Alan Getto, Natalie Baric, Pam Hawley, Susan Spangler and surprise guest!

Donations for the artists gratefully appreciated

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Sponsored by MACC

neighborhood night out

Join us at Hop Farm Brewing Company for MACC Happy Hour! Connect with neighbors, enjoy a local brew, and learn more about what’s happening in our community.

Bring a friend—the more the merrier! 🍻

BETH CLAUSSEN’S PORCH CONCERT SERIES

Turkey Foot, featuring Shane McLaughlin and Brce Rabideau

On A Roll Food Truck will be offering great hot dogs and sandwiches!

Donations for the artists gratefully appreciated

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A field day to celebrate summer!

Get ready for a day of fun in the sun! We’re hosting a classic Field Day filled with games like capture the flag, relay races, bocce, home run derby—and anything else you’d like to bring to the mix!

After the games, we’ll gather for a potluck lunch, so bring a dish to share and enjoy the good vibes with neighbors.

Click here to RSVP and add your ideas for a great neighborhood Field Day.

Join us on the second floor of the Morningside Healthy Active Living Center (Morningside Community Center).

BETH CLAUSSEN’S PORCH CONCERT SERIES

Starlight singers: Deborah Brooks, Brian Junker, Michelle Hall, Scott Henry Harris, Abbey Martin

All tips will be donated to All Together Now, a music festival (August 7-10) happening all over Pittsburgh. The festival will raise awareness and support for the immigrant community in Pittsburgh. All proceeds will be donated to help the funding crisis that’s affecting so many folks.

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