Events in Butler County, PA

This hands-on makeup brush workshop covers techniques for a smooth, polished look, along with tips for choosing and cleaning brushes. Appetizers are included, and attendees can take home a matte or shimmer eye stick in their choice of color. Reservations are required, and seating is limited.

Santa Paws for a Cause features dinner, cocktails, a 50/50 drawing, baskets, and a scavenger hunt in the event space. The American buffet includes pistachio-crusted chicken with glaze and sliced flatiron steak with shallot sherry demi, along with salads, tomato and fresh mozzarella, fresh fruit, rolls, Starbucks coffee, and Pure Leaf tea. Individual tickets include dinner and one drink, while table reservations include dinner and drink tickets for ten and a reserved table.

Enjoy a festive photo weekend with holiday portraits, baked treats, and a Doggie Shoppe. Each photo sitting is $25, payable by cash or check, and includes a flash drive with your images provided before you head out. No reservations are needed. For more information, call 724-482-6017.

Browse a craft show featuring more than 90 vendors. Admission is free.

Celebrate the nation’s 250th year with a 1776 themed gathering honoring its founding. This is the school’s largest fundraising event, with more information to be announced in the coming months.

The 4th Annual Butler Cheer Classic brings spirited competition to Butler Senior High School. The day features high-energy routines as teams from many areas take the floor to showcase athletic skill, precision, and school pride, creating an enthusiastic atmosphere for spectators from start to finish. Teams interested in participating can look for registration information to be released soon. Vendor opportunities are available, and all vendors must submit current clearances and proof of liability insurance in advance. It is a community-centered celebration of cheer with performances the whole family can enjoy.

A vaccine clinic at the Butler County Humane Society offers vaccinations, testing, and package options for dogs and cats. Rabies vaccination is $15 for dogs and cats. For dogs, DHPP is $35, Bordetella intranasal is $19, Bordetella oral is $22, DHLPP is $43, Leptospirosis is $35, and Lyme is $35. Testing options include a heartworm test for $37 and a 4DX panel for $45 that screens for heartworm and tick borne disease. Canine Package A includes rabies and distemper parvo for $45, Package B adds Bordetella for $63, and Package C includes all listed vaccines plus a heartworm test for $91, with heartworm prevention sold separately. Leptospirosis can be added to any package for an additional $8. For cats, FVRCP is $19, FeLV is $23, and a combo test is $47. Feline Package A includes rabies, FVRCP, and leukemia for $49, and Feline Package B includes all vaccines plus an FIV leukemia test for $91. Microchipping is available for $25. Flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives are available for purchase. Pets receiving preventatives must also have a veterinary exam, offered at $25. Payment is accepted by cash or card only.

Enjoy a festive photo session paired with baked goods and a Doggie Shoppe. Each sitting costs $25, payable by cash or check, and includes a flash drive with your photos to take home before you leave. No reservations are required. For more information, call 724-482-6017.

This meeting launches a new 4-H year for the Butler County 4-H Poultry Club and will be held at Mt Chestnut Presbyterian Church in Butler. Open to youth from Butler, Allegheny, and surrounding counties, the club offers hands-on projects with chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, guineas, quail, pheasants, and embryology. Backyard poultry owners are welcome. Age groups include Cloverbuds for ages 5 to 7 and 4-H for ages 8 to 18. For more information, contact the Butler County Extension Office at (724) 287-4761.

Enjoy a cozy yoga experience in a greenhouse, with a chance to unwind, reconnect, and glow from the inside out. The cost is $10 per person, payable by cash or Venmo.

Take part in DJ Trivia at Missing Links Brewery in Renfrew. Bring family and friends. Large groups can be accommodated on the heated patio, and indoor tables are available.

Spend an evening making a festive holiday door hanger at Woods Lane & Co. Choose from designs like Tis the Season, Santa, Holly Jolly, Merry and Bright, or Merry Little Christmas, then personalize your piece with your own paint colors and finishes. Each sign measures approximately 15 inches. All materials and supplies are included, with step by step guidance, so no prior crafting experience is required. It is BYOB, and snacks are welcome. Create something to display throughout the season or share as a handmade Christmas gift. Tickets are $65.

Inspired by the treasured film, this Broadway musical celebrates love and belief in a skeptical New York City. Kris Kringle, convinced he is the real Santa, rekindles hope across generations, touching a doubtful six-year-old and her divorced, world-weary mother, and even easing the rivalry between Macy’s and Gimbels. The production brings a festive Broadway spirit back to The Strand. It is part of the 'Tis The Season Subscription Series sponsored by Waymaker Wealth Management, alongside American Made Music Fest and Nunsense. Tickets are currently available through the subscription only, with seating options that include $40 reserved and $30 limited or obstructed view, plus a $30 rate for 'Tis The Season subscribers. Additional savings on the best seats are offered with the 'Tis The Season and Broadway On Main combo pack, including an option priced at $27.50.

The Steel City Fall Finale brings PA West travel teams together for an end-of-season youth soccer tournament in Cranberry Township. Teams compete in separate boys’ and girls’ divisions, with age groups playing 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11 formats and at least three games guaranteed per team. Medals go to the top two teams in each division. The tournament also features photo opportunities, a post-event media recap, food vendors, concessions, event apparel, and open grass areas for team tents. Proceeds support the Seneca Valley Soccer Association and a local organization dedicated to giving back.

Bring your pets for a free digital photo with Santa, taken by local pet photographer Jessica Wasik of Bark & Gold Photography. The low-resolution image will be available to download from the photographer’s Facebook page within a week. Prints, ornaments, magnets, and high-resolution digital images will also be available to purchase afterward. Pets are seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and special appointments are not offered. Dogs must be leashed without retractable leashes, and cats and small animals must be in carriers. Pets should be comfortable around other animals and people. If your pet is nervous or has difficulty around others, speak with a Petagogy employee before getting in line so arrangements can be made for you to wait in a separate area until it is your turn.

Young readers and cat enthusiasts can volunteer by reading stories to cats, helping them socialize while enjoying a fun reading experience. The opportunity is open to children in grades 1 through 8. This program is popular and often fills quickly, and participation is by appointment. To schedule, call the Client and Adoption Specialists at 724-789-1150.

Free pet food will be distributed to the community in a convenient drive up format. Distribution will continue only until supplies run out. Due to the holidays, this month’s pantry does not follow its usual end-of-month schedule.

Kashmir channels the power and legacy of Led Zeppelin with a high-energy tribute that mirrors the intensity of a classic arena show. Celebrated for precise musicianship, authentic tones, and dynamic stage presence, the band brings to life favorites like When the Levee Breaks, Kashmir, Whole Lotta Love, Black Dog, Rock and Roll, and Stairway to Heaven. From soaring vocals to searing guitar and a thunderous rhythm section, every moment aims to capture the feel of the originals while showcasing the group’s dedication that has drawn praise from audiences nationwide. Presented by Wiest Paving & Construction.

Purses For A Purpose 2026 at Butler Country Club is an annual YWCA Butler fundraiser featuring an afternoon focused on handbags, raffles, good food, and time with friends, all supporting programs that empower women and strengthen the community. It typically sells out each year.

A free ceramics class is being offered. To register and secure a spot, call 878-271-6484.

Celebrate the evening before Thanksgiving at The West Sunbury American Legion with a festive pre-holiday party. Enjoy a relaxed night out to welcome the holiday.

Settle in at Grist House Beer Crib for a relaxed night of live music and local beer. A request list will be available so you can choose the songs, turning the performance into a request-driven set that feels like a jukebox come to life. There is ample seating for anyone looking to unwind after family time or a day of turkey, mashed potatoes, and dessert, all while favorite tunes fill the room.

Now in its seventh year, this Small Business Saturday customer appreciation celebration welcomes the holiday season with the biggest sale of the year. Enjoy free samples, giveaways, and deep discounts throughout the event.

Celebrate the season with a festive concert honoring two iconic stars, led by Susan Griffiths as Marilyn Monroe and Andy DiMino as Dean Martin. This yuletide tribute pairs the charm and chemistry of their classic personas with a program of signature songs like That’s Amore, Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime, I Wanna Be Loved by You, and Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend, plus holiday favorites including Winter Wonderland, I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Santa Baby, What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve, and the duet Baby, It’s Cold Outside. Between numbers, the performers share stories and anecdotes that evoke the glamour of 1950s Vegas, bringing Marilyn and Dean to life in both story and song. Griffiths is widely known for her Marilyn portrayal, with screen credits that include Pulp Fiction, the television movie Marilyn & Me, and the series Nip/Tuck, along with a featured presence during Elton John’s Red Piano concerts. DiMino, inspired by Dean Martin’s relaxed style, has performed the role in hundreds of shows across Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and internationally, and has been noted by industry observers for capturing Martin’s manner, presence, and voice. Reserve seating is priced from $27 to $32.

Enjoy an evening of creativity at The Kollection with a paint party where you can craft your own adorable Christmas shelf sitter. Choose between a charming Gnome or a festive Merry Moose, perfect as a gift or a fun keepsake. All paint and supplies are provided, and you are welcome to bring a friend. Light refreshments will be served, and BYOB is welcome. Only 20 spots are available, so sign up to secure a place.

Deepen your tarot practice with a class that moves beyond basics into more fluid, layered, and intuitive reading. Instead of treating cards as stand-alone symbols, learn to weave them into a cohesive narrative by interpreting combinations and recognizing recurring themes. Explore reversals and whether they fit your style, see how a card’s meaning shifts with position and context, and take a clear, step-by-step look at the Celtic Cross so it feels approachable rather than overwhelming. Gain practical ways to navigate uncertainty and to trust your intuition when a spread is unclear. This session is designed for readers with foundational experience, including those who have completed Tarot Foundations, and for anyone ready to work with more complex spreads and nuanced interpretations. Prerequisite: Tarot Foundations (Tarot 101) or equivalent experience. Duration is approximately 90 minutes and the fee is $75. Held at The Shops on West Diamond in Butler, PA.

This celebration is limited to CT families. At the Center Twp. PTO Festival of Trees, the school becomes a cheerful walkthrough with Christmas trees adorned by community members, families, businesses, and organizations, while seasonal music fills the corridors. Attendees can take photos with Santa, sip hot cocoa, decorate cookies, meet the Grinch, explore holiday crafts, and paint ornaments. There is no charge for families to attend, though some activities, food, and treats may include a modest fee. The event centers on making holiday memories and spending time with the Center Twp. community.

Penn Theater presents Kashmir, a Led Zeppelin show from Chicago. Four musicians focus on capturing the authentic Zeppelin feel, offering a vivid glimpse into the 1970s.

Explore the art of blowing glass ornaments in a free class. To register, call 878-271-6484.

Enjoy DJ Trivia at Missing Links Brewery in Renfrew. Open to families and friends. Seating includes a patio with heaters that can accommodate larger parties, as well as indoor tables.

Build ring confidence with AKC Rally run-throughs in Renfrew, PA. Handlers can practice across multiple levels, with courses offered for Choice and Master, Excellent and Advanced, and Intermediate and Novice. The cost is $5 for a first run and $5 for a second run with the same dog. The number of runs may be limited based on available time. A signup form is available, and help at the run-throughs is welcome. For questions, contact Tammy.

Community members can pick up free pet food using a simple drive up process. Supplies are limited, and distribution will continue only while they last.

Rediscover the charm of classic holiday TV specials from the 1960s and 70s in a live stage celebration featuring favorites like Rudolph, Frosty, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Year Without a Santa Claus, The Little Drummer Boy, Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey, and the Vince Guaraldi music of A Charlie Brown Christmas. The story unfolds as a show within a show. While the cast readies their annual Christmas pageant, a sudden storm keeps them inside the theater, sparking memories that lead to songs, skits, and reenacted scenes as animations and clips play on the screen behind them. Briskly paced for kids and filled with humor for adults, this production welcomes families, couples, and groups to share a nostalgic celebration together. Many audiences return year after year as it becomes part of their seasonal traditions, and it is presented as a Strand exclusive.

Bryan and Brenda Hill perform as 2Bs Acoustic, a husband and wife duo offering an inventive mix of country, classic rock, and pop covers that spans from the 1980s to today. Their performance moves through decades and styles with a distinctive touch.

Celebrate the season with an interactive dueling pianos show that blends festive favorites with classic rock and pop. Two pianists trade melodies, take audience requests, and keep energy high with singalongs, playful banter, and unexpected twists. It is an upbeat night of music and laughter that channels holiday spirit while delivering plenty of familiar hits.

2Bs Acoustic, the husband and wife team of Bryan and Brenda Hill, brings a distinctive mix of country, classic rock, and pop covers from the 1980s to today to Helltown Taproom Butler.

Vince Tavolario, a Butler native and accomplished pianist and vocalist, returns with his Christmas Spectacular featuring beloved carols, classic holiday tunes, and heartfelt performances. The music is brought to life with warmth and festive cheer, creating an evening for families and friends to share together. A hometown favorite guides the celebration with familiar melodies and moments that honor the spirit of the season.

The Strand revives the spirit of classic USO holiday tours with a throwback variety concert filled with continuous music, witty comedy, and playful behind the scenes moments. Inspired by the 1940s and 50s shows that lifted troop morale, the production nods to icons like Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Marilyn Monroe, and The Andrews Sisters while threading a lighthearted backstage story through the onstage numbers. A quick-on-his-feet emcee works to keep the company in step, a glamorous songstress croons favorites such as Santa Baby and The Christmas Song, a big-hearted belter turns laughter into tears and back again, and a clean-cut GI with a soaring voice brings the house together. Audiences have embraced this annual tradition more and more each year, placing it alongside beloved holiday staples like A Musical Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker. The show is an exclusive Strand presentation, offered only here. A portion of ticket sales supports the United Service Organizations, and the production is authorized to use the USO name. That authorization permits the name’s use and does not imply an endorsement. Reserved seating is available, priced from $25 to $35.