To decorate, or not to decorate. That is the question.

We are a house divided. Some of us (me) are full of Christmas cheer and itching to decorate, wrap and trim that tree. Others could be defined as “Grinches.”

I see it both ways. Commercial America tells us to consume in a hurry, buy the latest trendy decor and then to take it all down Dec. 26. (Which, by the way, I have STRONG opinions on Christmas lasting until Jan. 2).

On the flip side, daylight savings encourages us to save our energy and let fall take its last breath.

There is no “right or wrong.” This isn’t even a fight (I’m not yelling!) What’s wrong is to discourage someone else from listening to the beat of their drum.

In these final two months of 2026, we are given one last chance to reflect on who we were at the beginning of the year and look forward to the days ahead. And hey, it is called the “holiday season” for a reason: it’s an entire season of holidays, and Thanksgiving is worth celebrating!

Not every event you see below is Thanksgiving themed, but not every one is Christmas themed, either. We are in that sweet in-between, so take advantage and get out with your families to see what’s going on.

Thursday

Enjoy giving back at Giving Thanks Trivia Night at Glade Run, 50 Glade Run Dr., from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Register up to 10 people per team, or play individually for $30. Visit cranberrytwpsunriserotary.org for details.

Friday

Take a look at the GripTape Gallery at 6 p.m. Friday in the Butler Art Center and Gallery, 344 S. Main St. Visit butlerskate.org for event details.

Experience Winter On Mars at Mars-Bethel Golf, 540 Route 228, starting this Friday! There will be holiday themed treats, festive lights, mini golf and cornhole golf. All hours are weather permitting. Find more at marsbethelgolf.com/winter-on-mars.

Saturday

The Plains Church Christmas Craft Fair will last from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, in the basement of Fellowship Hall, 326 Plain Church Rd., Cranberry Township. Visit plainschurch.com for more information.

Admission is only $1 to attend the fall craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the West Sunbury Volunteer Fire Department, 772 Hall Rd. Visit the event Facebook page for more information.

Start celebrating Christmas at Weihnachtsmarkt, a German Christmas Market in Historic Harmony Borough starting at 10 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday at the historical society, 218 Mercer St. Festivities will include vendors, food and performances. Admission is $10 for adults, and $5 for children under 12 and adults 65 or older. Purchase tickets on eventbrite.com.

Students of Mars Area Primary School can celebrate Friendsgiving with their classmates (and principal!) at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Mars Area Public Library, 107 Grand Ave. This event will include a story time, crafts and activities. Register your child at marsarealibrary.org/children.

Zelienople is opening a time capsule in Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Saturday in Four Corners Park. The park memorial will be rededicated at 1 p.m. Find out more at zeliehistory.org.

Admission is free to the Basket Bash at Portersville Christian School, 343 E. Portersville Rd., starting at 11 a.m. Saturday. Come for the auction and the concessions! Find out more on the event Facebook page.

Support the Slippery Rock Community Library at a spaghetti dinner and raffle fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the township building, 155 Branchton Rd. Admission is $13 for adults, $8 for children 5 to 11, and free for children under 5. Tickets are available at the library or the day of the event. Visit the event Facebook page for details.

You can be Raving for the Arts and supporting a good cause at this fun-centered fundraiser from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday in Butler Arts Center and Gallery. While you drink mocktails and dance, you can support Summer Dramatics, the arts center and the GFWC Junior Women’s Club. This is an 18 and up sober event. Tickets are $10 general admission and $25 for admission and two mocktails. Visit secure.givelively.org/event/gfwc-junior-womens-club-of-butler/raving-for-the-arts.

Cabot Church is hosting a Community Harvest Day, complete with escape rooms! Come to the church service at 6 p.m. Saturday, at 707 Winfield Rd. The fun activities begin at 7 p.m. Find out more on the event Facebook page.

Sunday

Hear Canoe Ridge, a band giving bluegrass a fresh sound, during their free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday in Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Rebecca Rd. Visit saxonburg.org/concertseries for more information.

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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.