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Our classic commercial is celebrating 30 years on the air! It has been warming the hearts of young and old since 1982, and we're proud to continue to air it year after year.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, we have a lot of special things happening. Read on to get the scoop!

Send a Personalized E-card at SendTheStar.com

Christmas Star Merchandise in Our Restaurants

Stop in to your local Eat'n Park to pick up limited-edition Christmas Star travel mugs, ceramic mugs, magnets, and Christmas ornaments. Better hurry though - these items are going quickly!

At the following locations, you'll also find Christmas Star long-sleeved t-shirts. These locations will be receiving additional stock by the end of next week, so if the restaurant nearest you is sold out at the moment, check back later!

10% of all Christmas Star merchandise sales will benefit our 34th annual Caring for Kids Campaign.

Locations carrying Christmas Star long-sleeved t-shirts:

• McKnight Road at Ross Park Mall
• Whitehall
• South Park/Bethel Park
• South Hills Village
• Uniontown
• Monroeville
• Robinson
• Cranberry
• Latrobe
• Beaver Valley Mall
• Grove City
• North Huntingdon
• Belle Vernon
• Fox Chapel
• Indiana
• Sewickley
• Waterfront (Homestead)
• Monongahela

Christmas Star Cookies from SmileyCookie.com

Click here to order yours today!

Christmas Star Commercial Television Air Dates

Think watching the commercial online just isn't the same as seeing it on TV? For you purists, here's the listing of when and where the commercial will be airing. Check your local listings for times.

Read the Story of the Christmas Star

Ever wondered just how this classic came to be? Wonder no more - just click here to read the story (and all the wonderful comments left by our readers!).

Random Acts of Kindness

In the spirit of the Christmas Star, throughout the month in the Pittsburgh area, our helpers will be performing random acts of kindness. Of course, it would spoil the fun if we told you when and where these were happening! However, if you've been a recipient of one of these acts, please visit our Facebook page to tell us how you paid it forward!

Laser Rendition of the Christmas Star Commercial

In honor of the commercial's 30th anniversary, our friends at Lightwave International orchestrated a laser rendition of the commercial, which was shown at the Santa Spectacular during Pittsburgh's Light Up Night. In case you missed it, one of our fans sent us the video below. Check it out!

Watch the Commercial Now!

Last, but most certainly not least, you can view the commercial right here, right now.



May the special lift you get this holiday season last all year long!


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Our Caring for Kids Campaign kicked off a few weeks ago! Take a look below to see if your local Eat'n Park has a special event coming up!

Monday, November 26, 2012
Indiana  Breakfast with Santa (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Banksville Tips for Tots (2:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
McKees Rocks Tips for Tots (4:30 PM – 8:00 PM)

Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Bridgeville Mardi Gras Night (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Hermitage Tips for Tots (2:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Latrobe Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

Thursday, November 29, 2012
Waterfront Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Natrona Heights Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
South Hills Tips for Tots (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Moon Township Tips for Tots (11:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
Warren Dessert With Smiley (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

Friday, November 30, 2012
State College Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

Saturday, December 1, 2012
Dormont Holiday Bash at Pius Church (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Monongahela Holiday Bash at Monongahela VFD (4:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Franklin Breakfast with Smiley (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Moon Township Pictures with Santa (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Somerset Benefit Dance at Boli’s Bar and Grill (6:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
Clarksburg Children’s Night (4:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Sunday, December 2, 2012
Dormont Breakfast with Santa (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Moon Township Pictures with Santa (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Indiana Bingo (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

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Our Christmas Star commercial is a beloved favorite for young and old. Its simple, timeless message has resonated with viewers for 30 years. If you’re wondering how this classic came to be, click here to read the story and the many wonderful comments left by our guests.

Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh

• Family Channel - ABC Family 25 Days Of Christmas (Week Of 12/3, 12/10, 12/17)
• TBS - 24 Hours Christmas Story (Week Of 12/24)
• KDKA-TV - Rudolph (Week Of 12/3), Thanksgiving Parade (Week Of 11/19), Frosty/Frosty Returns (Week Of 11/19), Rudolph Encore (Week Of 12/10), Flight Before Christmas (Week Of 12/3)
• WPCW-TV - Muppets Christmas (Week Of 12/10), Prancer (Week Of 12/10), Muppets Christmas Movie (Week Of 12/17)
• WPXI-TV - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (Week Of 11/19), Michael Buble Christmas (Week Of 12/10), It's A Wonderful Life (Week Of 11/26), Holiday On Ice (Week Of 11/26), Christmas White House (Week Of 12/17)
• WTAE-TV - Grinch (Week Of 11/26), Shrek The Halls (Week Of 11/26), Disney Christmas Parade (Week Of 12/24)

Johnstown

• Family Channel - 25 Days Of Christmas (Week Of 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24)
• WATM-TV - Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (Week Of 11/19), Shrek The Halls (Week Of 12/3), CMA Country Christmas (Week Of 12/3), Grinch (Week Of 12/10), Grinch (Week Of 12/17), Santa Coming To Town (Week Of 12/17), Charlie Brown: Dog For Christmas (Week Of 12/17)
• WJAC-TV - Its A Wonderful Life (Week Of 11/26), Blake Shelton Christmas (Week Of 12/3), Michael Buble Christmas (Week Of 12/10), Rockefeller Christmas (Week Of 11/26), Macy's Parade (Week Of 11/19)
• WTAJ-TV - Rudolph (Week Of 12/3), Frosty/Frosty Returns (Week Of 11/19), Frosty/Frosty Returns (Week Of 12/3), Flight Before Christmas (Week Of 12/3), Yes Virginia/Elf's Story (Week Of 12/10) 

Erie

• Family Channel - 25 Days Of Christmas (Week Of 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24)
• WFXP-TV - Ice Age Christmas (Week Of 12/17), Charlie Brown: Happiness Is A Warm Blanket (Week Of 12/17)
• WICU-TV - Macy's Parade (Week Of 11/19), Wonderful Life (Week Of 12/24), Blake Shelton Christmas (Week Of 12/3), Michael Buble Christmas (Week Of 12/17), Christmas In White House (Week Of 12/10), Christmas In White House (Week Of 12/17)
• WJET-TV - Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (Week Of 11/19), Thanksgiving Parade (Week Of 11/19), Grinch (Week Of 12/3), Charlie Brown Christmas (Week Of 12/10), Santa Coming To Town (Week Of 12/3), Charlie Brown Xmas/Prep Landing (Week Of 12/10)
• WSEE-TV - Thanksgiving Parade (Week Of 11/19), Frosty/Frosty Returns (Week Of 11/19), Frosty/Frosty Returns (Week Of 12/3), Rudolph (Week Of 12/3), Rudolph (Week Of 12/10), Elf On The Shelf (Week Of 12/10), Flight Before Christmas (Week Of 12/3), Elf The Movie (Week Of 12/10)

• Family Channel - 25 Days Of Christmas (Week Of 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24), Countdown To Christmas Movie Marathon (Week Of 11/19), Countdown To Christmas Movie Marathon (Week Of 11/26)
• Food Network - Holiday Block (Week Of 11/26), Holiday Block (Week Of 12/10), Holiday Block (Week Of 12/17), Thanksgiving Leftovers (Week Of 11/26), Iron Chef America Holiday Episode (Week Of 12/3), Chopped: Holiday (Week Of 12/3), Cupcake Wars: Holiday Episode (Week Of 12/3)
• TBS - Various (Week Of 12/24), 24 Hours Of A Christmas Story (Week Of 12/24)
• USA - Christmas Movie Marathon (Week Of 12/24)
• HGTV - Yard Crashers: Holiday Lights (Week Of 11/19), Celebrity (Week Of 11/19)
• WEWS-TV - Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (Week Of 11/19), Grinch (Week Of 11/26), Santa Coming To Town (Week Of 11/26), Charlie Brown Christmas (Week Of 12/3), Prep & Landing (Week Of 12/3), Disney Parade (Week Of 12/24)
• WKYC-TV - White House Christmas (Week Of 12/10), Macy's Parade (Week Of 11/19), Micheal Buble Christmas (Week Of 12/10)
• WOIO-TV - Thanksgiving Parade (Week Of 11/19), Frosty/Frosty Returns (Week Of 11/19), Frosty/Frosty Returns (Week Of 12/3), Rudolph (Week Of 12/3), Flight Before Christmas (Week Of 12/3)

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At ths time of year, who doesn't love a good deal? And lucky for you, we've got TWO of them!

On Wednesday, you'll be busy prepping for your Thanksgiving feast, so let us help with dinner.  Use the coupon below for $2 off a quart of soup.  Grab a quart or two on the way home (it IS Potato Soup day, after all), and dinner's already taken care of.

After Thanksgiving, don't hit Black Friday's sales on an empty stomach. Stop in to your local Eat'n Park to fuel up with our Shopper's Breakfast and Fruit Buffet. At only $6.99, it's a bargain!

And it just wouldn't be Black Friday if we didn't sweeten the deal even more....so, here's a coupon for a free latte!

Print your coupons now!


Find your local Eat'n Park below to see if/when the Shopper's Buffet will be available.
Happy (bargain) hunting!

Pennsylvania locations:
Altoona: 5:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Avalon: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Banksville: No Shopper's Buffet
Belle Vernon: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bridgeville: 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Butler (Clearview): 5:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Butler (United): 5:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Canonsburg (Peters) : No Shopper's Buffet
Center Twp.: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Chippewa: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Clarion: 5:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cranberry (Marshall Twp): 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Dormont: No Shopper's Buffet
Dubois: MIDNIGHT - 10:30 AM
Edgewood: No Shopper's Buffet
Erie (Peach Street): 5:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Erie (West 12th Street): 5:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Etna: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Franklin Park: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Franklin: 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Greensburg: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grove City: MIDNIGHT - 10:30 AM
Hampton Twp.: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hermitage: 5:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Indiana: 5:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Johnstown: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Latrobe: 5:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Library Road: 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM
McKees Rocks: No Shopper's Buffet
McKeesport: No Shopper's Buffet
McKnight Rd. (Northbound): 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
McKnight Rd. (Southbound): 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monongahela: No Shopper's Buffet
Monroeville: 5:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Moon Twp.: 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Murrysville: 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
N. Huntingdon: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Natrona Hts.: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
New Castle: No Shopper's Buffet
New Kensington: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
New Stanton: No Shopper's Buffet
North Versailles: 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Penn Hills: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Pittsburgh Mills: 4:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Robinson: 4:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sewickley: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Somerset: 5:00 AM-11:00 AM
South Hills: 5:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Squirrel Hill: Wednesday night Midnight - 4:00 AM
State College: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Uniontown: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Washington (Mall): 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Waterfront: 6:00 AM-11:00 AM
Waterworks: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Westmont: No Shopper's Buffet
Whitehall: 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Ohio locations:
Austintown: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Boardman: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Chapel Hill: 5:00 AM - NOON
Medina: 4:00 AM - NOON
Mentor: 4:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Parma: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Clairsville: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Steubenville: 5:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Streetsboro: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Warren: 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Willoughby: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

West Virginia locations:
Clarksburg: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Morgantown: No Shopper's Buffet
Weirton: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wheeling Highlands: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Our Caring for Kids Campaign kicked off a few weeks ago! Take a look below to see if your local Eat'n Park has a special event coming up!

Monday, November 19, 2012
McKnight Road (Northbound) Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
McKnight Road (Southbound) Face Painting (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

Tuesday, November 20, 2012
North Huntingdon Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Saturday, November 24, 2012
Clarksburg Yard Sale

Sunday, November 25, 2012
North Huntingdon Chris Higbee Concert at Manor Legion (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

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This holiday season, there's an easy way to cut out a big chunk of stress - let us do all of your baking! We'll handle the muss and the fuss, while you relax and enjoy your found time.

We have the favorites you're familiar with: Smiley Cookies both regular and mini, and a wide variety of pies (fruit and creme pies - whatever suits your fancy).

But maybe you didn't realize that you can also get homemade breads, rolls, buns, and biscuits. Do any of your guests have Celiac disease? Pick up a half-dozen of our gluten-free buns!

Whatever you need to complete your holiday meal, you can find it at Eat'n Park. And don't forget that our delicious Pumpkin Pie is on sale during the month of November for just $7.99 for a whole pie!

Or try our new Pumpkin Créme Pie - it's sure to wow your holiday guests!

Click here to download our bakery order form.
Need the number for your local Eat'n Park? Click here.


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It’s hard to believe that this year marks the 30th anniversary of our beloved Christmas Star commercial. We have a lot of fun things planned as part of our celebration, but more on that later! Right now, we’d like to introduce you to our new Christmas Shoppe!

Our Christmas Shoppe will be selling limited edition Christmas Star merchandise from now until the end of the year. Best of all, 10% of all merchandise sales will benefit our 34th Annual Caring for Kids campaign.

All locations will be selling Christmas Star ornaments, ceramic mugs, travel mugs and magnets. At these select locations, you’ll also find long-sleeve t-shirts:


These are sure to sell out fast, so stop in soon!


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Since 1979, Eat'n Park guests and team members have united to do some serious fundraising for five weeks every November and December. That's right - it's time for Caring for Kids!  Through this campaign, we’ve raised more than $8 million for our local children’s hospitals, but we’re not stopping now!

Our 34th annual Caring For Kids Campaign kicked off on Friday and we’ve got lots of fun opportunities for you to help support the kids this year!

$2 Raffle Tickets - 2013 Ford Escape

Our generous partner, The Neighborhood Ford Store, has kindly donated a 2013 Ford Escape to the campaign - so one lucky guest is going to be taking home a pretty nice Christmas present!

You could win this new 2013 Ford Escape!

Raffle tickets are available for just $2 each at every Eat'n Park location. Just ask your server for one (or 10!) for your chance to win. 100% of the proceeds from the raffle go directly to the campaign.

For full details and raffle restrictions, click here. 

Christmas Star Merchandise

This holiday season marks an important milestone at Eat’n Park:  the 30th anniversary of the Christmas Star commercial! This beloved commercial captures the true spirit of the season, as well as the spirit of Caring for Kids: helping others in their time of need.

To help us raise money for our Caring for Kids campaign, 10% of proceeds from all Christmas Star merchandise will go to Caring for Kids. You'll find mugs, magnets and ornaments at every Eat'n Park location. In addition, restaurants that normally carry apparel will be featuring Christmas Star long sleeve t-shirts!

Stop in to pick yours up today - we have limited quantities!

Restaurant Activities

Every year, our team members pour their hearts into this campaign. Many of them donate their time (and sometimes, their tips) to organizing special events at our restaurants.

You may be familiar with our Tips for Tots nights, in which our team members and local celebrities donate the evening's tips to the campaign. Events like these are fun for everyone, and of course, they benefit a great cause.

We'll be updating the schedule of events every week, so check back often to see what's happening at your local Eat'n Park!  Click here to see our most updated schedule.

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Our Caring for Kids Campaign kicked off last week! Take a look below to see if your local Eat'n Park has a special event coming up! 

Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Banksville Hands-on-the-car (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Greensburg Tips for Tots (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Chippewa Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Franklin Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Monroeville Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Indiana Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
North Versailles Tips for Tots (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

Thursday, November 15, 2012
Hermitage Tips for Tots (3:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
State College Charity Volleyball Tournament (5:00PM – 9:00 PM)
Medina Tips for Tots (11:00 AM – 8:00 PM)

Saturday, November 17, 2012
Latrobe Craft Show – American Legion, Latrobe (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Sunday, November 18, 2012
Chapel Hill Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

Monday, November 19, 2012
McKnight Road (Northbound) Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
McKnight Road (Southbound) Face Painting (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

Tuesday, November 20, 2012
North Huntingdon Tips for Tots (4:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Saturday, November 24, 2012
Moon Twp. Pictures with Santa (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Clarksburg Yard Sale (Time TBD)

Sunday, November 25, 2012
Moon Twp. Pictures with Santa (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
North Huntingdon Chris Higbee Concert at Manor Legion (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

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As part of our LifeSmiles^TM initiative, we recently donated $5,000 to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for their BackPack for Kids Program. At the beginning of every school year, the program provides a new backpack and a can opener to children at risk for hunger. Then, once a week throughout the year, the kids’ backpacks are refilled with enough nutritious food for six full meals. They receive items like applesauce, soup, vegetables, cereal, and many other items to help them get through the weekend.


Our Check Presentation

In addition to our donation,  we also took some of our team members to volunteer and stuff backpacks. It was a really neat experience, and we stuffed over 600 backpacks!


Eat'n Park Volunteers Packing Backpacks

To learn more about the BackPack for Kids Program, click here.
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