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Take a look below to see if your local Eat'n Park has a special event coming up to raise money for local children's hospitals! Learn more about our Caring for Kid's Campaign here!

Friday, November 29

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party and Rodeo Round-Up (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Robinson Eat'n Park

Rodeo Round-Up (6:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Location: Hermitage Eat'n Park


Saturday, November 30

Pictures with Santa and Smiley (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Location: Robinson Eat'n Park

Rodeo Round-Up
Location: Center Township Eat'n Park


Sunday, December 1

Franklin Park Eat'n Park Holiday Vendor and Craft Show (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Coraopolis VFW (412 Mulberry St, Coraopolis, PA 15108)

Pictures with Santa (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Location: Moon Township Eat'n Park


Monday, December 2

Edgewood Bingo (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Robinson Eat'n Park
Tickets available to purchase at the door. 

Meet and Greet with Santa (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Location: Washington Eat'n Park

Breakfast with Santa (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Location: Indiana Eat'n Park


Tuesday, December 3

Edgeworth Wheeling Island and Oglebay Lights Bus Trip (12:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Location: Winter Festival of Lights (Oglebay Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003)
First come, first served. Call (412) 741-4650 to reserve your seat.


Wednesday, December 4

Pictures with Santa (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Belle Vernon Eat'n Park
Join us to enjoy pictures with Santa, a balloon artist, face painting, and a 50/50 raffle.


Thursday, December 5

Pictures with Santa and Smiley (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Natrona Heights Eat'n Park
Join us for pictures with Santa, ornament making, and giveaways!


Rodeo Round-Up: If you happen to be dining at an Eat’n Park restaurant during this event, you will be encouraged to “round-up” your bill to the nearest dollar, donating the extra change to the campaign.

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It’s hard to believe that December is here and the holidays are already upon us. While there are busy schedules and stress that sometimes come along with this time of year, there are also long-beloved traditions that we look forward to all year long.

One long-running tradition here at Eat’n Park is our cherished Christmas Star commercial. Every year, we are moved by the comments we hear about this classic spot. Many of you have told us that it is what gets you in the holiday spirit, and that it reminds you of what the holidays are all about. We’ve even heard that the commercial has been referenced in Christmas Eve sermons!

This year marks the 37th anniversary of the commercial – and because it’s so timeless, it’s hard to believe that it has been around for so long. And just how did this classic come to be?

It all started in early 1982. Eat’n Park was just beginning to blossom into the family restaurant chain that you’re now familiar with, and the company was prospering. Our CEO at the time, Jim Broadhurst, wanted to create a holiday card on video to thank the city of Pittsburgh for their support of Eat’n Park.

So, Jim charged Ketchum, our ad agency at the time, with creating a message that would “last for 20 years.” Easy, right? Craig Otto, then a young Art Director, and Cathy Bowen, a fledgling Copy Writer at the time, lead the project. The pair worked for 3 weeks to generate over 30 ideas, none of which were met with approval. Eventually, they hit upon the idea of an animated commercial, but they still weren’t sure where they were going with it.

One Sunday shortly thereafter, Craig decided to come into the office. He sketched out a star, a traditional holiday image, and then stopped. “How does the star get to the top of the tree?” He played around with a few ideas until deciding that, of course, the star would need some help from the tree itself. In a fateful coincidence, Cathy had also decided to come in to the office that Sunday. So, while Craig worked out the illustrations, Cathy devised a simple, yet perfect sentiment to wrap up the commercial.

Jim immediately loved the spot, and an ageless favorite was born. Even better, the commercial has outlasted his original expectations. The idea of the relationship between the tree and the star illustrates a timeless holiday lesson – by helping another, you’re helping yourself, and you’re making the world a better place.

So, from everyone here at Eat’n Park, here’s hoping that the special lift you get this holiday season lasts all year long!

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Send some holiday cheer to family and friends near or far from SmileyCookie.com! With a wide variety of designs including reindeer, snowmen, Christmas Star, and more, these sweet treats are sure to deliver a smile to loved ones craving a taste of home. Plus, our products from SmileyCookie.com are individually wrapped and nut free, making them safe for all the elves in Santa’s workshop!

Order now and use the code “TREE20” by 12/16/2019 to take 20% off  any cookie or gift basket purchase at SmileyCookie.com! Coupon code not valid on gift cards or at Eat’n Park Restaurants.

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For many, the holiday season does not truly begin until they’ve seen our beloved Christmas Star commercial. First airing more than 35 years ago, it has since become an annual tradition shared by generations. With a timeless message of goodwill for all, it’s a classic that has stood the test of time.

From our family to yours, we hope the special lift you get this holiday season lasts all year long!

Waiting to see our classic commercial on your TV? Click here to see when it will be airing on TV in the Pittsburgh area!

Send the Star
Spread holiday cheer to all your friends and family both far and near by sending the star right to their email inbox at SendtheStar.com. This free greeting is a fun way to surprise your loved ones with special holiday tidings and let them know they’re on your mind!

Christmas Star Mugs
For the perfect stocking stuffer, stop by any of our locations to pick up one of our Christmas Star Ceramic Mugs for only $6.99. Did you know that 10% of all proceeds from these mugs will go to our Caring for Kids campaign , which benefits local children’s hospitals? Pick yours up today – they’re only available while supplies last!

Steel City Christmas Star Shirts
We’re partnering with our friends at Steel City  for some sweet new t-shirt designs , including one featuring our famous holiday commercial. With a textured look to add a vintage charm, this shirt is available exclusively at ShopSteelCity.com or at their store in Downtown Pittsburgh. Make sure to tell Santa to add it to your Christmas list!


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Between Thanksgiving Day festivities and a Black Friday shopping spree, you’ve got a busy week ahead! Since you’re focused on preparing for the big feast, let us help with your dinner plans with this coupon for $1 off a quart of soup or chili.

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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 over 35 years. Read on to see when it will be airing on TV in the Pittsburgh area! Check your local listings for times.

AMC

• Best Christmas Ever (Week of 12/9, 12/16)

FOOD NETWORK

• Holiday Baking Championship (Week of 12/2, 12/9, 12/16)

HALLMARK CHANNEL

• A Christmas Love Story (Week of 12/2)
• Christmas at Dollywood (Week of 12/2)
• Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (Week of12/9)
• Alice in Christmasland (Week of 12/9)
• It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (Week of 12/16)
• Holiday Date (Week of 12/16)

HGTV

• House Hunters: Home for the Holidays (Week of 12/9, 12/16)
• White House Christmas Tour (Week of 12/2)

LIFETIME

• It’s A Wonderful Life (Week of 11/25, 12/9, 12/16)

TBS

• 24 Hours of a Christmas Story (Christmas Eve)
• 24 Hours of a Christmas Story (Christmas Day) 

TNT

• 24 Hours of a Christmas Story (Christmas Eve)

FREEFORM

• 25 Days of Christmas (Week of 12/9, 12/16)

KDKA-TV

• Kennedy Center Honors (Week of 12/9)
• Frosty/Frosty Returns (Week of 12/9)
• Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer (Week of 12/2)

WPXI-TV 

• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Week of 11/25)
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Week of 12/2)
• Christmas at Rockefeller Center (Week of 12/2)
• SNL Christmas Special (Week of 12/9)
• It’s a Wonderful Life (Week of 12/23)

WTAE-TV 

• Ellen Holiday Episodes (Week of 12/9, 12/16)
• Disney Christmas Parade (Week of 12/23)
• Great Christmas Light Fight (Week of 12/23)

WQED

• Peg + Cat + The Holidays (Week of 11/25, 12/16)
• Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas (Week of 11/25)
• Let’s Go Luna: Luna’s Christmas Around the World (Week of 11/25)
• A Christmas Cookie Story (Week of 12/2)
• The Cat in the Hat Knows a lot About Christmas (Week of 12/2)
• Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas (Week of 12/2)
• Nature Cat: A Nature Carol (Week of 12/9)
• Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir (Week of 12/9)
• The Ornament of the World (Week of 12/9)
• It’s Pittsburgh / Santa Will Lie the Sleigh (Week of 12/9)
• Christmas on the Danube (Week of 12/9)
• Lidia Celebrates America / Return of the Artisans (Week of 12/9)
• Christmas at Belmont (Week of 12/16)
• Happy Holidays in Pittsburgh (Week of 12/16)

Can't wait to see our beloved commercial on TV? Click below to watch it now!



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Christmas decorations are springing up all over town and holiday music has arrived on the radio. It’s official… the holiday season is officially here, and we can’t wait to gather around the table with those that we hold dear. In fact, we will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, so that our wonderful team members can spend the holiday with their families.

We hope you’ll stop by to see us on Friday for our special Black Friday Shoppers’ Breakfast and Fruit Buffet, available at select locations. It's perfect for all the early morning bargain hunters out there who need some fuel (and coffee)!

Check out the list below to find your nearest holiday buffet locations and times:

Black Friday Shoppers’ Breakfast Buffet (Friday, November 29 for $8.49):

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

Ohio locations:
Austintown: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Steubenville: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Clairsville: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Warren: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

West Virginia locations:
Clarksburg: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morgantown: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Weirton: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wheeling Highlands: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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