Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Adk Sparkle Village Craft Show

Phone: 518-891-1990
Email: welcome@slareachamber.org
Dec. 1st: 4 PM - 8 PM; Dec. 2nd: 10 AM - 3 PM

Join us for the 38th Annual Sparkle Village Craft Show & Sale and give a special handmade gift this holiday season! Shop from one-of-a-kind local makers and vendors.

Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under the age of 12.

Ruben Moreno and the Zydeco RE-Evolution return to Harmony House

Time: 7:15 PM - 11:00 PM
Phone: 585-727-4119
Email: zydjunky@gmail.com
Zydeco Junky Productions in concert with Rochester Cajun ZYDECO Network is excited to announce the return of RUBEN MORENO & THE ZYDECO RE-EVOLUTION to Harmony House!!!!

Ruben Moreno – a proud young Chicano-Creole Zydeco artist born and raised in Houston, Texas. Dynamic Youthful Energy. Hot ~ Sizzlin Hot … Locked down dance groove … A new breed of Zydeco artist taking the form to whole new levels. Ruben has started his very own “Zydeco RE-Evolution” and is sharing it with the world.

Roast Of Rochester

Time: 8:00 PM
Email: contact@carlsoncomedy.com
Mark Maira and Shane Allen of The Innerloop Blog hook up with Rochester's biggest comedians and celebrities to take on Rochester. From the weather, plates, Kia Boyz, potholes, and more. You know Shane Allen from The Innerloop Blog and Podcast former of The Gentlemen's Club on 94.1 The Zone. You know Mark Maira from DiTullio and Deanna on Radio 95.1 and The Innerloop Podcast.

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

A Frosty Fest

Host/Presenter: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Phone: 1-845-339-2666 ext. 10
NOTE TIMES: Fridays 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday; 4:30pm

The creative team at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses; the #1 Haunted attraction in America now presents this family-fun holiday light spectacular with more than one million lights that will prove to be unlike any other event in the country. The event features Bubbles the Christmas Bear, The Forest Snowman, Dasher the Reindeer, The Forgetful Elf, Frosty's Animated Musical Light Show, Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest (Drive thru), Glistening Gardens: Celebrating the dancing trees of Nature, Magical Mansion, Frosty's Magical Adventure, a 3D walk-through and much, much more! There is also a professional stage show, pictures with Santa, gift shops and tasty treats.

Gingerbread Wonderland at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute

Host/Presenter: Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Phone: 1-716-210-2525
OPEN: Nov. 25-Dec. 17; Saturdays from 11:00am-7:00pm and Sundays from 12:00-4:00pm.

Imagine brightly colored gumdrops, candy canes, peppermints, licorice, and lots of icing. Talk about a sugar rush. Decorating gingerbread houses is a fun festive activity for the whole family. And it’s even more fun when it’s larger than life. The talented students and chefs of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute took this tradition to the next level by creating a life-size gingerbread village.

Check out the schedule to see when live entertainment, chef demos, and story time is scheduled. You can even purchase a bag with cookies and crafts to take home with you to continue the fun! The whole place is decked out, so you’ll find something festive around every corner.

Santa Express Train Ride

Time: 1:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
Phone: 1-607-432-2429
There’s no better way to celebrate the Holiday Season than a train ride with Santa and his helpers. The train is beautifully decorated from the lights strung along the outside to the garland and ornaments on the inside. Enjoy an afternoon train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus and their helpers. There will be Holiday music, goodies and refreshments for everyone’s enjoyment. The ride runs about 2 ½ hours and reservations are required. Children younger than 3 are Free! PARENTS: Bring a small gift with your child’s name attached to be given as a surprise from Santa himself on the train. Sneak it behind the Depot to the Reindeer Shack the day of your ride.
Reservation Required. All trains depart Milford Depot promptly at the time listed.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Adk Sparkle Village Craft Show

Phone: 518-891-1990
Email: welcome@slareachamber.org
Dec. 1st: 4 PM - 8 PM; Dec. 2nd: 10 AM - 3 PM

Join us for the 38th Annual Sparkle Village Craft Show & Sale and give a special handmade gift this holiday season! Shop from one-of-a-kind local makers and vendors.

Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under the age of 12.

Holiday Fineries at the Wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trailhead

Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: 845-256-8456
Email: jude@gunkswine.com
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail features to multiple wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail (Ulster and Orange Counties)
This event is a great opportunity to taste a variety of wines produced in the Hudson Valley and get a jump on your holiday wine shopping!
Includes a tasting glass, SWT ornament at your starting winery, and a winery ornament and a tasting flight at each of the four locations on your self-guided itinerary between 11am-5pm, to receive another wine tasting flight and winery ornament at each stop!
https://www.shawangunkwinetrail.com/holiday-fineries-at-the-wineries/

Forest Therapy Walk

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Phone: 315-673-1350
Email: info@baltimorewoods.org
Experience nature in a unique way on a guided Forest Therapy Walk throughout Baltimore Woods! During this slow, mindful, and quiet walk, you will be invited to engage all your senses, release your mind chatter, and deepen connections to nature, allowing you to connect with yourself and others through nature in new ways. You will have opportunities throughout for both individual reflection and to come together as a group to listen and share what we are noticing. The 2.5 hour walk ends with a tea ceremony with wildcrafted tea foraged from the area and snacks.

Tales of the North with Ken Kaufman

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 315-673-1350
Email: info@baltimorewoods.org
Spend an evening with the stories of Robert Service, as told by seasoned storyteller Ken Kaufman! Tales of adventure in the great outdoors and a special night hike combine for a memorable evening in the winter woods. We’ll begin with a hike around the Harrison Trail and then warm up inside with hot cocoa and some classic stories set in the northern woodlands.

This program is designed for ages 8 and up. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. This program will include a hike along moderate terrain, including hills, roots, and uneven surfaces. Snowshoes will be provided, if necessary. Feel free to bring treats to share!

Kim Tenreiro performs A Christmas Carol

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Phone: 585-924-2637
Email: jpritchard@owwl.org
Do you need a refill on holiday spirit as the holidays draw near? Join us at the First Presbyterian Church in Victor for Kim Tenreiro's one-man performance of A Christmas Carol on Saturday, Dec. 2nd at 2 pm. All of the proceeds benefit the Victor Farmington Library.

Interested in learning about the life and times of Charles Dickens? Arrive early for an informal pre-show prologue.

Christmas Open House

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-332-0538
Email: cfyfejohnston@aol.com
The 32nd Annual Christmas Open House at The Rice Homestead will be on Saturday, December 2nd, from 12 - 4 p.m.  Musical entertainment in the Victorian Parlor will be by Fleur de Lys from 12-2 pm and Dana Carroll on the hammered dulcimer from 2-4 pm.  Rooms will be decorated in the holiday spirit of yesteryear with fireplaces ablaze and homemade cookies and hot mulled cider will be served.  Spinning and wool rug braiding demonstrations will be in The Loom Room and the very popular Homemade Pie Sale will be in the dining room as well as gift baskets for raffle.  This event is free and open to the public and refreshments are free.

Field + Supply Holiday Pop-Up

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Email: info@fieldandsupply.com
Join us for a special two-weekend Holiday Pop-Up at Senate Garage in Kingston, NY. The Pop-Up Shops will each feature a curated selection of brands for Holiday shopping.

Dickens Christmas

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 315-685-0552
Email: info@skaneateles.com
Every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 24 through Dec 23 PLUS Sun Dec 24 Noon-2:30pm

Join Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria and their entourage for the 28th edition of Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 238, with an abbreviated production (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve. Merriment for the whole family: Charles Dickens and his cast of over 40 characters will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores, and restaurants. Don't miss lively acts at the Gazebo, live music, unique shopping, wonderful food, and horse and wagon rides around the Village. Great shopping throughout the village.

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

A Frosty Fest

Host/Presenter: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Phone: 1-845-339-2666 ext. 10
NOTE TIMES: Fridays 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday; 4:30pm

The creative team at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses; the #1 Haunted attraction in America now presents this family-fun holiday light spectacular with more than one million lights that will prove to be unlike any other event in the country. The event features Bubbles the Christmas Bear, The Forest Snowman, Dasher the Reindeer, The Forgetful Elf, Frosty's Animated Musical Light Show, Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest (Drive thru), Glistening Gardens: Celebrating the dancing trees of Nature, Magical Mansion, Frosty's Magical Adventure, a 3D walk-through and much, much more! There is also a professional stage show, pictures with Santa, gift shops and tasty treats.

Gingerbread Wonderland at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute

Host/Presenter: Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Phone: 1-716-210-2525
OPEN: Nov. 25-Dec. 17; Saturdays from 11:00am-7:00pm and Sundays from 12:00-4:00pm.

Imagine brightly colored gumdrops, candy canes, peppermints, licorice, and lots of icing. Talk about a sugar rush. Decorating gingerbread houses is a fun festive activity for the whole family. And it’s even more fun when it’s larger than life. The talented students and chefs of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute took this tradition to the next level by creating a life-size gingerbread village.

Check out the schedule to see when live entertainment, chef demos, and story time is scheduled. You can even purchase a bag with cookies and crafts to take home with you to continue the fun! The whole place is decked out, so you’ll find something festive around every corner.

Santa Express Train Ride

Time: 1:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
Phone: 1-607-432-2429
There’s no better way to celebrate the Holiday Season than a train ride with Santa and his helpers. The train is beautifully decorated from the lights strung along the outside to the garland and ornaments on the inside. Enjoy an afternoon train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus and their helpers. There will be Holiday music, goodies and refreshments for everyone’s enjoyment. The ride runs about 2 ½ hours and reservations are required. Children younger than 3 are Free! PARENTS: Bring a small gift with your child’s name attached to be given as a surprise from Santa himself on the train. Sneak it behind the Depot to the Reindeer Shack the day of your ride.
Reservation Required. All trains depart Milford Depot promptly at the time listed.

The Collectorsfest Mega Show

Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Phone: 607-753-8580
More than 200 tables of Sports Cards (Sets, Wax Packs and Singles), Graded Cards, Autographs, Racing, Non- Sports Cards, Starting Line ups, Supplies to protect your items, Posters, Framed Art, Magazines, Bobble Heads, Die-Cast, and a whole lot more. (We cannot guarantee items will be at each show). 100+ tables of 3D Printed Figures, Action Figures, Anime, Art Prints, Artist Trading Cards, Autographed items, Barbies, Beer Signs, Body Art, Books and Trade Paperback, Cast Iron Toys, Celebrity Photos, Chase Cars, Coca Cola Products, Comic Books, Comic Posters, Custom Figure Blind Boxes, Die Cast, Disney, Dolls, Farm Toys, Funko Pops, Games (Board Games), Games (Video), Garbage Pail Kids, Gas Station trucks, GI Joe, Green Light, Hess Trucks, Horror, Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, Lionel Train Sets. and more!

Event is held in the Horticulture Building at the NY State Fairgrounds..

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Holiday Fineries at the Wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trailhead

Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: 845-256-8456
Email: jude@gunkswine.com
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail features to multiple wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail (Ulster and Orange Counties)
This event is a great opportunity to taste a variety of wines produced in the Hudson Valley and get a jump on your holiday wine shopping!
Includes a tasting glass, SWT ornament at your starting winery, and a winery ornament and a tasting flight at each of the four locations on your self-guided itinerary between 11am-5pm, to receive another wine tasting flight and winery ornament at each stop!
https://www.shawangunkwinetrail.com/holiday-fineries-at-the-wineries/

Field + Supply Holiday Pop-Up

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Email: info@fieldandsupply.com
Join us for a special two-weekend Holiday Pop-Up at Senate Garage in Kingston, NY. The Pop-Up Shops will each feature a curated selection of brands for Holiday shopping.

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Hollowell + The Innerloop Blog at Iron Smoke Distillery

Time: 6:30 PM
Email: theinnerloopblog@gmail.com
The Innerloop Blog hosts an unforgettable night of laughter and live music with Hollowell!

🤣 Standup Comedy 🤣
We kick off the night with a stacked lineup of talented comedians sure to tickle all of your funny bones!

🎶 Hollowell - Alternative Rock Power Trio 🎶
Hollowell will be closing out the night with a soul-stirring, electrifying performance that will make you forget that you’re out past 7 p.m. on a Tuesday night!

NO ADVANCED TICKETS. Doors will open at 6:30 and space is limited so don’t be late!

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Toast to The Town

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Phone: 518-517-1700
Email: collab@seecny.org
You're Invited to Toast to the Town!

Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation would like to invite you to the Toast to the Town celebration on December 6th at 287 Main in downtown Schoharie! The event will be catered by Mill Pond Inn & Tavern, highlight local spirit producer, RevSpirits, through two signature cocktails, and will feature a live piano performance by Garth Roberts. Please RSVP by emailing collab@seecny.org.

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Christmas Craft Market

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: New York State Fairgrounds
Phone: 248-634-4151
Email: shows@countryfolkart.com
Celebrate the holidays with some great decorating ideas, seasonal décor and gourmet delights! This much-anticipated Holiday Market has just what you're looking for ... wonderful handmade decorative accents and beautiful artwork that includes handcrafted furniture, framed artwork, lighting, holiday décor, architectural decorative pieces, textiles, candles, signs, metalwork, floral designs, wearable art, home and garden décor, jewelry, adult/children's clothing and accessories, gourmet delights and so much more!

Find it in the Horticultural Building.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

A Frosty Fest

Host/Presenter: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Phone: 1-845-339-2666 ext. 10
NOTE TIMES: Fridays 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday; 4:30pm

The creative team at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses; the #1 Haunted attraction in America now presents this family-fun holiday light spectacular with more than one million lights that will prove to be unlike any other event in the country. The event features Bubbles the Christmas Bear, The Forest Snowman, Dasher the Reindeer, The Forgetful Elf, Frosty's Animated Musical Light Show, Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest (Drive thru), Glistening Gardens: Celebrating the dancing trees of Nature, Magical Mansion, Frosty's Magical Adventure, a 3D walk-through and much, much more! There is also a professional stage show, pictures with Santa, gift shops and tasty treats.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

FIL World Cup Luge

Phone: 518-523-2811
Email: info@orda.org
Get ready for the highly anticipated opening of the FIL World Cup Season at Mt Van Hoevenberg on December 8-9. As Lake Placid proudly hosts the first of nine FIL tour stops, including the World Championships in Altenberg, Germany, don’t miss your opportunity to join the crowd and experience the thrill of World Cup Luge, the fastest sport on ice. For the first time since 2019, be part of the crowd as elite athletes tackle one of the world’s most technical tracks. Immerse yourself in the energetic atmosphere as USA Luge hometown heroes and sliders from around the globe start their season with the pursuit of World Cup victory. Celebrate the spirit of competition, soak in the region’s stunning beauty, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Sketching Nature Series: Discovering Winter Weeds

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Phone: 315-673-1350
Email: info@baltimorewoods.org
Central New York becomes a world of grays and browns during the winter, but we can still appreciate the beauty of winter weeds long after their greenery has faded. Join us for a walk around our meadows to find and identify winter weeds. We will learn about how they provide food and shelter for wildlife. Then, we’ll bring some clippings back to the nature center where we can sketch them and study them further.

This program is designed for ages 16 and up. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. Drawing materials will be provided. This program will take place on difficult terrain with uneven surfaces in a meadow.

The Shylocks LIVE at Bullfinch Brewpub

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Email: michelle@albertsgroup.net
Live music from 6 PM - 9 PM! 🎶🎸
Friday, December 8th
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Playing acoustic blues together for over half a decade, Mike Burns (Vox) & Mark Yonnick (Guitar) blend a unique style of Delta, Texas, Chicago and Piedmont blues.
Rolling off 40+ gigs a year along with appearances at The NYS BluesFest 30-Year Anniversary, The Great Salt City Blues Concert #5, SubCat Studios “Live Stream” Sessions, FOXFEST and CNY Alive Rock ‘n Roll Circus have seasoned this duo’s passion for performing the blues.
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The Shylocks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshylocks
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📍Bullfinch Brewpub is a locally owned restaurant and brewery located in the level 1 canyon in the Destiny USA mall. 306 Hiawatha Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13204

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Free Christmas Musical, "Love's Alive"

Time: 7:00 PM
Phone: 585-313-9880
Email: kevinrickner@gmail.com
This Christmas, join a small western town on the eve of Christmas day. A young widow, along with her soon-to-be-husband, sees the true meaning of Christmas, Christ's sacrificial love, through the eyes of her young daughter.
Tickets are free but you must reserve your spot at: https://myground.org/see_the_gift

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Christmas Craft Market

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: New York State Fairgrounds
Phone: 248-634-4151
Email: shows@countryfolkart.com
Celebrate the holidays with some great decorating ideas, seasonal décor and gourmet delights! This much-anticipated Holiday Market has just what you're looking for ... wonderful handmade decorative accents and beautiful artwork that includes handcrafted furniture, framed artwork, lighting, holiday décor, architectural decorative pieces, textiles, candles, signs, metalwork, floral designs, wearable art, home and garden décor, jewelry, adult/children's clothing and accessories, gourmet delights and so much more!

Find it in the Horticultural Building.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

A Frosty Fest

Host/Presenter: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Phone: 1-845-339-2666 ext. 10
NOTE TIMES: Fridays 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday; 4:30pm

The creative team at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses; the #1 Haunted attraction in America now presents this family-fun holiday light spectacular with more than one million lights that will prove to be unlike any other event in the country. The event features Bubbles the Christmas Bear, The Forest Snowman, Dasher the Reindeer, The Forgetful Elf, Frosty's Animated Musical Light Show, Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest (Drive thru), Glistening Gardens: Celebrating the dancing trees of Nature, Magical Mansion, Frosty's Magical Adventure, a 3D walk-through and much, much more! There is also a professional stage show, pictures with Santa, gift shops and tasty treats.

Gingerbread Wonderland at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute

Host/Presenter: Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Phone: 1-716-210-2525
OPEN: Nov. 25-Dec. 17; Saturdays from 11:00am-7:00pm and Sundays from 12:00-4:00pm.

Imagine brightly colored gumdrops, candy canes, peppermints, licorice, and lots of icing. Talk about a sugar rush. Decorating gingerbread houses is a fun festive activity for the whole family. And it’s even more fun when it’s larger than life. The talented students and chefs of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute took this tradition to the next level by creating a life-size gingerbread village.

Check out the schedule to see when live entertainment, chef demos, and story time is scheduled. You can even purchase a bag with cookies and crafts to take home with you to continue the fun! The whole place is decked out, so you’ll find something festive around every corner.

Santa Express Train Ride

Time: 1:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
Phone: 1-607-432-2429
There’s no better way to celebrate the Holiday Season than a train ride with Santa and his helpers. The train is beautifully decorated from the lights strung along the outside to the garland and ornaments on the inside. Enjoy an afternoon train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus and their helpers. There will be Holiday music, goodies and refreshments for everyone’s enjoyment. The ride runs about 2 ½ hours and reservations are required. Children younger than 3 are Free! PARENTS: Bring a small gift with your child’s name attached to be given as a surprise from Santa himself on the train. Sneak it behind the Depot to the Reindeer Shack the day of your ride.
Reservation Required. All trains depart Milford Depot promptly at the time listed.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

FIL World Cup Luge

Phone: 518-523-2811
Email: info@orda.org
Get ready for the highly anticipated opening of the FIL World Cup Season at Mt Van Hoevenberg on December 8-9. As Lake Placid proudly hosts the first of nine FIL tour stops, including the World Championships in Altenberg, Germany, don’t miss your opportunity to join the crowd and experience the thrill of World Cup Luge, the fastest sport on ice. For the first time since 2019, be part of the crowd as elite athletes tackle one of the world’s most technical tracks. Immerse yourself in the energetic atmosphere as USA Luge hometown heroes and sliders from around the globe start their season with the pursuit of World Cup victory. Celebrate the spirit of competition, soak in the region’s stunning beauty, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Free Christmas Musical, "Love's Alive"

Time: 7:00 PM
Phone: 585-313-9880
Email: kevinrickner@gmail.com
This Christmas, join a small western town on the eve of Christmas day. A young widow, along with her soon-to-be-husband, sees the true meaning of Christmas, Christ's sacrificial love, through the eyes of her young daughter.
Tickets are free but you must reserve your spot at: https://myground.org/see_the_gift

Shawangunk Wine Trail Holiday

Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: 845-256-8456
Email: jude@gunkswine.com
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail features to multiple wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail (Ulster and Orange Counties)
This event is a great opportunity to taste a variety of wines produced in the Hudson Valley and get a jump on your holiday wine shopping!
Includes a tasting glass, SWT ornament at your starting winery, and a winery ornament and a tasting flight at each of the four locations on your self-guided itinerary between 11am-5pm, to receive another wine tasting flight and winery ornament at each stop!
https://www.shawangunkwinetrail.com/holiday-fineries-at-the-wineries/

Caroling in the Woods

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Phone: 315-673-1350
Email: info@baltimorewoods.org
Pick up a lantern and song sheet and enjoy a beloved tradition at Baltimore Woods. This event is free for all, and as always, donations are appreciated. Lanterns will be provided. Bring a small flashlight if you prefer.

This program is designed for all ages. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required; no walk-ins.

Butternut Creek Revival LIVE at Bullfinch Brewpub | Destiny USA!

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Email: michelle@albertsgroup.net
Live music from 6 PM - 9 PM! 🎶🎸
Saturday, December 9th
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Singer-songwriters Len Widdekind and Ed Gorham make up the core of Butternut Creek Revival. Their influences are varied and include folk, rock, blues, jazz, and traditional American and European roots music. Butternut Creek Revival plays as a duo and adds great local musicians from time to time to expand their sound. At a show they will often choose songs “on the fly” that feel right for the moment in order to connect with their audience. Some audiences would prefer to hear recognizable covers, while others would prefer a more eclectic blend of original music and songs written by others.

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Dickens Christmas

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 315-685-0552
Email: info@skaneateles.com
Every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 24 through Dec 23 PLUS Sun Dec 24 Noon-2:30pm

Join Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria and their entourage for the 28th edition of Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 238, with an abbreviated production (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve. Merriment for the whole family: Charles Dickens and his cast of over 40 characters will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores, and restaurants. Don't miss lively acts at the Gazebo, live music, unique shopping, wonderful food, and horse and wagon rides around the Village. Great shopping throughout the village.

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Christmas Craft Market

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: New York State Fairgrounds
Phone: 248-634-4151
Email: shows@countryfolkart.com
Celebrate the holidays with some great decorating ideas, seasonal décor and gourmet delights! This much-anticipated Holiday Market has just what you're looking for ... wonderful handmade decorative accents and beautiful artwork that includes handcrafted furniture, framed artwork, lighting, holiday décor, architectural decorative pieces, textiles, candles, signs, metalwork, floral designs, wearable art, home and garden décor, jewelry, adult/children's clothing and accessories, gourmet delights and so much more!

Find it in the Horticultural Building.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

A Frosty Fest

Host/Presenter: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Phone: 1-845-339-2666 ext. 10
NOTE TIMES: Fridays 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday; 4:30pm

The creative team at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses; the #1 Haunted attraction in America now presents this family-fun holiday light spectacular with more than one million lights that will prove to be unlike any other event in the country. The event features Bubbles the Christmas Bear, The Forest Snowman, Dasher the Reindeer, The Forgetful Elf, Frosty's Animated Musical Light Show, Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest (Drive thru), Glistening Gardens: Celebrating the dancing trees of Nature, Magical Mansion, Frosty's Magical Adventure, a 3D walk-through and much, much more! There is also a professional stage show, pictures with Santa, gift shops and tasty treats.

Gingerbread Wonderland at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute

Host/Presenter: Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Phone: 1-716-210-2525
OPEN: Nov. 25-Dec. 17; Saturdays from 11:00am-7:00pm and Sundays from 12:00-4:00pm.

Imagine brightly colored gumdrops, candy canes, peppermints, licorice, and lots of icing. Talk about a sugar rush. Decorating gingerbread houses is a fun festive activity for the whole family. And it’s even more fun when it’s larger than life. The talented students and chefs of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute took this tradition to the next level by creating a life-size gingerbread village.

Check out the schedule to see when live entertainment, chef demos, and story time is scheduled. You can even purchase a bag with cookies and crafts to take home with you to continue the fun! The whole place is decked out, so you’ll find something festive around every corner.

Santa Express Train Ride

Time: 1:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
Phone: 1-607-432-2429
There’s no better way to celebrate the Holiday Season than a train ride with Santa and his helpers. The train is beautifully decorated from the lights strung along the outside to the garland and ornaments on the inside. Enjoy an afternoon train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus and their helpers. There will be Holiday music, goodies and refreshments for everyone’s enjoyment. The ride runs about 2 ½ hours and reservations are required. Children younger than 3 are Free! PARENTS: Bring a small gift with your child’s name attached to be given as a surprise from Santa himself on the train. Sneak it behind the Depot to the Reindeer Shack the day of your ride.
Reservation Required. All trains depart Milford Depot promptly at the time listed.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Free Christmas Musical, "Love's Alive"

Time: 7:00 PM
Phone: 585-313-9880
Email: kevinrickner@gmail.com
This Christmas, join a small western town on the eve of Christmas day. A young widow, along with her soon-to-be-husband, sees the true meaning of Christmas, Christ's sacrificial love, through the eyes of her young daughter.
Tickets are free but you must reserve your spot at: https://myground.org/see_the_gift

Shawangunk Wine Trail Holiday

Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: 845-256-8456
Email: jude@gunkswine.com
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail features to multiple wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail (Ulster and Orange Counties)
This event is a great opportunity to taste a variety of wines produced in the Hudson Valley and get a jump on your holiday wine shopping!
Includes a tasting glass, SWT ornament at your starting winery, and a winery ornament and a tasting flight at each of the four locations on your self-guided itinerary between 11am-5pm, to receive another wine tasting flight and winery ornament at each stop!
https://www.shawangunkwinetrail.com/holiday-fineries-at-the-wineries/

Dickens Christmas

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 315-685-0552
Email: info@skaneateles.com
Every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 24 through Dec 23 PLUS Sun Dec 24 Noon-2:30pm

Join Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria and their entourage for the 28th edition of Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 238, with an abbreviated production (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve. Merriment for the whole family: Charles Dickens and his cast of over 40 characters will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores, and restaurants. Don't miss lively acts at the Gazebo, live music, unique shopping, wonderful food, and horse and wagon rides around the Village. Great shopping throughout the village.

Cest Bon at Rochester Cajun Zydeco Network's Cajun Holiday Bash

Time: 4:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Phone: 585-727-4119
Email: zydjunky@gmail.com
C'EST BON CAJUN DANCE BAND: hard-rockin, foot-stompin Cajun dancehall music!

Quoting C’est Bon: “Holiday paaarty!!! Come on out and join us as we return to the lovely and historic Harmony House in beautiful downtown Webster NY!! We’re super-excited about playing for you all at the Rochester Cajun Zydeco Network’s holiday bash. 4:15 dance lesson, then we hit the stage at 5 and will keep you on the floor till 8pm or till they give us the hook. Thank you, RCZN, for keeping Louisiana music alive and well.”

Willard Chapel's Holiday Open House

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 315-252-0339
Email: admin@willard-chapel.com
It’s that time of the year for Willard Chapel’s traditional Holiday Open House! Bring your family in for some holiday fun. Starting at 12 PM, enjoy holiday themed snacks and refreshments, plus holiday crafts! At 1 PM, join Captain Nick Klaus as he reads “A Pirate’s Night Before Christmas,” sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America. At 2:00 PM, sing along to our Christmas carols. Free self-guided tours of Willard Chapel will also be available. We hope to see you there!

This event is free to enter. The Chapel is handicapped accessible through its North parking lot off Seymour Street. For more information call (315) 252-0339.

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Candlelight Concerts: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Syracuse. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at The Palace Theatre, Syracuse under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

A Frosty Fest

Host/Presenter: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Phone: 1-845-339-2666 ext. 10
NOTE TIMES: Fridays 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday; 4:30pm

The creative team at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses; the #1 Haunted attraction in America now presents this family-fun holiday light spectacular with more than one million lights that will prove to be unlike any other event in the country. The event features Bubbles the Christmas Bear, The Forest Snowman, Dasher the Reindeer, The Forgetful Elf, Frosty's Animated Musical Light Show, Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest (Drive thru), Glistening Gardens: Celebrating the dancing trees of Nature, Magical Mansion, Frosty's Magical Adventure, a 3D walk-through and much, much more! There is also a professional stage show, pictures with Santa, gift shops and tasty treats.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

A Frosty Fest

Host/Presenter: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Phone: 1-845-339-2666 ext. 10
NOTE TIMES: Fridays 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday; 4:30pm

The creative team at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses; the #1 Haunted attraction in America now presents this family-fun holiday light spectacular with more than one million lights that will prove to be unlike any other event in the country. The event features Bubbles the Christmas Bear, The Forest Snowman, Dasher the Reindeer, The Forgetful Elf, Frosty's Animated Musical Light Show, Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest (Drive thru), Glistening Gardens: Celebrating the dancing trees of Nature, Magical Mansion, Frosty's Magical Adventure, a 3D walk-through and much, much more! There is also a professional stage show, pictures with Santa, gift shops and tasty treats.

Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll

Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Phone: 518-523-2646
Come join us for the Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll. Saturday is a whole day filled with holiday fun! Join the businesses throughout town and check out vendors at the train depot! Fun for the whole family all day!

Gingerbread Wonderland at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute

Host/Presenter: Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Phone: 1-716-210-2525
OPEN: Nov. 25-Dec. 17; Saturdays from 11:00am-7:00pm and Sundays from 12:00-4:00pm.

Imagine brightly colored gumdrops, candy canes, peppermints, licorice, and lots of icing. Talk about a sugar rush. Decorating gingerbread houses is a fun festive activity for the whole family. And it’s even more fun when it’s larger than life. The talented students and chefs of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute took this tradition to the next level by creating a life-size gingerbread village.

Check out the schedule to see when live entertainment, chef demos, and story time is scheduled. You can even purchase a bag with cookies and crafts to take home with you to continue the fun! The whole place is decked out, so you’ll find something festive around every corner.

Santa Express Train Ride

Time: 1:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
Phone: 1-607-432-2429
There’s no better way to celebrate the Holiday Season than a train ride with Santa and his helpers. The train is beautifully decorated from the lights strung along the outside to the garland and ornaments on the inside. Enjoy an afternoon train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus and their helpers. There will be Holiday music, goodies and refreshments for everyone’s enjoyment. The ride runs about 2 ½ hours and reservations are required. Children younger than 3 are Free! PARENTS: Bring a small gift with your child’s name attached to be given as a surprise from Santa himself on the train. Sneak it behind the Depot to the Reindeer Shack the day of your ride.
Reservation Required. All trains depart Milford Depot promptly at the time listed.

Widlund Gallery | The Art of Illustration Exhibit

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 518-251-2505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
Tuesday | November 7 - Saturday | December 16 - Opening Reception: Friday, November 17 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment

The Art of Illustration exhibit features original painted illustrations from children’s books created by local artists Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi, as well as Jan Palmer’s new Witches Dance portraits! We’ll be exhibiting original illustrations (as well as sketches, books and materials in the glass cases) from Kate Hartley, Jan Palmer and Anthony Richichi. The artists will have books, prints and more for sale on their opening night, and plan to do readings/signings throughout the exhibit.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

DIY Eco-Friendly Ornaments

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Phone: 315-673-1350
Email: info@baltimorewoods.org
Tired of plastic snowflakes and glitter? Decorate your tree with ornaments that you and your family made from things you can find in nature! Come learn how to make natural ornaments using natural winter-plant based dyes to paint them. We will be using conifer cones, tree cookies, and rose hips to make mini wreaths, and baked salt dough that will be a great canvas for our natural dyes. All materials will be provided.

This program is designed for ages 5 and up. All materials will be provided. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required.

Paul Davie LIVE at Bullfinch Brewpub | Destiny USA!

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Email: michelle@albertsgroup.net
Live music from 6 - 9PM! 🎶🎸
Saturday, December 16th
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Based in Syracuse, NY, Paul Davie is one of Central New York’s most traveled artists. He is passionate in "The Beatles" tribute genre of music, with a catalog of 400+ songs from the 60's through the 90's.
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Paul's website: https://www.pauldaviemusic.com/
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📍 Bullfinch Brewpub is a locally owned restaurant and brewery located in the level 1 canyon in the Destiny USA mall. 306 Hiawatha Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13204 Directions

Dickens Christmas

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 315-685-0552
Email: info@skaneateles.com
Every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 24 through Dec 23 PLUS Sun Dec 24 Noon-2:30pm

Join Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria and their entourage for the 28th edition of Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 238, with an abbreviated production (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve. Merriment for the whole family: Charles Dickens and his cast of over 40 characters will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores, and restaurants. Don't miss lively acts at the Gazebo, live music, unique shopping, wonderful food, and horse and wagon rides around the Village. Great shopping throughout the village.

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

A Frosty Fest

Host/Presenter: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Phone: 1-845-339-2666 ext. 10
NOTE TIMES: Fridays 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday; 4:30pm

The creative team at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses; the #1 Haunted attraction in America now presents this family-fun holiday light spectacular with more than one million lights that will prove to be unlike any other event in the country. The event features Bubbles the Christmas Bear, The Forest Snowman, Dasher the Reindeer, The Forgetful Elf, Frosty's Animated Musical Light Show, Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest (Drive thru), Glistening Gardens: Celebrating the dancing trees of Nature, Magical Mansion, Frosty's Magical Adventure, a 3D walk-through and much, much more! There is also a professional stage show, pictures with Santa, gift shops and tasty treats.

Gingerbread Wonderland at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute

Host/Presenter: Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Phone: 1-716-210-2525
OPEN: Nov. 25-Dec. 17; Saturdays from 11:00am-7:00pm and Sundays from 12:00-4:00pm.

Imagine brightly colored gumdrops, candy canes, peppermints, licorice, and lots of icing. Talk about a sugar rush. Decorating gingerbread houses is a fun festive activity for the whole family. And it’s even more fun when it’s larger than life. The talented students and chefs of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute took this tradition to the next level by creating a life-size gingerbread village.

Check out the schedule to see when live entertainment, chef demos, and story time is scheduled. You can even purchase a bag with cookies and crafts to take home with you to continue the fun! The whole place is decked out, so you’ll find something festive around every corner.

Santa Express Train Ride

Time: 1:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
Phone: 1-607-432-2429
There’s no better way to celebrate the Holiday Season than a train ride with Santa and his helpers. The train is beautifully decorated from the lights strung along the outside to the garland and ornaments on the inside. Enjoy an afternoon train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus and their helpers. There will be Holiday music, goodies and refreshments for everyone’s enjoyment. The ride runs about 2 ½ hours and reservations are required. Children younger than 3 are Free! PARENTS: Bring a small gift with your child’s name attached to be given as a surprise from Santa himself on the train. Sneak it behind the Depot to the Reindeer Shack the day of your ride.
Reservation Required. All trains depart Milford Depot promptly at the time listed.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Dickens Christmas

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 315-685-0552
Email: info@skaneateles.com
Every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 24 through Dec 23 PLUS Sun Dec 24 Noon-2:30pm

Join Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria and their entourage for the 28th edition of Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 238, with an abbreviated production (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve. Merriment for the whole family: Charles Dickens and his cast of over 40 characters will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores, and restaurants. Don't miss lively acts at the Gazebo, live music, unique shopping, wonderful food, and horse and wagon rides around the Village. Great shopping throughout the village.

Horns and Harmonies Concert

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 AM
Email: subrass@syr.edu
Ring in the holidays with “Horns and Harmonies” — an annual concert by the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE) and the Spirit of Syracuse Chorus (SOS) — on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel.

Join SUBE Artistic Director James T. Spencer and SOS Co-Directors Alicia Caron and Sky Harris along with their award-winning ensembles for this joyful all-ages program of seasonal classics, culminating with a heartwarming candlelight ceremony.

Free and open to the public, the concert includes complimentary parking in all University lots on a first come, first served basis.

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Polar Express Train Ride

Time: 4:00 PM, 7 PM
Host/Presenter: Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Utica Union Station
Phone: 1-800-819-2291
RUNS Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 - Check the website for select dates and times and to get tickets.

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies, interacting with Cocoa Chefs, and listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at the North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will board the train, spending time with each and every family during the return trip and giving children the first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in the book or movie)! For a first class ride, travel to the North Pole in the Cocoa Class car! Mrs. Claus and the Cocoa Chef will be the hostess’ for you in the first-class car. Families will be served cookies and hot chocolate in souvenir mugs while being seated at table seating.

Santa will visit with each and every family during the return trip. Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in pajamas.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

A Frosty Fest

Host/Presenter: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Phone: 1-845-339-2666 ext. 10
NOTE TIMES: Fridays 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday; 4:30pm

The creative team at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses; the #1 Haunted attraction in America now presents this family-fun holiday light spectacular with more than one million lights that will prove to be unlike any other event in the country. The event features Bubbles the Christmas Bear, The Forest Snowman, Dasher the Reindeer, The Forgetful Elf, Frosty's Animated Musical Light Show, Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest (Drive thru), Glistening Gardens: Celebrating the dancing trees of Nature, Magical Mansion, Frosty's Magical Adventure, a 3D walk-through and much, much more! There is also a professional stage show, pictures with Santa, gift shops and tasty treats.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Winter Solstice Hike

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Phone: 315-673-1350
Email: info@baltimorewoods.org
The winter solstice, with only nine hours of sunlight during the day, transforms our world into a quiet moon-lit wonderland at night. While it can be easy to forget in the dark, the winter solstice is truly a night of beginnings. Come for a tranquil lantern-lit walk to discover and celebrate the promise of longer days ahead.

This program is designed for ages 8 and up. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. Come prepared for the weather. This will be a night hike, and snowshoes will be provided if necessary. We will be hiking on hilly trails.

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

A Frosty Fest

Host/Presenter: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Phone: 1-845-339-2666 ext. 10
NOTE TIMES: Fridays 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday; 4:30pm

The creative team at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses; the #1 Haunted attraction in America now presents this family-fun holiday light spectacular with more than one million lights that will prove to be unlike any other event in the country. The event features Bubbles the Christmas Bear, The Forest Snowman, Dasher the Reindeer, The Forgetful Elf, Frosty's Animated Musical Light Show, Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest (Drive thru), Glistening Gardens: Celebrating the dancing trees of Nature, Magical Mansion, Frosty's Magical Adventure, a 3D walk-through and much, much more! There is also a professional stage show, pictures with Santa, gift shops and tasty treats.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wintertime Wonderland

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Winter Wonderland
Phone: 1-518-901-4321
Check out the website for select dates, times and special events.

Welcome to the Capital Region's largest indoor Christmas Event! Discover an illuminated interactive walkthrough where you can meet Santa and all his friends! Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village. You can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display! And while you are there, make sure to stop at the train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Also on hand are many local vendors to help you with your Christmas shopping. Get your tickets today!

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

Buffalo Holiday Market

Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Tuesdays-Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 4 week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

Hamburg Holiday Market

Host/Presenter: Village of Hamburg
Email: buffaloholidaymarket@gmail.com
This free to attend Christmas market runs Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 with additional days (Tuesday, Dec.19 & Wednesday, Dec. 20) and features the magic of a European Christmas. This 5-week shopping series will showcase an exceptional mix of artisan crafters, vintage sellers, and holiday foods from Western New York. A signature mimosa will be offered each week and you get to keep your glass! There will also be mulled wine, coffee, hot chocolate and warm donuts each week. Vendors will rotate weekly and each weekend will feature special events (did someone say Santa?) This is a family friendly market, complete with selfie stations, kids activities, mulled wine, and the spirit of Christmas.

A Frosty Fest

Host/Presenter: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Phone: 1-845-339-2666 ext. 10
NOTE TIMES: Fridays 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday; 4:30pm

The creative team at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses; the #1 Haunted attraction in America now presents this family-fun holiday light spectacular with more than one million lights that will prove to be unlike any other event in the country. The event features Bubbles the Christmas Bear, The Forest Snowman, Dasher the Reindeer, The Forgetful Elf, Frosty's Animated Musical Light Show, Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted Forest (Drive thru), Glistening Gardens: Celebrating the dancing trees of Nature, Magical Mansion, Frosty's Magical Adventure, a 3D walk-through and much, much more! There is also a professional stage show, pictures with Santa, gift shops and tasty treats.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Sitcom Life LIVE at Bullfinch Brewpub | Destiny USA!

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Email: michelle@albertsgroup.net
Live music from 5 PM - 8 PM! 🎶🎸
Saturday, December 23rd
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Leif and Emily started performing together in 2021 after their EP "Growin' Up" was released. They started playing together after the pandemic brought them difficult life changes. Music brought them together and what they play is based on their own love story and their "sitcom life".
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Sitcom Life's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sitcomlifemusic/
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📍 Bullfinch Brewpub is a locally owned restaurant and brewery located in the level 1 canyon in the Destiny USA mall. 306 Hiawatha Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13204 Directions

Dickens Christmas

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 315-685-0552
Email: info@skaneateles.com
Every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 24 through Dec 23 PLUS Sun Dec 24 Noon-2:30pm

Join Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria and their entourage for the 28th edition of Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 238, with an abbreviated production (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve. Merriment for the whole family: Charles Dickens and his cast of over 40 characters will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores, and restaurants. Don't miss lively acts at the Gazebo, live music, unique shopping, wonderful food, and horse and wagon rides around the Village. Great shopping throughout the village.

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Dickens Christmas

Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Phone: 315-685-0552
Email: info@skaneateles.com
Every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 24 through Dec 23 PLUS Sun Dec 24 Noon-2:30pm

Join Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria and their entourage for the 28th edition of Dickens Christmas, noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 238, with an abbreviated production (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve. Merriment for the whole family: Charles Dickens and his cast of over 40 characters will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores, and restaurants. Don't miss lively acts at the Gazebo, live music, unique shopping, wonderful food, and horse and wagon rides around the Village. Great shopping throughout the village.

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Break Week at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga!

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: (518) 584-5540
Email: info@cmssny.org
Make the most of your Holiday Break! From December 26th to December 31st, join us for a week full of fun and exploration. Bring the whole family and enjoy hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and so much more!

Don't miss out on the excitement, come to the museum and make unforgettable memories this break!

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Break Week at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga!

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: (518) 584-5540
Email: info@cmssny.org
Make the most of your Holiday Break! From December 26th to December 31st, join us for a week full of fun and exploration. Bring the whole family and enjoy hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and so much more!

Don't miss out on the excitement, come to the museum and make unforgettable memories this break!

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Break Week at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga!

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: (518) 584-5540
Email: info@cmssny.org
Make the most of your Holiday Break! From December 26th to December 31st, join us for a week full of fun and exploration. Bring the whole family and enjoy hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and so much more!

Don't miss out on the excitement, come to the museum and make unforgettable memories this break!

Concert | North Country Jazz Project

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Phone: 5182512505
Email: assistant@tannerypondcenter.org
The North Country Jazz Project is an eighteen piece big band directed by David Hosley. The group includes saxes, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section. We perform big band music from the libraries of Buddy Rich, Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman as well as more recent jazz orchestra composers such as Alan Baylock, Chuck Mangione, and Sammy Nestico. The band has been together for ten years and has many loyal followers.

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Break Week at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga!

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: (518) 584-5540
Email: info@cmssny.org
Make the most of your Holiday Break! From December 26th to December 31st, join us for a week full of fun and exploration. Bring the whole family and enjoy hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and so much more!

Don't miss out on the excitement, come to the museum and make unforgettable memories this break!

Adirondack Winter Invitational

Phone: 518-523-1655
Email: bpelkey@orda.org
The inaugural Adirondack Winter Invitational brings together some of the best men’s college hockey players in the nation for two days of action in the historic 1980 Herb Brooks Arena. University of Massachusetts-Amherst plays Cornell in the opening game of the invitational Friday, followed by Arizona State taking on Clarkson in the nightcap. The two winners from Friday night’s games will face off Saturday night for the championship and the losing teams will hit the ice in a consolation round.

Cornell and Clarkson are both part of the ECAC Hockey conference, which hosts its championship tournament on this same ice in Lake Placid every March. Massachusetts plays in the Hockey East Conference, while Arizona State is a Pac-12 school that play

Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights

Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: Animal Adventure Park
Email: guestservices@theanimaladventurepark.com
Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 30: BONUS DAYS, Nov. 22, Dec. 26 & 27 - CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

The holiday spirit is alive and shining bright at Animal Adventure Park boasting the largest lights display in the area, hosted throughout the grounds of the park. Santa will also be enjoying the park and checking on its animals every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm (Nov. 9-Dec. 23)! He said he will be happy to say "Ho Ho Hello" & snap a photo with our guests!

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Phone: 1-716-649-3900
Full Experience Dates
November 24-26, December 1-3, December 8-10, & December 15-23

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns to brighten up the holiday season with spectacular lights and dazzling displays to create a fantastic holiday experience for people of all ages. The Festival experience includes drive-through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and more! There will also be indoor kiddie rides, food and shopping vendors and an outdoor European market.

Drive-Thru Only Dates
November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 26-30

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Break Week at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga!

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: (518) 584-5540
Email: info@cmssny.org
Make the most of your Holiday Break! From December 26th to December 31st, join us for a week full of fun and exploration. Bring the whole family and enjoy hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and so much more!

Don't miss out on the excitement, come to the museum and make unforgettable memories this break!

Adirondack Winter Invitational

Phone: 518-523-1655
Email: bpelkey@orda.org
The inaugural Adirondack Winter Invitational brings together some of the best men’s college hockey players in the nation for two days of action in the historic 1980 Herb Brooks Arena. University of Massachusetts-Amherst plays Cornell in the opening game of the invitational Friday, followed by Arizona State taking on Clarkson in the nightcap. The two winners from Friday night’s games will face off Saturday night for the championship and the losing teams will hit the ice in a consolation round.

Cornell and Clarkson are both part of the ECAC Hockey conference, which hosts its championship tournament on this same ice in Lake Placid every March. Massachusetts plays in the Hockey East Conference, while Arizona State is a Pac-12 school that play

Jim VanDeuson LIVE at Bullfinch Brewpub | Destiny USA!

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Email: michelle@albertsgroup.net
Live music from 6 PM - 9 PM! 🎶🎸
Saturday, December 30th
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Jim VanDeuson has over 40 years of experience as a music artist performing for concerts with 500 people to small coffee shops to packed dive bars. Enjoy covers from James Taylor, The Eagles, The Beatles, and more. With a passion for playing music, Jim finds inspiration from a variety of genres including country and rock.
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📍 Bullfinch Brewpub is a locally owned restaurant and brewery, located in the level 1 canyon in the Destiny USA mall. 306 Hiawatha Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13204 Directions

Wegman's Lights on the Lake

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 1-315-453-6712
Come and be mesmerized as you drive through two miles of twinkling lights and sparkling displays at Liverpool’s Lights on the Lake.

Held each year from mid-November through the first week of January, Wegman's captivating display of lights features towering holiday displays, larger-than-life Land of Oz, a Twinkling Fantasy Forest, colorful arches, a delightful Victorian Village, animated scenes and more! There is a fee.

Wild Lights at the Wild Center

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host/Presenter: The Wild Center
Phone: 1-518-359-7800
NOTE DATES: Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to February 24
Open every day during Holiday Week – Tuesday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31
Open every day during President’s Week – Friday, February 16 to Saturday, February 24

Wander into the Wild Center's enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. More than 130 trees are wrapped in colorful lights that illuminate the forest and will transport you to a winter wonderland while a new musical composition from Whatever Penny creates a magical three-dimension dreamy winter soundscape.
Wild Walk: We’ve strung the award-winning Wild Walk in tens of thousands of lights so you can experience the outdoors like never before. New winter installations provide Instagram-worthy photos and opportunities to create lifelong winter memories.
Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty’s “Hopscotch” glows and provides an opportunity for your imagination to run wild.
Indoors: Warm up inside with hot drinks, food, and an opportunity to check out the Living River Trail (otters included!). Interactive light up pieces like an oversized Lite Brite provides fun for kids and a chance for old school nostalgia for adults.

RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Opening night, Dec. 1, 6-9pm | Gallery Hours - Wed. - Sun. 12-5pm; Fri. 12-9pm
Runs through Feb. 10, 2024

RoCo’s annual members exhibition is a tradition that celebrates the visual art community. Annually, we invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. In year’s past we’ve had members from Florida to Italy participate in this exhibition of hundreds of artists of all levels, media, and styles.

image: 'Pela, Peridota, Bellin' by Elanor James and this year's promotional image. One of Elanor's artworks won the Member's Choice award in 2018.
$2 / free for RoCo Members and Students with a valid ID

Break Week at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga!

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: (518) 584-5540
Email: info@cmssny.org
Make the most of your Holiday Break! From December 26th to December 31st, join us for a week full of fun and exploration. Bring the whole family and enjoy hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and so much more!

Don't miss out on the excitement, come to the museum and make unforgettable memories this break!

Noon Years Eve at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga!

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Phone: (518) 584-5540
Email: info@cmssny.org
Get ready to ring in the New Year at Noon Years Eve! Join us on Sunday, December 31st from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm for an unforgettable celebration! Pre-registration is required, so secure your spot now and let the festivities begin!

AM Tickets: https://cmssny.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/noon-years-eve-morning-session?firstevent=noon-years-eve-morning-session

PM Tickets: https://cmssny.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/noon-years-eve-afternoon-session