Finger Lakes
Through 1/8
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Auburn
The Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center’s annual juried contemporary quilt exhibition. 315/255-1553
Through 1/8
Wegmans Lights on the Lake
A two mile long drive through light extravaganza featuring life-size displays, themed sections and a memorable grand finale. 315/453-6712
Through 12/21
Crystal City Christmas
Corning
Window of Gifts Giveaway: Wednesdays, 11/30th, 12/5th, 12th and 19th. Centerway Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade of Lights: Saturday, 11/26th. Parade begins at 6:30pm. Sparkle: Saturday, 12/3 - 5-9 pm on Historic Market St. Featuring horse and carriage rides, photos with Santa, reindeers and alpacas, shopping and dining promotions, outdoor entertainment, live music and activities for the whole family. Enjoy craft and food vendors, holiday carolers. Berger's Ski and Snowboard Demonstration, costumed characters. 607/937-6292
11/26-12/24 Weekends
Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles
Enjoy the Victorian turned Village every Saturday and Sunday for the annual Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles. Actors dressed in period costumes stroll the village streets, performing interactive street theater. Taste a free roasted chestnut, take a carriage ride, listen to a brass band or bagpiper, have a rest and warm up while watching a special show in the library. Shop one of the many specialty shops or visit your favorite restaurant for a unique dining experience. 315/685-0552
12/2
Watkins Glen Village Christmas
Franklin St, Watkins Glen. 607/535-3003
12/2
Deck the Halls
Along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. 877/536-2717
12/2
Lights on the River Festival
Owego
Owego will sparkle with new 2011 holiday lighting and great festivities. Christmas lights reflecting on the river, historic buildings lit with candles, Children's choirs, dancers, strolling musicians, a visit with Santa, food, Christmas specials and all the sights and sounds of Christmas. The festivities begin at 6 pm in downtown Owego with the lighting of the Village capped off by an exciting riverside fireworks show at 8 pm! The shops are filled to the brim with gift merchandise - come and have dinner with the family, enjoy shopping, plenty of warm free refreshments, cookies, prizes and goodies to get you in the mood for the holidays. Don't forget to stop in the Tioga County Historical Museum for O'Tannenbaum and check out over 100 decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. 800/671-7772
12/3
Annual Home Tour & Auction
Owego; Both tours begin at the Owego Elks Lodge 223 Front Street
An evening of art, antiques, and delectable desserts. Following will be an auction at the Owego Elks Lodge. Reservations only. Light refreshments at homes on both tours. The Tioga County Historical Museum featuring the O'Tannenbaum Holiday Showcase will be open for their silent auction of decorated trees. An evening of art, antiques, and delectable desserts at the Auction following the evening tour. Afternoon Home Tour 1:00-4:00 pm is $15, Evening Tour 6:00-8:00 pm is $20 includes auction. Auction 8:30 pm at Elks Lodge. 607/687-0785
12/9-11
It's A Wonderful Life Celebration
Downtown Seneca Falls
Come celebrate the holiday season and the Frank Capra Classic film in beautiful Seneca Falls! Seneca Falls becomes Bedford Falls from the classic holiday film and invites everyone to join in the festivities which include the “George Bailey Players” a parade, chili cook-off, fashion show, It’s a Wonderful 5k Run, tree lighting, “Angels” ceremony, a showing of the film narrated by Karolyn Grimes who played “ZuZu” in the film. Karolyn will also make appearances at the different events throughout the weekend. 315/568-5838
12/9-11
Lake Ontario Wine Trail Holiday Tour
Visit the Lake Ontario wineries and associate member shops. Pick up an event passport and enter for gift basket drawings. Wine and food pairings and gifts. Noon to 5pm.
12/9
Christmas in Aurora
Aurora
Village-wide Christmas sales, children’s activities and entertainment in the historic Village of Aurora overlooking Cayuga Lake. 315/364-7610
12/11
Holiday Traditions
Auburn
Beautifully decorated for the Holidays, with music, refreshments and much more, the City of Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites will be open FREE to the public from noon - 5:00pm. 800/499-9615
12/31
New Year's Eve Celebration at Bristol Mountain
Bristol Mountain Winter Resort; 5662 Rt. 64, Canandaigua; 4-10pm;
Fireworks, torchlight parade, music, bounce house and arts and crafts for the kids to ring in the New Year! 585/374-6000
1/1
32nd Annual New Year's Day Auction
Copake- Noon
This is Copake Auction's premiere Americana Auction. Features 18th & 19thc. Formal & Country Furniture, Artwork, Folk Art, Textiles, Weathervanes, Period Accessories and more! 518/329-1142
1/13-15
Pasta & Wine Weekend
Seneca Lake Wine Trail- Wineries around Seneca Lake
The wineries are open year round, and the Seneca Lake Wine Trail takes the opportunity to host many intimate events in the off season, including Pasta & Wine Weekend. Enjoy a self-guided tour around beautiful Seneca Lake. Pick up your gift item at your assigned starting winery then start sampling pasta dishes created at each winery paired with their delicious wines. A downloadable cookbook is available online after the event. 877/536.2717
1/15
Mendon Ponds Winterfest
Mendon Ponds Park
A festival of winter fun, including ice fishing, snowshoeing, ice boating, skiing, nature walks and horse drawn carriage rides.
1/27-28
Wine On Ice
Elmira
A winter sampling of the Finger Lakes’ best in wine, food, shopping & entertainment. Dozens of wineries on hand to pour their best offerings! 607/739.3636 x 25
1/27-29
Winter Village Bluegrass Festival
Ithaca
Welcome to the 2nd Winter Village Bluegrass Festival. With performances by The Gibson Brothers, Sierra Hull & Highway 111 and Tony Trischka, it’s sure to be a memorable and intimate weekend at Ithaca’s premier property, LaTourrelle Resort and Spa. 607/592-4647
2/3-4
ISOC Snowmobile Racing
Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack- 5857 Route 96, Farmington - 4pm
The NASCAR of snowmobile racing! Spectators are welcome at this professional snowmobile racing event. The Eastern Nationals of the Amsoil Championship Snocross Series brings riders from all over the United State and Canada, with races for every class from novice to pro. Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack is transformed by mountains of snow for this event. 585/924-3232
2/4
Native American Winter Games
Ganondagan State Historic Site; 1488 State Rt. 444, Victor; 10am-4pm;
Learn about and participate in the Native American ways and traditions of celebrating winter! Try a snowshoe walk. Challenge a friend to a snowsnake throw. Experience the thrill of watching Seneca dogsledding. Hear traditional storytelling in a bark longhouse. Observe firsthand a traditional art demonstration or view an educational video. Children’s activities will take place inside the visitor center. 585/742-1690
2/4
Homer Winterfest
Homer
The Homer WinterFest Is An annual community celebration of all things good during our winter season including food, sled racing, wine tasting and FUN. 607/749-9942
2/12
Lakeside Winterfest and Polar Plunge/ Chilly Chili Challenge
Ontario Beach Park
Rochester’s premier family-favorite wintertime event includes the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics, Chilly Chili and snow sculpture contests, and much more. 585/428-5990
2/16-26
26th Annual Syracuse WinterFest
From the center of downtown Syracuse to surrounding areas throughout Onondaga County, everyone can join in the celebration! Kids will be kids, even when they're middle-aged and there are no age limits when it comes to enjoying the displays, entertainment, games and culinary delights created by hundreds of hands. 315/422-8284
2/18
Moonlight Curling on the Erie Canal
Curling on the Erie Canal from 4pm-7pm at the Port of Palmyra Marina. Give this Olympic sport a try! Enjoy on ice instruction & demonstration, music, food, and more. 315/597-0011
2/18
NY Ice Wine Festival
Casa Larga Vineyards
Celebrate New York State’s award winning ice wine with wine tastings, gourmet food stations, live music performances and more. 585/223-4210
3/13-14
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific
Elmira
This breathtaking new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC is based on the 2008 Tony Award winning Lincoln Center Theater production, winning seven honors. 607/734-8191
3/17
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Main Street, Hornell
The day begins with the Hornell YMCA Shamrock Race, which is followed by a parade beginning at 11 a.m. behind the Intermediate School and proceeding down Main Street to the Knights of Columbus. 607/324-7421
3/24-25
CNY Maple Festival
Marathon
The Village of Marathon celebrates the tapping of the trees with food, entertainment, crafts, games, maple sugaring and pancakes. 607/745-7710
3/24-25
Say Cheese & More
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
Participating Wineries around Cayuga Lake; What happens when you blend the best of the Finger Lakes Cheese Trail with the fine wines of the Cayuga Lake wineries? You “Say Cheese”! Savor the spectacular tastes of artisan cheese paired with wines along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Receive a special gift token at your first starting point winery and travel along the way for an experience of creamy milk sensations paired with the wines from the Cayuga Lake Wine trail wineries. Participate in the “Say Cheese” contest so make sure to take all your favorite shots over the weekend and enter them via facebook or email. The winner who takes the best wine & cheese shot at the event will win a Specialty Gift Basket from their local cheese makers and wineries. 800/684-5217
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