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Oswego County’s Holiday Farmers’ Market returns this December with local food, handmade gifts, hot chocolate, and vendors from the “Christmas in Mexico” celebration.

Oneida is joining the inflatable holiday craze! Streets will showcase themed inflatables all December, spreading festive cheer and fun across the city in the Christmas Cheer Spectacular 2025.

Santa's Circus, a Christmas-themed circus with world-class acrobatics and illusions, is coming to the Stanley Theatre in Utica on December 18th.

Rome Capitol Theatre hosts rare 35mm screenings of “It’s a Wonderful Life” as one writer questions whether the film should really be considered a Christmas classic.

Skaneateles’ Dickens Christmas returns with parades, carols, wagon rides, and 1842 holiday magic across Central New York.

Chuck Hafner’s transforms into a 25,000 sq. ft. Christmas wonderland with 30+ themed trees, 20,000 ornaments, 14,000 poinsettias & fresh-cut trees from local farms. A must-visit Syracuse holiday tradition!

Explore festive tree lightings and holiday kickoffs across Upstate New York.

Santa for Seniors is back for 2025! We’re teaming up with Oneida and Madison County Offices for Aging to make sure no Central New York senior is forgotten this Christmas. Adopt a senior and help make their holiday merry and bright.

Broadway Utica is inviting "A Christmas Story" audiences to bring stocking stuffer donations to support local veterans this holiday season at The Stanley Theatre.

Rome Lights Fest 5K brings runners, families, food trucks, and fireworks to downtown Rome for a magical holiday kickoff.

Spring Creek Lavender in Remsen, NY lights up for the holidays with Lavender & Lights. Walk among twinkling lights, enjoy hot drinks and s’mores, snuggle with goats, and experience a live nativity.

The USPS is raising rates for Priority Mail, Express, Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select during the holiday season. New prices take effect Oct. 5 through Jan. 18, 2026.