Who says there is nothing to do in Central New York? Below is a comprehensive list of holiday themed events (Dec. 5 – 24) compiled from the Syracuse New Times Calendar!
Our calendar updates every 24 – 48 hours and you can register and list your events for free all year round!
If you have a holiday themed event, register and add your event to our calendar HERE – and we’ll add your event to this list!
Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter (delivered to your inbox every Wednesday morning) and be entered to win four tickets to the Festival of Trees at the Everson Museum! (Dec. 5 – 14)
Ongoing Events (Dec. 5 – 24)
Visiting Bammy Lewis
Dinner at Bammy Lewis’ house will never be the same after the entire family (and then some) get together for what is SUPPOSED to be a warm, friendly, family meal.
– December 12 – 20
CNY Playhouse
3649 Erie Blvd. E.
Syracuse, NY 13214
INFO
Holiday Happenings in Armory Square
Special events programmed in Armory Square weekends leading up to the big December holiday are filled with welcoming entertainment, including street caroling, themed brunches/lunches, High Teas and cocktail hours.
– Through December 20
Armory Square
Syracuse, NY
INFO
Dickens Christmas
Join Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria and their entourage for the 21st edition of Dickens Christmas.
– Through December 21
Village of Skaneateles
Genesee, Jordan and Fennell Streets
Skaneateles , NY 13152
INFO
Amahl and the Night Visitors
– Through December 21
A powerful, stirring, work of imagination that will pack all the joy and emotion of the holiday season into just 55 spectacle-filled minutes.
Open Hand Theater
First English Lutheran Church
James and Townsend Street
Syracuse, NY 13208
INFO
Earlville Opera House 17th Holiday Artists Sale
-Through December 21
Earlville Opera House
18 E. Main St.
Earlville, NY 13332
INFO
Meet Santa at Destiny USA!
– Through December 24
Destiny USA
1 Destiny Drive
Syracuse, NY 13290
INFO
Anar-Christmas Window Display and Exhibit
-Through January 6
John 746
746 N Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13208
INFO
Associated Artists of CNY: “Off the Wall” Holiday Art Sale
– Through January 10
Manlius Library
1 Arkie Albanese Way
Manlius, NY 13104
315-682-6400
INFO
Art and Soul Watercolor Group Holiday Show and Sale
Show and sale of framed paintings, originals and reproductions.
– Through January 29
Piano & Organ Center
Great Northern Mall, Rt. 31 Clay, NY 13041 United States
INFO
Snowy Splendor: Winter Scenes of Onondaga County
This exhibit highlights winter scenes throughout Onondaga County and features oil, acrylic, & watercolor paintings, photographs, and drawings from area artists and photographers.
– Through March 15
Onondaga Historical Association
321 Montgomery St.
Syracuse, NY 13202 United States
INFO
Limited Engagements
December 19 – 24
Symphoria Pops Concert: Holiday Magic
Sean O’Loughlin, conductor; Nick Ziobro, vocalist; Julia Goodwin, vocalist; Syracuse Pops Chorus, Lou Lemos, director
– December 19
John H Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St.
Syracuse, NY 13202 United States
INFO
Sweetback Sisters Country Christmas Singalong Spectacular
Country Christmas Singalong Spectacular
– December 19
Oneida Community Mansion House
170 Kenwood Avenue
Oneida, NY 13421 United States
INFO
First Day of Winter Hike
A hike to celebrate the First Day of Winter.
– December 21
Clark Reservation
Rt 173
Jamesville, NY United States
INFO
Sing-Along Messiah
The community sings Messiah!
– December 21
St. David’s Episcopal Church
14 Jamar Drive
DeWitt, NY 13214 United States
INFO
Shifty’s Annual Christmas Party
A Holly Jolly Good Time
– December 21
Shifty’s
1401 Burnet Ave
Syracuse, NY 13206
INFO
A Carol Celebration!
Syracuse Chorale presents a holiday concert showcasing carols for the Christmas season.
– December 21
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral
310 Montgomery St.
Syracuse, NY 13202 United States
INFO
Jesse Collins Solo at the Westminster Church of Syracuse
Jesse Collins plays solo saxophone as part of the Westminster Church of Syracuse’s Christmas Eve Services.
– December 24
Westminster Presbyterian Church of Syracuse
Park Street
Syracuse, NY United States
INFO
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