November Events | Roch & Finger Lakes

November 2022 Events in Rochester & Finger Lakes

BeautifulFingerLakes.com is your guide to November 2022 events, holiday events, activities, parties and things to do around Rochester NY and the Finger Lakes Region. Once Halloween is finished, it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving, hockey, and the start of the holiday shopping season. November is a beautiful time in the Finger Lakes with lots of Autumn things to do. The leaves and fall foliage colors make it a beautiful season to explore the Finger Lakes wine country and visit wineries while leaf-peeping and holiday shopping at the same time.

With the pandemic still lingering, events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.

Christkindl Dinner & Dance – Canandaigua

• Saturday, November 5, 2022 starting at 5:30pm
• Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum – Canandaigua, NY
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• Dinner: The Christkindl Dinner Dance starts off with a buffet catered by Nolan’s from 6:15-7:15.
• Dance: After dinner, have fun and dance the night away to the Skycoasters, an awesome party band. Entrance to the dance (without dinner) is $10 after 8pm. There is a cash bar with wine, beer and soft drinks.

Fall Harvest Antique Show & Sale – Williamson, NY

• November 5-6, 2022
• Route 21 South – Williamson, NY
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• Over 50 quality dealers from eight counties. Appraisals. Glass and china repair.

Canandaigua Christkindl Market

• November 11-13, 2022
• Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum – Canandaigua, NY
• Come to Canandaigua Christkindl Market to shop from over 130 regional artisan vendors and German food vendors. Sample German food along with traditional fare, wine, beer and “Gideon’s Grog” as live entertainment and holiday music fills the heated tents on the lawn of the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum.
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November 24, 2022 – Happy Thanksgiving

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Illuminate Light Parade – Canandaigua, NY

• Saturday, November 26, 2022
• Downtown Canandaigua, Main Street, from West Ave to Bristol St.
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• Celebrate the spirit of the season as the Holiday Light Parade moves down Main Street in the heart of beautiful, downtown Canandaigua, ending with the tree lighting ceremony and a visit from Santa.

Parade of Lights – Corning, NY

• Saturday, November 26, 2022
• Centerway Square, Market St, and Bridge St. Corning, NY
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• The Parade of Lights is a cherished part of the Crystal City Christmas events schedule with approximately 50 participants ranging from marching bands and carefully crafted floats to the much-anticipated arrival of Santa Claus on a horse-drawn carriage. All parade entries are adorned with beautiful lights to celebrate the enchantment of the season as the parade moves down Market Street in the heart of our beautiful historic district. People from miles around make this annual holiday happening a part of their family traditions.

The CNY Wine & Chocolate Festival – Syracuse, NY

• Saturday, November 26, 2022
• NYS Fairgrounds – Horticultural Building, Syracuse, NY
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• Sample NY wines and enjoy a tasty selection of chocolates, and sweets. Shop for gifts from mini boutiques featuring purses, jewelry, clothing, and more.

Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles

• Friday, November 25, 2022 is opening day.
• Skaneateles, NY
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• Opening day is Bright Friday, November 25th at 12pm. Welcome Charles Dickens and his friends to the village of Skaneateles with the “World’s Smallest Parade.”
• Step back in time and enjoy the holidays the old-fashioned way with Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles. An annual tradition, the celebration begins the day after Thanksgiving and runs every Saturday and Sunday through December 18, from noon to 4 pm, plus December 24 from noon – 2:30 pm. 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.

Lights on the Lake – Liverpool, NY

• November 14, 2022 to January 13, 2023 (5-10pm)
• Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool, NY
• TICKETS CANNOT BE PURCHASED AT THE GATE – TICKETS MUST BE BOUGHT ONLINE
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• Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring towering holiday displays, larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, colorful section arches, memorable animated scenes and a fairy tale magic grand finale! Visitors drive through the show while listening to the wonderful sounds of the season on Sunny 102.1!