Looking for 2022 Rochester NY Christmas events and Holiday events in the Finger Lakes. There are many fun things to do in in December in Rochester and the Finger Lakes to celebrate the 2022 Holiday season, including Christmas Tree lightings and Festival of Lights, Christmas Finger Lakes wine events, Christmas shows and craft fairs, Children’s Christmas events, Breakfast with Santa, and more.
With the pandemic still lingering, events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.
Dickens’ Christmas in Skaneateles 2022
- Saturdays & Sundays (noon-4pm) – Thanksgiving thru Dec 18th. (plus December 24 from noon-2:30pm.)
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- Join Christmas Carolers and dancers, listen to live music by bagpipers and a brass band, and enjoy special events as the streets of downtown Skaneateles transform into a winter wonderland straight out of Dicken’s novel A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens and his cast of characters will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores and restaurants.
Downtown Canandaigua Christmas
- Downtown Canandaigua in the Commons Park
- Santa’s House: Thurs & Fridays 6-8pm | Sats & Sundays (12-4pm)
- Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Festival of Trees @ Granger Homestead, Canandaigua
- thru December 02, 2022
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- With well over one hundred items displayed each year, the Granger Homestead is a holiday wonderland. Enjoy a walk through the festively decorated period mansion. There are themed Christmas trees, wreaths, mantel pieces, tabletop decorations, holiday jewelry and more. Bring the family and get into the holiday spirit.
Ice & Lights Festival – Downtown Ithaca
- December 2 through December 10, 2022
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- Ice & Lights Festival (formerly Winter Lights Festival) in Downtown Ithaca in The Ithaca Commons. Enjoy ice bar, ice thrones, and a speed ice carving competition, Chowder Cook-Off, big block ice carving, Silent Disco, Fire Dancers, Sparky the Unicorn and Light Installations.
Roc Holiday Village 2022
- December 2 through 23, 2022 (Wed-Sun)
- 353 Court St. Rochester, NY
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- Roc Holiday Village is New York’s favorite winter festival! The enchanting village captures the spirit of the season in downtown Rochester with free ice skating & skate rentals, free visits and photos with Santa, free kids crafts, food trucks, unique shopping village, explore the village activities, holiday celebrations and so much more! Open Wednesdays – Sundays from 12/2 – 12/23, 2022. Admission is free.
Rochester Holidays at the Market 2022
- Sundays: Nov. 27, December 4 and 11, 2022 (8am-2pm)
- Thursday December 15, 2022 (6-9pm)
- Rochester Public Market – 280 North Union Street, Rochester, NY
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- Rochester Holidays at the Market features a festive mix of holiday-oriented vendors with art, crafts, decorations, holiday food delicacies, gifts, stocking-stuffers, carriage rides with Santa, and much much more at the Rochester Public Market.
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Downtown Canandaigua Holiday Artist Showcase
- December 2-3, 2022
- Downtown Canandaigua, NY
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- Downtown Canandaigua Holiday Artist Showcase – Galleries and specialty shops featuring local artists and products. Featuring local artists demonstrations and showings, holiday ice carvings, hand crafted gifts, visit with Santa, Keg Tree lighting, Tuba concert, and more.
Festival of Lights in Clifton Springs
- Friday, December 2, 2022 (5pm – 8pm)
- Downtown Clifton Springs, NY
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- Festival of Lights in Clifton Springs – Victorian-era downtown is transformed into a winter wonderland! Horse-drawn wagon rides, refreshments, live entertainment, shopping and dining specials, ice sculpting demonstrations, kids activities, street vendors, and visits with Santa.
Get Lit in Canandaigua – Canandaigua Keg Tree Lighting
- Saturday, December 3, 2022 (6:15pm-8:30pm)
- Canandaigua, NY
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- Celebrate the Holiday Season in Canandaigua as 4 Breweries light up their Keg Trees. Twisted Rail (6:15), Young Lion (7pm), Frequentem (7:45) and Peacemaker (8:30) craft breweries in Canandaigua ..
2022 Lights on the River Festival – Owego
- Friday, December 2, 2022
- Downtown Owego, NY
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- Join the 2022 Lights on the River Festival celebration in Downtown Owego for the holiday lighting and festivities. Christmas lights reflecting on the river, historic buildings lit with candles, Children’s choirs, horse and wagon rides, ice sculptures, dancers, strolling musicians, a visit with Santa, food, Christmas specials, Parade of Lights, and Fireworks.
Light Up The Holidays Downtown Rochester, NY
- December 3, 2022 – (5pm)
- Starts at Liberty Pole in Downtown Rochester, NY
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- Kick off the holiday season beginning with the Liberty Pole Lighting Ceremony, and Family Lantern Parade to the ROC Holiday Village.
It’s a Wonderful Life in the South Wedge – Rochester, NY
- December 3, 2022 – (11am-4pm)
- Star Alley and multiple locations throughout the South Wedge, Rochester, NY
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- It’s a Wonderful Life in the South Wedge. Star Alley will be decorated in a classic Christmas theme with pine boughs and decorations while shoppers explore the South Wedge neighborhood. Music, food and activities.
Sparkle – Corning Gaffer District
- December 3, 2022 (5pm-9pm)
- Market Street, Corning, NY
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- Sparkle in the Corning Gaffer District features horse and wagon rides, shopping and dining promotions, outdoor entertainment and activities for the whole family, craft and food vendors, holiday carolers, and photos with Santa in his Crystal House.
Hammondsport’s Cookie Walk
- Village Square, Hammondsport, NY
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- Stroll through beautiful Hammondsport, NY while collecting Christmas cookies from participating vendors at the Hammondsport’s Cookie Walk.
Geneva Rotary Santa Train Express
- December 3, 2022
- Behind Public Safety Building, 255 Exchange St. Geneva, NY
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- Geneva Rotary Santa Train Express: Train times: 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (The last two trains of the day are the PAJAMA trains!)
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Hammondsport’s Christmas in the Park
- December 10, 2022 (4-8pm)
- Village Square, Hammondsport, NY
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- Hammondsport’s Christmas in the Park is an old fashioned Christmas celebration with live music, food, vendors, horse drawn wagon rides, raffles, Santa & Mrs. Claus, storytelling, and fun for all!
“It’s A Wonderful Life” Festival – Seneca Falls
- December 9-11, 2022
- Seneca Falls, NY
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- “It’s A Wonderful Life” Festival in Seneca Falls features three full days of family fun and special events in Seneca Falls, NY – “The Real Bedford Falls,” including “It’s a Wonderful Parade”, Santa at the North Pole, Free Roasted Chestnuts, Craft Fair, Free Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, It’s a Wonderful Bonfire, Tree Lighting, Caroling and Santa in People’s Park, “Bedford Falls” BBQ & Bake Sale, and more.
Drive-Thru Live Nativity – Canandaigua
- Sat. Dec. 10 & Sun. Dec. 11, 2022 (4-6pm)
- First United Methodist Church, 100 N, Main St, Canandaigua.
- Experience a re-enactment of the original Christmas Eve from the comfort of your vehicle. Drive through the church parking lot, and view shepherds and their sheep as they receive the angels’ message of “glory to God”. Roman soldiers will be ready to direct you through the town where you will see the busy Bethlehem market place, the Inn which had no room, and the stable where Mary and Joseph had to stay. This event is free.
Sea Breeze Christmas Parade and Fireworks
- Saturday December 10, 2022 (5:30pm)
- Sea Breeze FD – 4657 Culver Rd. Irondequoit, NY
- 2022 Sea Breeze Christmas Parade takes place on Saturday at 5:30pm and runs down Culver Road from Durand Blvd. to the Sea Breeze Firehouse. Fireworks start 20 minutes after parade.
RPO and the Strong Museum of Play Winter Celebration
- Saturday December 10, 2022 (11am-3pm)
- Stong Museum of Play – One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY
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- The Strong Museum and RPO team up for a Winter Celebration. Families can enjoy musical performances throughout the museum featuring RPO musicians as well as student groups, an instrument petting zoo, a musical story time, and music-related arts & crafts. All are included in the regular museum admission.
Stars with Santa – Strasenburgh Planetarium
- Saturday December 10 and 17, 2022
- Strasenburgh Planetarium – 4657 Culver Rd. Irondequoit, NY
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- Enjoy a Family Fun Day at Rochester’s Strasenburgh Planetarium with a Holiday Laser show, visit with Santa, Constellation Ornaments, snow slime, and hot cocoa and cookie bar.
2022 Gala Holiday Pops – At Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)
- Saturday December 16-18, 2022
- Eastman Theatre 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY
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- Celebrate with Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, your RPO and electrifying vocalist Shayna Steele, on stage for this Rochester Holiday tradition.
Christmas at RCCM
- Saturday December 16-23, 2022
- RCCM International- 3177 Lyell Rd. Gates, NY
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- Christmas at RCCM is like a FREE mini Christmas theme park. Christmas at RCCM consists of 4 major attractions: The Name, Miracle 4D, Raffadali’s Great Adventure, and Star’s Yuletide Workshop. Christmas at RCCM is truly a magical place.
A Very Merry FLXmas Holiday Market – Three Brothers Wineries
- Saturday December 17, 2022 (10am-3pm)
- Three Brothers Wineries, 623 Lerch Rd, Geneva, NY
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- A winter wonderland right in the heart of the Finger Lakes! This indoor/outdoor market of mini “villages” throughout the grounds features 70+ local vendors, wine, beer & festive drinks, food trucks, live painting and auction, and more!
Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles