Events

Tuesdays thru Friday, visit the Thousand Islands Museum to enjoy the amazing trees and other decorations done by local businesses, organizations and families. Vote for your favorite. Add a loved ones name to the Memory tree, names are published in TI Sun weekly. Christmas raffles include baskets from Coyote Moon Vineyards, 1000 Island River Rat Cheese and 1000 Island Cruet as well as small Christmas trees decorated by local artisans. For the second year, a quilt made by award winning quilter, Cindy Black, will be raffled. We will also be open Saturdays from 1-4 during this event.

Hilarious Christmas comedy by Norm Foster. Recently widowed & struggling egg farmer Ethan Claymore is visited by a neighbour, a new lady in town and the ghost of his older brother to help him get some Christmas spirit & turn his life around.  

We invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual Holiday Window Display/Storefront Decorating Contest. Let’s make downtown festive for all the people who will be visiting this season! Help us spread holiday cheer as shoppers stroll the streets, eat in our restaurants, and wander in and out of stores looking for that special gift.

Please join us for the River of Lights – a free light and sound show happening every evening in December from 5 pm – 10 pm. There are over 24 trees decorated with more than 100,000 lights, plus a mega tree and other lighted elements. You can either drive around Blockhouse and tune your radio station to the music and watch the lights, or walk around to see the lights and hear the music. This is a free event and all are welcome. On the weekends the Riverfront Patio is open for hot chocolate and poutine.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Join us for this year's Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony! Come downtown before the parade begins for live entertainment! 5:45p- Northern Blend Chorus 6:10p- Stage Notes 6:30p- Christmas Parade begins 7:15p- Tree Lighting ceremony Stay and visit Santa in the gazebo after the parade! This years theme Snowtown USA

The annual Lansdowne tree lighting and one-of-a-kind vendor showcase will be held on Thursday December 5th from 4 - 8pm at the Lansdowne Community Hall (1 Jessie Street). Vendor Showcase, Kids activities and Tree lighting at 6pm There will be some festivities at the Lansdowne Telephone office as well. Visits with Santa, kids activities, refreshments and wagon rides.

Let's put on our winter gear and head outside for some fun! We will be exploring snow, ice, frost, and anything that inspires us to take a closer look. Please come prepared for hands-on learning. This nature play experience takes place outdoors in all types of weather. Ages 0-Pre K with caregiver.

2019 North Country Festival of Trees Schedule of Events Thursday, December 5, 2019 5:00 – 8:00 pm Public Viewing after the Downtown Christmas Parade (Free event) Friday, December 6, 2019 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Public Viewing and Silent Auction (Free Event) 6:00 pm Festival of Trees Gala Cost: $75 per person, RSVP required Buy Tickets Saturday, December 7, 2019 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Public Viewing and Silent Auction (Free Event) 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sugarplum Ball Early Bird Tickets: $75 per couple, $35 for each additional child ($100 per couple after November 17th) RSVP required Sugarplum Early Bird portraits at 5:00 pm by Creative Imaging Fine Photography. Buy Tickets Sunday, December 8, 2019 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Public Viewing 1:00 pm Live Auction 3:00 – 4:30 pm Tree Pick-up

Holiday Parade, Tree Lighting and Fire Works on December 6th.  December 7th, Saturday  Twin Villages Christmas 11 am - 5 pm and Memory Tree Lighting 6:30pm.

Join us for Alexandria Bay's annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Stay warm while you listen to music by enjoying hot cocoa provided by Hearts for Youth. Santa will arrive just in time to watch the tree light up and meet all of his believers! This is a free community event.

Sip & Paint at Coyote Moon Vineyards. $45 per painter. Class starts at 5:45 pm. Tickets required. No walk-ins. No pay-at-the-door.

Please join us Dec. 6th for the lighting of the light house! Refreshments and entertainment begin at 5:30 pm with the lighting at 6:00 pm.

Dance to music by live DJ. Skate on Springer Market Square (subject to weather conditions) Curl on the Brier 202 artificial ice surface. Pose for a Frosty Friends selfie on our photo op bench. Warm up in an Adirondack chair next to a cozy fire pit in the amphitheatre. Make a homemade gift in Home Depot's Santa Workshop. Visit with Santa, Rudolph, Frosty and the Grinch. Listen to carols sung by St George's Choir. Enjoy a Charlie Brown Christmas as read by Mayor Paterson and an ASL interpreter (7 pm ).

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Head to Jefferson County Historical Society Facebook page for More Information!

From the same trusted organization that brings you the Watertown Farm & Craft Market comes a brand new event. We are proud to present, the Merry Market! The Merry Market is a pop-up style, holiday shopping experience! This two-day event will be your ideal shopping destination this holiday season. Our market will feature boutique-style vendors, one-of-a-kind crafters, local artisans and more!  Our talented vendors will showcase home décor, apparel, jewelry, accessories, gourmet food & drinks - unique gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list! The Merry Market is Open to the Public! Friday, December 6, 2019 | 4PM – 8PM Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 10AM – 4 PM Woolworth Building, Downtown Watertown 11 Public Square #101, Watertown, NY

Get ready for the Christmas season at DeLuke's Garden Center and Northern Flow Vineyards! 10:00 - 4:00 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 6,7,8. Indoor craft and farmers market, and christmas tree sales all weekend! Check out local vendors! Hot chocolate, hot mulled wine, and hot cider will be available all weekend! Christmas craft table will be set up all three days, and winery gift shop will be helping you get ready for the season! Santa will be on site all day December 7, ready for pictures, to talk to kids, and to share cookies and cider!

Christmas in Clayton activities will be offered all day! Stay for our Christmas In Lights Parade at 6pm followed by a spectacular Fireworks Display immediately following the Parade.

Walk a 1km trail through the woods and see the forest decorated for the holidays! On the trail, you will see many Christmas displays such as a Nativity Scene, the North Pole post office, the candy shop, the Elves lodge, Santa’s toy shop, and many other scenes along the lit path! There may even be special visitors walking the trails! For more information: Check the Facebook Event Page or visit their website.

Young ladies and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other special men in their lives are invited to attend the elegant Sugarplum Ball! Photography by Creative Imaging begins at 5 pm. Early Bird Tickets: $75 per couple ($35 each additional child). After November 17th: $100 per couple

Light up the night along the Rideau as more than 100,000 lights adorn Lower Beverley in Delta! Visitor's can "Celebrate the Season" strolling through the lit up park Friday's and Saturdays until Christmas, enjoying scenes and displays or taking a wagon ride through the route, singing carols and relishing hot chocolate and treats by the bonfire before meeting Santa Claus himself in a nearby cabin. Be sure to pop over to the Old Stone Mill National Historic Site for a tour! Enjoy a wagon ride or a walk through the park to see the trees and buildings magically lit with hundreds of thousands of festive lights and displays. ​ Wagon ride tours to the park will depart from the Fair Grounds starting at 5:00 p.m. Visitors wishing to walk through the park may enter the grounds at the Village Boat Launch. Remember to bring your letters to Santa and your camera for photos when you visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in Cottage #1. ​Enjoy Willard’s fried cakes and hot chocolate and while standing around the campfire. Open Friday and Saturday Nights from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. November 29th & 30th, December 6th & 7th, December 13th & 14th, December 20th & 21st Park Admission including HST Adults (13 years and over): $5.00 Youth (12 years and under): Free

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Every winter our Nature Center builds a bird feeding station to help the wintering bird population. Why do we call this experience "Friendly Crow"?  A friendly crow (instead of a scarecrow) learns to feed nearby birds! And you get to be that Friendly Crow! Our feathered friends may even land on your hand! All ages welcome, please bring winter gear including snow pants and a winter hat.

Santa is coming to the Square! Bring your friends, family, wish list and camera to the square every Saturday in December leading up the Christmas Day (Dec. 7, 14, 21), 11:00am -2:00pm! Don't miss public skating (weather permitting), the public market and horse drawn wagon rides (drop off/pick up at the Square between 11:00am and 2:00pm)! This event is 100% fun and free!

Celebrate Christmas 2019 with Artfest’s Kingston Christmas Art & Craft Show. Join us for a magical Christmas experience, with plenty to see and do for all ages. This premium event will host 125 artists from of Ontario, Quebec and beyond. Talented artists, craftspeople, and local artisans will gather just in time for the holidays- the perfect place to find amazing gifts for everyone on your list! Mistletoe Bistro Christmas is a time to celebrate with friends and family! Enjoy gourmet local cuisine by Tulip & Maple. You and your loved ones can also enjoy a craft beer, wine or cider beverage while you stroll through the lanes of Art & Crafts, and discover the perfect gifts to give. Santa's Workshop Christmas just wouldn't be the same without Santa's Workshop! Artfest Kids will be hosting Elf Stations for children to create holiday crafts! Kids will LOVE spending time creating, and you'll bring home a piece of art by your favourite artist- your child! Gift Wrapping Once you find the perfect gift for the ones you love, bring them to our gift wrapping station and for a small fee we will beautifully wrap your gifts, just how they were meant to be! Free Parking - Sat- 10 am - 9 pm and Sun 10 am 5 pm.

Local Artisan & Craft Vendors. Wine Tastings. TIW Mulled Spice Wine. Holiday Gift Baskets. Santa's Workshop 12 pm - 2 pm. Free Admission.

A part of Clayton's holiday celebration, the Thousand Island Museum holds a juried craft show the day of Clayton's Christmas Parade. Visit the show where you will find unique one of a kind gifts for everyone on your list. Two floors of crafters.

The Macsherry Library in Alexandria Bay will host its 15th annual Holiday Art & Crafts Show on Saturday December 7th from 10am to 4pm. The show features regional artisans whose work has included turned wooden bowls, ceramics, handmade jewelry, artwork, photographs, herbal wares, local maple products, and more. The annual Christmas Creations Raffle that benefits local nonprofit groups will be joined this year by a Winter Warmth Raffle and a Cookie Contest. Refreshments will be served and there are many door prizes. This event is free & open to the public. Call 482-2241 for more information.

Join us for the 4th annual Christmas on the Farm! Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas at Old McDonald's Farm! Santa will be in attendance for pictures and to take your kids wish lists! Visit all of your favorite farm animals in their winter homes! Admission for this special event is $6/ person. Cash & Cards. NO coupons, discounts, or season passes will be accepted. We will also have cookie decorating, snacks, hot chocolate and coffee at additional costs.

Christ Episcopal Church’s Annual Homemade Christmas Cookie Sale! 9am-2pm Baubles & Bling Sale at the Hawn Memorial Library, 9:30am – 1:30pm Tiny Tim Emporium at Hawn Memorial Library, 10am – 1pm Annual Horse & Carriage Rides at the Hawn Memorial Library, 10am – 2pm Holiday Market at the TI Arts Center, 10am – 3pm 25th Annual Festival of Trees at the TI Museum, 10am – 4pm TI Museum Juried Craft Show at the K of C Hall, 10am - 4pm Kris Kringle Holiday Market at the Thousand Islands Winery, 10am-5pm Community Christmas Table at St. Mary’s Church, 11am – 2pm Santa Central at the Clayton Opera House, 3pm – 5pm Clayton Christmas Parade & Fireworks: “My Favorite Christmas Memory” - Parade at 6pm followed by Fireworks

Walk a 1km trail through the woods and see the forest decorated for the holidays! On the trail, you will see many Christmas displays such as a Nativity Scene, the North Pole post office, the candy shop, the Elves lodge, Santa’s toy shop, and many other scenes along the lit path! There may even be special visitors walking the trails! For more information: Check the Facebook Event Page or visit their website.

Light up the night along the Rideau as more than 100,000 lights adorn Lower Beverley in Delta! Visitor's can "Celebrate the Season" strolling through the lit up park Friday's and Saturdays until Christmas, enjoying scenes and displays or taking a wagon ride through the route, singing carols and relishing hot chocolate and treats by the bonfire before meeting Santa Claus himself in a nearby cabin. Be sure to pop over to the Old Stone Mill National Historic Site for a tour! Enjoy a wagon ride or a walk through the park to see the trees and buildings magically lit with hundreds of thousands of festive lights and displays. ​ Wagon ride tours to the park will depart from the Fair Grounds starting at 5:00 p.m. Visitors wishing to walk through the park may enter the grounds at the Village Boat Launch. Remember to bring your letters to Santa and your camera for photos when you visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in Cottage #1. ​Enjoy Willard’s fried cakes and hot chocolate and while standing around the campfire. Open Friday and Saturday Nights from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. November 29th & 30th, December 6th & 7th, December 13th & 14th, December 20th & 21st Park Admission including HST Adults (13 years and over): $5.00 Youth (12 years and under): Free

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

All Aboard for the Holidays at the PumpHouse brings the magic of the holiday season to life. Spend the day at this family-friendly event exploring everything trains! The museum will be totally transformed into a winter wonderland with lots to do for kids of all ages and the young at heart. ADMISSION Admission is one new, unwrapped toy donation per family in lieu of admission or Regular Admission Rates Apply: Infant (0-2): FREE Child (3-12): $1.86 Youth (13-24): $4.60 Adult (25-64): $5.44 Senior (65+): $4.60 Family (2 adults and 2 children): $13.05 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) WHEN WILL SANTA VISIT THE PUMPHOUSE? Saturday December 7, 2:30pm — 4:30pm Sunday December 8, 12:00pm — 3:00pm

Stop by Maple Ridge Stables for a pony ride and a visit with Santa! Children will be able to give Santa their Christmas wish list, receive a special treat and hot chocolate. There will also be photo opportunities with the ponies and Santa, craft items for sale and a raffle. Open to public - Sunday December 8th from 12-3 pm. $10 cost per child.

Join us for the 4th annual Christmas on the Farm! Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas at Old McDonald's Farm! Santa will be in attendance for pictures and to take your kids wish lists! Visit all of your favorite farm animals in their winter homes! Admission for this special event is $6/ person. Cash & Cards. NO coupons, discounts, or season passes will be accepted. We will also have cookie decorating, snacks, hot chocolate and coffee at additional costs.

Join us for a movie and popcorn, This sequel to the Two Lampoon Vacation flicks has the Griswold family staying home for the holidays and being invaded by bickering relatives. General Admission - $ 5.00 per. Sponsored by Ovia Insurance Company

Join us for a craft while you visit the animals! Included in the price of Zoo Admission. December 2nd - Ornament Making Workshop. December 9th - Cookie Decorating & Snowman Soup. December 16th - Melting Snowman Paper Craft. December 23rd - Reindeer Food Workshop December 23rd - Bird Feeder Workshop.

It's A Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre. This is a 1940s "live broadcast" radio production, complete with "On Air" signs, multi-tasking actors and plenty of sound effects. You will hear the production come together as if you were gathered around the radio in the privacy and comfort of your own living room. This is a live theatre production of It's A Wonderful Life as if it is being acted out in a radio station. Immediate Theatre Project tells stories that illuminate our experience of living here and now. Through professional productions, public readings and other forms of engagement, they bring new life to American classics, expose audiences to the best of contemporary drama, and develop new work with an eye to the future. In 2009, they completed this adaptation of Frank Capra's screenplay, focusing on the timeless story of struggle in times of crisis, and of the power of a community to uplift each other. Tickets are $20 for premium seats, $15 for center seats, and $10 for side seats. The show begins at 7:30 pm and tickets are available by calling our box office at (315) 686-2200 or by visiting us online at claytonoperahouse.com/its-a-wonderful-life!

Create a beautiful Holiday Wreath or our Holiday Basket from fresh cut pine and fir branches, pine cones, brightly colored berries, ribbon and Christmas balls. They can be hung inside or outdoors. We provide all the fir branches, wired wreath and all decorations. Christmas lights can be purchased for a small fee (or bring your own). The class fee of $40.00 for the wreath also includes 1 glass of wine. You'll also receive 20% off of all bottles of wine purchased at the event.

Join us at the Clayton Opera House on Thursday, December 12th for an evening with the incredibly talented 10th Mountain Division Band! Get in the holiday spirit with us by attending this free show! That's right, tickets are FREE but you must reserve your seat by visiting the Clayton Opera House, calling our box office at (315) 686-2200 or by visiting us online at claytonoperahouse.com/10th-mountain!

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

The Watertown Wolves are minor professional hockey team in the Federal Hockey League based in Watertown, NY, and play home games at the Watertown Municipal Arena. he Wolves are the current Federal Hockey League Champions! Game Nights include varying themed evenings for extra fun. The team regularly stages tributes to local military members including those at nearby Fort Drum. For updates on theme nights and opponents, and game time. Check out Wolves website.

Walk a 1km trail through the woods and see the forest decorated for the holidays! On the trail, you will see many Christmas displays such as a Nativity Scene, the North Pole post office, the candy shop, the Elves lodge, Santa’s toy shop, and many other scenes along the lit path! There may even be special visitors walking the trails! For more information: Check the Facebook Event Page or visit their website.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

A weekend of Whooville Fun. Pub Crawl Ugly Sweater Contest Grinch Run Games Crafts Hair Salon Whoos Clues- Interactive Who Characters ​ Outdoor Activities Parade Tree Lighting Music Photo Opportunities Costume Contest

CROONER'S CHRISTMAS Rat Pack Entertainment and King Street Productions proudly presents: Andrew Martin's "Crooner's Christmas" ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY !!! Be brought into the Holiday Spirit by 7 time International Award Winning Vocalist Andrew Martin and his band. Enjoy an evening of memories, stories and great music. This memorable event will take you back to the Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra Christmas specials, all the way to the current crooners of today, like Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jr. Enjoy a flowing performance of Crooner classics dating from the '50's all the way to the modern Christmas tunes you love to hear during the holiday season. Make "Crooner's Christmas" part of your family's Christmas Traditions. "Andrew, your performance was stellar! What a privilege it was to be there. -- Linda C. "Quality of voice - EXCELLENT, rapport with audience - EXCELLENT, song style, choice - PERFECT! You are a genuine talent that needs to be shared with the world. -- Sherrie G.

Walk a 1km trail through the woods and see the forest decorated for the holidays! On the trail, you will see many Christmas displays such as a Nativity Scene, the North Pole post office, the candy shop, the Elves lodge, Santa’s toy shop, and many other scenes along the lit path! There may even be special visitors walking the trails! For more information: Check the Facebook Event Page or visit their website.

Head to Jefferson County Historical Society Facebook page for More Information!

Light up the night along the Rideau as more than 100,000 lights adorn Lower Beverley in Delta! Visitor's can "Celebrate the Season" strolling through the lit up park Friday's and Saturdays until Christmas, enjoying scenes and displays or taking a wagon ride through the route, singing carols and relishing hot chocolate and treats by the bonfire before meeting Santa Claus himself in a nearby cabin. Be sure to pop over to the Old Stone Mill National Historic Site for a tour! Enjoy a wagon ride or a walk through the park to see the trees and buildings magically lit with hundreds of thousands of festive lights and displays. ​ Wagon ride tours to the park will depart from the Fair Grounds starting at 5:00 p.m. Visitors wishing to walk through the park may enter the grounds at the Village Boat Launch. Remember to bring your letters to Santa and your camera for photos when you visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in Cottage #1. ​Enjoy Willard’s fried cakes and hot chocolate and while standing around the campfire. Open Friday and Saturday Nights from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. November 29th & 30th, December 6th & 7th, December 13th & 14th, December 20th & 21st Park Admission including HST Adults (13 years and over): $5.00 Youth (12 years and under): Free

The Annual Christmas in Cape Vincent Celebration will take place. Businesses will be open serving holiday treats and The Christmas Parade will begin at 5:00 pm. Floats will be decorated with holiday lights. After the parade the children can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and hot chocolate and donuts will be served. For more information call 315-654-2533.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Bring the little ones out for Hot Cocoa & Cookies while Mrs. Claus reads them a story. FREE TO THE PUBLIC, ALL ARE WELCOME. Mrs. Claus will be here in our lobby at 3pm on December 14th.

Join Taste New York to celebrate the Holiday Season! Browse and sample a wide selection of local products and unique gifts!                                                                                                                            Enjoy treats, crafts for the whole family, and a special visitor - Santa.

Santa is coming to the Square! Bring your friends, family, wish list and camera to the square every Saturday in December leading up the Christmas Day (Dec. 7, 14, 21), 11:00am -2:00pm! Don't miss public skating (weather permitting), the public market and horse drawn wagon rides (drop off/pick up at the Square between 11:00am and 2:00pm)! This event is 100% fun and free!

Enjoy crafts for kids and adults, live music, a fantastic raffle, light refreshments, local craft and food vendors, Driftwood BBQ, and baked goods from the Wellesley Island Fire Department. A fun family day you won't want to miss!

Cakes & Crafts with Santa is an opportunity for children and their families to come together and celebrate the holidays. Enjoy decorating your own cupcakes, meet Santa and Mrs. Clause, and make an ornament to take home! Tickets are $5 each. All proceeds benefit the New York State Zoo at Thompson Park. Admission to the Zoo is an additional cost – one FREE child for one paid adult!

Help chase the Grinch out of Sackets Harbor. As part of the Sackets Harbor Whoville events, the Sackets Harbor YMCA will be hosting a 1-mile fun run. Participants will help chase the Grinch out of Sackets Harbor to help kick off a weekend of fun filled Whoville themed Holiday events! Participants are encouraged to dress in their favorite Whoville attire. Get your tickets @  www.give.watertownymca.org  

Join us for the 4th annual Christmas on the Farm! Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas at Old McDonald's Farm! Santa will be in attendance for pictures and to take your kids wish lists! Visit all of your favorite farm animals in their winter homes! Admission for this special event is $6/ person. Cash & Cards. NO coupons, discounts, or season passes will be accepted. We will also have cookie decorating, snacks, hot chocolate and coffee at additional costs.

Join us at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel for Breakfast with Santa. Reservations are required. 315-686-1100

Walk a 1km trail through the woods and see the forest decorated for the holidays! On the trail, you will see many Christmas displays such as a Nativity Scene, the North Pole post office, the candy shop, the Elves lodge, Santa’s toy shop, and many other scenes along the lit path! There may even be special visitors walking the trails! For more information: Check the Facebook Event Page or visit their website.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Join us for a movie and popcorn. Jim Carrey in the title role of this lavish live-action version of the holiday tale. Directed by Ron Howard. Sponsored by The Lyric and 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese.

Join us for a craft while you visit the animals! Included in the price of Zoo Admission. December 2nd - Ornament Making Workshop. December 9th - Cookie Decorating & Snowman Soup. December 16th - Melting Snowman Paper Craft. December 23rd - Reindeer Food Workshop December 23rd - Bird Feeder Workshop.

Create a beautiful Holiday Wreath or our Holiday Basket from fresh cut pine and fir branches, pine cones, brightly colored berries, ribbon and Christmas balls. They can be hung inside or outdoors. We provide all the fir branches, wired wreath and all decorations. Christmas lights can be purchased for a small fee (or bring your own). The class fee of $40.00 for the wreath also includes 1 glass of wine. You'll also receive 20% off of all bottles of wine purchased at the event.

Celebrate the season with the Zoo! Regular Admission.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Walk a 1km trail through the woods and see the forest decorated for the holidays! On the trail, you will see many Christmas displays such as a Nativity Scene, the North Pole post office, the candy shop, the Elves lodge, Santa’s toy shop, and many other scenes along the lit path! There may even be special visitors walking the trails! For more information: Check the Facebook Event Page or visit their website.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

The Watertown Wolves are minor professional hockey team in the Federal Hockey League based in Watertown, NY, and play home games at the Watertown Municipal Arena. he Wolves are the current Federal Hockey League Champions! Game Nights include varying themed evenings for extra fun. The team regularly stages tributes to local military members including those at nearby Fort Drum. For updates on theme nights and opponents, and game time. Check out Wolves website.

Walk a 1km trail through the woods and see the forest decorated for the holidays! On the trail, you will see many Christmas displays such as a Nativity Scene, the North Pole post office, the candy shop, the Elves lodge, Santa’s toy shop, and many other scenes along the lit path! There may even be special visitors walking the trails! For more information: Check the Facebook Event Page or visit their website.

Light up the night along the Rideau as more than 100,000 lights adorn Lower Beverley in Delta! Visitor's can "Celebrate the Season" strolling through the lit up park Friday's and Saturdays until Christmas, enjoying scenes and displays or taking a wagon ride through the route, singing carols and relishing hot chocolate and treats by the bonfire before meeting Santa Claus himself in a nearby cabin. Be sure to pop over to the Old Stone Mill National Historic Site for a tour! Enjoy a wagon ride or a walk through the park to see the trees and buildings magically lit with hundreds of thousands of festive lights and displays. ​ Wagon ride tours to the park will depart from the Fair Grounds starting at 5:00 p.m. Visitors wishing to walk through the park may enter the grounds at the Village Boat Launch. Remember to bring your letters to Santa and your camera for photos when you visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in Cottage #1. ​Enjoy Willard’s fried cakes and hot chocolate and while standing around the campfire. Open Friday and Saturday Nights from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. November 29th & 30th, December 6th & 7th, December 13th & 14th, December 20th & 21st Park Admission including HST Adults (13 years and over): $5.00 Youth (12 years and under): Free

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Join us around our fireplace in celebration of the first day of winter! Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa, stories, and games.

Santa is coming to the Square! Bring your friends, family, wish list and camera to the square every Saturday in December leading up the Christmas Day (Dec. 7, 14, 21), 11:00am -2:00pm! Don't miss public skating (weather permitting), the public market and horse drawn wagon rides (drop off/pick up at the Square between 11:00am and 2:00pm)! This event is 100% fun and free!

The 2019 River Santa Festival will be on December 21st from 10 am - 1 pm, with Santa arriving at the village dock @ 11 am by boat with USCG Escort.

Walk a 1km trail through the woods and see the forest decorated for the holidays! On the trail, you will see many Christmas displays such as a Nativity Scene, the North Pole post office, the candy shop, the Elves lodge, Santa’s toy shop, and many other scenes along the lit path! There may even be special visitors walking the trails! For more information: Check the Facebook Event Page or visit their website.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Join us for a movie and popcorn. After accidentally falling into Santa Claus gift sack, a human baby is raised at the North Pole, growing up to be believed he is an elf. Due to his larger size, the "elf" causes chaos in Santa's Workshop, forcing Kris Kringle to send him on a mission to find his human roots. Sponsored by Greene Structures.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Join us at redwood Hill Preserve to celebrate the holiday. First we will read Eve Bunting's Night Tree and make decorations for the holiday tree. Then, we will make our way to the tree along a dark path. Upon arriving, we will decorate for the animals and then watch as the tree lights up! Dress for the weather. This is an all-ages event. The event is free of charge. Meet at the Trailside Learning Classroom on Stine Road.

Join us for a craft while you visit the animals! Included in the price of Zoo Admission. December 2nd - Ornament Making Workshop. December 9th - Cookie Decorating & Snowman Soup. December 16th - Melting Snowman Paper Craft. December 23rd - Reindeer Food Workshop December 23rd - Bird Feeder Workshop.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

The Watertown Wolves are minor professional hockey team in the Federal Hockey League based in Watertown, NY, and play home games at the Watertown Municipal Arena. he Wolves are the current Federal Hockey League Champions! Game Nights include varying themed evenings for extra fun. The team regularly stages tributes to local military members including those at nearby Fort Drum. For updates on theme nights and opponents, and game time. Check out Wolves website.

Walk a 1km trail through the woods and see the forest decorated for the holidays! On the trail, you will see many Christmas displays such as a Nativity Scene, the North Pole post office, the candy shop, the Elves lodge, Santa’s toy shop, and many other scenes along the lit path! There may even be special visitors walking the trails! For more information: Check the Facebook Event Page or visit their website.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Walk a 1km trail through the woods and see the forest decorated for the holidays! On the trail, you will see many Christmas displays such as a Nativity Scene, the North Pole post office, the candy shop, the Elves lodge, Santa’s toy shop, and many other scenes along the lit path! There may even be special visitors walking the trails! For more information: Check the Facebook Event Page or visit their website.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Our creatures have been petrified! Help us find them all in this Harry Potter inspired scavenger hunt.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

The Watertown Wolves are minor professional hockey team in the Federal Hockey League based in Watertown, NY, and play home games at the Watertown Municipal Arena. he Wolves are the current Federal Hockey League Champions! Game Nights include varying themed evenings for extra fun. The team regularly stages tributes to local military members including those at nearby Fort Drum. For updates on theme nights and opponents, and game time. Check out Wolves website.

Join us for movie and popcorn. Major complication ensue when Bonnie turns a spork into a boy, but he sees himself as an eating utensil instead. Woody, Buzz and co. have to set out into the world to find him, reunite with Bonnie, and resolve his existential.

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Start 2020 off with a "BANG"  Check out our OVERNIGHT PACKAGE... Which includes for two, accommodations, dinner, live entertainment, party favors, Open bar for 4 hours, Midnight Champagne Toast and brunch on January 1st!!!

Music by "Nik Ultra Lite", Banquet Dinner-Favors-Dancing-Photo Booth-New Years Brunch-Overnight Accommodation-Three Hour Open Bar-Champagne Toast at Midnight. Dinner at 7 pm, Band 9 pm-1 am.

Hooray For Hollywood 2019 New Year's Eve Celebration at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel. Enjoy: Overnight Accommodations Bottle of Harbor Hotel Champagne Cocktail Reception 7:00pm-8:00pm Exquisite Dinner Stations 8:00pm Four Hours of Additional Open Bar featuring Live Music and Dancing with “Letizia & the Z Band” 8:30pm-12:30am Champagne Toast & Countdown at Midnight Breakfast Buffet New Year’s Day 8:00am-11:00am Late Checkout at 12:00pm ONE NIGHT PACKAGE Starting at $404 per couple Based on room type. Plus tax and gratuities. CALL 315-686-1100 for reservations

13 concerts of different musical styles – from Concert Bands, Irish music, a Bell Choir, Crooners, and old and new favourites. Roam from church to church, all in easy walking distance. Choose from 13 different musical concerts on New Year’s Eve. All concerts are free, but donations are encouraged. All monies go to the respective church’s chosen charity. Snacks and beverages are available in the Heritage Hall at the back of the sanctuary in Wall St. United Church from 6:30 to 11:15 and everything is $1.00 Join us in our historic churches in 2019 – it is a great way to ring in the New Year!

Bundle up for a evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight of Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the caroling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings). Ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round. Enjoy festive dining at three licensed restaurants on site. Shop at the Village Store, featuring fresh-baked bread and cinnamon buns from the Village Bakery. Please note ticket sales end a half hour before closing time.  

Come out and enjoy a family oriented New Year's eve celebration. Join the City in bringing in the New Year at the K-Town Countdown! Take part in hands-on and active fun for all ages inside and outside the Leon’s Centre. Festivities conclude at 9 p.m. with a spectacular fireworks display in Confederation Basin. The K-Town Countdown starts at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31 at the Leon’s Centre, 1 The Tragically Hip Way. Inside the Leon’s Centre Scheduled live entertainment 6 p.m. – Mad Science educates with their highly interactive and exciting science experiments 7 p.m. – The BarryO Kid Show brightens the evening with magic and ventriloquism 8 p.m. – Solomon Woodland entertains with his acoustic blues and country tunes Ongoing interactive activities New Year’s Eve skate party in the Leon’s Centre arena, every hour on the hour starting at 5 p.m. Tickets for the next skating time will be given to those in line on the half-hour with the exception of the first skate at 5 p.m. Crafts and games New Year’s Eve photo booth Movie characters Face painting (by donation) Food available for purchase from the Leon’s Centre concession stands Outside and around Downtown Kingston Dress for the weather and plan to enjoy Until 11 p.m. – Weather permitting, skating in Springer Market Square. Skate rentals are available until 10 p.m. 9 p.m. – Spectacular fireworks finale to celebrate the New Year. The best viewing location is Confederation Basin. All Kingston Transit buses will operate on their regular Sunday schedule which includes extended service hours on all Express Routes and Routes 1, 7 and 15. Children 14 and under ride for free. Plan your bus trip with Kingston Transit at KingstonTransit.ca/TripPlanner or with your preferred transit app.