- + ABOUT UPSTATE
- SKIING / WINTER ADVENTURE
- + THINGS TO DO
- + TOURS
- MAP-IT
- + WINE & DINE
- + STAY
- + CALENDAR
- + BLOGS & MORE
- Site Search
Daily Events Calendar for Upstate NY
Get Map & Directions, and See Festivals Page for Additional Events !
Do you have an event you'd like to add?
Please submit your event at least 10-14 days in advance and if approved, we'll add it to our calendar.
A day which displays in red has one or more events.
Please click that day to view its event(s).
SU | MO | TU | WE | TH | FR | SA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
Events for December 1
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Jingle Falls USA
Celebrate the winter season and participate in a variety of holiday activities in downtown Niagara Falls, NY, including the Live NF Makers Market, Breakfast with Santa, a Tree Lighting, and outdoor activities on Old Falls Street and at Niagara Falls State Park.Events for December 2
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Events for December 3
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Events for December 4
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Events for December 5
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Events for December 6
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
First Friday's Catskill
Time: 5:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Location: Main Street , Catskill, NY, 12414
Email: firstfridayscatskill@gmail.comWelcome to First Fridays Catskill - a celebration of art, culture, and community!
Join us for a vibrant evening as we kick off each month with a burst of creativity and camaraderie on the first Friday of the at 5 pm. Explore the diverse arts scene that Catskill has to offer throughout the town. The event includes artists and art galleries, live music and culinary delights!
Lights on the River Festival
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: , Owego, NY, 13827
Mr. & Mrs. Clause will be paying a visit to the Village of Owego!
Visitors are invited to enjoy an evening filled with family-friendly activities, strolling musicians, hundreds of decorated trees, carolers, live reindeer, ice carvers, an exciting, riverside fireworks show, and much more!
RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 137 East Ave, Rochester, NY, 14604
Thank you RoCo Supporters! This year we have the pleasure of exhibiting a wide array of works by local and national RoCo members. Come view this spectacular exhibition and show your support for these artists. Don't forget to come to The Days the Artists Spoke, a series of short, back-to-back artist talks and a great opportunity to learn more about the participating artists and their choice of mediums and subject matter!
Opening Reception: First Friday, December 6, 6-9pm
Days the Artists Spoke: Dec. 14, Jan. 11 & Feb. 8
Artwork Pick-up: Feb. 16 - 18, 12-5pm
SPECIAL HOURS* CLOSED = December 24, 25, 26, 31 & January 1
$2 / free for members
Contact Information:
info@rochestercontemporary.org
585-461-2222
www.rochestercontemporary.org
Events for December 7
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Craft, Food, & Wine Holiday Market
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 5 Tupper Lake Drive, Potsdam, NY, 13676
The Craft, Food & Wine Holiday Market is an annual showcase presented by the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, featuring regional producers of homemade or value added craft, food and wine products for a festive shopping experience in one large space.
Support small businesses and shop local at one of the most popular showcases in the area with 100+ vendors. With so many goodies to enjoy, we suggest bringing a few large shopping totes!
A FREE campus shuttle will be available from parking lots surrounding the Maxcy Hall Fieldhouse on Canton and Tupper Lake Roads. Shop away and stand by signs for pickup! Shuttles will begin 15 mins prior to each show and end 15 mins after each show date.
Christmas Open House at The Rice Homestead
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMThe Mayfield Historical Society’s 33rd Annual Christmas Open House at The Rice Homestead will be on Saturday, December 7th, from 12 - 4 p.m. Musical entertainment in the Victorian Parlor will be by Fleur de Lys from 12-2 pm. Rooms will be decorated in the holiday spirit of yesteryear with fireplaces ablaze. Homemade cookies and hot mulled cider will be served. The very popular Homemade Pie Sale will be in the dining room. This event is free and open to the public and refreshments are free. The Rice Homestead is located at 328 Riceville Road, in Mayfield, NY (GPS is Gloversville). For more information, call 518-332-0538.
The Syracuse Orchestra: Handel's Messiah
Time: 8:00 PMHandel’s Messiah is the undisputed favorite of the holiday season, featuring the Syracuse University Oratorio Society, guest conductor Thomas Hong, and spectacular soloists at the beautiful Most Holy Rosary Church. Tickets: $34-$39; students $5 w/ID, under 18 free with adult.
Events for December 8
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Craft, Food, & Wine Holiday Market
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 5 Tupper Lake Drive, Potsdam, NY, 13676
The Craft, Food & Wine Holiday Market is an annual showcase presented by the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, featuring regional producers of homemade or value added craft, food and wine products for a festive shopping experience in one large space.
Support small businesses and shop local at one of the most popular showcases in the area with 100+ vendors. With so many goodies to enjoy, we suggest bringing a few large shopping totes!
A FREE campus shuttle will be available from parking lots surrounding the Maxcy Hall Fieldhouse on Canton and Tupper Lake Roads. Shop away and stand by signs for pickup! Shuttles will begin 15 mins prior to each show and end 15 mins after each show date.
Willard Chapel's Holiday Traditions Open House
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 17 Nelson St, Auburn, NY, 13021
It’s that time of the year for Willard Chapel’s Traditional Holiday Open House! Bring your family in for some holiday fun. Open 12 to 4 PM – Join Captain Nick Klaus for a reading of A Pirate’s Night Before Christmas at 12 PM, sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America. At 2 PM, Cayuga Sax presents A Cayuga Sax Christmas, featuring a variation of Christmas songs we know and love! Complimentary seasonal snacks and treats, plus a Holiday Market in the Welch Memorial Building will be available.
This event is free to enter, donations always appreciated. The Chapel is handicapped accessible through its North parking lot off Seymour Street. For more information call (315) 252-0339.
Events for December 9
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Events for December 10
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Events for December 11
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Events for December 12
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Events for December 13
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Jim Breuer: Survival With Laughter Tour
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: 2634 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY, 12946
Miracle Entertainment at the Olympic Center is proud to present JIM BREUER as he brings his SURVIVAL WITH LAUGHTER TOUR to the Conference Center in Lake Placid on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13.
Events for December 14
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
Winter Farmers Market at Baltimore Woods
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMAt the winter indoor farmers market, shoppers will find a wide variety of high quality, locally grown and produced items like meats, fresh vegetables, maple products, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee, and specialty hand-crafted items.
Events for December 15
Holiday Fineries at the Wineries
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMSip into the Season at the Hudson Valley's premier holiday wine and cider tasting event - Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion.
On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy tasting flights of holiday cheer from 11am to 5pm each day. Select your preferred date and starting point on one of three curated itineraries for a self-guided tasting tour.
Your ticket includes a tasting flight at each stop, this year's exclusive Shawangunk Wine Trail holiday ornament, a souvenir tasting glass, a special ornament from each location, and a handmade grapevine wreath.
The Many Moods of Christmas
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 30 2nd St, Troy, NY, 12180
Maestro Flores-Caraballo returns to the podium for Albany Pro Musica’s beloved holiday concert with chorus and full symphony orchestra. This performance brings the light of the Christmas season to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. From the hushed opening notes of Lauridsen’s “O Magnum Mysterium” to the joyful mix of traditional carols in Bennett and Shaw’s “The Many Moods of Christmas” suite, this concert inspires and delights audiences each year. Hurry, tickets sell out quickly!
Events for December 20
Winter Solstice Hike
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMThe winter solstice, with only nine hours of sunlight during the day, transforms our world into a quiet moon-lit wonderland at night. While it can be easy to forget in the dark, the winter solstice is truly a night of beginnings. Come for a tranquil lantern-lit walk to discover and celebrate the promise of longer days ahead.
More details: This program is designed for ages 8 and up. Space is limited. Online pre-registration is required. Come prepared for the weather. This will be a night hike, and snowshoes will be provided if necessary. We will be hiking on hilly trails.
Events for December 22
Holiday Concert with Celina Rescott
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 17 Nelson St, Auburn, NY, 13021
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with a heartwarming night of festive melodies! Join Celina Rescott, an Auburn native, hailing from the vibrant music scene of San Diego, California, as she fills the air with original songs and beloved Christmas classics.
Join Celina on a melodic exploration that transcends genres and reflects a passion for creating unforgettable musical performance experiences.
This event is $20 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.willard-chapel.com/events or by calling 315-252-0339. The Chapel is handicapped accessible through its North parking lot off Seymour Street.
Events for December 28
Concert | North Country Jazz Project
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: 228 Main Street, North Creek, NY, 12853
The North Country Jazz Project is an eighteen piece big band directed by David Hosley. The group includes saxes, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section. We perform big band music from the libraries of Buddy Rich, Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman as well as more recent jazz orchestra composers such as Alan Baylock, Chuck Mangione, and Sammy Nestico. The band has been together for ten years and has many loyal followers.
Events for December 31
New Year’s Eve at The Children's Museum
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMLooking for a fun and festive way to ring in the new year with your children? The Children’s Museum has the perfect celebration for you—Noon Year’s Eve! On December 31, join us for a day full of excitement, games, crafts, music, and more, as we welcome 2025 a little early.
We’re offering two fun-filled sessions to make sure everyone can join in the celebration. Choose from the morning session (10am-12pm) or the afternoon session (1pm-3pm). Each session is packed with hands-on activities designed to delight children of all ages.