Can you believe Thanksgiving is less than a week away? It seems like Halloween just happened! Whether you’re traveling for the holiday or staying in the 315, we hope you have an enjoyable Turkey Day! For those without any plans, don’t worry - we’ve got you covered! We’ve found plenty of Thanksgiving Dinner events around CNY, as well as a Turkey Trot, a bar hop, and a Thanksgiving Night pajama party.

This week, we’ve got more live music, from Trey Anastasio Band in Syracuse to a Def Leppard tribute show in Utica, and everything in between! Holiday markets abound this time of year, so don’t forget to start shopping for loved ones before it’s too late. We’ve also got a chili cook-off, painting classes, sound baths, trivia nights, a Christmas tree festival, and an Owl Prowl. So grab some friends, or go solo and make some new connections! 

Ellen Pieroni is a soul jazz saxophone player and multi-instrumentalist from Buffalo, NY. She has been playing the saxophone since she was 8 years old, and has been a sidewoman in a multitude of bands (including Folkfaces and Buffalo Afrobeat Orchestra) for over a decade. Come catch this show at 443 Social Club in Syracuse!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ellen-pieroni-the-encyclopedia-of-soul-at-the-443-social-club-tickets-1574502341889?aff=erelexpmlt 

Eat, drink, laugh and deduce with The Acme Mystery Company at Spaghetti Warehouse in Syracuse. 

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/interactive-murder-mystery-dinner-theatre/ 

Best friends since 1st grade, sharing the groove one beat at a time. Sneezy brings the funk and soul from Chicago! Come check it out at Funk ‘N Waffles in Syracuse.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/sneezy-wsg-zuffalo/ 

The 12th annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival returns to the historic Landmark Theatre in downtown Syracuse! The renowned event brings together 45+ breweries from every region of the state offering enthusiasts, both novice and seasoned, a rare opportunity to relish in unique and award-winning beer.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2060864658051241/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Snack & sip on seasonal specials while shopping from 20+ local vendors for art, gifts, interactive experiences, holiday meal/dessert pre-orders & so much more! Join us at GereBlock Lounge in Syracuse.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/savorcuses-favorite-things-holiday-market/ 

Express your creativity at this Paint & Sip event at Blue Moon Apothecary in Liverpool. No experience necessary, supplies provided. Take home your own 8x10 painting on canvas!

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/art-for-every-body/ 

Enjoy some live music at Funk ‘N Waffles in Syracuse! Known for his deep and poignant lyrics telling stories of joy, love, loss and sadness, Joey brings the human experience to life.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/joey-harkum-wsg-ryan-holweger-band/ 

Come to the OnCenter in Syracuse to step into the spirit of the season with Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas—an intimate, nostalgic journey back to the 1970s, when John Denver’s music filled the airwaves and hearts across the country.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/rocky-mountain-high-experience-a-john-denver-christmas-d03f0f58/ 

Enjoy live music from Trey Anastasio and his band at Landmark Theatre in Syracuse!
https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/the-return-of-trey-anastasio-band/ 

We Rise Above The Streets Recovery Outreach are thrilled to inform you about our upcoming Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless at St. Lucie Catholic Church. Similar to last year, it was a remarkable and heartwarming occasion that benefited many individuals and families in our community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1265364945337237/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Discover how owls rule the night while we explore owl adaptations, hunting skills, where they roost and how to identify their calls. The program will start with a discussion at the Sterling Nature Center, followed by a night hike in search of owls.
https://iheartoswego.com/59951/owl-prowl-sterling.html

A sound bath is a meditative experience where you are bathed in sound waves. Benefits include feeling calmer and less stressed, muscles that feel looser, a greater sense of relaxation, pain relief, the ability to sleep better, improved mood, boosting the immune system and being more in tune with your body. Join us at North Coast Yoga in Oswego.

https://iheartoswego.com/60085/new-moon-and-thanksgiving-sound-bath-by-peaceful-remedies.html 

Stop in at Hannibal Library and browse the beautifully decorated trees and wreaths for auction! Hot chocolate and assorted cookies will be provided. Vote for your favorite tree!

https://iheartoswego.com/60359/18th-annual-festival-of-trees-hannibal.html 

Come to Scriba Fire Station for this exciting chili cook-off! There will be vendors, food, raffles, and more.

https://iheartoswego.com/59966/howliday-fair-chili-cook-off-scriba.html 

Fulton First United Methodist Church will be serving Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, squash, cranberry sauce, beverage and a dessert.

https://iheartoswego.com/60146/turkey-dinner-fundraiser-fulton.html 

Lighthouse Tavern has organized a fun turkey trot bar hop in Oswego! Start at Dutcher's at 2pm, then make your way to Legraf's, Woodchuck Saloon, Shamrock Tavern, Mendzetti's Sports Bar, and G. S. Steamer's, ending the evening at 8pm at Lighthouse Tavern. Grab some friends and get trotting!

https://iheartoswego.com/60214/turkey-trot-bar-hop-oswego.html 

Relax and breathe with a yoga practice at Brewerton Center for the Arts.

https://iheartoswego.com/56982/sunday-stretch-yoga-with-becca-s-brewerton.html 

Grab your friends and come try your hand at trivia at Lakeview Lanes!

https://iheartoswego.com/58501/trivia-night-at-lakeview-lanes.html 

Have an early Thanksgiving celebration with us at the Recovery Community Outreach Center in Fulton, free & open to all! Bring a dish to pass and enjoy a good meal with good company. If you don't have the means to bring a dish, don't worry, come enjoy!

https://iheartoswego.com/60324/friendsgiving-with-friends-of-recovery-fulton.html 

Come enjoy a Free Thanksgiving Dinner at St. James Episcopal Church in Pulaski.
https://iheartoswego.com/60320/thanksgiving-dinner-pulaski-free-but-registration-required.html 

Calling all local ladies! Get a group of your girls together or come in solo and enjoy the Holiday House Ladies Night! Support local businesses and get your holiday shopping done in the beautifully decorated Carpenter House in Rome.

https://www.facebook.com/events/814922938061100/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Live the magic of the classic Polar Express Train Ride story with the Adirondack Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served hot chocolate and cookies. When you arrive at the North Pole, Santa will board the train visiting with each family, and giving the first gift of Christmas, the Silver Bell, just like in the book or movie!

https://www.facebook.com/events/759712266830585/759712380163907/?active_tab=about

Gather your friends and family and shop local this holiday season at Jones Nursery and Garden Center in Rome. Along with shopping, enjoy delicious bites from food trucks, browse seasonal greenery to brighten your home, and soak in the holiday cheer as you stroll through the market. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/763333456540340/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Are you ready to rock? Join us at 730 Broadway in Utica for an unforgettable night with a tribute to the legendary Def Leppard!

https://www.facebook.com/events/4111825225726577/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Join Certified Sound Healing Practitioner Andrea Lisette Villiere for an Aquatic Sound Bath Float at Mohawk Valley Community College!

https://www.facebook.com/events/25816782134577665/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Hosted by Philymena Styles, Crowns & Canvas is a one-night showcase celebrating the beauty of braids on models as living sculptures. Check it out at 1724 Bleecker Street in Utica!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1973929980117400/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

What were you doing in 2016? What song was popular? What made the news? Join us at Copper City Brewing Company in Rome as we reminisce about our opening in 2016 with some trivia from that amazing year!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1524042302129829/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

The annual tradition: friends, family, and a fierce rivalry before the turkey. Burn some calories screaming before you pile on the stuffing.

https://www.facebook.com/events/24558254050536954/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Join us at the Rome Sports Hall of Fame for our annual Turkey Trot! You choose your distance on the safe Erie Canal Trail. First 100 participants receive a FREE pair of Roman Runner gloves!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1093150396229887/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

The Rescue Mission of Utica is hosting our annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Anyone can come and dine with us to celebrate the holiday.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1150130843903163/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

GardenShare is organizing a farmer's market at the First Presbyterian Church in Canton. These markets will be the perfect opportunity to shop for your holiday meals, stock up your pantry for winter, and maybe even find a locally made gift for someone special. Save some time on these dates to shop local and support your St. Lawrence County producers this holiday season.
https://northcountrynow.com/stories/winter-farmers-market,331971 

Come enjoy this free performance at Snell Theater in Potsdam!

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/crane-west-african-drum-and-dance-ensemble,335290 

West Stockholm United Methodist Church in West Stockholm will host a Christmas bazaar and food sale featuring Christmas decorations, Rada knives, gifts and a variety of homemade foods.

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/christmas-bazaar,335866

Come to Lake Saint Lawrence Arts in Waddington to join Rita Goodwin as she brings her latest oil painting to students. She shows strokes from each type of brush and adds tips and tricks to recreate this painting. All materials provided.

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/heading-south-oil-painting,335069 

St. Mary’s Church in Waddington will host its Fall Festival featuring crafters, vendors, a silent auction, bake sale, and lunch.

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/st-marys-fall-festival,333677 

The Canton United Methodist Church will host its annual fall holiday bazaar this Saturday. Visitors can enjoy coffee, baked goods, and homemade soups, rolls, and pies for lunch. Local BOCES cosmetology students will offer hair and nail services.

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/holiday-bazaar,329958 

Enjoy the holiday season with a candlelight concert at Hosmer Hall in Potsdam.

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/crane-candlelight-concert,335289 

“Nature Crafts for Grown Ups” series at Nicandri Nature Center returns with wood cookie ornaments crafted from materials found in nature. Create a fun scene on your ornament.
https://northcountrynow.com/stories/nature-crafts-in-massena,333904

A free eat-in only Thanksgiving dinner will be held at the Massena United Methodist Church. The dinner will include turkey with all the trimmings.

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/thanksgiving-meal-in-massena,337450 

Trinity Church and First Presbyterian Church of Potsdam will sponsor a free-will Thanksgiving Day dinner at Trinity Church. The menu will include turkey with gravy, stuffing, potatoes, a vegetable, rolls, cranberry sauce and pie for dessert.
https://northcountrynow.com/stories/turkey-dinner,334046 

Join us at Swedish Hill in Romulus for our Thanksgiving week and Black Friday Barn sale, where you can stock up on your favorite bottles! A selection of our wines will be heavily discounted. 

https://cayugawinetrail.com/events/winery/11-21-2025-1 

Bring your significant other, friends, co-workers, neighbors or come alone to The Artist’s Lounge in Seneca Falls. This is going to be a fun and beautiful painting to do. Resident artist William Clinton will walk you through every step of the way. No experience needed.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1375548110878607/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Join us at Montezuma Winery in Seneca Falls for evenings of live music in November. During live music, our tasting bar will be open for glasses of wine, cocktails, draft beer, and flights. Plus, enjoy bites from our kitchen!
https://cayugawinetrail.com/events/winery/11-21-2025

You are invited to the Cayuga Museum’s holiday party, our biggest fundraiser of the year! This year’s party theme is Old Hollywood. Grab your best flapper dress or tuxedo and kick off the holiday season with us in the rustic Carriage House Theater in Auburn.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/annual-holiday-party-fundraiser/

Check out this Black Sabbath cover band at Del Lago Resort in Waterloo!

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/zakk-sabbath-american-winter-tour-25-with-bonfire/

Make magical memories this holiday season with us at Prison City Brewing in Auburn! We’re transforming the brewery & barn into a festive Holiday Market & Village filled with cozy vibes, great beer, and plenty of cheer.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1121123709504676/1121123729504674/?active_tab=about 

Artist Joyce Martelli, of Rochester, will display her work and talk about her art making process. Check it out at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center in Auburn.
https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/trunk-show-joyce-martelli/

Join us at Classic Cones in Auburn for our first wreath decorating workshop! Design your own fresh balsam wreath that’ll last all season, with the help of our experienced designers. Enjoy a fun & relaxed afternoon with friends!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1495493741687597/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Our annual Thanksgiving Buffet is back! Join us at Potters in Port Byron.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2966893603507997/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Eat, shop, drink, and be merry! Join us at Live a Little Boutique in Weedsport for a festive and cozy Christmas Pajama Party.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1165928295680341/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

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