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As the days get even shorter and the holidays get closer, more and more festive events are popping up to bring some much-needed cheer to this chilly month! Catch a performance of The Nutcracker, check out a holiday market or two, or get creative at a holiday-themed craft event. Who's up for some ornament painting or cookie decorating? Whether you're searching for the perfect handmade gift or just looking for fun ways to celebrate the season, we've got you covered.

This week, you can look forward to plenty of live music events throughout the 315, from local songwriters to holiday concerts to a Green Day musical! Have you ever experienced live cello music blended with nature-themed soundscapes? Now's your chance! If you're looking for things to do with friends, we've got trivia night, game night, a holiday-themed 5k, a paint and sip, and, if you're feeling brave, a polar plunge!

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Come to Funk 'N Waffles in Syracuse to enjoy some Red Hot Chili Pepper and Rage Against the Machine tributes!

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Enjoy a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform Syracuse's zoo into a winter wonderland. Warm up by the fire pits and enjoy hot chocolate, s'mores, live performances of holiday music, roving entertainers, and more!

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Catch this hilarious play at Grace Episcopal Church in Syracuse.

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Be mesmerized by energetic and rhythmic fusion of Indian classical folk dances as well as music! Please join us at the Everson museum in Syracuse.

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Learn to craft sophisticated, sustainable, non-alcoholic beverages using every part of your ingredients—from peel to pour! Join us at the Soule Branch Library in Syracuse.

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Step into a world of swirling snowflakes, dancing sweets, and holiday magic, all sparked by Clara's Nutcracker doll that comes to life. This timeless favorite returns with dazzling choreography, Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score, and joy for the whole family.

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Join a thriving multicultural community at Nottingham High School in Syracuse, featuring over 120 local vendors and community organizations!

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3 Hours, 3 Artists, 3 song sets! Don't miss the kickoff of the Seneca Street Brew Pub Songwriters Showcase in Manlius. Great beer, great sandwiches and, of course, some great original music by some great local singer songwriters.

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We're turning The Westcott Theater into a festive marketplace this holiday season — showcasing the best local artists, makers, and small businesses from across Central New York!

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Come out and support the team at the JMA Wireless Dome!

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Catch this holiday play at the Art Scene in Fulton!

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Enjoy some live music at the Central Square Legion!

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Get into the holiday spirit at Salmon River Fine Arts Center in Pulaski with this fun and colorful workshop led by instructor Robin Eaton Novak! Participants will create two beautiful white glass Christmas ornaments using vibrant alcohol inks. These one-of-a-kind creations make perfect keepsakes or heartfelt gifts for the season.

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Join us for the 34th Annual Oswego YMCA Reindeer Run - a festive celebration that brings together runners, families, and holiday cheer! This beloved community event will take place at the Oswego YMCA, featuring a fun 5K run/walk suitable for all ages and skill levels.

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The Oswego County Holiday Farmers' Market is not a craft market; rather, it highlights fresh produce and processed goods like honey, maple syrup, milk soaps and lotions, cheeses, and meats, as well as handmade farm and forestry products such as wreaths, boughs, and wood-carved items.

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Get into the holiday spirit and let your creativity bloom! Join us for a merry afternoon of sipping, snipping, and celebrating the season at Lorbird's Sip & Bloom — where you'll create your very own fresh floral centerpiece to take home and brighten your holiday table.

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Come enjoy some live music at Oswego Music Hall! Mad Agnes has won hearts on two continents with their signature intricate harmonies, compelling songwriting, and passionate delivery.

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We are so excited to bring everyone together again to have another incredible parade in Pulaski! Plan to participate, or come out and watch the parade and join in all of the other Light up Pulaski events going on that day!

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Join us at the Fulton Recovery Community Outreach Center for ping pong, board games, karaoke, giant Yahtzee, ladder ball, crafts, and cornhole!

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Don't be a grinch - grab up to 3 friends and slide on down to the Central Square American Legion to play! Only 1 team can be the winner...but if your team is the most festive, you win a special prize too...so dress up!

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Watch and experience a world of truth, beauty, freedom, and love as Moulin Rouge! The Musical arrives in Utica at Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

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Come rock your discontent with us and check out this musical based on the music of Green Day!

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The Kirkland Art Center in Clinton is pleased to offer a holiday concert to bring out the joy and wonder in all of us.

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The 21st annual New York Sash Teddy Bear Toss is tomorrow night with Utica University Pioneers Men's Hockey vs Oswego State!

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Come enjoy some live music at Lukin's Brick Oven Pizza.

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It's almost that time of year again! Join us this holiday season at Jones Nursery in Rome for our Holiday Markets! Each market will feature over 40 local vendors, giving you the perfect opportunity to shop small and support makers from our local community.

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Come join us at Franca's Wine Room in Rome for a fun evening of cookie decorating, charcuterie and a cash bar! Each guest will receive their own Christmas themed cookie kit and a small charcuterie box.

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Join us at the Plant Stand for a cozy evening of creativity as you learn to paint your own wooden ornaments. Whether you're an experienced painter or just looking for a relaxing night out, you'll leave with a set of hand-painted ornaments that look straight out of a boutique.

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Join us for the annual Munson Art Market—a lively celebration of creativity, community, and the holiday season!

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Come out and have a fun evening bidding on a number of exciting items, all to benefit Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency!

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Check out this holiday event at the Silas Wright Historic House and Museum in Rome. Enjoy good food with wonderful company and see the museum decked out for the holidays!

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SLC Arts will hold its annual winter mixer in Potsdam. Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, live music, and poetry.

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Come to Massena Moose Lodge for snack and refreshments, an ugly sweater contest with prizes, and visits from the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who.

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The Saint Lawrence Polar Plunge returns to Lisbon Beach, inviting participants to brave the frigid St. Lawrence River in support of Special Olympics New York.

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The Edwards United Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas bazaar, featuring Christmas items, crafts, household goods and miscellaneous items. A bake sale will offer donuts, coffee and tea. Lunch will include soup, sandwiches and desserts.

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Traditional Arts in Canton will hold its annual Holiday Open House, featuring live music, food activities, an Instrument Petting Zoo, gingerbread house and candlemaking workshops, and holiday shopping in the Folkstore.

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The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Potsdam host the Light the Night Parade! Enjoy the parade through downtown, the tree lighting ceremony in Ives Park, and a Holiday Market at Market Street Mall.

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Come to Trillium in Potsdam to experience an immersive nature-themed performance blending live cello with ocean waves, thunderstorms, and forest soundscapes.

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AMVETS Post 1997 in Heuvelton will host a dance with the Black Lakers Band!

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Premier Coach Bus Lines is offering a two-day holiday trip to Syracuse! Participants will enjoy dinner at Spaghetti Warehouse, a ticket to the Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland at Oncenter's Crouse Hinds Theater, and an overnight stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites, complete with hot breakfast.

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Come to Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center in Auburn to enjoy a performance by Masterworks Chorale! Visitors are also welcome to tour exhibits "Quilts=Art=Quilts" and "Lyrical Moments." Light refreshments will be available.

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Come to the Seward House Museum in Auburn to experience a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings and trappings. Costumed guides lead candlelit tours of the home, which is decorated in holiday splendor, as visitors learn about Christmas traditions of the Sewards through heart-warming holiday memories from their letters and diaries.

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A magic show, a puppet show, caroling, christmas lights, and shopping! Come to Skaneateles to enjoy this festive event.

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Check out this unique band at Del Lago Casino in Waterloo!

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Come to Fingerlakes Mall to check out this craft show with vendors, food, music, and more.

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More than 140 exceptionally talented artists, crafters and direct sales vendors from the CNY region will be featured at the 50th annual Craft Fair. Musical guests and food trucks round out this fabulous free event!

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Come enjoy some live music at Lunkenheimer Brewing in Weedsport!

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The Artists Lounge in Seneca Falls hosts another Create FLX event - get in the holiday spirit and craft your own set of 3 rustic wooden presents — complete with festive bows! Perfect for your hearth, mantel, or as a holiday centerpiece.

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Come to Skaneateles to shop with local vendors!

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We've got another great night planned at Simple Roast in Auburn! This time we are painting champagne flutes!

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It's that time of year when hearty comfort food hits different! Coleman's Corner has been a Watertown fixture since 1981, bringing authentic Irish pub fare and contemporary American cuisine to the North Country.

Step inside this family-owned gem and you'll find a cozy pub atmosphere perfect for warming up on cold December evenings. The menu features crowd favorites like their famous garlic and Guinness mussels, crispy fish and chips, hearty shepherd's pie, and traditional bangers and mash. Don't miss their gourmet sandwiches and burgers, or the Gaelic chicken if you're in the mood for something special.

The restaurant has a rich history - the original building was brought over from the Alex T Duffy fairgrounds and has been transformed into the beloved dining spot it is today. With an impressive selection of craft beers on tap (including NY State brews), creative cocktails, and that warm Irish hospitality, Coleman's Corner is the perfect place to gather with friends and family this holiday season.

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-10pm (Friday and Saturday until 11pm). Located at 849 Lawrence Street in Watertown.

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