The holiday season is in full swing, and local organizations around the Finger Lakes are gearing up plenty of events the whole family can enjoy.
Here are 8 more must-do holiday events to check out in the Finger Lakes!
Holidays at the Lake House on Canandaigua
The Lake House on Canandaigua is at 770 S. Main St. in Canandaigua. For more infomation on Holiday events and to purchase tickets for Breakfast with Santa, visit https://lakehousecanandaigua.com/holidays-at-the-lake/.
It’s A Wonderful Life Festival and Parade
The annual It’s a Wonderful Life Festival, honoring the iconic movie, will take place Dec. 12 through Dec. 14 in Seneca Falls. This year’s It’s a Wonderful Life Parade will be held Dec. 13 within the historic Seneca Falls Village.
“This event brings together families, businesses and organizations from across the region to celebrate community, kindness, and the spirit of the season,” festival President Haidee Oropallo said.
For the first time this year, there will be a Float Contest! Participants are asked to decorate their floats with holiday themes inspired by the “It’s A Wonderful Life” movie. The winner will receive a $100 gift card.
For more information and to apply for the parade, visit https://www.therealbedfordfalls.com/parade.
East Bloomfield Historical Society Christmas Party & Live Auction
The annual East Bloomfield Historical Society Christmas Party and Live Auction will be held Dec. 6. A cocktail hour with live music from the Day Brothers will start at 6 p.m. and the auction will begin at 7 p.m.
Admission is $10 and will include an auction paddle and refreshments. The auction will include an airplane ride, theatre tickets, unique collectables, art, wine, Strong Museum of Play passes and more.
The East Bloomfield Historical Society is located at 8 South Ave. in East Bloomfield, Ontario County.
Community Messiah Sing-Along
The annual Community Messiah Sing-Along at the First Congregational Church of Canandaigua will be held Dec. 7. Rehearsals will begin at 1 p.m. and the performance will be at 3 p.m.
This over 40-year-old tradition will include performances from soloists, musicians and a full choir from music director, Kristi Ingersoll and organist Daniel Chang.
The First Congregational Church of Canandaigua is located at 58 N. Main St. in Canandaigua. For more information, visit https://canandaiguachurch.org/ or call 585-394-2184.
Genesee Country Village & Museum Holiday Events
GCVM is at 1410 Flint Hill Road in Mumford. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.gcv.org/holiday-happenings/.
— Madison Scott is a journalist with the Democrat and Chronicle who covers breaking and trending news for the Finger Lakes Region. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn’t help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@gannett.com.
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