Write a commentGet into the holiday spirit with festive events across Oswego County!
From holiday shopping events to festive performances, there’s family fun for all this weekend, Dec. 13-15.
Deck the halls at Demon Acres Friday and Saturday nights through Dec. 21! Experience a fun new tradition with the whole family from 5 to 8 p.m. Take a wagon ride through the woods to see over 200,000 holiday lights! Attendees can also enjoy a 30-foot tree, a sing-along light show, photos with Santa, a concession stand and a souvenir stand. Demon Acres is located at 341 Co. Rte. 36, Hannibal. For more information, visit the Demon Acres Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/demonacres.
Looking for a holiday performance full of spirit, comedy and chaos? Head to the Art Scene at the CNY Arts Center at 121 Cayuga St., Fulton. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical” is a story about the mischievous yet misunderstood Herdman children as they hijack the church’s annual Christmas pageant. Performances run Friday through Sunday, Dec. 13-15. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. For details or to purchase tickets, visit https://cnyartscenter.com or call 315-598-2787.
Enjoy family fun at the Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.! The fair features a variety of vendors and crafters, raffles, food trucks, face painting, henna tattoos, and appearances by Santa, the Grinch and other characters. The event takes place at Volney Elementary School, located at 2592 NYS Rte. 3.
Art enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Holiday Art Sale at the Art Association of Oswego! Items for sale include original artwork, watercolors, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, ornaments, greeting cards, and more! Hours are Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The association is located on Barbara Donahue Drive, across from Fort Ontario, in Oswego. For details, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/oswegoarts.
Support the Oswego County SPCA on Saturday, Dec. 14 at its annual Meowy Christmas and Howling New Year Event! Shop for festive items, bring your kids or pets for pictures with Santa, purchase lunch and treats from the bake sale, and more! There will be a variety of raffles to enter and many items donated by local businesses to bid on during the silent auction! The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with bidding open until 4:15 p.m. Festivities take place at the State Street United Methodist Church, located at 357 State St., Fulton. For more information, visit the Oswego County SPCA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/oswegocountyspca.
Honor veterans and participate in Wreaths Across America Day at Fort Ontario State Historic Site on Saturday, Dec. 14. The ceremony begins at noon in front of the enlisted men’s barracks inside the old stone fort, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Post Cemetery. For details, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FortOntarioWAA.
Join Santa for cookies and milk at the VFW Post #7325 in Constantia! On Saturday, Dec. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m., families can come for cookies and milk or hot cocoa, pick a present and take their picture with Santa! The event is free, and donations are welcome. The Constantia VFW is located at 1560 NYS Rte. 49. For more information, visit the Post’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/VfwPost7325.
Check out an unforgettable night of theatre at the 114 Reserve Café on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.! 114 Reserve and the Art Scene at CNY Arts Center collaborate to present a night of one-act plays in a cozy café setting. Between plays, live acoustic holiday songs will be played during intermission. Tickets are $10 at the door. 114 Reserve is located at 114 Oneida St., Fulton. For details, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090770723428.
On Sunday, Dec. 15, join “The Memory Makers” for the Santa Express Meet and Greet! Attendees can see the Oswego Express Train, meet Santa and other holiday characters and grab a children’s goody bag. The event takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Oswego Elks Lodge, located at 132 W. Fifth St. Hot cocoa will be provided by the Elks.
For more information on events happening in Oswego County, visit the Oswego County Tourism website at https://visitoswegocounty.com/events.
