Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with a diverse lineup of workshops and performances. From crafting your own decorations to enjoying live seasonal music, our programming will offer unforgettable experiences at this cherished community event.
Week 1
Thursday, December 4th:
- 11 am – 3 pm: Toddler Time — Cotton Ball Critters in Danial Family Education Center (Free activity, drop-ins welcome, toddler-friendly)
- 11:15 am: LaFayette Sr. High School performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 4 – 7 pm: Creative Corner — Felt Ornaments & Decorations in Danial Family Education Center (Free activity, drop-ins welcome, family-friendly)
- 4:45 pm: Central New York Ballet performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 5 – 8 pm: 1911 Established selling drinks
- 5 pm: CNY Playhouse performing in Sculpture Court
- 5:30 pm: Futurebrand installation unveiling
- 6 – 7:30 pm: KASH performing in Hosmer Auditorium
Friday, December 5th:
- 11 am – 3 pm: Toddler Time – Cotton Ball Critters in Danial Family Education Center (Free activity, drop-ins welcome, toddler-friendly)
- 11:15 am: Auburn Junior High School Orchestra performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 12:30 pm: West Genesee High School Band performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 1:30 pm: Sentinel performing in Sculpture Court
Saturday, December 6th:
- 9:45 am: Lana Goldman Piano Studio performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 10 am – 12 pm: Tree Luminaries Clay Workshop in the Danial Family Education Center (Paid workshop, pre-registration required, suitable for ages 10+) Register HERE.
- 11:30 am: Brig Juice Holiday Brass performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 12:30 pm: Music School of CNY Guitar Ensemble performing in Sculpture Court
- 1 pm: CMC Dance Company performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 2 – 4 pm: Pictures with the Grinch
- 2 – 4 pm: Creative Corner — Holiday Card Printmaking in the Danial Family Education Center (Free activity, drop-ins welcome, family-friendly)
- 3 pm: Lana Stafford Flute Studio performing in the Sculpture Court
- 3:30 pm: Jhankaar Rhythms Indian Dance Ensemble performing in Hosmer Auditorium
Sunday, December 7th:
- 10 am: The Power of Two performing in the Sculpture Court
- 10 – 12 pm: Dreidel Making with NextGen CNY in the Danial Family Education Center
- Create your own air-dried dreidel and learn about the history of dreidels and their connection to Hannukah traditions. Register HERE.
- 11:30 am: Tawn Marie’s Dance Centre performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 2 pm: SpeakDanceCNY performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 2 – 4 pm: Creative Corner: Paper Chain Garlands in the Danial Family Education Center (Free activity, drop-ins welcome, family-friendly)
- 3 – 5 pm: Winter Storytelling Showcase in Hosmer Auditorium
Week 2
Wednesday, December 10th:
- 11 am – 3 pm: Toddler Time — Paper Tube Arctic Animals in Danial Family Education Center (Free activity, drop-ins welcome, toddler-friendly)
- 11:15 am: Wellwood Middle School Chamber Ensemble performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 11:30 am: Frazer Frontier Wind Ensemble performing in Sculpture Court
- 12 pm: Frazer Chamber Orchestra performing in Sculpture Court
- 12:30 pm: STEAM High School performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 3:30 pm: Strathmore Brass Quintet performing in Sculpture Court
Thursday, December 11th:
- 11:15 am: Syracuse STEM at Blodgett Band and Orchestra performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 11 am – 3 pm: Toddler Time — Paper Tube Arctic Animals in Danial Family Education Center (Free activity, drop-ins welcome, toddler-friendly)
- 12:15 pm: Living Word Academy Choir performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 4 – 5 pm: Scarlet Cord performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 4 – 7 pm: Creative Corner — Holiday Card Printmaking in Danial Family Education Center (Free activity, drop-ins welcome, family-friendly)
- 4:30 – 6 pm: Members’ Council Cocktail Party
- 6 – 7:30 pm: Jess Novak performing in Hosmer Auditorium
Friday, December 12th:
- 11 am – 3 pm: Toddler Time — Paper Tube Arctic Animals in Danial Family Education Center (Free activity, drop-ins welcome, toddler-friendly)
- 11:15 am: ITC Music Department performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 11:15 am: Manlius Pebble Hill Advanced Recital performing in Sculpture Court
- 12 pm: Porter Spirit Choir performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 1 pm: Onondaga Senior High Chorus performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 3:30 pm: Sova Strings performing in Sculpture Court
Saturday, December 13th:
- 10 am: The Students of Carol Rothwell performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 11 am – 2 pm: Zawadi Kwanzaa Crafts in Danial Family Education Center (Free activity, drop-ins welcome, family-friendly)
- Kwanzaa is a seven-day non-religious festival that is observed by many African Americans from December 26 to January 1, as a celebration of their cultural heritage and traditional values. Join Griot Vanessa Johnson for a day of Storytelling and Creating “Zawadi” – a Swahili word meaning “gift”. We will make an African-themed tree ornament and collage a “Safari Sunset” featuring a rainforest animal of your choosing!
- 11 am – 1 pm: Pictures with Frosty
- 11:15 am: Syracuse University Main Squeeze A Cappella performing in Sculpture Court
- 11:30 am: Kalaathmika School of Dance and Music performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 1 pm: The Ballet & Dance Center performing in Hosmer Auditorium
- 2 – 2:30 pm: Storytelling with African Instruments in the Sculpture Court (Drop-ins welcome, family-friendly)
- Join Griot Vanessa Johnson for a reading of “Animal Talk,” and play along with traditional African instruments.
- 2 – 4 pm: Creative Corner – Felt Ornaments and Decorations in the Danial Family Education Center ( Free activity, drop-ins welcome, family-friendly)
- 3 – 4 pm: David Fulmer performing in Sculpture Court and Upper Level Galleries — INFO FORTHCOMING
- 3:30 pm: Anjani Dance Academy performing in Hosmer Auditorium
