CORTLAND AND ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — This holiday season, mark your calendars with these upcoming events in the Cortland and Ithaca areas to help you get in the holiday spirit:
Wreath Making (Ithaca)
Create a beautiful evergreen wreath from supplied fresh-cut greens, a wreath ring, wire and ribbons perfect for decorating or gifting. This event takes place on December 5th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., register here.
Holiday Shopping Spree (Ithaca)
Explore the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail by choosing a starting winery and receive a souvenir wine glass, a set of handcrafted wooden nutcracker ornaments, wine and food pairings, a printed recipe book, and $5 off a $35 wine purchase at every winery. With 11 total participating wineries, get a taste of what each has to offer while shopping for gifts. Tickets are available for the weekends of November 21st-23rd and December 5th-7th.
Reindeer Sessions by Eric Ulloa (Ithaca)
A comedic holiday theatre piece where the reindeer Blitzen undergoes anger-management therapy after a legendary incident, blending holiday spirit with humor running from December 3rd to 14th at the Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca. Tickets available for purchase here.
Habitat for Humanity Cookie Walk (Ithaca)
Returning for its 11th year, the Habitat for Humanity Cookie Walk will take place on December 6th at Center Ithaca. Peruse tables full of holiday cookies, choose your favorites, and pay by the pound. All proceeds will help Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland counties build affordable housing. Find more information here.
Winter Holiday Bash (Ithaca)
Santa Claus will be coming to town this year at the Winter Holiday Bash on December 6th at 11:30 a.m. Santa’s arrival will be followed by the Elf Hop Kids Silent Disco and a Family Silent Disco. Games, hot cocoa, music, and more will help spread holiday cheer at this event. Find more information here.
Whitechapel Handbell Ringers Christmas Concert (Cortland)
This seasonal concert will feature the handbell choir in a church sanctuary decorated for the holidays, offering music of the season on December 7th at the United Presbyterian Church in Cortland. The largest handbell choir in Central New York, a reception with seasonal goods will follow the concert. Find more information here.
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop (Homer)
This guided workshop where participants craft festive holiday centerpieces will take place on December 7th at M. Guardens on James in Homer. Customizable with your choice of bows and ribbons, berries, ornaments, and more, purchase a ticket for the event here.
Christmas in Graceland (Cortland)
On December 12th at the Cortland Country Music Park, watch Tom Gilbo perform as Elvis singing all of his greatest Christmas hits. A ham dinner will take place at 12:30 p.m. with the show starting at 2:00 p.m. Reserve a spot on the Cortland Country Music Park website here.
1st Annual Winter Artisan Market (Ithaca)
A market event featuring local makers and artisans, warm drinks, a food truck for lunch, festive holiday shopping, and a raffle fundraiser to help support Tompkins County 4-H youth programs. The market will be located at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca and will take place on December 13th. Find more information here.
Elves’ Faire (Ithaca)
This child-friendly winter festival at the Ithaca Waldorf School on December 13th will allow kids of all ages to create natural-material crafts, enjoy marionette puppet shows, and visit magical beings. A book sale, check “Pay What You Will” table of quality toys, housewares, craft supplies, and more will be found at this event. Find more information here.
Mosaic Christmas Tree Class (Cortland)
A creative art class at Forged from Ashe Studios where attendees design their own stained-glass or mosaic mini-Christmas tree using tiles, beads and more, this class will be hosted on December 13th at 1:00 p.m. Buy tickets and reserve your spot on the Forged from Ashe Studios website here.
Holiday Market at Lime Hollow
On December 13th and 14th, the Lime Hollow Visitor Center will be made into a Holiday Market made up of craft, artisan, and specialty food vendors. Find locally made gifts for loved ones this holiday season and enjoy seasonal snacks while you shop, stay tuned for a full list of vendors on the Lime Hollow website here.
A Christmas Carol (Homer)
A theatrical performance of A Christmas Carol on the Center for the Arts of Homer’s Main Stage, see a local rendition of Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and holiday spirit. The show will run from December 16th to 18th at 7:00 p.m. each day, get tickets here.
