Hello December! It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season! This month is all about making spirits bright before we make our way into the new year. From Santa breakfasts and brunches to holiday lights and Christmas crafts, there’s so much to do in the Syracuse area and beyond!
Thursday, December 1
Holiday Sip & Shop: 5:00pm-9:00pm, Strigo Vineyards, Baldwinsville. More info.
CoComelon Live!: 6:00pm, Landmark Theatre, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Friday, December 2
Holiday Nights presented by Amazon: 5:00pm-8:00pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Syracuse City Ballet Presents Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”: 6:00pm, The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse. Get tickets.
NYS Indoor Kart Racing Championship: 6:00pm-9:00pm, Center of Progress building at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. More info.
Alingon Mitra: 7:30pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Saturday, December 3
Brunch with Santa: 9:00am, 11:00am & 1:00pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Dinosaur Adventure: 9:00am-8:00pm, The Oncenter Convention Center, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Royal Holiday Ball: 11:00am, Marriott Syracuse Downtown, Syracuse. More info.
NYS Indoor Kart Racing Championship: 11:00am-5:00pm, Center of Progress building at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. More info.
Syracuse City Ballet Presents Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”: 2:00pm & 6:00pm, The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Bavarian Christmas Market: 2:00pm-9:00pm, Freight Yard Brewing, Clay. More info.
Holiday Nights presented by Amazon: 5:00-8:00pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Alingon Mitra: 7:00pm & 9:45pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Sunday, December 4
Brunch with Santa: 9:00am, 11:00am & 1:00pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Breakfast with Santa: 9:00am-11:00am, Marriott Syracuse Downtown, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Dinosaur Adventure: 9:00am-7:00pm, The Oncenter Convention Center, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Collectors Mega Show: 9:30am-3:00pm, Horticulture Building at the New York State Faigrounds, Syracuse. More info.
Brunch With Santa: 10:00am-2:00pm, Talking Cursive Brewing Company, Syracuse. More info.
Syracuse City Ballet Presents Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”: 2:00pm, The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Village of North Syracuse Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair: 4:00pm-9:00pm, North Syracuse Community Center, North Syracuse. More info.
Clash of the Comics Syracuse: 6:00pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Wednesday, December 7
‘Tis the Season with The Beach Boys Featuring the Holiday Vibrations Orchestra: 7:30pm, The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Syracuse Crunch vs. Toronto Marlies: 7:00pm, Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Matt Bergman: 7:00pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Thursday, December 8
Manheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis: 7:30pm, Landmark Theatre, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Kevin James Thornton: 7:30pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Friday, December 9
Holiday Nights presented by Amazon: 5:00-8:00pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Christmas Craft & Holiday Market: 5:00pm-9:00pm, Horticulture Building at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. More info.
Family Twilight: Light Up the Holidays: 6:30pm-8:30pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. More info.
Funny How? Tour with Vic DiBitetto & Eric D’Alessandro: 7:30pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti – Christmas Comes to Town: 8:00pm-11:00pm, Palace Theatre, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Saturday, December 10
Breakfast with Santa: 9:00am-10:30am & 10:30am-12:00pm, Abbott Farms, Baldwinsville. Get tickets.
Pancakes & Pajamas Santa Brunch: 9:00am-11:00am & 12:00pm-2:00pm, Fireside Inn, Baldwinsville. More info.
Winter Art Market: 9:30am-8:00pm, Crazy Daisies, Syracuse. More info.
Christmas Craft & Holiday Market: 10:00am-5:00pm, Horticulture Building at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. More info.
Ted & Amy’s Christmas Spectacular: 10:00am-2:00pm, Canyon at Destiny USA, Syracuse. More info.
Dasher’s Magical Gift: 11:00am & 2:00pm, The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse. Get tickets.
A Little Winter Market – Art, Crafts, & Holiday Shopping: 11:00am-5:00pm, The Gear Factory, Syracuse. More info.
Stocking Stuffers – Gifts, Games, and Giving: 2:00pm-8:00pm, Buried Acorn Brewing Company, Syracuse. More info.
Nutcracker Twist: An Enchanted Journey: 3:00pm, Landmark Theatre, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Town of Cicero Christmas Tree Lighting: 4:00pm, Cicero Fire Department, Cicero. More info.
Holiday Nights presented by Amazon: 5:00-8:00pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Syracuse Crunch vs. Utica Comets: 7:00pm, Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Funny How? Tour with Vic DiBitetto & Eric D’Alessandro: 7:00pm & 9:45pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Sunday, December 11
Brunch with Santa: 9:00am, 11:00am & 1:00pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Breakfast with Santa: 9:00am-11:00am, Marriott Syracuse Downtown, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Christmas Craft & Holiday Market: 10:00am-4:00pm, Horticulture Building at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. More info.
Champions of Magic: 4:00pm, The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Christmas at the Landmark: 6:00pm, Landmark Theatre, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Monday, December 12
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet: 7:30pm, The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Thursday, December 15
Adult Twilight: Festive Fun Paint-N-Sip Party: 6:30pm-8:30pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Friday, December 16
Holiday Nights presented by Amazon: 5:00-8:00pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Gourmet Dinner Series: Buone Feste!: 6:00pm-9:00pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Syracuse Crunch vs. Springfield Thunderbirds: 7:00pm, Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Dave Landau: 7:30pm & 10:00pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Saturday, December 17
Holiday Nights presented by Amazon: 5:00-8:00pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Syracuse Crunch vs. Bridgeport Islanders: 7:00pm, Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Dave Landau: 7:00pm & 9:45pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Sunday, December 18
Brunch with Santa: 9:00am, 11:00am & 1:00pm, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Monday, December 19
Candy Cane Hunt: 11:00am-2:00pm, Abbott Farms, Baldwinsville. More info.
Wednesday, December 21
Syracuse Crunch vs. Laval Rocket: 7:00pm, Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Thursday, December 22
Holiday Market: 7:00am-2:00pm, CNY Regional Market, Syracuse. More info.
Chris Clarke: 7:30pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Friday, December 23
Natalie Cuomo: 7:30pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Monday, December 26
The Great Salt City Blues Concert 6: 7:30pm-10:00pm, Palace Theatre, Syracuse.
Thursday, December 29
Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate: 4:00pm, Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Friday, December 30
Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate: 12:00pm & 4:00pm, Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Jessimae Peluso: 7:30pm & 10:00pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Saturday, December 31
Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate: 11:00am & 3:00pm, Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, Syracuse. Get tickets.
Jessimae Peluso: 7:00pm & 9:45pm, Syracuse Funny Bone at Destiny USA, Syracuse. Get tickets.
New Years Eve 2023: Mardi Gras: 7:00pm-12:30am, Marriott Syracuse Downtown, Syracuse. Get tickets.