Enjoy Festive Holiday Events Around Oswego County Dec. 5-7

by Contributor | December 5, 2025 12:48 pm

OSWEGO COUNTY – Get into the holiday spirit with festive events across Oswego County! From tree lightings to themed performances, there’s family fun for all this weekend, Dec. 5-7.

Deck the halls at Demon Acres from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights through Dec. 20! Start a fun new family tradition with a wagon ride through the woods to see over 250,000 holiday lights! Go to 341 Co. Rte. 36, Hannibal to join the fun and https://www.facebook.com/demonacres[1] for details.

Head to the Art Scene at the CNY Arts Center, 121 Cayuga St., Fulton, now through Dec. 7 for “’Dis the Season!” about four estranged sisters once known as “The Christmas Thornes.” A famous singing group. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m., Sunday is at 2 p.m. For more information, visit https://cnyartscenter.com/tickets[2].

Don’t miss The Oswego Players’ production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Shows run Dec. 5-7 and 12-14. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. at the Frances Marion Brown Theater, Barbara Donahue Drive, Oswego. For details or tickets, visit https://oswegoplayers.org/[3].

Celebrate Christmas in Mexico with a variety of activities on Saturday, Dec. 6! All day, local organizations host activities throughout the village, including a holiday bazaar, farmers’ market, horse-drawn carriage rides, museum tours, live music, a Christmas parade and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Avoid traffic with a free park n’ ride shuttle bus, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For event details and shuttle stops, go to https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasInMexicoNY[4]. To learn about the Oswego County Farmers’ Market, go to https://www.facebook.com/OswegoCCE[5].

Get your blood pumping with the Oswego YMCA’s annual Reindeer Run on Saturday, Dec. 6! The 5K fun run/walk starts at 9:30 a.m. at the YMCA, 265 W. First St. and is suitable for all ages and skill levels. For details, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563986891137[6].

The Jingle Bell Jog is another festive run on Saturday, Dec. 6! Come to Country Glazed at 548 S. Main St., Central Square, at 11 a.m. for the noon event which has a one-mile “Elf Loop,” or a mile-and-a-half “Grinch Loop.” For details, go to https://www.facebook.com/countryglazed[7].

 

Spend the afternoon with Santa in the Children’s Room at the Oswego Public Library, 120 E. Second St. on Saturday, Dec. 6! From 1 to 3 p.m., enjoy treats and holiday crafts and parents can pick out a book from the Oswego Bookmobile for each child and have it wrapped. For details, go to https://www.facebook.com/oswegopl[8].

The Art Scene at CNY Arts Center in Fulton also hosts a Santa’s elf workshop on Saturday, Dec. 6! From 1 to 3 p.m., kids can earn their elf name by helping Santa in his toy workshop while learning motor skills. Food and drink will be available to purchase.

The City of Fulton hosts a tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Veterans’ Park, across from the Fulton Municipal Building, 141 S. First St. Presented by the Special Events Committee, the event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. with carriage rides, vendors, live performances, a visit from Santa, a parade of lights, fireworks and more! For details, go to https://www.facebook.com/SpecialEventsFultonNY[9].

Head down the street to the John Wells Pratt House Museum, 177 S. First St., for the annual Parade of Trees exhibit. From 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, view a variety of uniquely decorated trees and vote on your favorite! For more information and other hours, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575053013450[10].

Join the Town of Volney for its tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event features a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, carols and snacks at the Town Hall, 1445 Co. Rte. 6. For details, go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562311873074[11].

The Village of Phoenix hosts a Christmas Tree Light Up event on Saturday, Dec. 6. Doors open at the Sweet Memorial Building, 455 Main St., at 6 p.m. with the tree lighting shortly after. Meet Santa Claus and enjoy hot cocoa. For details, visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageofPhoenix[12].

Festive events continue on Sunday, Dec. 7 with Light Up Pulaski. Day-long activities around the village include a craft and vendor fair, Christmas parade, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hayrides, live music, crafts and treats! Gather in the South Park for the Memory Tree Lighting and holiday music by December Shyne. Hayrides courtesy of Louie Douglas Farms, Bob Johnson Auto Group and Burt Goodnough Marina; free hot dogs and cocoa courtesy of the Pulaski Lions Club and Tops Friendly Markets. For details, go to https://www.facebook.com/LightUpPulaski[13].

The Village of Central Square also hosts a tree lighting on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Come to Goettel Park, 755 N. Main St., to join the fun and enjoy snacks, singing and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!

For more information on events happening in Oswego County, visit the Oswego County Tourism website at https://visitoswegocounty.com/events[14].

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