Hamilton for the Holidays
Hamilton is filled with traditional, festive activities for everyone. Embrace the holiday spirit with family and friends as you create new cherished memories. Events begin in November and continue throughout December with wagon rides, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, late night shopping, story times, dining, concerts, movies, crafts, and more. Visit thisishamiltonny.com to learn more details about Hamilton activities this holiday season.
Hamilton is the perfect place to purchase a unique gift for your family and friends. All of the shops are bursting with one-of-a-kind items for everyone. Come to the annual Late Night Shopping on November 16th. Most shops will be open until 7 p.m. Enjoy the pleasant stroll and friendly service (more festive than the mall), then complete your evening with a warm toddy or a delicious meal at any of the local pubs.
The traditional Night of Lights on the Hamilton Village Green is Friday, Nov. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Activities are free and everyone is welcome to come together to celebrate the holidays. Most shops will be open until 7 p.m. The evening’s activities include horse drawn wagon rides, the official tree lighting by Mayor Loveless at 6 p.m., and Santa’s arrival (also at 6 p.m.). There will be live music and a sing-a-long with the Canastota Community Band, free refreshments and s’mores, and a fire truck parade from the Eaton, Hubbardsville, and Madison fire departments.
Ride through the historic, quaint streets of the village of Hamilton in a festive horse-drawn wagon. The free rides are from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. The pick-up and drop-off stops are in front of the Colgate Inn (1 Payne St). The wagon rides are sponsored by C. Hubb Events and Community Memorial Hospital. Lamplit Farm is providing the horses and wagon.
Tell Santa all your wishes this holiday season at Parry’s Hardware Store (100 Utica St.) Dec. 8 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.