December is full of holiday cheer in Oneida County, NY! From festive markets and seasonal celebrations to concerts, hockey games and New Year’s Eve celebrations, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the month. Explore what’s happening in and around Utica, NY and make the most of December and the holiday season.
Holiday Events & Markets
Victorian Yuletide: Fancy Goods
December 1-31 | The Stanley Theatre
December 4-7, 11-14, 18-21 | Adirondack Railroad
December 5-7 | The Stanley Theatre
December 5-7, 12-14, 18-23 | Spring Creek Lavender
December 6 | Rome Art and Community Center
American Indian Holiday Craft Fair
December 6 | The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino
December 6 | Rome Art and Community Center
December 9 | Rome Art and Community Center
Holiday Open House at Fountain Elms
December 11 | Fountain Elms
December 11-12 | Munson
December 16 | Rome Capitol Theatre
December 18 | The Stanley Theatre
December 19-20 | Rome Capitol Theatre
December 20 | Kirkland Arts Center
Family-Friendly
December 6 | Utica Zoo
Exhibits & Special Events
December 1-31 | Munson
December 5, 10, 12, 13, 19, 27 | Adirondack Bank Center
December 6, 13, 20, 27 | Munson
December 7, 14, 28, 31 | Adirondack Bank Center
Food & Drink
December 6, 13, 20 | Union Station
Bank of Utica New Year’s Eve Party
December 31 | Downtown Utica
December 31 | Exit 33 at Turning Stone Resort Casino
Live Music & Performances
December 11 | The Showroom at Turning Stone Resort Casino
December 14-15 | The Stanley Theatre
December 20 | The Showroom at Turning Stone Resort Casino
Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners
December 20 | The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino
The Half Moon Orchestra: Holiday Concert
December 20-21 | The Stanley Theatre
Candlelight Concerts: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More
December 21 | Rome Capitol Theatre
