It’s the most wonderful time to experience the magic of the holiday season!

Whether you’re traveling home for the holidays or visiting for the first time, there is so much to do in Oneida County, NY. We’ve pulled together the ultimate list of holiday celebrations happening in and around Utica, NY that are sure to bring merry moments to residents and visitors alike.

 

MULTI-DAY EVENTS

Victorian Yuletide: Fancy Goods

November 11 – January 4 | Munson (Utica)

The Polar Express 

November 14 – December 21 | Adirondack Railroad (Utica)

Holiday House

November 14-16, 21-23 | Rome Art and Community Center (Rome)

1. Jones Nursery Holiday Markets

November 15, 22, 29, December 6 | R. Jones Nursery & Landscape Center (Rome)

Public House Pop Up 

November 22-23 | Five Points Public House & Event Center at the Irish Cultural Center (Utica)

2025 Ziyara Shriners Feztival of Trees 

November 22–30 | Masonic Care Community of NY (Utica)

Clinton Shoppers’ Stroll and Holiday Parade 

November 28-29 | The Clinton Village Green (Clinton)

Holiday Sip and Shop for Small Business Weekend 

November 28-30 | Awesome Country Farmhouse (Boonville)

Christmas and Crafts 

November 28-30 | Turning Stone Resort Casino

Not So Tiny Nutcrackers Display 

November 29 – January 10 | Oneida County History Center (Utica)

The Nutcracker 

December 5-7 | The Stanley Theatre (Utica)

Lavender & Lights

December 5-7, 12-14, 18-23 | Spring Creek Lavender (Remsen)

Holiday Art Market 

December 11-12 | Munson (Utica)

It’s A Wonderful Life 

December 19-20 | Rome Capitol Theatre (Rome)

Holiday Train Display with FunTrak 

December 26-27 | Oneida County History Center

 

SINGLE-DAY EVENTS

Believe Magical Christmas Festival

November 22 | New Hartford Fire Department (New Hartford)

Clinton 5K Jingle Jog 

November 29 | Village of Clinton (Clinton)

Jingle Jam 

December 4 | Fort Schuyler Club (Utica)

Snowman Kids Paint & Snack

December 6 | Rome Art and Community Center (Rome)

New York Sash Teddy Bear Toss 

December 6 | Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium (Utica)

Holiday Tree Paint & Sip

December 9 | Rome Art and Community Center (Rome)

Holiday Workshop: Cookie Decorating

December 11 | Munson (Utica)

Holiday Open House at Fountain Elms

December 11 | Munson (Utica)

Christmas Tree Lighting

December 13 | The Root Farm (Sauquoit)

Tuba Christmas 

December 16 | Rome Capitol Theatre (Rome)

Santa’s Circus 

December 18 | The Stanley Theatre (Utica)

 

There are so many merry moments that await you when you visit Oneida County this season. Be sure to share your holiday adventures with us on social media using #VisitOneidaCounty and tagging @VisitOneidaCounty for a chance to be featured on our socials!