Celebrate the magic of the season at the Holiday Spectacular at Blue Barn’s Campus in Hilton! Enjoy a breathtaking holiday light show at West Wind Farm, delight in festive food and drink specials at Blue Barn Cidery (aka Santa’s Workshop), and soak up the cheerful atmosphere with family-friendly activities. From twinkling lights to cozy treats and joyful memories, this is your go-to holiday destination all season long. Make it part of your family’s holiday tradition!

Another Magical Christmas Adventure awaits at Hidden Valley Animal Adventure. The Lodge, in full holiday splendor, will host Santa’s Wonderland where you’ll decorate cookies, write letters to the North Pole, take holiday photos, and more before boarding your trolley for a journey through Hidden Valley’s Mystical Forest. There you’ll see herds of bison and elk, Randy the camel, llamas, and blackbelly sheep roaming the wintery terrain. Upon your return, pet and feed a variety of live animals in open-air stalls. Four consecutive weekends starting Black Friday, November 28 – December 21, 9am-4:30pm. Reservations Required. Book online at hiddenvalleyadventure.com. Allow 3 hours for the full experience.

Based on the iconic animated film and beloved children’s book, Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, the musical features the hit songs "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas" from the original animated television special. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos. Starring Garrett Clayton as The Grinch!

Come in from the cold and celebrate the sounds of the season with Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, your RPO, and the Festival High School Chorale! For more than three decades, Gala Holiday Pops has been one of Rochester’s favorite holiday traditions and a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the season.

November 15 – January 5, 2026: 45 minutes / For all ages: The Planetarium's family holiday spectacular returns as our new state-of-the-art laser system and full-dome visualization system combine to create a more colorful and immersive experience than ever before. This show features your favorite holiday songs played back-to-back, from Mariah Carey to Mannheim Steamroller, choreographed with dancing laser light among the stars of the Planetarium sky.

Kick off the holidays with joy, lights, and giving at the Holiday Spectacular at Blue Barn’s Campus on Giving Tuesday! Enjoy a dazzling light show, sweet holiday treats, and festive fun for the whole family. At the heart of the evening is the Pomona Express—free with a donation to the Hilton Parma Emergency Food Shelf—where kids can meet Santa, decorate cookies, and enter to win prizes! Don’t miss the first night of the West Wind Farm Light Show, plus a cozy “Breakfast for Dinner” at Blue Barn Cidery, transformed into Santa’s Workshop for the night. It’s a magical way to celebrate the season and support your community!

Join your RPO for a magical winter wonderland featuring music celebrating all winter holidays and sparkling seasonal surprises!

Step into a Village Illuminated by Errands of the Heart! Join us at GCV&M on December 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, & 20 for an immersive journey through the lives and the times of Western New Yorkers.