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!

November 22 - December 27, 2025: A Tale of Hope, Humor, and Heart. Rochester’s favorite holiday tradition returns with an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story that begins with a wish made by young Tim Cratchit. Over the course of one night, notorious grump Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts. But will their intervention prompt him to change his “humbug” ways? A Christmas Carol reminds us that it is never too late to have a change of heart.

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.

Dec 12-14 and 17-23: Gates open at 6pm nightly. Register for your free ticket now! Christmas at RCCM is truly a magical place…. It’s a place filled with wonder, excitement, and Christmas cheer! Christmas at RCCM consists of 4 major attractions. Plus don’t miss RCCM’s Musical Light Show Spectacular! Tens of thousands of color-changing lights animated all across the RCCM campus will leave you in awe! All FREE! Each show is about 20 minutes in duration, and each runs continuously from 6-9pm each night.

We’re turning off the lights from 7 PM to 9 PM for a thrilling night of climbing in the dark! Bring your headlamp (or borrow one of ours—limited supply!) and get ready for an adventure. And don’t forget to wear your best costume—it’s going to be a blast!

Saturday, Nov 22, 10am-3pm: Get ready for the start of the holiday season! Join us for the Harley Homemade Holiday Market. Browse a collection of unique, handcrafted gifts from over 25 talented local artists and crafters. Whether you're looking for one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, home goods, or other creative treasures, you'll find the perfect, thoughtful presents for everyone on your list. Come shop local and support the creative community! Located at The Harley School, 1981 Clover St, Rochester, NY 14618.

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!

Participate in hands-on, immersive learning to experience how 19th century families celebrated winter holidays with gift-giving, storytelling, games, food, music, decorations, and more! Learn about how holiday celebrations continue to evolve today and incorporate new traditions.

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.