🎄 Christmas Markets in Central New York – 2025

Let's Live A Life
Nov 13
6 min read

Central New York shines bright during the holidays with a perfect mix of cozy charm and community warmth. ❄️🎅 From Syracuse’s festive downtown displays to the handmade treasures at Ithaca’s craft fairs, the region celebrates Christmas with heart and creativity. Whether you’re exploring local markets in Utica or enjoying Cortland’s winter festivities, these Christmas markets bring together everything we love about the season — family, food, and joyful moments. 🎁✨

The Jamie McLean Band at the 443 Social Club

Jamie McLean Band creates a musical gumbo that incorporates New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, Delta blues, and New York City swagger

📅 Dates: 15-Nov-25

📍 Location: 443 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13203

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 28.45 USD; Highest: 76.41 USD

2025 Hope & Heels Fashion Show and Brunch

Hope & Heels Fashion Show and Brunch benefits ovarian cancer. Enjoy shopping, raffles, silent auction, cocktails, beautiful fall fashions.

📅 Dates: 16-Nov-25

📍 Location: 5900 North Burdick Street, East Syracuse, NY 13057

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 108.55 USD; Highest: 161.90 USD

Loren & LJ Barrigar at the 443

Father-son duo Loren & LJ Barrigar return to the 443 stage on November 20.

📅 Dates: 20-Nov-25

📍 Location: 443 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13203

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 33.77 USD; Highest: 65.75 USD

The Scarlet Circle's Jingle & Mingle w/ Olive's Eatery

Get cozy in your PJs, grab a festive cocktail, and join us for a fun night of board making and holiday cheer with The Scarlet Circle!

📅 Dates: 23-Nov-25

📍 Location: 25 Syracuse Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 33.85 USD; Highest: 33.85 USD

CAKE & PAINT N' SIP BRUNCH EXPERIENCE

“ISSA SIP & PAINT EXPERIENCE” IN NYC! GET READY TO LAUGH, SING, DANCE, EAT, SIP & PAINT ALL NIGHT! LETS MAKES THIS A MEMORABLE NIGHT!

📅 Dates: 24-Nov-25

📍 Location: 1092 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 17.74 USD; Highest: 76.26 USD

Shop Small Business Weekend

Shop local in Downtown Ithaca! Enjoy exclusive deals, festive charm & get a FREE tote with qualifying purchases (while supplies last).

📅 Dates: 28-Nov-25

📍 Location: 198-100 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

💵 Pricing: Lowest: Unknown; Highest: Unknown

BLACK & BLUE DENIM PT.3

LOCK OFF THE LIGHT

📅 Dates: November 28, 2025 to November 29, 2025

📍 Location: 1007 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 0.00 USD; Highest: 23.18 USD

Hamell for the Holidaze at the 443

The inimitable HAMELL ON TRIAL is back in Syracuse for his annual "Hamell for the Holidaze" double header Thanksgiving weekend.

📅 Dates: 29-Nov-25

📍 Location: 443 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13203

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 39.11 USD; Highest: 76.41 USD

Ricotta Cookies , Italian Lemon Biscuit -MAKE DOUGH & TAKE HOME TO BAKE

This class you will be learning not one but TWO cookie classics, the ricotta cookies will have mix-in options, great for Christmas Season!

📅 Dates: 29-Nov-25

📍 Location: 440 South Main Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 81.88 USD; Highest: 81.88 USD

NIGHT MARKET 2025 Vendor Registration

Sell your products to 1000+ shoppers at our fun and eclectic, locally-focused urban pop-up market with live music, food & cocktails!

📅 Dates: 29-Nov-25

📍 Location: 351 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 17.85 USD; Highest: 241.94 USD

The First Holiday Movie Syracuse

The sequel to A Match Made In Heaven, The First Holiday Movie will have you in tears and laughter as you witness the first year challenges.

📅 Dates: 30-Nov-25

📍 Location: 2384 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13206

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 44.52 USD; Highest: 108.55 USD

Bill Kirchen's Honky Tonk Holiday Tour at the 443 Social Club

Grammy-nominated telecaster master and Commander Cody founder BILL KIRCHEN makes his 443 debut with his Honky Tonk Holiday Tour.

📅 Dates: 30-Nov-25

📍 Location: 443 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13203

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 44.43 USD; Highest: 87.07 USD

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" with Sean Coffey

Red Monkey Theater Group's Sean Coffey performs his adaptation of Dickens’ " A Christmas Carol." Experience this classic in a whole new way!

📅 Dates: 05-Dec-25

📍 Location: 6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx, NY 10471

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 12.51 USD; Highest: 12.51 USD

Wreaths and Winter Greens

Join us to make an evergreen wreath to take home, and enjoy a tour of the Winter Garden in this special holiday program!

📅 Dates: 06-Dec-25

📍 Location: 124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 30.00 USD; Highest: 50.00 USD

The Downtown Ithaca Holiday Winter Bash

Enjoy Santa's grand arrival, the Elf Hop Kids Silent Disco, and the Silent Disco finale in Downtown Ithaca.

📅 Dates: 06-Dec-25

📍 Location: 198-100 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 0.00 USD; Highest: 0.00 USD

Breakfast with Santa at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown!

Santa Returns to the Grand Ballroom! Choose from two different dates, Sunday December 7th or Sunday December 14th, 2025!

📅 Dates: 07-Dec-25

📍 Location: 100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 0.00 USD; Highest: 28.29 USD

SETI Part 2: Aliens, AI & the Holiday Paradox - A Cosmic Winter : 12/9/25

This holiday season, journey through the stars and chat about alien life without leaving campus!

📅 Dates: 09-Dec-25

📍 Location: 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 0.00 USD; Highest: 0.00 USD

Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti - Christmas comes to town, Syracuse NY

Get ready for a festive night with Sal Valentinetti as he brings Christmas cheer to Syracuse, NY!

📅 Dates: 12-Dec-25

📍 Location: 2384 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13206

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 32.78 USD; Highest: 64.80 USD

1st Annual Winter Artisan Market

Get ready to shop local, sip something warm, and soak up the holiday spirit — all while supporting Tompkins County 4-H youth programs!

📅 Dates: 13-Dec-25

📍 Location: 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 0.00 USD; Highest: 0.00 USD

Holiday Drag Brunch at Emerald Cocktail Kitchen

Join us at Emerald Cocktail Kitchen for our Holiday Drag Brunch

📅 Dates: 14-Dec-25

📍 Location: 1333 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13204

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 39.19 USD; Highest: 39.19 USD

Royal Holiday Dining

Holiday Brunch at the Marriott! Meet Santa & your favorite characters in their festive best at the elegant Persian Terrace.

📅 Dates: 14-Dec-25

📍 Location: 100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 65.87 USD; Highest: 75.47 USD

Plants and the Winter Solstice

Tour the Mullestein Winter Garden and learn about plants and plant lore of the Winter Solstice.

📅 Dates: 19-Dec-25

📍 Location: 124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 18.00 USD; Highest: 18.00 USD

Winter Warmer Holiday Party with Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters at the 443

Please join us for our Winter Warmer Holiday Party featuring COOL CLUB & THE LIPKER SISTERS on December 20.

📅 Dates: 20-Dec-25

📍 Location: 443 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13203

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 33.77 USD; Highest: 65.75 USD

Christmas Event Featuring Gasman Couleur

Celebrate Christmas with Gasman Couleur at our festive event filled with music, lights, and holiday cheer!

📅 Dates: December 20, 2025 to December 21, 2025

📍 Location: 1819 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 44.52 USD; Highest: 55.20 USD

PAJAMAS & BREAKFAST WITH THE GRINCH!

Get cozy in your pajamas, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and meet the Grinch in person for a fun-filled morning!

📅 Dates: 21-Dec-25

📍 Location: 419 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 28.52 USD; Highest: 28.52 USD

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (DRINK AH RUM)

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS! BRING YOUR 750ML BOTTLE & SOME WICKEDNESS AS YOUR CHASER

📅 Dates: December 24, 2025 to December 25, 2025

📍 Location: 1330 Utica Avenue , Brooklyn, NY 11203

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 0.00 USD; Highest: 28.52 USD

ENCHANTED New Year's Eve Bash 2026 | SKY Armory

Celebrate the new year with SKY Armory as we party right into 2026. Open Bar | Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Desserts | Dancing

📅 Dates: December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026

📍 Location: 351 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY 13202

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 107.48 USD; Highest: 109.00 USD

Syracuse St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

The Official St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl of 2026!

📅 Dates: 14-Mar-26

📍 Location: 106 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

💵 Pricing: Lowest: 0.00 USD; Highest: 35.78 USD

💖 Final Thoughts

Central New York captures the true meaning of the holidays — community, warmth, and tradition. Whether you’re shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts or enjoying winter lights with loved ones, these markets remind us why this season feels so special. Bundle up and make memories that last long after the snow melts. 🎄❄️❤️

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