Hometown Holidays

Friday, December 4
6–8 p.m.

Celebrate the season in the heart of downtown! For more than a decade, the Glens Falls Collaborative has filled the streets with the holiday spirit with this festive event. 

Come for the City’s tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. with the Mayor and Santa Claus, and then enjoy all that Downtown Glens Falls has to offer, alongside caroling, holiday performances in the street, strolling entertainment, train rides, cocoa, music, and, of course, a special visit with Santa himself. The event is free and open to the public, and shops and restaurants will be open with many good things in store for you.

This year’s Hometown Holidays activities include:

      • Tree lighting in City Park at 6:15 p.m.
      • Santa Claus will greet children of all ages at Arrow Bank (note, there is likely to be a long line so bundle up and enjoy the entertainment!)
      • DJing by Wilhelm Entertainment
      • Candy Cane Quartet
      • Sax-O-Claus
      • Dance performances on Glen Street by Bolton Dance Academy
      • Letters to Santa
      • And much more!

      Would you like to be a part of Hometown Holidays? Join us!
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Full Holiday Weekend Schedule

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
 
Adirondack Holiday Festival
5:30-8 PM in Glens Falls City Park and Downtown Glens Falls
Organized by the Glens Falls Collaborative
 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
5:30–7:00 PM: Holiday Music in City Park by Big Show Entertainment
5:55 PM: Santa Claus and Mayor Collins arrive by fire truck from Ridge Street
6:00 PM: Holiday Tree Lighting in City Park with Mayor Collins, Santa Claus, Rudolph & Clarice
6:15 PM – 8:00 PM: Free Activities on Glen Street:
    • Visit with Santa Claus, Rudolph & Clarice outside on Glen Street near Crandall Public Library and Arrow Bank
    • Goodie bags for children. Donated by Arrow Bank
    •  A photographer will be documenting your child’s visit with Santa
    • Balloon twists by Magic Mike
    • Horse & wagon rides. Board at the alley to Elm Street Parking Lot
    • Elf on the Shelf visits in Crandall Public Library Community Room
    • Candy Cane Quartet strolling carolers
    • Performances by Witch Way Wanderers & Bolton Dance Academy
    • Downtown businesses & restaurants open late with specials
    • Santa Letter Mailbox (Friday near Santa, Saturday at The Ed; all month long at City Hall
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
 
Adirondack Holiday Festival
at the Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY
Organized by the Glens Falls Collaborative
 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:


10:00 AM & 1:00 PM: Family Craft 
11:30 AM: The Grinch movie and popcorn
1:00–3:00 PM: Visit with Santa Claus
Registration required.  Click here to register.

Hometown Holidays
at The Ed, 57 South Street, Glens Falls, NY
Organized by the City of Glens Falls
 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

1:00 PM: Eight area nonprofits decorate small holiday trees
1:30–3:30 PM: Regional Radio Group live remote (Pete & Dan)
2:00–3:00 PM: Bolton Dance Academy of Glens Falls group performance
2:00–5:00 PM: Glens Falls Farmers Market vendors
2:30–4:30 PM: Reggie’s Red Hot Feetwarmers as The Dixie Santas

1:00–5:00 PM: 
    • Hot chocolate & cookies
    • Food trucks
    • Kids’ games & crafts
    • Santa letter writing station
    • Face painting
    • Photo booth
 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
 
LARAC Winter Arts Festival
at the Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY
Organized by LARAC
 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
 

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: 50+ Artists Featured in Huge Show 

 
ALL THROUGHOUT DECEMBER
 
Holiday House Competition
Throughout Glens Falls
Organized by the Glens Falls Collaborative
 
Click here for map of participating houses and storefronts
 
Huge Gingerbread House
At the Queensbury Hotel lobby, 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY 
 


This event is produced by the Glens Falls Collaborative with major support from the City of Glens Falls, the Glens Falls Business Improvement District, and Advokate.