Mohawk Valley Featured Artist: Roland Randall

Roland’s interest in art began at a young age leading him to pursue a Fine Arts major in college. He exhibited at the Cooperstown Annual National Juried Art Exhibition at the age of 21.

Featured Mohawk Valley Events: Holiday Events and Opportunities to Shop Local

Across the Mohawk Valley communities have created special events for communities to highlight local small businesses and all they have to offer. Shopping local during the holidays supports our favorite small businesses, farm stores, and creators! There are holiday deals and special events happening across the region.

Holiday Celebrations

Towns and villages across the Mohawk Valley region share the holiday spirit as they present concerts, parades, tree lighting ceremonies and so much more! During this time, there’s plenty to see and do to enjoy the festive holiday season! We have shared just a few of the many events happening this weekend. Let us know which is your favorite!

Get your events on Mohawk Valley Today!

Events sent to us using our contact form get the best exposure and the most views from our more than 80,000 average monthly visits! The Mohawk Valley Today Community Events Program is a free calendar to educate residents and visitors about events happening in all six counties of the Mohawk Valley. The goal of this event calendar is to help get the word out about community events, nonprofit offerings, and seasonal programs. Send us your event today!

Mohawk Valley Today Featured Weekend Events

Many thanks to Canajoharie, Cooperstown, Fonda, Gloversville, Herkimer, Johnstown, Little Falls, Mayfield, Oneonta, and more, along with area farmers’ markets and so much more for sharing your events.

Friday


Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

October 10, 2025 - December 5, 2025
All day during regular business hours.
Toys For Tots Donation Site

Toys For Tots Donation Site

November 25, 2025 - December 10, 2025
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Herkimer Home State Historic Site Holiday Toy Drive

Herkimer Home State Historic Site Holiday Toy Drive

November 26, 2025 - December 7, 2025
All day during regular business hours.
Kick Off the Holiday Season in Gloversville Weekend of Dec. 5–7

Kick Off the Holiday Season in Gloversville Weekend of Dec. 5–7

December 5, 2025 - December 7, 2025
All day during regular business hours.
FONDA TREE LIGHTING AND LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

FONDA TREE LIGHTING AND LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

December 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A Bach Family Gathering

A Bach Family Gathering

December 5, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday



Sunday


Mohawk Valley Today

Artist Maria Vallese of Retro Sorrento

Featured Mohawk Valley Artist: Maria Vallese

Maria Vallese is a Mohawk Valley artist whose public work includes the mural at The Players Theater, Utica Coffee, and Stone Soup American Bistro.
December 9, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Amsterdam SantaCon 2025

City of Amsterdam presents SantaCon!

The City of Amsterdam present Amsterdam’s SantaCon Saturday, December 13, 2025 beginning at 1:00 PM At multiple locations across the city!
December 9, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Herkimer College Campus on Reservoir Road in Herkimer. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today.

Herkimer College to Hold SUNY Reconnect Information Session

Herkimer County Community College will hold a virtual SUNY Reconnect information session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
December 8, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Featured Weekend Events December 5-7, 2025

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events

Take a look at events happening this weekend throughout the Mohawk Valley in the heart of Upstate New York!
December 5, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Gov Houchul announces $50M for County Infrastructure Grant Program

Governor Hochul Announces Additional $50 Million for Second Round of County Infrastructure Grant Program

Applications Now Open for County-Led Infrastructure Projects that Encourage Housing Growth, Placemaking and Tourism with Applications Due April 1, 2026
December 4, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Roland Randall, Mohawk Valley Today Featured Artist

Featured Mohawk Valley Artist: Roland Randall

Roland Randall is a Mohawk Valley artist whose public work includes the mural at the Stone Soup American Bistro Beer Garden.
December 3, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
The Glove Theatre in Gloversville, NY

Kick Off the Holiday Season in Gloversville Dec. 5–7

Art Exhibit, Museum Open House, Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, Santa, Concerts & More
December 3, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Fonda Light Up the Night 2025

Fonda Tree Lighting and Light Up the Night on December 5th

The tree lighting will begin at 5:30 p.m. near the Village of Fonda bathhouse. Music will be provided by members of the Fonda-Fultonville band and choir
December 2, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Manheim youth pictured in front of Cecconi’s Marine in the late-1950s.

Remembering the Old Manheim Neighborhood

Much of today’s third ward of the City of Little Falls was once widely referred to as “the Manheim neighborhood.”
December 2, 2025/by The Little Falls Historical Society
Sacred Waters

Angelica Palmer Awarded New York State Arts Grant

Angelica Palmer received a Support for Artists grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support her creative work.
December 1, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today

Blood Drives in Herkimer, Little Falls and Mohawk This Week

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries.
December 1, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Herkimer Home State Historic Site German Christmas

Herkimer Home invites you to a celebration of Palatines and Presents: A German Christmas!

This year’s event will be held on Sunday, December 7th from 3pm until 6pm. Admission is free, though we are encouraging guests to bring new unwrapped toys for this year’s toy drive!
November 27, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
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