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UCSV Train in Winter forest

HOLIDAY TRAINS ANNOUNCEMENT

Richfield Spring Scenic Railway has Holiday Trains Announcement for Festive Fridays and the Santa Special!!

Tag Archive for: Holidays

Christmas in Little Falls Rocks the Holidays

Christmas in Little Falls promises to Rock Your Holidays with its three-day event December 8-9!

You’ve probably seen the event for Christmas in Little Falls coming up, but we wanted to highlight this wonderful Mohawk Valley event that promises to Rock the Holidays over three days beginning December 8 and ending December 9! Festivities begin with the Little Falls Celebration of Lights in Canal Place at 5pm tomorrow followed by city-wide activities all day Saturday with more on Sunday.

Little Falls Historical Society Rocks the Holidays!

Please plan a visit to the Little Falls Historical Society Museum on your list of fun activities to do over the weekend. The museum will be open from 9am – 4pm on December 9, 2023.

  • BEYOND OUR BICENTENNIAL BOOK

    Copies of BEYOND OUR BICENTENNIAL book will be available to purchase during Christmas in Little Falls at the Old Bank Building Museum for $35 each.

  • HISTORIC HOMES IN LITTLE FALLS

    Download new self-guided walking tour of 33 noteworthy homes and buildings in the Burke Park area of Little Falls.

  • SELF-GUIDED AUDIO DRIVING TOURS

    Download  our driving tour of ten Little Falls Historical Places

  • CHURCH STREET CEMETERY TOUR

    Check out the self-guided walking tour of key graves in Church Street Cemetery. Download tour guides and cemetery maps.

  • HISTORICAL MARKERS

    • Take a look at the beautiful new red, white and blue Marquis de Lafayette historical marker located just past the South Ann Street bridge at Canal Place.
    • Go to the intersection of West Mill and Elizabeth Streets to view the Little Falls Gristmill attack blue and yellow historical marker.
    • View the two new historical signs located on South Ann Street above the museum. Read all about the Old Bank Museum.
    • View the George Wyman Marker behind the Little Falls Historical Society Museum

For over a decade, the City of Little Falls has helped make the holidays a bit brighter with an annual celebration held on the second Saturday in December. This year Christmas in Little Falls Rocks the holidays!

Early Beginning

What began as Christmas on Main Street grew into Christmas in Little Falls. Last year, things went to a new level with the inaugural Celebration of Lights in Canal Place. Sterzinar Park was lit up in classic holiday style and even included a community tree lighting with a large crowd gathered to count it down!

This celebration has allowed folks to enjoy visits from Santa, horse & carriage rides, vendor fairs, live music, and much more. This special time has attracted both Little Falls residents and those from neighboring communities to our picturesque city for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Once again, the committee partners with the City, Youth & Family Center, and Think Local Little Falls to spread holiday cheer throughout historic downtown!

You can find more details and download the event flyer and full schedule at Mohawk Valley Today Events!

Santa at the Gloversville Senior Center

GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Jennifer Donovan, the Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist (GDDS) at Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (CRG), said children will have the opportunity to visit Santa several times this holiday season in Gloversville.

  • Families can have breakfast with Santa at the Gloversville Senior Center, located at 53 Church St., on Dec. 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. There is a fee and every child under 12 will get a small gift bag.

Donovan suggested reaching out to each organization or business to verify their events as some places may require a RSVP.

Second Annual Pop Up Yarn Shop

Second Annual Pop-Up Yarn Shop

The Second Annual Pop-up Yarn Shop takes place on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10:00am until 3:00pm at the little Falls Library and Main Street Merchantile For ONE DAY ONLY!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 from 10:00am until 3:00pm as part of the annual Christmas in Little Falls celebration.

Crochet Christmas Tree, Created by John Ossowski and Mike Beehm over the course of approximately 11 months in their spare time, Image from Friends of Fibre Website.

Crochet Christmas Tree, Created by John Ossowski and Mike Beehm over the course of approximately 11 months in their spare time, Image from Friends of Fibre Website.

The pop-up shop will feature yarns from local sellers, producers, spinners, and dyers. Local artisans (and vendors) will be available for demonstrations and free lessons for all skill levels during the event.

Local vendors participating

  1. Paca Gardens
  2. Main Street Mercantile
  3. Little Falls Knitting Club
  4. Little Falls Friends of Fiber

You can find more events near you at Mohawk Valley Today Events

Santa in Gloversville

Santa to visit Kay’s Beautique in Gloversville

GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Jennifer Donovan, the Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist (GDDS) at Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (CRG), said children will have the opportunity to visit Santa several times this holiday season in Gloversville.

  • Santa will be at Kay’s Beautique, located at 84 N. Main St., on Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children can have their pictures taken with Santa and a gift per child will be available.

Donovan suggested reaching out to each organization or business to verify their events as some places may require a RSVP.

Santa to visit 44 Lakes Customized Gifts & Décor

December 2 beginning at 5pm

GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Jennifer Donovan, the Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist (GDDS) at Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (CRG), said children will have the opportunity to visit Santa several times this holiday season in Gloversville.

  • Santa will visit with children at 44 Lakes Customized Gifts & Décor, located at 15 N. Main St., on Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Be sure to bring the children’s list for Santa and they will receive a letter back from Santa. All children that are registered on the post at Come see Santa & Mrs Clause | Facebook will receive a gift while visiting Santa & Mrs. Claus. Please put the child’s name & age by Dec. 14 to ensure they get a small gift when they are visiting Santa.

Donovan suggested reaching out to each organization or business to verify their events as some places may require a RSVP.

Santa Trains

Santa Trains on the Richfield Springs Scenic Railroad

The annual Santa Trains on the Richfield Springs Scenic Railroad take place on Saturday December 2, December 9, December 16, and December 23, 2023 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm located at 167 McKoons Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439

Santa Train, Photo screenshot from Richfield Springs Scenic Railroad Facebook page.Location: Parking is available at the Newark Milk and Cream Company Building, located at 167 Mc Koons Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. We are conveniently located 0.2 miles from Mister Shake (Route 28, Richfield Springs).

Seating is limited and advance sale tickets are required to insure a guaranteed reservation and train ride. Trains are subject to cancellation unless reserve advance sales have been made for any given train.

Get your tickets!

Tickets may be purchased on train days, if available (cash, check or Venmo). Trains depart promptly on schedule, please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before your selected departure time.

Advance sales tickets may be used for trains on a future date.

Contact ticket office at (315) 717-5969 or mail@ucsvroute.com for reservation and ticket information.

Trains operated by the Utica, Chenango, and Susquehanna Valley Railroad Company.

You can find more events near you at Mohawk Valley Today Events.

Santa Trains

Santa Trains on the Richfield Springs Scenic Railroad

The annual Santa Trains on the Richfield Springs Scenic Railroad take place on Saturday December 2, December 9, December 16, and December 23, 2023 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm located at 167 McKoons Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439

Santa Train, Photo screenshot from Richfield Springs Scenic Railroad Facebook page.Location: Parking is available at the Newark Milk and Cream Company Building, located at 167 Mc Koons Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. We are conveniently located 0.2 miles from Mister Shake (Route 28, Richfield Springs).

Seating is limited and advance sale tickets are required to insure a guaranteed reservation and train ride. Trains are subject to cancellation unless reserve advance sales have been made for any given train.

Get your tickets!

Tickets may be purchased on train days, if available (cash, check or Venmo). Trains depart promptly on schedule, please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before your selected departure time.

Advance sales tickets may be used for trains on a future date.

Contact ticket office at (315) 717-5969 or mail@ucsvroute.com for reservation and ticket information.

Trains operated by the Utica, Chenango, and Susquehanna Valley Railroad Company.

You can find more events near you at Mohawk Valley Today Events.

1914: A World War Stopped for Christmas

Join the Herkimer County Historical Society on December 13 as Joe Schmidt presents the story of when soldiers on both sides of the First World War put down their weapons to celebrate Christmas in peace. Learn about what led to the Christmas Truce of 1914.

Suiter Mansion all dressed up for the Holidays!

Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 10am to 3pm

View the historic Suiter Mansion all dressed up for the holidays along with the Historical Society’s annual Cookie Sale! Kids can enjoy a free craft. Photos with Santa will be from 11am -1pm.

Questions? Please call 315.866.6413 or visit HerkimerCountyHistory.org.

Herkimer County Historical Society Holiday Flyer

Santa Trains

Santa Trains on the Richfield Springs Scenic Railroad

The annual Santa Trains on the Richfield Springs Scenic Railroad take place on Saturday December 2, December 9, December 16, and December 23, 2023 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm located at 167 McKoons Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439

Santa Train, Photo screenshot from Richfield Springs Scenic Railroad Facebook page.Location: Parking is available at the Newark Milk and Cream Company Building, located at 167 Mc Koons Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. We are conveniently located 0.2 miles from Mister Shake (Route 28, Richfield Springs).

Seating is limited and advance sale tickets are required to insure a guaranteed reservation and train ride. Trains are subject to cancellation unless reserve advance sales have been made for any given train.

Get your tickets!

Tickets may be purchased on train days, if available (cash, check or Venmo). Trains depart promptly on schedule, please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before your selected departure time.

Advance sales tickets may be used for trains on a future date.

Contact ticket office at (315) 717-5969 or mail@ucsvroute.com for reservation and ticket information.

Trains operated by the Utica, Chenango, and Susquehanna Valley Railroad Company.

You can find more events near you at Mohawk Valley Today Events.