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What Is Happening in CNY: Thanksgiving Week Guide

Tuesday, November 14, 2023, By Christine Grabowski
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Photo by Aaron Cass

Planning to be in the Central New York area for Thanksgiving break? We have the guide for you of fun things that are going on and where to order your Thanksgiving take-out if you don’t want to cook! If you’re staying on or close to campus over the break, we’ve also rounded up helpful information about certain University facilities and services.

Local Takeout Options

Want to skip all the meal preparation? Many local restaurants are offering delicious takeout options for the holiday, but don’t wait, get your orders in ahead of time.

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  • (Orders due 48 hours in advance, Wednesday and Thursday pick-up options available)
  • (Orders due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22)

Fun Activities for All

If you’re looking for something fun and festive to do to kick off the holidays, this list of activities has something for everyone.

Address: CNY Regional Market, 2100 Park St., Syracuse

When: Friday, Nov. 24, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Admission: Free

Details: Kick off your holiday shopping by supporting local. Find something for everyone on your list from homemade baked goods to artisan crafted gifts.

Snow Falling on the Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree in Clinton Square (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Address: Clinton Square, downtown Syracuse

When: Friday, Nov. 24, 6-7 p.m.

Admission: Free

Details: The celebration will include the lighting of the 42-foot tree in the heart of downtown 鶹Ƶand performances by local musicians.

Address: 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool

When: Now through Friday, Jan. 12, 2024

Admission: Tickets range from $5-$20 per carload and are to be

Details: Lights on the Lake is a two-mile-long drive-through show featuring towering holiday displays, a larger-than life “Land of Oz,” a twinkling fantasy forest, colorful section arches, memorable animated scenes and a fairy tale magic grand finale! Visitors drive through the show while listening to the wonderful sounds of the season on Sunny 102.1 FM.

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SKY Armory Night Market (Photo courtesy of SKY Armory)

Location: 351 S. Clinton St., Syracuse

When: Saturday, Nov. 25, 3-9 p.m.

Admission: $5, tickets can be

Details: SKY Armory makes small business Saturday shopping easy when they bring together 70+ of Central New York’s artisans and makers together under one roof

for an evening of entertainment, food, drinks and shopping.

Location: 7621 Lakeport Road, Chittenango

When: Wednesday, Nov. 22, through Jan. 1, 2024

Admission: $16.99-$19.99 per person, pay at the door when you arrive

Details: Come take a walk through The Wild and see the animals who can tolerate the cold along with beautiful festive lighting displays.

People standing in a gazebo in the winter dressed as Dickens characters

Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles (Photo courtesy of Life in the Finger Lakes)

Location: Village of Skaneateles

When: Every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 25-Dec 23, including Fri, Nov. 24, from noon-4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 24, from noon-2:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

Details: Get into the holiday spirit with roasted chestnuts, theater, caroling, pictures with Father Christmas and more at Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles.

“A Christmas Carol”

Location: Archbold Theatre at 鶹ƵStage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

When: Friday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 31

Admission: Tickets range from $30-$65 and can be

Details: 鶹ƵStage in association with the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama continues 鶹ƵStage’s 50th Anniversary season—and the tradition of heartwarming, family-friendly holiday shows—with “A Christmas Carol,” the classic novel by Charles Dickens, adapted by Richard Hellesen, with music by David de Berry and orchestrations by Gregg Coffin.

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