With a chill in the air, as the snowflakes start flying, there are great opportunities to get out and about with family and friends in the Greater Binghamton area during the holiday season. There is no need to hide inside, ’tis the season to Go All Out!
Celebrate
The holidays are a time when the community comes together and shares in the joy and magic of the season. Lots of Towns and Villages kick things off with a celebratory event that gets everyone in the holiday spirit including festive lights, parades, and caroling. The City of Binghamton and Village of Johnson City gets things going with their annual holiday parades in late November. And the first weekend in December is packed with things to do like Endicott’s Holiday Magic on the Avenue, Kirkwood’s Hometown Christmas, The Fenton Free Library’s Annual Tree Lighting and Vestal’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Family Sing-A-Long.
There are even more holiday themed events. In Binghamton you can also enjoy the annual Ivory Christmas, centered around pianos scattered throughout Downtown playing holiday songs, along with holiday lights and other festive happenings. At Highland Park in Endwell you can enjoy Visions of Christmas in the Park an event featuring carousel rides, a craft bazaar, hot cocoa, live reindeer, pony cart rides, and a wood carving demonstration. There is also a full Family Zone with kids activities and fireworks. Continue reading…