Take A Snow Day

After the new year has begun, winter kicks it into full gear. This makes it a great time to get out and enjoy the sights, sounds and fun of winter. Why not keep the festive feelings going by joining in on some winter activities? Here are some great ways you can take a snow day in Broome County!


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Tis the Season to Go All Out

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…


Winter in Broome

Broome County is a great place to be for some fun in the snow. Visiting our local natural areas in the winter can reveal new sights, sounds and smells, making familiar places into something new to explore. If you are looking to see what winter in Broome has to offer, here are some great ways to Go All Out with some winter fun.

Cross Country Skiing

There are a number of places in Broome County where you can cross-country ski including State Parks, State Forests and County Parks. If you have never tried cross-country skiing before, Greenwood Park is a great place to get started. The park offers ski rentals so you can try it out before you invest in your own pair. You can check out the Greenwood Park website for details about fees and hours and follow their Facebook page for updates on trail conditions. Continue reading…


Tis the Season to Go All Out

If you were to take a look at the calendar for the month of December, you might be shocked to find it quite full of opportunities to Go All Out. That’s right, Broome County knows how to do it right when it comes to the holiday season. So no need to hide inside. Check out some of the fun things going on.

Porter and Everett at Lights on the Carousel

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