Upcoming Events And Things To Do

Astoria Magazine accepts press releases about upcoming events and things to do for inclusion on this page, including creative people, exciting places, and events.

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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Prepare to be enchanted by the diverse talents of renowned musicians, each bringing their unique style and cultural background to the stage. Experience powerful expressions and emotional depth in this vibrant celebration of Native American culture and music.

Featured performers include The Strong Water Singers, Randy Kemp, Steve Turner, Tonemah (2024 Niagara Fall Music Hall of Fame Inductee), and AJ Harvey (from “The Voice”).

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A Dickens Christmas In Skaneateles, New York!

Starting at NOON every Saturday and Sunday from Thanksgiving…
Until Sunday, December 24, 2024, from noon to 2:30 pm.
PLUS Friday, Nov 29th, from Noon to 4 pm.

• Activities Galore!
• Stroll along with Dicken’s characters performing interactive street theatre.
• Free eggnog and roasted chestnuts.
• Caroling at the Gazebo at 2 pm.
• Live Shows and Music.
• Mother Goose Story Time.
• More information can be found at the following link: Celebrate a Christmas tradition.

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Chestnuts Roasting on the street corner
Time to taste the merriness and brights
Of Christmas and Holiday delights.

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Holiday, Christmas and Winter Season 2024 – More Fun Things To Do.

• November 23, 2024 – A celebration of Western New York’s Pizzerias and local restaurants featuring the Culture of Cup & Char, The Festival of Slice returns to the Niagara Falls Convention Center this holiday season! Enjoy live music, a bocce tournament, and as many slices of pizza as your heart desires. See the website and buy your ticket now.
• November 29, 30, and December 1, 2024 – CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON and participate in various Jingle Falls USA activities in downtown Niagara Falls, NY. Includes tree lighting, train rides, crafts, horse and carriage rides, appearances from Santa, and more!
• December 1, 2024 -Secure your spot! The Niagara Falls Convention Center’s Breakfast with Santa! Offering two sessions, enjoy an all-you-can-eat festive breakfast buffet, a hot chocolate station, a meet and greet with Santa, a holiday craft station, and a special appearance by holiday characters. —registration required.
• December 6 – 8, 2024, The Village of Lewiston Christmas Walk, with numerous events, horse-drawn carriage rides, a petting zoo, a Christmas Lights Parade, and old-fashioned village shopping,
• Holiday Season “Sip and Savor” at some of the nearly two dozen Wineries throughout Niagara County, USA. Take in the charm of snowy vineyard vistas and warm up with wine and food tastings. Shop and share.
• November 23, 2024 – January 6, 2025 An annual tradition beginning the Saturday before Thanksgiving to the eve of the Epiphany, the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine is aglow for the Fatima Shrine Festival of Lights. The event features some 75 twinkling displays to wander through, with the highlight being the shrine itself, decorated with a life-size nativity scene and festooned in Christmas foliage.
• December 7th and 14th, 2024. Take a carousel ride with Santa at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum. Admission includes reindeer games, story-time, pictures with Santa, and more. Please see the website for more information.
• Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, December 2024. See the Magic of Christmas at the Santa Claus Christmas Cottage in Lockport. Visit Santa and the Head Elf, drop off a letter in the North Pole mailbox, and be awed by the many classic holiday decorations. Bring your camera and take as many photos as you like. Free of Charge and great entertainment for the whole family.
• Frolic in the flurries and frost of the many Niagara Falls, USA State Parks. Get some exercise while taking advantage of Free Guided Winter Hikes. Make a snowman, kids make angels in the snow, and more in this winter wonderland area.
• Santa’s favorite treat is cookies! Purchase a do-it-yourself cookie decorating kit complete with a dozen sugar cookies, icing, and sprinkles at The Village Bake Shoppe in Lewiston, NY. When? Every day, they are open before Christmas. See website for details. While there, enjoy a delicious sweet treat and a famous Hot Chocolate Bomb! Prices vary depending on your order.
• December 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2024. Marvel at the fantastic Tabletop Gingerbread Displays. Enjoy face painting, live music, cookie decorating, crafts, and more at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute’s annual Gingerbread Village.
• Niagara Falls, USA, offers year-round Fishing and Angling opportunities. Winter is a prime time for catching Steelhead, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout. Hire a local Charter Captain who will take you and your guests on an epic fishing adventure you won’t forget. Why not take a holiday adventure fishing in the waters of The Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and/or Lake Erie? You will be within casting distance for salmon, trout, bass, walleye, muskellunge, and more.

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Astoria Magazine Article and Events Categories

This page is updated periodically to showcase various Upcoming Events and Interesting Things to do that are related to the following categories.

• Features — Newsworthy Happenings, Awesome People, Places and Events
• Life —  Life, Family, Relationships, and How to Manage During Changing Times
• Home & Garden — Beautiful Homes, Gardens, Food, and Interesting Projects
• Ideas — Ideas, Insights, and Advice from Experts
• Creative People — Content Creators Making Waves in the New Creator Economy
• Skills — Discovering new ways to live to the fullest? Skills that call on insights, learning from the past, and embracing awesome new technologies and ideas; let’s explore this journey together.

How to Submit a Press Release

• We try to list events in order of the date of the event.
• Please Email: trina @ astoriamagazine .com or use the form on the contact page.
• Subject Line in Caps: PRESS RELEASE
• Include one or more JPEG images – if the image is not suitable we may need to contact you before publishing.
• Date and Time of Event
• Information, Bio, Description of event, etc.
• Website and Contact information (for artist featured and media contact)
• Submit, if possible, at least six weeks before the event. Events posted on this page may also appear six months in advance.
• Sometimes, a separate (evergreen) Feature Page can be created when appropriate.
• Only wholesome and family-friendly events and materials are accepted.
• We endeavor to post your event within a few days of receiving it and will email you once it is posted. Communicating with you before and after the post goes live is important to us.

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Please note: The author of this post has received no financial remuneration for mentions of creative people, books, products, places, or businesses mentioned in this post.