Totality- "The Chosen Spot" Solar Eclipse Celebration
Join us downtown for some fun events in celebration of the Solar Eclipse!
Upcoming Events
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Join us downtown for some fun events in celebration of the Solar Eclipse!
You won’t want to miss the annual Fire and Ice Winter Festival. From flame throwers to professional ice sculptures, there’s something for all ages to enjoy!
Join us in Downtown Canandaigua for Spin to WINS at participating businesses. Also, check out the Winter Carnival page for more events happening around town.
Come visit with Santa before he heads back to the North Pole! He’ll be in his house in the Main Street Commons from 12:00-4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Come visit Santa at the Main Street Commons, every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00-4:00pm, through December 24th!
Come dashing through Downtown on a horse-drawn wagon ride. All rides are free to the public.
Come visit with Santa Saturday and Sunday from 12:00-4:00pm!
Join 4 of our local breweries as they light up the holidays with a Keg Tree Lighting!
Visit with Santa at Main Street Commons in Downtown Canandaigua. He will be at his house every Saturday and Sunday through Christmas Eve, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm.
Come enjoy a free Horse Drawn Wagon ride downtown!
Galleries and Specialty Shops Featuring Local Products and Artists
Come enjoy local artists demonstrations and showings throughout downtown. Visit with Santa and enjoy horse drawn wagon rides, as you shop for local handcrafted gifts. Join our local breweries for a Keg Tree Lighting!
Explore over one hundred juried artists and three days of live music. From ceramics, to woodworking, to photography, come enjoy the live demonstrations and excitement for the entire family.
Come celebrate independence with marching bands, veterans, floats, and more!
Classic and vintage cars manufactured in England and Europe prior to 1998, will line the beautiful historic Downtown Canandaigua Main Street. There will be awards, business passports, international foods, music, plein air paintings and more! Pre-register here!
Celebrate Spring in Downtown Canandaigua. The Beautiful Historic District Comes Alive with Flowers: Over 100 Hanging Baskets, Earth Planters, Ground Planters, Window Boxes and Gardens all in Bloom! Outdoor Dining, Retailers Showcasing Spring & Summer Merchandise, FREE Seed Packets at Participating Businesses
Plan your wedding in one day…and one place! Stroll through Downtown Canandaigua to our Wedding Professionals for personalized one-on-one service and experiences. Businesses are rolling out red carpets for this special event! Enjoy wedding themed experiences at each business. We will have beverage Tastings, so grab your passport and register to win opportunities! Trash the Dress will be from 12:00-1:00pm
Enjoy the unique winter experience with food, festivities, and family fun!
Warm Beverage Trail: 11AM (Tickets on sale for $5/Person starting at 11AM at 113 South Main St)
"SOUPerb" Food Challenge: 11AM-3PM (Tickets on sale for $5/Person starting at 11AM at 113 South Main St)
Horse & Wagon Rides: 12PM-3PM
Kindred Moon Siberian Husky Book Reading: 4PM at Unique Toy Store
Fireman Experience
Ice Carving Competition: 11AM-3PM at the Central on Main
East West Alpaca Ranch: 12-4PM
Frozen T-Shirt Contest: 12PM and 3:30PM at the Commons Park Stage (Registration is at 113 South Main Street. For the 12PM Contest registration is from 11-11:45 and for the 3:30 Contest, registration is from 12-3 at the same location)
Ultimate Reindeer Experience: 1-5PM
Juggling Jeff Stilt Walker: 2-4PM
Speed Carving Competition: 4PM at the Commons Stage
Ice Carving & Chef's Challenge Awards: Immediately following the Speed Carving Competition
Warm Beverage Trail: 11AM (Tickets on sale for $5/Person starting at 11AM at 113 South Main St)
Horse & Wagon Rides: 12-3
Kindred Moon Siberian Husky Meet & Greet: 12-3PM
Peacemaker Live Music: 1-4PM Corey Comer
Candle Making and Glass Flaming: Cinderella Glassworks
Come Out of Hibernation specials at Downtown Businesses
Experience the one-of-a-kind places to eat, drink, ski, shop, adventure, and enjoy the coldest months of the Finger Lakes Region.