Jan
1
to Jan 31

January Stout Month

Local breweries will be showcasing custom-made Stouts and hosting a tasting trail you won’t want to miss out on! Stay up to date on participate breweries and their specials throughout the month on our website at www.downtowncanandaigua.com.

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Jan
17
to Jan 19

Winter Carnival

Downtown Canandaigua will be once again hosting Spin to Win and adding a Comeback event. This three day event focuses on the region’s unique appeals, including its robust local shops, food, and beverage offerings that will be punctuated by live music, and more! Visitors can explore all Canandaigua has to offer in the Winter

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Feb
1
to Feb 28

Love Our Locals Month

Stop in our local shops downtown for great deals to help support our local community organizations. Participating businesses will be hosting specials and they give back to our community. When you support small businesses, you support our entire community!

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Fire & Ice Festival
Feb
22
to Feb 23

Fire & Ice Festival

A Forbes-rated top winter festival, the Fire & Ice Winter Festival in Downtown Canandaigua will melt away your winter blues. Enjoy a unique winter experience with food, festivities & family fun! Ice sculpting & speed carving competitions, fire shows, Siberian husky dog sled team, winter character meet and greets, Chef Challenges, horse-drawn wagon rides, a warm beverage trail & more!

This year will feature candle-making and glass flaming, a fireman experience, a passport experience to WIN over $1,000 in gift certificates, fire shows, stilt walkers, and up-close encounters with winter animals. In addition, we will also have the kick-off to FLX Winter Wonderland Photography Competition.

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Holiday Artist & Showcase
Dec
13
to Dec 15

Holiday Artist & Showcase

Visit galleries and specialty shops featuring local artists and hand made products. Discover artists' demonstrations, exhibits, and signings, as well as one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts. Enjoy refreshments and strolling musicians while you meander through our festive and quaint historic downtown area. Stay tuned for a listing of participating galleries, artists, and businesses.

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Downtown Canandaigua Holiday Open House
Dec
6
to Dec 8

Downtown Canandaigua Holiday Open House

SHOP, DINE & EXPLORE over 100 Shops, Restaurants & Galleries in Downtown Canandaigua during our Holiday Open House and experience the benefits of shopping locally. You will discover unique gifts, handmade designs from local artisans, exquisite cuisine at our incredible restaurants, and exceptional customer service from friendly merchants. Participating merchants will make the season bright with music, appetizers, and holiday-inspired offerings. Follow along for a list of participating businesses! Shop til you Drop and be registered to WIN over $1500 in Downtown Canandaigua Gift Certificates to kick off your Holiday Shopping

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Illuminate Light Parade & Santa's Arrival
Nov
30
5:30 PM17:30

Illuminate Light Parade & Santa's Arrival

Illuminate Canandaigua Light Parade with Santa’s arrival Down Main Street Canandaigua from City Hall to Antis Street, Don't Miss this Magical Experience all beginning at 6:00 PM. Prior to the start, Charismatic Entertainment will be spinning Holiday Music from 4PM-7PM at the Commons Park. Horse-drawn Wagon Rides will be provided through Historic Downtown from 2 PM-5PM and from 12pm-3pm on Sunday.

Kick off the holiday season with a dazzling display of holiday lights as Downtown Canandaigua Illuminates the night. Enjoy a spectacular procession of illuminated floats, fire trucks, antique cars, and local organizations. The parade begins at City Hall bringing Santa, his elves, and loads of holiday cheer. The traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony will immediately follow the parade at the Commons Park. Enjoy caroling, food, and fun as we Light Up Canandaigua! New this year…downtown Canandaigua will be transformed into Whoville and Celebrating Whobilation all Season…Don't be surprised if that big Green guy or even several show up to create some havoc!

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Nov
30
9:00 AM09:00

Shop Small Saturday

Shop Small is BIG in Canandaigua! When you support your local community, you support your local economy. Shopping with Canandaigua-owned small businesses this holiday season, you'll enjoy friendly service from knowledgeable staff and find quality merchandise and unique gifts. Keep The Cheer here this Year- Be treated like one of the family - Support Your Local Independent Retailers! Horse-drawn Wagon Rides will be provided through Historic Downtown from 2 PM-5PM. Charismatic Entertainment will be spinning Holiday Music from 4PM-7PM at the Commons Park.

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Nov
29
9:00 AM09:00

Plaid Friday

Taking the threads of the community and weaving them together to support independent shops on this Friday after Thanksgiving. As an alternative to Black Friday, Plaid Friday encourages individuals to do their holiday shopping with locally owned and independent businesses. Enjoy personalized service and discover one-of-a-kind gifts. Join Rochester Broadway Theater League (RBTL) and Downtown Canandaigua in the Whobilation Kick-Off

Celebrating How the Grinch Stole Christmas…RBTL How the Grinch Stole Christmas Musical will be performing in Rochester Dec 3-8th...Dont miss the Grinch at Unique Toy Store at 3:00 for a book reading, Meet and Greet, and activities at The Grinch Village (111 South Main) 3:45- 5:00 and Join Mayor Palumbo and The Grinch and friends in his very own Tree Lighting at dusk.

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