Welcome to your complete guide to the holiday season in the 607. This page is your hub for everything holiday related from wreath-making workshops to local businesses for gift shopping, family-friendly events, local holiday performances, and other seasonal activities you won’t want to miss. We’ve gathered the best of the season into one easy-to-use guide so you can plan your weekends and discover hidden gems. Keep checking back, our Holiday Guide will be updated throughout the season with fresh stories, new events, and local highlights.
Jump into your new year’s resolutions with a chance to win the ‘New Year, New You’ contest prizes.
Celebrate the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 with events in Binghamton, Cortland, Ithaca, Corning, or Elmira.
On December 24, Tioga County Emergency Services is once again rolling out Operation Santa.
The 11th Annual Ithaca Chill Challenge will take place at the Ithaca Yacht Club on January 1st, 2026.
Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.
Buffalo Street Books is once again hosting live readings of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” on today, Dec. 19th and tomorrow, Dec. 20th.
Looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season? Try these spots in Cortland and Ithaca.
On December 18, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is hosting Santa’s Workshop with a community stocking stuffer/gift exchange, festive games, sweet treats, and free “Nice List” certificates.
Found Antiques is holding a soft opening at their new location in the former Emerson Power building, now Southworks.
The Hangar Theatre is hosting Midnight Creative’s A Christmas Cocktail Carol on Friday, December 19th and Saturday, December 20th.

