OPENING NIGHT—7 p.m. “2025 Oneonta Festival of Lights.” Presented by Hill City Celebrations. Hot cocoa, popcorn, homemade cookies, Santa and more. Free admission. Neahwa Park, 15 James Georgeson Avenue, Oneonta. firstnightoneonta@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/events/1749244749095664/…
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The annual Festival of Lights in Neahwa Park will run from Saturday, December 13 through Thursday, January 1 and, on December 31, Oneonta’s New Year’s Eve celebration will return to the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, offering free indoor entertainment and light refreshments for the whole family from 5-8:30 p.m.…
Oneonta’s America 250 committee will hold a general interest meeting for residents to learn and discuss plans for local celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in the top floor meeting room of Huntington Memorial Library. It will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29.…
Cooperstown Central School's Annelise Jensen wins two Class C state titles, the upcoming bass fishing tourney on Canadarago Lake, news about the Hometown Fourth of July Festival in Oneonta and the Stagecoach Run Art Festival are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
“We had a very successful 2024 Festival of Lights, and we would like to thank everyone for their amazing support and participation this past holiday season,” said Connie Herzig, chair of Hill City Celebrations.…
Are the kids clamoring for a visit with Santa? On Friday, December 13, the jolly old elf can be found in Cooperstown from 3-5 p.m. at his cottage in Pioneer Park. From 5-7 p.m., he can be found in Oneonta’s Muller Plaza. And in between—like so much Christmas magic—Santa will make an appearance on Main Street Unadilla, for the Santa parade at 6 p.m. (tree lighting at 5).…
The Festival of Lights—sponsored by Five Star Subaru of Oneonta—begins at sunset on Saturday, December 14, and all are invited to enjoy the first lighting, hot cocoa, popcorn, Cosmic Karma Fire performers, and visitors from the North Pole, including Santa Claus.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration CELEBRATION—5-8:30 p.m. “New Year’s Eve First Night Celebration.” Ring in the New Year with pizza, ice cream, performances by local music groups, children’s activities, the Hill City Ice Queen, and much more. Free, open to all. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 435-1025 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OneontaFestivalOfLights…
“Hill City Celebrations is thrilled to offer two of Oneonta’s treasured holiday traditions again this season,” said Connie Herzig, chair of the Hill City Celebrations Board of Directors.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 22 Fundraiser For Hometown 4th Of July FUNDRAISER – 6 p.m. Join Hill City Celebrations for a fun evening to benefit the Hometown 4th of July Celebration to be held in Neahwa Park. The evening will feature the Stan Fox Trio and local food truck cuisine. Held on the patio space adjacent to the main entrance of the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta.…
