03 Nov 14th Annual Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas Celebration
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) in coordination with several area businesses and organizations will host the 14th Annual Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas Celebration from Saturday, November 25th through Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. This celebration will officially kick off with Small Business Saturday. TACC serves as an official Neighborhood Champion via American Express.
2023 Schedule of Events:
Saturday, November 25th:
Small Business Saturday – Think Local!
Support local businesses & organizations – many are offering Promotions & Specials. See the list of Specials & Promotions/Participating Businesses from the Chamber. Look for #ShopSmall signs at participating businesses & organizations. Get & complete your Small Business Saturday Passport for a chance to win an array of prizes from local businesses.
Christmas on Main Street: The Adirondack Trading Post, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Join us Small Business Saturday for some Christmas fun! Lillie Valley Farm will also have fresh cut Christmas trees for sale on site! Special guest!
Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train: Port Henry Station, 4:30 PM
Dress warm and enjoy the live music and holiday lights. Food pantry donations accepted.
*Times are approximate per Canadian Pacific Railway.
Sunday, November 26th
Breakfast with Santa: Ticonderoga Elks Lodge #1494, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join Lodge #1494 for breakfast and a picture with Santa, cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar, Rudolph games and table activities. $12/Adults, $7/Children (6-10 yrs old), Free for children under 5.
Rockin’ Tree Lighting with DJ Jazzy Jake: Ticonderoga Community Building, 5:30 PM
Join us as we light the community Christmas Tree, listen to holiday music, enjoy a campfire & more. All kids in attendance will help count down to the tree lighting. Children will also be able to get their photo with Santa next to the tree. Parents bring your cameras and cellphones to snap a photo. Take and Make Cookie Decorating Kits available, provided by Silver Bay YMCA Teen Center. A must do holiday event!
Holiday Hay Rides: Ticonderoga Heritage Museum, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Enjoy Holiday Wagon Rides following the Tree Lighting and continue to listen to Holiday Music. Sponsored by the Sawyer Family.
Monday, November 27th
Magic on Main Street: Town of Crown Point, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Every half hour a “Magic on Main Street” riddle will be posted on the Ticonderoga Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page. Solve the riddle and be the first person to find the location of our TACC staff and win a local gift certificate! Like and follow the TACC Facebook Page for more INFO!
Tuesday, November 28th
Santa’s Mailbox Opens: Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 2:00 PM
Sponsored by Ti Automotive
Santa’s Mailbox will officially be open and ready to accept letters from area believers. Join us in person or via Facebook live at 2:00 PM when we officially open it for the 2023 Christmas season! Be sure to include your return address so Santa can respond to you! All letters to Santa must be mailed by December 11th to allow Santa time to respond!
Wednesday, November 29th
Children’s Book Reading and Art Lesson: Punky Noodles Children’s Museum, 4:30 PM
Visit Punky Noodle’s Children’s Museum where children and families are welcome to attend a live reading of “It’s the Spirit of Christmas, Peaches!” by local children’s author Shaundra Bartlett, followed by a live interactive drawing demonstration. Hot cocoa and cookies provided by Champ’s Café. Signed books will be available to purchase after the event.
Thursday, November 30th
4th of July In December Chicken BBQ: Knights of Columbus Ticonderoga, 4:00 PM to Sold Out, Best 4th In The North Committee Fundraising Event
$15 includes 1/2 chicken, potato, coleslaw, roll, & cookie. Limited supply. Cash bar and holiday music for dine-in patrons will be available. Call the K of C at 518-585-6520 to reserve your dinner.
Friday, December 1st
Holiday Shopping & Dining Night: Participating businesses are open until 8:00 PM
Specials and promotions! – Participating businesses will have a Snowflake displayed. For a list of participating businesses, get your Holiday Shopping & Dining Guide from the Chamber. Live Music provided by a number of community groups. Free Raffles coordinated by the
Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership.
Holiday Farmers Market: Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Visit the Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market for a special Holiday Market. Vendors will be set up inside the Chamber Office offering an array of local products, gifts, raffles and more for the holidays.
Parade of Lights: Town of Ticonderoga, 6:00 -7:30 PM
Businesses, organizations, and community members are encouraged to participate. You must register with the Ticonderoga Fire Department by contacting Mary at 518-586-6912 or mcunningham14@nycap.rr.com. All entries must be family friendly. Route will be posted on the Ticonderoga Fire Department & TACC facebook page.
Ti Heritage Museum & Ti Arts Holiday Gift Shoppe: Ticonderoga Arts Gallery, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
The Ticonderoga Heritage Museum will join the Ticonderoga Arts Gallery in Downtown Ticonderoga for a Christmas Shoppe. Adirondack Artists are represented in the many gifts, books, jewelry, pottery, & wood products. This is a must do on your holiday shopping list.
Also open Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 2nd
Breakfast with Santa: Burleigh’s Luncheonette, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Come enjoy a breakfast with Santa to kick off your holiday season! Regular menu will be available. Professional photographs with Santa provided by Stagg Photography for $10.
Tromblee’s Greenhouse & Gift Shop Holiday Open House: Tromblee’s Greenhouse: Crown Point, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Door prizes and discounts from 10%-30% off! Complimentary holiday photo with Santa on the 2nd and the 3rd. Kids’ Crafts by Maiden by the Lake. Also taking place on December 3rd, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Holiday Paint and Sip: War Cannon Spirits, 6:00 PM, TACC Fundraising Event
Paint and Sip class led by Pam Putnam, from Maiden by the Lake. $25 per person to benefit Chamber Programs & Services. Snacks will be provided for you to enjoy and a cash bar will be available. Pre-registration is required on maidenbythelake.com. Contact TACC for more INFO.
Sunday, December 3rd
Festival of Trees Open House & Reception: Hancock House, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join the Ticonderoga Historical Society to celebrate the holidays while you enjoy four floors of trees and decorations fill the historic Hancock House. View the “An All American Christmas” themed Festival of Trees throughout the holiday season until December 30th.
All information subject to change.
“Thank you to our area businesses, organizations, and volunteers, who make this celebration possible. TACC works diligently to grow this event each year to benefit the business community. Come out and show your support of our many wonderful businesses and organizations who work hard every single day to make the Ticonderoga Area an exceptional place to live, work, and visit. Think Local! Shop! Spend! Support! Your Community – Your Future. Each of us has the power to make a difference in our community simply by supporting local businesses, organizations, and events. We hope to see you during this wonderful holiday celebration. A big thank you to Erin Mullen and Chloe Rocque from TACC for coordinating this schedule,” stated Matthew Courtright – TACC President & CEO.
For detailed information, a list of participating businesses for Small Business Saturday or Holiday Shopping & Dining Night, and a Ticonderoga Area Business Directory, visit www.ticonderogany.com or call 518-585-6619. You can also stay up to date on event details and announcements by liking and following the Ticonderoga Area Chamber Commerce facebook page.
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is a non-profit organization that serves, markets, and promotes the Ticonderoga area including, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Hague, Moriah, and Putnam, NY. The mission of the TACC is to initiate and provide programs, services, and leadership which will enhance a cooperative business community and create a vibrant economy, making the Ticonderoga Area an exceptional place to live, work, and visit. For more information on the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce or the Ticonderoga Area please visit www.ticonderogany.com, “like” the Chamber on facebook, “follow” TiconderogaADK on twitter, and TiconderogaNY on Instagram.