06 Nov 15th 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 15th Annual Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas Celebration from Saturday, November 30th through Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Each year the celebration officially kicks off with Small Business Saturday.
2024 Schedule of Events:
Saturday, November 30th
Small Business Saturday – Think Local!
Specials & Promotions! Support local businesses and organizations!
See the list of specials and promotions/participating businesses from the Chamber. Look for #ShopSmall HERE signs at participating businesses and organizations. Get and complete your Small Business Saturday Passport for a chance to win an array of prizes from local businesses.
Sunday, December 1st
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 and 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. Cookies and hot chocolate, provided by Silver Bay YMCA Teen Center.
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, December 2nd
Santa’s Magical Mailbox Opens
Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce: 2:00 PM
Santa’s Mailbox will officially be open and ready to
accept letters from area believers. Join us in person or via Facebook live when we officially open it for the 2024 Christmas season! Be sure to include your return address so Santa can respond to you! All letters to Santa must be mailed by December 13th to allow Santa time to respond. Sponsored by Ti Automotive.
Tuesday, December 3rd
“It’s the Spirit of Christmas” Children’s Program
Black Watch Memorial Library: 6:00 PM
Join us for a reading of “It’s the Spirit of Christmas, Peaches” read by the author, Shaundra Bartlett. After the story, children will be given 2 small tote bags to color and fill with miscellaneous Christmas items. One tote is for the participant and one to gift to a friend.
Wednesday, December 4th
Crown Point Community Tree Lighting
Veterans Memorial Park: 5:00 PM
Come enjoy the lighting of the Crown Point Community Christmas Tree. Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate will be available.
Christmas Trivia Night
War Cannon Spirits: 6:30 PM
Visit War Cannon Spirits in Crown Point, NY and take your chance at holiday trivia. Enjoy hand crafted cocktails and a bite to eat to kick off the holidays.
Thursday, December 5th
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, basket raffle and 50/50 raffle. Live music by Hodgepodge from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Call the K of C at 518-585-6520 to reserve your dinner.
Friday, December 6th
Holiday Shopping and Dining Night – Shop & Dine Local!
Participating Businesses Are Open Until 8:00 PM
Specials and Promotions! Participating businesses will have a 2024 Shop and Dine Snowflake displayed. For a list of participating businesses, get your Holiday Shopping & Dining Specials & Promotion flyer from TACC. Live Music inside and outside participating businesses.
NEW: Holiday Shopping & Dining Dollars Raffle coordinated by the TACC & TMSP.
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 TACC Office offering an array of local products, gifts, raffles and more.
NEW: Meet and Greet, as well as photo opportunity with “Inky” the Elf on the Shelf in front of TACC. Sponsored by Sun Community News.
Drop, Shop & Dine
Punky Noodles: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Drop your kids for a fun evening at Punky Noodles while you enjoy our local Shop and Dine Night. $20/child includes crafts, games, pizza and play. Register with Punky Noodles via Facebook Messenger.
Parade of Lights
Ticonderoga Business District: 6:00 -7:30 PM
Enjoy the annual Parade of Lights through the Ticonderoga Business District. Watch from a local business or the sidewalk along the route. Official route will be posted. 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. Sponsored by the Ticonderoga Fire Department.
Ti Heritage Museum and 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, and wood products. Also open December 7th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Saturday, December 7th
Breakfast with Santa
Ticonderoga Elks Lodge #1494: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Enjoy breakfast and a picture with Santa, cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar, Rudolph games and table activities. Free will donation.
Tromblee’s Greenhouse and Gift Shop Holiday Open House
Tromblee’s Greenhouse: Crown Point: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Door prizes and discounts from 10%-30% off!
Also taking place on December 8th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Holiday Paint & 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 and 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 8th
Breakfast with Santa
Seymour’s Restaurant: 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM
A magical morning filled with Christmas spirit! Enjoy wonderful breakfast and brunch items, as well as visit with Santa. Reservations recommended.
Also taking place on December 15th.
Festival of Trees Open House and Reception
Hancock House: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join the LARCH to celebrate the holidays and enjoy four floors of trees and decorations throughout the historic Hancock House.
View the “North Country Christmas” themed Festival of Trees throughout the holiday season until December 31st.
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 multi-day event each year to benefit the Ticonderoga Area 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. We hope to see you during this wonderful holiday celebration. A big thank you to Erin and Chloe from TACC for coordinating this schedule,” stated Matthew Courtright – TACC President & CEO.
For detailed information, a list of participating businesses for Small Business Saturday, Holiday Shopping and Dining Night, or a 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.