HAPPY
December
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TUESDAY, NOV. 26 Syracuse City Ballet Nutcracker. Noon (sensory-friendly performance); also Nov. 30 & Dec. 1. Syracuse City Ballet artists and children perform the tale of a young girl who ventures into an enchanted world after saving a dashing prince. The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse. $20-$75 (plus fees). (315) 435-2121. syracusecityballet.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27 SEE ONGOING EVENTS
THURSDAY, NOV. 28
FRIDAY, NOV. 29
SATURDAY, NOV. 30
Opening Day Dickens’ Christmas in Skaneateles. Noon-4 p.m.; also Saturdays &
Be the Scientist. Noon-4 p.m. Explore the
Sundays through Dec. 22. More than 50 Victorian characters, including the author of A Christmas Carol himself, fill the village of Skaneateles, on Genesee, Jordan and Fennell streets. Free. (315) 685-0552. skaneateles.com.
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DIY Holiday Gifts. 1-3 p.m. Children ages
Syracuse City Ballet Nutcracker. 2 p.m. & 6 Polar Express Pajama Party. 5-8 p.m.; also
Nov. 30 (sensory-friendly), Dec. 6, 7, 13 &14. Children can take part in interactive activities and visit with Santa Claus. Then, they can see The Polar Express in the six-story IMAX theater (6:15 p.m.). Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. $15/person (non-members). (315) 425-9068. most.org.
night, and the music of Merry Mischief following the tree lighting in Clinton Square. Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse. $7/adults; $5/seniors; $2/age 12 & under. (315) 471-0593. eriecanalmuseum.org.
run leave from the Griffin Visitor Center and follow the East Shore Trail. Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool. $10-$35. (315) 451-7275.
activities of an animator with hands-on activities. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/seniors and ages 2-11. (315) 425-9068. 4-13 can make holiday gifts for friends and family members. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Erie Canal Museum Gingerbread Gallery Grand Opening. 5-9 p.m. Cookies and cocoa all
Liverpool Turkey Trot. 9 a.m. 5K and 5 mile
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Clinton Square Tree Lighting Ceremony.
6:30 p.m. The annual lighting takes place following an evening of music and an appearance by Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. After the ceremony, head to an open house at City Hall (233 E. Washington St.), meet the mayor and have photos taken with the Clauses. Downtown Syracuse. Free. (315) 473-4330.
p.m. See Nov. 26 listing.
Polar Express Pajama Party. 5-8 p.m. (senso-
ry-friendly). See Nov. 29 listing.
SUNDAY, DEC. 1 STEM Storytime. 10:30-11:30 a.m.; also Dec.
8, 15, 22 & 29. Children ages 2-6 can take part in a session that encourages the scientific spirit through stories, music, and play. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. $5/child (non-members). (315) 425-9068.
Beauty and the Beast. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; through Jan. 5. Watch as the Beast tries to break the curse. Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. $30-$60 (plus fees). (315) 443-3275. syracusestage.org.