Friday & Saturday, November 24 & 25, 2023
Visit the Village of Clinton to kickoff the holiday season. We offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of the malls and an opportunity to support local and shop small businesses within the historic Village of Clinton. Enjoy a horse & wagon ride around the village.

Friday, November 25th (Updated 11/23/22) |
9 am - 6 pm: Pack the Pantry - Bus donated by Hale Transportation - Village Green Bring HOLIDAY FOOD items to be donated to The Country Pantry |
10 am: Stores Open |
10 am - 6 pm: Friends of the Kirkland Town Library Annual Jewelry and Holiday Book Sale Stop by the Library for the Friends' Annual Jewelry Sale. Choose from gently used real and costume jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, pins, rings, and more. In addition to jewelry, we will have gently used holiday books and other treasures. The remaining jewelry will be on sale during the week of November 28 during regular library hours. |
12 - 4 pm: Horse & Wagon Rides - pick up/drop off in front of Alexander Hamilton Institute Purchase tickets in front of the Alexander Hamilton Institute. $3 Adults, $1 Children under 12 and FREE for under 2. |
12 - 4 pm: FREE Popcorn and Crafts at 16 College Street Provided by Coldwell Banker Sexton Real Estate |
1-3 pm: Pictures with Santa in the NBT Bank Lobby |
1-6 pm: Clinton Historical Society |
3:30 pm: Carols at the Stone Church led by G. Roberts Kolb |
4:30 - 6 pm: Clinton High School Chamber Singers |
5 pm: FREE Hot Chocolate at 1 North Park Row |
5 pm: St. Mary's Choir singing at the Stone Church |
6 pm: Clinton High School Chamber Singers Reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Holiday Greeting by Mayor Elizabeth Tantillo Tree Lighting |
6 - 8 pm: JUST BRASS Band performing holiday music In front of The Burns Agency at 29 W Park Row |
7 pm: Clinton Holiday Parade Sign up to be in the parade. Fill out the form down below. |
Saturday, November 26th |
8 am: 5K Jingle Jog in Village of Clinton
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9 am - 6 pm: Pack the Pantry - Bus donated by Hale Transportation - Village Green Bring HOLIDAY FOOD items to be donated to The Country Pantry |
10 am: Stores Open Celebrate Small Business Saturday! Support Local and Shop Small! |
10 am - 2 pm: Friends of the Kirkland Town Library Annual Jewelry and Holiday Book Sale Stop by the Library for the Friends' Annual Jewelry Sale. Choose from gently used real and costume jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, pins, rings, and more. In addition to jewelry, we will have gently used holiday books and other treasures. The remaining jewelry will be on sale during the week of November 28 during regular library hours. |
12 - 4 pm: Horse & Wagon Rides - pick up/drop off in front of Alexander Hamilton Institute Purchase tickets in front of the Alexander Hamilton Institute. $3 Adults, $1 Children under 12 and FREE for under 2. |
1 - 4 pm: Fire Pit with S'mores and Hot Chocolate on the Village Green |
2 - 4 pm: Clinton Fire Department Museum - Open to the Public |
7 pm: Kirkland Art Center Concert by Darryl Rahn and Friends. Tickets are $10 at the door. |
7 - 9 pm: Holiday Skate at the Clinton Arena The Clinton Figure Skating Club will host an open Holiday Skate with Santa and some elves. |
Your Business/Organization is invited to participate. Please fill out the form below.
It’s time once again for the Annual Clinton Shoppers’ Stroll & Holiday Parade hosted by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce on Friday, November 24th and Saturday, November 25th 2023.
The Shoppers’ Stroll – Non-profits ONLY have the opportunity to set on on the sidewalk on Friday, November 24th and Saturday, November 25th, 2022. Participants in the past have offered special sale items, holiday music, displays, refreshments and free samples. Be creative! It is your participation that makes this event such a special day for the community to kick off the holiday season. Booth layout on the sidewalk will be determined prior to the event day and based on the amount of snow Please indicate if you will need electricity as there is very limited access and cannot be guaranteed.
Reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and Tree Lighting – All invited to attend. Starting at 6 pm, there will be a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, followed by the Tree Lighting
The Holiday Parade – All are invited to participate. The parade will line up in the Clinton Central School Loop off Chenango Avenue starting at 6 pm for a 7 pm start time on Friday, November 24th. Enter a float or march dressed for the holiday season. You are welcome to pass out candy.
Thank you, 2022 Sponsors!
Major Events Sponsor:
ACCESS Federal Credit Union
Coldwell Banker Sexton Real Estate
First Source Federal Credit Union
Hamilton College
Krizia Martin
Lennon’s W.B. Wilcox Jewelers
Paris Hill Cat Hospital
Strategic Financial Services
Major Sponsor:
The Burns Agency
HobbyTown
Pondra’s Homes and Hearth Realty
William Owens & Sons
Supporting Sponsor:
Clinton Tractor & Implement
NBT Bank
Utica Coffee Roasting Co.
Utica First Insurance
Voce & Iles CPAs
Participating Sponsor:
A’Peel Day Spa
Artisans’ Corner
Big Tent Consulting
Clinton Collision
Clinton Lions Club
Proforma Full Circle
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