Event list
Scout O Orienteering Event
November 9, Highland Forest Park
Pre-registration required.A chance for Scouts and other youth groups to practice the skill of navigating in the woods with map and compass. On Saturday, take a guided hike led by a club member who will point out how-to’s as you walk. Then try a practice course on your own. On Sunday, try a patrol competition to see who can find markers fastest!
Turkey O Orienteering Event
November 9, Highland Forest Park
Use map and compass to find orange and white flags in the woods while on the clock! Or just have a fun hike with friends. Novice classes available for self paced walking, hiking, or running by individuals, families or other groups. Mass start at noon for experienced participants, novices may start up till 1 PM.
Natural Holiday Decorations & Ornaments (SOLD OUT)
November 12, Beaver Lake Nature Center
This program is full. To be placed on a waitlist, call the Visitor Center at 315-638-2519. Learn to make one of a kind holiday ornaments and decorations using items from nature and natural materials. This program is geared towards adults.Registration: $13/Member; $15/Nonmember
Wreath Making
November 13, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with a handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, wire, and bow. Bring your own clippers to cut the boughs and a metal hanger if you have one. Registration: $22/Member; $25/Nonmember; includes park ...
Friendsgiving at the Zoo!
November 14, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Want a mouthwatering Thanksgiving feast without spending hours in the kitchen? Come to our Fantastic Friendsgiving Feast buffet dinner on Friday, November 14, and let our expert catering team take care of the cooking! Enjoy a delicious bounty of traditional Thanksgiving favorites with friends and family, plus a cash bar! Must be 21 and older to att ...
Wreath Making
November 14, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with a handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, wire, and bow. Bring your own clippers to cut the boughs and a metal hanger if you have one. Registration: $22/Member; $25/Nonmember; includes park ...
Art Gone Wild
November 15, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Saturday, November 15 | 6 - 8 p.m.Please join us for Art Gone Wild! At our annual charity auction, we will be featuring artwork from our very own animal artists at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. This includes Picasso paintings from the "miracle twins" Yaad and Tukada, Patas girls Mushu and Sisiu, and so many more. Not only will you have the chance to wi ...
Car Seat Safety Check
November 15, Onondaga Lake Park
Stop out for this free event hosted by Onondaga County Park Rangers in conjunction with Onondaga County Sheriff's Department. Both agencies will have certified child passenger safety technician officers on site to ensure the car seats in your vehicle are properly installed and that your little ones are riding safely.The event will take place at the ...
Wreath Making
November 15, Beaver Lake Nature Center
3 sessions available: 10AM, 1:30PM (SOLD OUT), 6PMInvite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with a handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, wire, and bow. Bring your own clippers to cut the boughs and a metal hanger if you have one.
Natural Holiday Crafts for Kids (SOLD OUT)
November 16, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Children will learn how to create their own holiday crafts and ornaments using materials found in nature. This program is designed for children of all ages, but space is limited! Registration: $6/Child-Member; $7/Child-Nonmember
This program is full. To be placed on the waitlist, please call 315-638-2519.
Lights on the Lake
November 17 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Homeschool Days: Getting Ready for Winter
November 18, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Winter is coming, and the wildlife at Beaver Lake are busy getting ready! Join a naturalist as we observe the many habitat types at Beaver Lake, and what their furry/feathery/scaley/slimy residents are doing to prepare for the winter.Our homeschool learning programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center are designed to supplement science and natural ...
Lights on the Lake
November 18 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake - Salute the Troops Night
November 19, Onondaga Lake Park
Free admission for all Active Military & Veterans. No tickets needed. Please have military ID ready to show at the ticket booth.Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy ...
Wreath Making
November 19, Beaver Lake Nature Center
2 sessions available: 10AM, 6PMInvite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with a handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, wire, and bow. Bring your own clippers to cut the boughs and a metal hanger if you have one.
Registration: $2 ...
Lights on the Lake
November 19 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Nature Book Club
November 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
If you love reading and nature, we have got the perfect book club for you! Join us each month as we read a curated selection of titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. This program is geared towards adults.In November, we will be reading and discussing Ranger Confidential by Andrea Lankford.
Free with park admission ($5/vehi ...
Lights on the Lake
November 20 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
November 21 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Artist Meet & Greet: Life Through a Lens Photography Exhibition
November 22, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Artist Meet & Greet: Saturday, November 22 at 10 AMThe Nature Center Gallery welcomes back Beaver Lake alum, Ed Zellar, for another photography exhibition throughout the month of November. Edward Zellar is a photographer and student at SUNY ESF whose world is framed by the viewfinder. When he’s not immersed in his studies, he’s out chasi ...
Lights on the Lake Morning Walk
November 22, Onondaga Lake Park
Get ready for the holiday season by walking through the magical Lights on the Lake. This early morning 5K walk will start at 6:00am, before sunrise so that you can enjoy the beauty of all of the light displays! The walk will start at the Marina Parking Lot within Onondaga Lake Park. Each participant must have a walker bib and will receive a buff.
Lights on the Lake
November 22 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake 5K Run
November 23, Onondaga Lake Park
Get ready for the holiday season by walking through the magical Lights on the Lake. This early morning 5K run will start at 6:00am, before sunrise so that you can enjoy the beauty of all of the light displays! The walk will start at the Marina Parking Lot within Onondaga Lake Park. Timing and results will be provided. Each participant will receive ...
Lights on the Lake
November 23 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
November 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography group! The group meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and socializing. The group also plans member-only photography field trips throughout the year. All are welcome to join! If you are curious about th ...
Lights on the Lake
November 24 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
November 25 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Create Your Own Nature Play Winter Calendar
November 26, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Celebrate the magic of winter and inspire outdoor adventure with our Nature Play Winter Calendar workshop! Build your own month-long calendar for December out of recycled cardboard and fill it with prompts inspired by Beaver Lake programs or exploring in your own backyard. Registration: $2/Child-Member; $3/Child-Nonmember
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Lights on the Lake
November 26 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Liverpool Turkey Trot
November 27, Onondaga Lake Park
The Liverpool Turkey Trot is a 501(c)(3) status and is a premier run with a festive atmosphere and an awesome park setting to start your Thanksgiving day! Since its humble beginnings 12 years ago, when 124 runners entered, the LTT has grown into one of the largest and most festive turkey trots in Central New York with over 2,300 strong and growing! ...
Lights on the Lake
November 27 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
November 28 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Ugly Sweater 5K
November 29, Onondaga Lake Park
Come celebrate the transition from Thanksgiving to the Christmas season with a fun but competitive Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K. The 11th Annual Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K will once again be held at Onondaga Lake Park near the Salt Museum. All race participants will receive a custom stocking (Team Santa or Team Grinch) and custom finisher medal. P ...
Lights on the Lake
November 29 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
November 30 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 1 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Arrowhead Lodge Open House
December 2, Arrowhead Lodge at Oneida Shores Park
Learn more about Arrowhead Lodge during an Open House! Arrowhead Lodge will be open to visit, and staff will be on hand to answer questions, on the following dates in 2025:Tuesdays, January 7; February 4; March 4; April 1; May 6; June 3; July 1; August 5; September 2; October 7; November 4; December 2 • 4:00pm-6:00pm. Dates/times subject to chang ...
Lights on the Lake
December 2 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Wreath Making
December 3 thru December 4, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with a handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, wire, and bow. Bring your own clippers to cut the boughs and a metal hanger if you have one. Registration: $22/Member; $25/Nonmember; includes park ...
Lights on the Lake
December 3 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Wreath Making
December 4, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with a handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, wire, and bow. Bring your own clippers to cut the boughs and a metal hanger if you have one. Registration: $22/Member; $25/Nonmember; includes park ...
Lights on the Lake
December 4 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Holiday Nights
December 5 thru December 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Purchase your Advance tickets to Holiday Nights NOW!
Lights on the Lake
December 5 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Breakfast with Santa
December 6 thru December 13, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Kick off the holiday season with Breakfast at Beaver Lake and a special visitor -Santa! Enjoy a tasty meal of pancakes, sausage, and a beverage. Proceeds of the pancake breakfast support The Friends of Beaver Lake.
Breakfast: $3 - $7, depending on appetite. Cash and credit cards accepted.
No reservations accepted. Park admission ...
Holiday Nights
December 6 thru December 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Purchase your Advance tickets to Holiday Nights NOW!
Lights on the Lake
December 6 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Special Olympics Polar Plunge
December 7, Oneida Shores Park
Join thousands of your neighbors who support Special Olympics New York every year by raising funds from family and friends—and then splashing into frigid waters of New York.All of the money raised through the Polar Plunge® helps provide year-round sports training and competition as well as leadership, health and inclusion programs for ind ...
Brunch with Santa at the Zoo!
December 7 thru December 21, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious holiday feast, meet Santa Claus, and visit the zoo animals in winter!Sunday, December 7, 14, and 21
Sessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Tickets to our annual Brunch With Santa will open to ZOO MEMBERS in an exclusive email on November 12!
Tickets go live for non-members on Nov ...
Lights on the Lake
December 7 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 8 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 9 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 10 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 11 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Holiday Nights
December 12 thru December 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Purchase your Advance tickets to Holiday Nights NOW!
Lights on the Lake
December 12 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Breakfast with Santa
December 13, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Kick off the holiday season with Breakfast at Beaver Lake and a special visitor -Santa! Enjoy a tasty meal of pancakes, sausage, and a beverage. Proceeds of the pancake breakfast support The Friends of Beaver Lake.
Breakfast: $3 - $7, depending on appetite. Cash and credit cards accepted.
No reservations accepted. Park admission ...
Wreaths Across America
December 13, Veterans Memorial Cemetery
On December 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Wreaths Across America will be at Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.Visit Wreaths Across America to learn about sponsoring ...
Holiday Nights
December 13 thru December 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Purchase your Advance tickets to Holiday Nights NOW!
Lights on the Lake
December 13 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Brunch with Santa at the Zoo!
December 14 thru December 21, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious holiday feast, meet Santa Claus, and visit the zoo animals in winter!Sunday, December 7, 14, and 21
Sessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Tickets to our annual Brunch With Santa will open to ZOO MEMBERS in an exclusive email on November 12!
Tickets go live for non-members on Nov ...
Lights on the Lake
December 14 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 15 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 16 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 17 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 18 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Holiday Nights
December 19 thru December 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Purchase your Advance tickets to Holiday Nights NOW!
Lights on the Lake
December 19 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Crafting Critters
December 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for Crafting Critters, a relaxed monthly gathering where creativity and community come together. Bring your own project to work on, or explore our rotating craft table for new inspiration. When the weather allows, we’ll have a fire going to add to the cozy, creative atmosphere. Whether you’re knitting, sketching, or simply looking for q ...
Holiday Nights
December 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Purchase your Advance tickets to Holiday Nights NOW!
Last Chance Trail Run & Pancake Breakfast
December 20, Highland Forest Park
Celebrate the Holidays with the Syracuse Chargers Track Club, you don’t have to run--just enjoy the pancakes if you prefer!Run on beautiful snowy, icy trails. Fall down and get up. Step in ice water streams that have no safe crossing. Climb over, under and around fallen trees. Then return to the warmth of Skyline Lodge for aroma therap ...
Lights on the Lake
December 20 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Brunch with Santa at the Zoo!
December 21, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious holiday feast, meet Santa Claus, and visit the zoo animals in winter!Sunday, December 7, 14, and 21
Sessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Tickets to our annual Brunch With Santa will open to ZOO MEMBERS in an exclusive email on November 12!
Tickets go live for non-members on Nov ...
Lights on the Lake
December 21 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 22 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 23 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 24 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 25 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 26 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 27 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 28 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 29 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
December 30 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Noon Year's Eve
December 31, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025 | 10 a.m. - NoonNoon Year’s Eve is a kid-friendly celebration that allows youngsters to experience all the fun of welcoming a new year while keeping bedtime in mind – including a dance party, noisemakers, ginger ale “toast,” countdown, and ball drop at noon.The festivities begin at 10 a.m. with a dance pa ...
Lights on the Lake
December 31 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 1 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 2 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 3 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 4 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 5 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 6 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 7 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 8 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 9 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 10 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 11 thru January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Lights on the Lake
January 12, Onondaga Lake Park
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Cen ...
Zoo Run Run
June 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
2026 Zoo Run Run will be on Saturday, June 20th!Get out and get moving on behalf of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on June 20th at our annual 5K zoo run! Join the race as a lone wolf, or build a team and run with the pack and help support the zoo’s mission. Walk or run – all levels are welcome. The event even features a Fun Run for ages 7 and ...