It's Time to Get in the Holiday Spirit

Celebrate the Holiday Season with your family, friends, neighbors, and community members at our Holiday events and parades in Oneonta, NY.

Are you looking to celebrate the Holidays with your community? Stop by any Destination Oneonta holiday event to experience the best of the holidays in Oneonta! Each year, we work with community businesses and leaders to host parades, gingerbread competitions, and tree-lighting ceremonies. You may even see Santa!

Check out the dates for upcoming events. Let us know if you would like to get involved. We love seeing everyone at our events and enjoy working with you even more. We are always welcoming sponsors and volunteers!

Home for the Holiday Parade

Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:00AM
Line Up begins on Elm Street at 9 AM

To march with us, please fill out the form below

Festival of Trees

Friday, December 1st 5:00-7:00
Saturday, December 2nd 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Foothills Performing Arts Center

24 Market Street Oneonta, NY 13820

Join Destination Oneonta the and the Oneonta community with two of our annual events in one location and time.

The Festival of Trees. Collaboration with the The Otsego County Chamber, our area Businesses decorate or sponsor a tree to best fit their business or the theme of their choice for the community to enjoy. And don't forget to try and win your favorite tree.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thursday, December 12, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm

Main St.
Oneonta, NY

The tree will be lit at 6:15 pm

Horse Carriage rides, Nutcracker Dancers in the windows, Mice on Main, and more!