winter wonders

We know winter in Syracuse, and we’re all about embracing it. With a different event every day in December, we invite families, couples, groups of friends and everyone in between to come experience the wonderful days of winter in Onondaga County.

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spring it!

Spring is never the same in Syracuse. Some warm, some cold — still, there’s lots to do during any visit!

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Holiday haze. Light up Clinton Square with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Menorah Lighting in downtown Syracuse. Enjoy the classic tales of a Dickens Christmas throughout the Village of Skaneateles. Hop in the car and prepare to be wowed with Lights on the Lake at Onondaga Park .

Winter wonderland. Warm up at Winter Fair — all the fun of the great New York State Fair, but indoors at the Expo Center! Hit the slopes at Lab Mountain, Song Mountain or Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center with skiing, snowboarding or tubing fun. Show off your twirling skills at the Clinton Square Ice Rink Lace up for the Lake Effect Half Marathon

Blizzard brews. Discover breweries and hop around the county for some of the finest craft beers. Brunch with the girls at Board and Bar Charcuterie downtown, or A.W. Wander & Seneca Street Brew Pub in the suburb of Manlius. Dine with wine at the Tallman Cocktail Club

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The orange goes green. St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just one day in CNY, celebrations kick off the last Sunday of February with Green Beer Sunday. Pound the pavement for Tipperary Hill’s 4-mile Shamrock Run and raise a pint at one of the many Irish pubs throughout the city on St. Pat’s Parade Day. Jammers Sports Bar, the historic Landmark Theatre , Clinton Street Pub , SKY Armory and more participate in St. Patrick’s Day Festivities. And don’t forget mint milk from one of the many local Byrne Dairy convenience stores — yum!

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Spring into action. Enjoy a break with the family at the Museum of Science & Technology or take a trip to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo ! Swing by Rise N Shine Diner for sweet eats the kids will love. Test your skills and rock climb at Central Rock Gym , or take on the obstacles at Warrior Factory Syracuse End the perfect day by catching a Syracuse Crunch hockey game at the Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial.

Bloom baby, bloom.

Explore Franklin Square as the cherry blossoms hit full bloom. Create the perfect bouquet at Crazy Daisies or partake in another one of their crafty events. Sycamore Hill Gardens offers 40 acres of diverse greens and spring flowering bulbs. The apple trees at Beak & Skiff show off delicate blooms before their fruit matures.

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