The magic of the Christmas season is coming to Cuba, NY this weekend!
Gather your family and friends for Small Town Christmas on Saturday, December 6, and enjoy a full day of festive fun, delicious treats, and holiday cheer.
Small Town Christmas in Downtown Cuba
Event Schedule
- Breakfast Buffet at Cuba Legion, 7:30-10:30 a.m.
- Holiday Market & Soup Lunch at Baptist Church. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides & Hot Cocoa Station at the Flag Pole, 1-4 p.m.
- Cookie Decorating at the Library, 2-3:30 p.m.
- Make-and-Take Crafts at Cuba Art Station, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
- Photos with Santa at the Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Santa Claus Lane Parade on Main Street, followed by Cookies & Cocoa at St. James Park, 5 p.m.
🎭 Special Feature
See ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at The Palmer Opera House in Cuba, with shows at 2 and 7 p.m. This is a delightful under-60-minute play perfect for preschool through grade school kids.
☃️ OARS Snowman Building Contest
Show off your snowman skills! Enter as an individual or team.
Set for noon to 3 p.m. at 4413 Hamilton Hill Road, Cuba, NY. This is free event with prizes for under 12, teens and adults.
Emails OARSCubaNY@gmail.con for more info.
Other Holiday Happenings in the Southern Tier
🎅 Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park
Kick off Saturday at 11:30 a.m. with a festive parade, then enjoy:
- Visits with Santa at Red House Pavilion, noon to 3 p.m.
- Wagon Rides between Administration Building and Red House Pavilion
- Crafts, Games, Gingerbread Café & Coloring Contest at Camp Allegany
- Plus: Tree decorating, letters to Santa, cookies & cocoa!
🎩 Victorian Christmas at the Fannie Bartlett House in Olean
Step back in time and experience the elegance of a Victorian Christmas at the historic Fannie Bartlett House, a stunning Queen Anne-style home built in 1881.
The event is set for noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday and includes:
- Kids activities and Santa visits
- Explore nine beautifully decorated rooms featuring intricate woodwork, seven unique fireplaces, and a Tiffany-style staircase window
- Learn fascinating history from local experts while enjoying the holiday ambiance
This is a perfect way to combine history and holiday cheer!
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