Canisteo’s Christmas In The Village – Sat Nov 28

FROM EVENT ORGANIZER MIKE DELANEY: The Canisteo Community Support Group is excited to invite the community to attend Canisteo Christmas in the Village on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This free family-friendly event will take place in and around Downtown Canisteo and will feature Santa Claus in the bandstand, horse and wagon rides, children’s crafts, ornament decorating, Christmas music, hot drinks, cotton candy, and more. New this year, families will have the opportunity to decorate an ornament to be displayed on the Community Christmas Tree. A Community Tree Lighting ceremony will take place at 5:30 PM near the bandstand. The event also coincides with Small Business Saturday, with many participating businesses open throughout the evening. The event is presented by the Canisteo Community Support Group in partnership with area businesses, non-profit organizations, and the Village of Canisteo.

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Taste Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stouts in Corning, support Bampa's House

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