Events This Weekend in Syracuse

Looking for things to do in Syracuse this weekend? We’re your resource for all the events and activities to check out while planning your time in Syracuse.

Whether you're a visitor or a local, this is your weekly rundown of what's hot, what's happening, and what to do! For a full list of daily events, check out our event calendar.

The Liverpool Turkey Trot

Celebrate the 9th annual Liverpool Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning at Onondaga Lake Parkway. Burn off some calories with a run/walk. Register for either a 5k or  5 miles, a separate Dog walk or Kids fast-feet race! Find more registration details on their website. 

Clinton Square Tree Lighting

The 2022 Annual Tree Lighting Celebration in Clinton Square is scheduled for November 25th at 6:00 p.m. Listen to a musical performance by Gary Carpenter, a former contestant from the voice, and hit the ice rink with friends and family. 

Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles

In Skaneateles, Dickens Christmas begins this Friday November 25 for 'Bright Friday'. The Iconic street theater runs on the weekends through Christmas. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with a limited show (noon to 2:30 p.m.) on Christmas Eve. The World’s Smallest Christmas Parade on Nov. 25, starts at noon at the Skaneateles Village Hall on Fennell Street, proceeding east to Jordan and Genesee streets and arriving at the Hannum House porch in time for the 12:10 p.m. grand opening.