TAKE A THANKSGIVING TROT
Before settling in for turkey, stuffing and maybe a second helping of everything, lace up your sneakers for the Little Falls Turkey Trot! This Thanksgiving morning 5K winds through Moreland Park and downtown Little Falls, with proceeds benefiting the Little Falls Food Pantry. The race is limited to 160 runners and typically sells out, so don’t wait until Thanksgiving morning to decide you’re feeling ambitious. No day-of registration!
Little Falls Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 26
Little Falls
$28 Adults | $5 Children Under 16
LEARN THE HISTORY CLOSE TO HOME
November is Native American Heritage Month, a perfect time to explore the history and culture of the Haudenosaunee people. Visit the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, where this year’s exhibitions explore Haudenosaunee experiences during the American Revolution and the lasting impact of Native boarding schools. Don’t wait too long! The museum closes for the winter after November 29.
Iroquois Museum
324 Caverns Road in Howes Cave
Thursday–Saturday, 10am–4pm | Sunday, 12–4pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day
iroquoismuseum.org
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Ready or not, the holidays are starting to sparkle! Glimmer Nights transforms Fenimore Farm & Country Village into a glowing winter wonderland, with thousands of colorful lights winding through the historic village. Explore illuminated tunnels, admire 30 Community Christmas Trees, take a free spin on the Empire State Carousel and keep an eye out for a 12-foot snowman!
Glimmer Nights
November 21–December 27 | Thursday–Sunday, 4:30pm
Fenimore Farm & Country Village
5798 State Highway 80 in Cooperstown
Adults $15 | Teens $10 | Juniors $5 | Ages 6 & Under Free
fenimorefarm.org
HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED
This Veterans Day, head to Cooperstown to honor those who have served our country. The community’s annual observance includes a march down Main Street to the World War I Memorial for a ceremony and salute. While in town, visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame to discover the stories of baseball legends who also served in the military.
Cooperstown Veterans Day Parade
Wednesday, November 11 | 11:00am
Main Street in Cooperstown
Free to Attend
SHOP SMALL, LOVE LOCAL!
Some of my favorite places to shop aren’t big-name stores, they’re the little shops, boutiques and family-owned businesses right here in our communities! With Small Business Saturday coming up, I thought I’d share a few personal favorites from around the Mohawk Valley. Whether you’re Christmas shopping or just browsing, show some love to the people behind our local businesses. You might even find a new favorite of your own!
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 28
A FEW OF MY LOCAL FAVORITES:
Old Wicker Mill | New Hartford & Utica
Paca Gardens | Little Falls
EH Rural Provisions | Sharon Springs
Worthy Boutique | Oneida
TinBin Alley | Cooperstown
KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS, COUNTRY STYLE!
Welcome the holiday season with a little farm-fresh fun! The second annual Farm to Table Winter Festival brings local farms and makers, hot chocolate, food trucks and holiday activities to the Fonda Fairgrounds. Decorate ornaments, visit Santa, enjoy storytime with Mrs. Claus and stick around for a lighted tractor parade to wrap up the festivities!
Farm to Table Winter Festival
Saturday, November 28 | 2:00–5:00pm
Fonda Fairgrounds
21 Bridge Street in Fonda
$5 Per Car
TUNE IN TO A 100-YEAR THANKSGIVING TRADITION
Before the turkey goes in the oven and family starts arriving, tune in to a Thanksgiving morning favorite! The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, a century after employees first marched through New York City in 1924. Pour the coffee, stay in your pajamas and enjoy the balloons, bands and floats making their way through Manhattan. Some traditions are worth keeping!
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thursday, November 26 | 8:30am–12:00pm
NBC & Peacock
