Hometown Holidays in Geneseo
music, shopping, movies, & so much more holiday cheer!
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Geneseo- a charming, cozy town that looks straight out of a winter Hallmark movie. Where could be better to celebrate the holidays?! Join us as we unwrap all the festive magic that are still in store for the rest of the holiday season.
Holiday Events
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Saturday, December 9, 2023
11:00 AM 5:00 PM, Geneseo Main Street
Stroll Down Main Street with Santa and the elves, enjoy crafts at St, Michaels Church, a free photo booth, horse drawn wagon rides, s’mores, and more holiday cheer!
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Thursday December 7th, 14th, and 21st , Repeating each week
5:30 PM 9:00 PM, The Wadsworth Homestead
The fires will be lit, the drinks will be flowing, and the homestead will be open to the public as a holiday Tavern!
Tables are on a first come first serve basis and the fare will be light. Stop by for a Festive evening at one of Geneseo’s historical treasures!
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Sunday, December 10, 2023
1:00 PM 4:00 PM , Wadsworth Homestead
Santa Claus himself will be on The Wadsworth Homestead ready to listen to children’s Christmas wishes and take pictures! Get tickets for this festive family event here
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
6:30 PM 7:35 PM, Wadsworth Library
The Wadsworth Library will be open for all to celebrate the season! Enjoy a visit from Santa with lots of holiday treats!
Music
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Saturday, December 9, 2023
7:30 PM 8:30 PM, Wadsworth Auditorium
Enjoy an annual celebration of acapella music at SUNY Geneseo!
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
7:00 PM 9:00 PM, Riviera Theatre
The Henhouse Prowlers bring world-class bluegrass music to Geneseo on December 12 for one action-packed night only! Get your tickets here.
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
6:30 PM 8:30 PM, Geneseo Central School District
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
6:30 PM 8:00 PM, meet at Livingston County Historical Society Museum, Center Street
Celebrate the holidays through a lovely evening of song and holiday music! Carolers can meet at LCHS to receive music and be led on caroling routes around the town! Or, sign up beforehand to receive carolers at your doorstep!
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Geneseo Central School District
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Friday, December 29, 2023
7:00 PM 9:00 PM, Various Locations
Experience three nights of music, fun and friends to ring in 2024! Get Your tickets here
December 29 and 30 will take place at the beautifully restored Geneseo Riviera (doors at 6:00, music featuring Richie Sterns and SGP at 7:00). December 31 moves the celebration to the newly opening Drum Roll Stage and Sushi just around the corner (Doors at 6:00, music featuring SGP, Adrianna Noone, and Flying Object starts at 7:45).
Please note that Dec 29 & 30 at the Riviera are all ages (under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Dec 31 at the Drum Roll is 21+ only.
Movies at the Riviera
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Friday, December 8, 2023
7:00 PM 9:00 PM, Riviera Theatre
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Saturday, December 16, 2023
2-3:30 PM, Riviera Theatre
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Friday, December 22, 2023
7:00 PM 9:00 PM, Riviera Theatre
Shopping
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
10:00 AM 8:00 PM, Geneseo Main Street
Main Street Businesses will be open until 8pm to shop for family and friends this holiday season!
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Saturday, December 16, 2023
10:00 AM 5:00 PM, Geneseo Main Street
Browse Mainstreet for holiday shopping and festivities for one and all! Activities include Free photo booth, Holiday Kids movie at the Riviera, Snowball Craft, Cocoa Bar & more!
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Geneseo Main Street
Business will be open untill 8pm to shop for those special to you! Additional activities and wrapping assistance will be available.
Ongoing Holiday Magic
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Participate and search for Elves on Mainstreet businesses! Search for signage to Pick up your scavenger hunt card at participating businesses and begin the search for elves hidden around Mainstreet until December 17th!
Drop off your completed card by December 17th at Wadsworth Library or 7-eleven!
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Vote for your favorite Holiday Decor on Mainstreet! As you stroll the downtown shops, signage on select Main Street windows will be available with a QR code to can. Once Scanned, vote for you favorite Mainstreet windows that you believe capture the holiday season!
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Saturday, December 9th &16th, 2023
11:00 AM 4:00 PM, Nearby Village Park
Visit our winter photo scene for a wonderful holiday photo opportunity! A red pickup truck with cozy warm blankets, vintage winter sports equipment, and festive wreaths and trees will be located in Village park as a perfect background for holiday photos with family and friends!
With so many festivities in the next few weeks, your time in Geneseo is sure to be extra merry and bright! Happy Holidays from our Geneseo family to yours!