New York State's Holiday Tree Lighting

About this event

Celebrate the season at the beautiful Empire State Plaza with FREE activities including the official ceremony and tree lighting, fireworks, demonstrations by the Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club, carvings by the Ice Farm, performances by Tuba Christmas, photo opportunities with Santa Claus at Cornerstone at the Plaza, and more!

12:00 PM-3:30 PM | Open Skating at the Ice Rink

2:00 PM-7:00 PM | Inside the Snow Globe with Cornerstone at the Plaza featuring a warming area, holiday concessions, specialty beverages, sweets & treats, and more at the Cornerstone at the Plaza

12:00 PM-4:00 PM |  Ice Sculpting by Ice Farm Syracuse

1:00 PM-4:00 PM |  Carriage Rides at the North End of the Plaza

2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM | Meet & Greet With Santa Claus at the Cornerstone at the Plaza

1:15 PM-3:15 PM | Rock-and-Skate with Erin Harkes Band

4:00 PM | Tuba Christmas Performance at the Plaza North End

4:30 PM | Demonstrations by the Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club at the Ice Rink

5:00 PM-5:15 PM | Caroling with The Rusty Pipes at the Plaza North End

5:15 PM | Official Ceremony, Tree Lighting, and Fireworks at the Plaza North End

6:00 PM-8:00 PM |  Open Skating at the Ice Rink