Small Business Saturday at J Liam

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join us for appetizers and wine while you shop in celebration of Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving!

Kickoff to Christmas | Utica Zoo

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Here he comes, Utica... Santa’s Magical Visits is bringing holiday cheer to town! Join us for Santa’s Kickoff to Christmas, a joyful and interactive event for kids and families that marks the start of the most wonderful time of the year.

Ribbon Cutting: The Monarch Outpatient Program

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting and Press Conference for The Neighborhood Center's Newest Program

Ribbon Cutting: MVHS Ambulatory Surgery Center

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us for an Open House and Ribbon Cutting of the new MVHS Ambulatory Surgery Center!

Traditional Irish Session

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Do you play traditional Irish music?? Do you know an Irish song you'd like to sing or a poem or story you'd like to recite?? Bigí linn - Join us! At the Five Points Public House the first Wednesday of the Month at 7 PM for a Traditional Irish Session. ...

Crown Royal Tasting and Bag Embroidery

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Try some Crown Royal, and have the signature bag embroidered with your purchase of a 750ML or larger bottle!

Ladies Night

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us Thursday, December 4th from 5-7pm for an unforgettable evening of drinks, desserts and giveaways!

2025 Catalyst Jingle Jam! Sponsored by Elis J. DeLia

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us on Thursday, December 4th, 2025 for Jingle Jam! Presented by Elis J. DeLia, Esq.! We will be rocking around the Christmas tree at the Fort Schuyler Club this year, and we can't wait to see you there!

Holiday Paint & Sip

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

‘Tis the season to get crafty (and a little tipsy)! Join us for our annual Holiday Paint & Sip on Thursday, December 4, at 6 PM at the Irish Cultural Center.

Utica Comets Vs Bridgeport Islanders

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Comets Christmas Market The holidays hit full stride as the concourse transforms into a festive market. Vendors will be selling gifts, trinkets, toys and providing an incredible atmosphere. Santa will be here every game that month!

Absolut Espresso Martini Tasting

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Come in and sample Absolut Vodkas, Kahlua, Skrewball Egg Nog, and Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey and maybe discover a signature cocktail for your holiday gatherings!

Francis Ford Coppola Wine Tasting

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by for complimentary samples of Francis Ford Coppola wines that are perfect for holiday festivities!

Utica Comets Vs Syracuse Crunch

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Comets Christmas Market The holidays hit full stride as the concourse transforms into a festive market. Vendors will be selling gifts, trinkets, toys and providing an incredible atmosphere. Santa will be here every game that month!

Not So Silent Night Gift Auction

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Come out and have a fun evening bidding on a number of exciting items, all to benefit Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency!

2025 Business of the Year Awards Presented by Staffworks

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Horse Soldier Bourbon Tasting

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Come by to sample bourbons from veteran-owned Horse Soldier!

Utica Dance Nutcracker at MVCC

6:30 PM

Three Shows ONLY! Three great Guest Artists! Save the Dates: Utica Dance Nutcracker December 12th at 6:30 pm and December 13th t 12:00pm and 4:30pm

Utica Comets Vs Hartford Wolfpack

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Comets Christmas Market The holidays hit full stride as the concourse transforms into a festive market. Vendors will be selling gifts, trinkets, toys and providing an incredible atmosphere. Santa will be here every game that month!

Gift Wrapping Party

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The worst part about giving gifts is the wrapping. What better way to get the chore done than be with other people? Join us to wrap your gifts and check off your to-do list! Bring gifts to wrap for any holiday or birthday. OCPA will provide limited ...

Maker's Mark Glass Dipping Event

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Looking for a gift for the bourbon lover in your life? Sample Maker’s Mark bourbons and receive a wax-dipped glass with the purchase of a 750ML or larger bottle of any Maker’s Mark.

Utica Comets Vs Springfield Thunderbirds

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Comets Christmas Market The holidays hit full stride as the concourse transforms into a festive market. Vendors will be selling gifts, trinkets, toys and providing an incredible atmosphere. Santa will be here every game that month!

Winter Zoobilee - Utica Zoo

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Winter Zoobilee is the Utica Zoo’s newest holiday event! Join the zoo as we celebrate all things winter and learn about the different adaptations the animals make during the colder months. This event features live music, food trucks, campfires and ...

Hahn and Nobilo Wine Tasting

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop in and sample wines from Hahn and Nobilo!

Clue - Broadway Utica

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

December 14-15, 2025 A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard ...

Utica Comets Vs WBS Penguins

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Comets Christmas Market The holidays hit full stride as the concourse transforms into a festive market. Vendors will be selling gifts, trinkets, toys and providing an incredible atmosphere. Santa will be here every game that month!

Utica Comets Vs Toronto Marlies

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

RED OUT The whole barn glows in Comet red. One team, one color, one massive wave of energy that'll rattle the boards and the Marlies.

2026 Home Show at Nexus Center

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The 14th Annual Home Show returns on January 31st and February 1st at the Utica University Nexus Center! Presented by New York Sash, the Home Show at Nexus Center is the largest regional showcase of home improvement products and services in the Mohawk ...

Bank of Utica's New Years Eve Party

6:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Bank of Utica is hosting its 6th New Year's Eve Party in beautiful Live entertainment by SOUL MINE, GRIT N’ GRACE, WADE LIVE!, AND MORE

Cabin Fever Limited - Adirondack Railroad

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cabin Fever Limited — Shake Off the Winter Blues with a Cozy Adventure! Looking for a reason to get out of the house this winter? Climb aboard the Adirondack Railroad’s Cabin Fever Limited for a 3-hour round trip from Utica to the Remsen Depot!

Experience LeadHERship 2026

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce and Sentinel Media Company have recognized and created this event as a response to growing community demand for a space dedicated to empowering and developing women leaders across the Greater Utica ...