
"It's A Wonderful Life" in Seneca Falls
Sunday, December 14th 2008
Come celebrate the holiday season and the Frank Capra Classic film in beautiful Seneca Falls! Seneca Falls becomes Bedford Falls from the classic holiday film and invites everyone to join in the festivities. With personal appearance by Karolyn Grimes who played “ZuZu” in the film.
2008 Event CalendarSponsored, in part, by the Town of Seneca Falls and by IESI Seneca Meadows
THURSDAY, December 11, 2008
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6pm-8pmSanta Visits
New York Chiropractic College
Join Santa for a special oen house and tree lighting ceremony.
FRIDAY, December 12, 2008
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11am-1:30pmZuzu Signs Autographs
Holiday Inn
Karolyn Grimes signs autographs -
2pm-4pmZuzu Signs Autographs
Blossom's at 102 Fall Street
Karolyn Grimes signs autographs -
6:00pmChristmas Angels Parade
Starts at Urban Sun Market on E. Bayard Street
Floats, fire trucks, pet parade and more; line up w/ ZuZu at the Urban Sun Market, E. Bayard St. dress up your pet & join the Parade or fall in at anytime the parade passes you by. Bring a non- perishable food item and/or a monetray donation and put in on the float for the House of Concern -
6:15pmChristmas Lighting Spectacular
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Park and People's Park
Celebrate NEW Christmas lighting throughout downtown and on "George Bailey's Bridge," followed by a bonfire, caroling & bell choir in People's Park -
7:00pmSpecial Presentation
Community Center on Water Street
Karolyn Grimes presents the film “It’s A Wonderful Life”
SATURDAY, December 13, 2008
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10amFifth Annual George Bailey Award
IDEA Center for the Voices of Humanity, at 32 Fall Street
Presented by Karolyn Grimes -
10am-3pmLive Christmas Card Printing
Women’s Rights National Historical Park, 116 Fall St.
Visit the Park Rangers at the Print Shop and get your free card. Elizabeth Cady Stanton collectible ornaments will also be on sale -
10am-4pmHoliday Cookies and Coffee
Royce & Rosenkranz, Fall Street
sponsored by Seneca Falls Savings Bank
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10am-4pmHoliday Cookies and Coffee
Bank of America, Fall St.
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10am-4pmThe North Pole
Fall Street
FREE Photo Ops with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus -
10:30amLighting the Trail
Ludovico Sculpture Trail
Christmas tree lighting, caroling and trail walk at the Ludovico Sculpture Trail, south of the Bridge -
11am-2pmPictorial Postal Cancellation
Heritage Area Visitor Center, 115 Fall St. (Lower Level)
Postmarking holiday mail with “Bedford Falls Station.” Walter Gable presents “Christmas Past through Historical Christmas Cards.” The Cayuga Creamery selling holiday ice cream flavors and hot chocolate floats. -
11am-3pmMa Bailey’s Hot & Hearty Cook Off
Along Fall Street
Sample chili, soups and stews prepared by downtown merchants along Fall St. and vote for your favorite. Sponsored by the Rotary Club; to enter call 315-729-9559 -
11am-NoonZuzu Signs Autographs
Blossom's at 102 Fall Street
Meet Karolyn Grimes. Items commemorating the film for sale for autographing or bring your own. Limit-1 item signed free -
11amChildren’s Victorian Christmas Tea
The Seneca Falls Historical Society at 55 Cayuga Street
A specialty of the Seneca Falls Historical Society. Includes caroling, a visit from Santa & a Christmas ornament for every child. Reservations required: 315-568-8412 -
11am-3pmLabyrinth Program
Women's Interfaith Institute; 140 Fall St.
Unwind & replenish the spirit by walking the 36 foot wide labyrinth -
11am-3pmAmerican Legion 1940's Canteen
Kirk Casey Post of the American Legion at 48 State Street
Free refreshments and big band music honoring all service personnel, past and present -
11am-4pmFREE Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Kirk Casey Post of the American Legion at 48 State Street
Leaving from the American Legion; Sponsored by the Seneca Falls Savings Bank -
11am-4pmCraft Sale and Bazaar
Kirk Casey Post of the American Legion at 48 State Street -
Noon-2:30pmAll Aboard the “Santa Claus Train”
Academy Square
All seats $10, lap-sitters free; Train ride is 1½ hours long over Cayuga Lake to Cayuga Lake Park and back; Train is sold out. -
1:30pmThe McClure Music Group
Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry, 89 Fall Street
New World Christmas - Steel Drum and other instruments for a multi-cultural music celebration -
2pm-4pmZuzu Signs Autographs
Blossom's at 102 Fall Street
Meet Karolyn Grimes. Items commemorating the film for sale for autographing or bring your own. Limit-1 item signed free -
3pm“The Least of These,” A Children’s Play
Heritage Area Visitor Center, 115 Fall St. Lower Level
Presented by Pam Bryan and Friends -
4:00pmDowntown Window Decoration Contest
Store front windows judged by Karolyn Grimes as they pertain to the film; Winner to be announced at the Dance -
5pm-8pmA Taste of Bedford Falls with Karolyn Grimes
Community Center on Water St.
Samples of local fare provided by Seneca Falls’ purveyors of fine cuisine. -
8pmDance by the Light of the Moon
Community Center’s on Water Street
Dance to the music of the Joe Pera Band — FREE event; Pre-dance instruction at 7:30pm; Refreshments for sale by Relay for Life -
All DayWatch for the Bright Star ProductionZ players as they walk the streets of the village. The char-actors will be performing mini-scenes from the movie throughout the day. Get your Bailey Bucks. Meet us at the Community Center at 5pm with your Bailey Bucks in hand. A real experience!
Listen for the Merry Mischief at the North Pole.
SUNDAY December 14, 2008
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9am"It's A Wonderful Life" Breakfast
Trinity Episcopal Church, Trinity Lane
Hearty Breakfast served by the Kiwanis; Adults $6, Children $3; Craft items available by Church members -
Noon“The Least of These,” A Children’s Play
Trinity Epispocal Church, Trinity Lane
Presented by Pam Bryan and Friends -
2:30pmAcoustic Guitarist Scott B. Adams and Violinist Eric Aceto
Historic Trinity Episcopal Church, Trinity Lane
Holiday Music, Tickets $10, Call 315-568-5145 for tickets -
4pmSeneca Singers Perform
Seneca Falls Library, 47 Cayuga St.
Sponsored by Sinicropi and Healy, LLP
All Month
- Holiday Shopping Specials
See downtown merchants throughout the month
Participating merchants will be handing out "Bailey's Bucks'" to those who do good deeds - like singing carols, spreading Christmas cheer, and helping others. Bring your Bailey's Bucks to the Taste of Bedford Falls celebration Saturday afternoon at 5:00 pm and relive the final scene from the movie with Bailey and friends.