"It's A Wonderful Life" in Seneca Falls

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Thursday, December 10th –
Sunday, December 13th 2009

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.

This year's schedule

Plan to come visit us on December 10 – 13, 2009

FRIDAY

  • 11am-1pm
    Zuzu (Karolyn Grimes) Signs Autographs
    - at the Holiday Inn, Route 414, Waterloo
  • 2pm-4pm
    Zuzu (Karolyn Grimes) Signs Autographs
    - at Royce & Rosenkrans Insurance, Fall St., Seneca Falls
  • 6pm
    Angels Parade
    - SW corner Ovid and Bridge Streets; Fall St. to People's Park
    Please bring a non-perishable food item and/or a monetary donation and put in on the float for the House of Concern
  • 6:15pm
    Tree Lighting in People's Park
    - followed by Bon Fire & Caroling in Park; Refreshments offered by Mynderse Academy Junior-Senior Baseball Team
  • 7pm
    Special Presentation
    - Karolyn Grimes presents the film “It’s A Wonderful Life”

SATURDAY

  • 10am
    Annual George Bailey Award
    - Presented by Karolyn Grimes
    Held at and sponsored by IDEA Voices of Humanity
    32 Fall Street
  • 10am-3pm
    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.
  • 10am-4pm
    Holiday Cookies and Coffee
    - Royce & Rosenkrans; Bank of America
    Fall Street
  • 10am-4pm
    The North Pole - Fall Street
    FREE Photo Ops with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus
  • 10:30am
    Lighting the Trail
    - Christmas Tree Lighting, Caroling and Trail Walk at the Ludovico Sculpture Trail, South of the Bridge
  • 10am
    All Aboard the “Santa Claus Train”
    - All seats $12. Leaving from Academy Square, ride is to Cayuga Lake Park and back.
    Tickets available by calling 315-374-1570 or online at Finger Lakes Scenic Railway
    Refreshments supplied by Mynderse Academy Junior-Senior Baseball Team at Academy Square.
  • 11am-1pm
    Zuzu (Karolyn Grimes) Signs Autographs
    - at 102 Fall Street; items commemorating the film for sale for autographing or bring your own (limit 1 for free signing)
  • 11am-2pm
    Pictorial Postal Cancellation
    - 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-3pm
    Ma Bailey’s Hot & Hearty Cook Off
    - Sample chili, soups and stews prepared by downtown merchants along Fall St. and vote for your favorite. Sponsored by the Rotary Club.
  • 11am-4pm
    American Legion 1940's Canteen and Craft Fair
    - Free refreshments and big band music honoring all service personnel, past and present. Shop the amazing craft fair where you will find that special item. 48 State Street
  • 11am-4pm
    FREE Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
    - Leaving from the American Legion; Sponsored by the Seneca Falls Savings Bank
  • 12pm
    All Aboard the “Santa Claus Train”
    - All seats $12. Leaving from Academy Square, ride is to Cayuga Lake Park and back.
    Tickets available by calling 315-374-1570 or online at Finger Lakes Scenic Railway
    Refreshments supplied by Mynderse Academy Junior-Senior Baseball Team at Academy Square.
  • 1pm
    Musical Programs
    - Bart & Kevin Musical Program and Children's Christmas Program at the museum, 89 Fall Street.
  • 2pm-4pm
    Zuzu (Karolyn Grimes) Signs Autographs
    - at 102 Fall Street; items commemorating the film for sale for autographing or bring your own (limit 1 for free signing)
  • 2:30pm
    All Aboard the “Santa Claus Train”
    - All seats $12. Leaving from Academy Square, ride is to Cayuga Lake Park and back.
    Tickets available by calling 315-374-1570 or online at Finger Lakes Scenic Railway
    Refreshments supplied by Mynderse Academy Junior-Senior Baseball Team at Academy Square.
  • 3pm
    "Lights... Action... Christmas!"
    A play by Sally Carpenter & directed by Pam Bryant at the Museum of Waterways and Industry, 89 Fall Street.
  • 4pm
    "It's a Wonderful Run" 5K
    - A 5K Run/Walk through the beautiful, illuminated Village at dusk - http://itsawonderfulrun5k.com/
  • 4pm
    A Taste of Bedford Falls
    - Samples of local fare provided by purveyors of fine cuisine at Community Center on Water Street
  • 7pm-10pm
    Dance by the Light of the Moon
    - Dance to the music of the Joe Pera Band — free event with pre-dance instruction at 6:30pm

SUNDAY

  • 10am-4pm
    It's a Wonderful Scavenger Hunt
    - Beginning at Duvall - CSP Jewelers, 28 Fall Street.  Pick up your list and find your first item.  Visit all of the participating merchants and find the item in each store, stamp your paperwork.  Turn completed list into Becky at Women Made Products on Fall Street.  Winning results announced that day!  Sponsored by the Seneca Falls Business Association.
  • 10am-3pm
    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.
  • 11am-1pm
    Fashion Show and Brunch
    - Join Karolyn Grimes at the beautiful Hotel Clarence for a "Wonderful" Brunch and Fashion Show. Moderated by Lucinda McWeeny and comments by Karolyn Grimes...featuring styles of the 20's 30's and 40's. Tickets $25.00. Call Hotel Clarence for reservations @ 315-712-4000. Over coffee and dessert view the promo of "Seneca Falls" the made for TV Drama starring Karolyn Grimes and based on her experiences during her appearances as Zuzu.
  • 11am-4pm
    FREE Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
    - Leaving from the American Legion; Sponsored by the Seneca Falls Savings Bank
  • 1:30pm-3:30pm
    Zuzu (Karolyn Grimes) Signs Autographs
    - Lobby of the Hotel Clarence
  • 3pm
    "Lights... Action... Christmas!"
    A play by Sally Carpenter & directed by Pam Bryant at the Museum of Waterways and Industry, 89 Fall Street.

All Month

  • Holiday Shopping Specials
    See downtown merchants throughout the month

We give special thanks to our special sponsors: Seneca Falls Savings Bank, IESI Seneca Meadows, Village of Seneca Falls, Town of Seneca Falls, Downtown Business Association, the Bonafiglia Family, MRB Group, and Doran Funeral Home.