Celebrate the season at the beautiful Empire State Plaza with FREE activities including the official ceremony and tree lighting, fireworks, a rock-and-skate with Skeeter Creek, demonstrations by the Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club, performances by Tuba Christmas, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus at Cornerstone at the Plaza!

2021 Schedule

• 1:00pm - 5:00pm: Inside the Snow Globe with Cornerstone at the Plaza featuring a warming area, holiday concessions, specialty beverages, sweets & treats, and more!
• 1:00pm - 5:00pm: Meet Santa Claus
• 4:00pm: Performances Tuba Christmas
• 4:30pm: Demonstrations by the Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club
• 5:15pm: Official Ceremony, Tree Lighting, and Fireworks
• 6:00pm - 8:00pm: Rock-and-Skate with Skeeter Creek