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Where to Find Santa Claus in Binghamton This Season

Santa Claus is coming to Binghamton! Here's where you can find him this holiday season!

By Kate Fletcher, Macaroni KID Binghamton Publisher November 8, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, the excitement of Christmas fills the air. Children eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus in Binghamton, hoping for a glimpse of the jolly man in red. Fortunately, Binghamton offers a variety of opportunities to encounter Santa this festive season. From traditional visits to shopping malls to unique events throughout the community, there's plenty of Santa magic to go around. Whether you're seeking a traditional photo opportunity or an immersive holiday experience, Binghamton has something for everyone. Embark on a journey of Christmas cheer and discover the many places where Santa Claus will be spreading joy this holiday season!

Stay tuned, as Macaroni KID Binghamton will be updating this list regularly with Santa sightings as we find them! If you'd like to help, you can submit events to our calendar.

Be sure to check back frequently to stay up-to-date on all the jolly happenings! Last updated: 12/20/2023

November 11

11/11: Owego Holiday Showcase 🎅 Owego, NY
11/11: VPL Holiday Craft Fair 🎅 Vestal, NY

November 18 - 19

11/18: Tioga County O Tannenbaum 🎅 Owego, NY

November 21 - 26

11/21: Wisner Park Tree Lighting 🎅 Elmira, NY
11/22: Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights Thanksgiving Eve Party 🎅 Harpursville, NY
11/24: Cider Mill Black Friday Holiday Market 🎅 Endicott, NY
11/24: Downtown Elmira Holiday Parade 🎅 Elmira, NY
11/25: Oakdale Commons Santa Arrival 🎅 Johnson City, NY
11/25: Tioga County O Tannenbaum 🎅 Owego, NY
11/25: Candor Holiday Parade 🎅 Candor, NY
11/25-26: Broome County Festival of Lights 🎅 Binghamton, NY
11/25-26: Santa's Workshop at Farmer Browns Marketplace 🎅 Apalachin, NY
11/25-26: Santa on the Trolley 🎅 Scranton, PA
11/26: Breakfast with Santa 🎅 Deposit, NY
11/26: Oxford Annual Festival of Lights 🎅 Oxford, NY

November 30 - December 3

11/30: Johnson City Holiday Parade 🎅 Johnson City, NY
12/1-2: CFJ Park's Lights on the Carousel 🎅 Johnson City, NY
12/1-2: Hometown Holiday Greene 2023 🎅 Greene, NY
12/1: Endicott's Northside Santa's Sleigh Ride 🎅 Endicott, NY
12/1: Fenton Free Library Christmas Time at the Barn 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/1: Trolley Ride with Santa 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/1: Owego Lights on the River 🎅 Owego, NY
12/1: Vestal Christmas Tree Lighting & Sing-a-long 🎅 Vestal, NY
12/1: Holiday in Homer Light of My Life 🎅 Homer, NY
12/1-3: Broome County Festival of Lights 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/2: Kirkwood Hometown Christmas 🎅 Kirkwood, NY
12/2: The Discovery Center's Breakfast with Santa and Ho! Ho! Ho! Holidays 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/2: Rec Park Holiday Carousel Rides 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/2: Endicott Holiday Parade 🎅 Endicott, NY
12/2: Endicott Carousel Rides 🎅 Endicott, NY
12/2: Christmas in Montrose 🎅 Montrose, PA
12/2: Oneonta Home for the Holidays Parade 🎅 Oneonta, NY
12/2: Dryden Christmas Tree Lighting 🎅 Dryden, NY
12/2-3: Santa on the Trolley 🎅 Scranton, PA
12/3: Maine American Legion's Breakfast with Santa 🎅 Maine, NY
12/3: Town of Maine Tree Lighting 🎅 Maine, NY
12/3: Coventry Christmas Party & Tree Lighting 🎅 Coventry, NY

December 7 - 10

12/7-12/10: Oakdale Commons 11am-7pm Tue-Sat & 12pm-5pm Sun 🎅 Johnson City, NY
12/7: Early Owego Antique's Santa Land 🎅 Owego, NY
12/8: Matthews Auto Free Photos with Santa 🎅 Vestal, NY
12/8: Waverly Tinsel N Lights 🎅 Waverly, NY
12/8: Village of Windsor Santa Parade 🎅 Windsor, NY
12/8-10: Broome County Festival of Lights 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/9: Pet (and Human) Photos with Santa 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/9: Breakfast at Jane's Diner with Santa 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/9: Conklin Children's Christmas Party 🎅 Conklin, NY
12/9: Tioga County O Tannenbaum Holiday Display 🎅 Owego, NY
12/9: West Windsor Santa Parade 🎅 Windsor, NY
12/9: SUNY Broome Hospitality Breakfast with Santa 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/9: Holly Jolly Jubilee: A Christmas Event 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/9: Rec Park Holiday Carousel Rides 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/9: Oakwood Manor Holiday Open House 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/9: DICK'S House of Sport Tree Lighting & Holiday Market 🎅 Johnson City, NY
12/9: Nichols Fire Dept. Children's Christmas Party with Santa 🎅 Nichols, NY
12/9: Tioga Downs' Winterfest Santa Meet and Greet 🎅 Nichols, NY
12/9: Newark Valley Holiday Magic 🎅 Newark Valley, NY
12/9: Milk House Memories Kids Christmas 🎅 Newark Valley, NY
12/9: Christmas Movie ELF and Ice Skating with Santa 🎅 Elmira, NY
12/9-10: Santa on the Trolley 🎅 Scranton, PA
12/10: Vestal Breakfast with Santa 🎅 Vestal, NY
12/10: Highland Park Christmas in the Park 🎅 Endwell, NY
12/10: DICK’S House of Sport Skate with Santa 🎅 Johnson City, NY
12/10: Chenango Forks Fire Dept. Breakfast with Santa 🎅 Chenango Forks, NY
12/10: Binghamton Santa 5K Run 🎅 Binghamton, NY

December 12 - 17

12/12-12/17: Oakdale Commons 11am-7pm Tue-Sat & 12pm-5pm Sun 🎅 Johnson City, NY
12/14-16: Owego Nazarene presents Incredible Christmas Experience 🎅 Owego, NY
12/14: Early Owego Antique's Santa Land 🎅 Owego, NY
12/15: Tioga County BGC Holiday Party 🎅 Owego, NY
12/15: VOICES Recovery Center Holiday Party 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/15-16: Jungle Bells Holiday Lights 🎅 Harpursville, NY
12/15-17: Broome County Festival of Lights 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/16: Windsor Diner Breakfast with Santa 🎅 Windsor, NY
12/16: Tioga County O Tannenbaum Holiday Display 🎅 Owego, NY
12/16: Santa visits Roberson Museum 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/16: Beer Tree Breakfast with Santa 🎅 Johnson City, NY
12/16: Binghamton Philharmonic presents Winter Wonderland 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/16: Port Dickinson Tree Lighting 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/16: Rec Park Holiday Carousel Rides 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/16: Newark Valley Breakfast with Santa 🎅 Newark Valley, NY
12/16: Valley View Farm Santa Visit 🎅 Richford, NY
12/16-17: Santa on the Trolley 🎅 Scranton, PA
12/16-17: Apple Hills Cafe Breakfast with Santa 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/17: Endicott Elks Lodge Breakfast with Santa 🎅 Endicott, NY
12/17: Saint Patrick's Breakfast with Santa 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/17: Breakfast and Bowling with Santa 🎅 Vestal, NY
12/17: Owego Breakfast with Santa 🎅 Owego, NY

December 18 - 24

12/18-23: Broome County Festival of Lights 🎅 Binghamton, NY
12/19-12/23: Oakdale Commons 11am-7pm Tue-Sat, 12-4pm Sun 🎅 Johnson City, NY
12/22-23: Jungle Bells Holiday Lights 🎅 Harpursville, NY
12/23: NAACP Black Santa Event 🎅🏾 Binghamton, NY
12/23: DEFY Free Santa Photos 🎅 Vestal, NY
12/23: DICK’S House of Sport Skate with Santa 🎅 Johnson City, NY
12/23: Santa on the Trolley 🎅 Scranton, PA

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