Staying in Central New York for Thanksgiving break? Take a look at our information for thrilling actions and the perfect spots to order Thanksgiving take-out when you’d quite skip the cooking.

Native Takeout Choices

Wish to skip all of the meal preparation? Many native eating places are providing scrumptious takeout choices for the vacation, however don’t wait, get your orders in forward of time.

• The Brewster Inn (Orders due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22)
• Cathy’s Nook Café (Orders due by Friday, Nov. 22)
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (Orders are first come, first serve, as soon as type is accomplished, somebody will contact you to verify)
• Inn of the Seasons (take out accessible on Nov. 28 from 1-4 p.m.)
• Limp Lizard, Onondaga Blvd location (Orders due by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25)
• Wegmans (Orders due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26)
• Bella Domani (Orders due 48 hours prematurely, Wednesday and Thursday pick-up choices accessible)

Enjoyable Actions for All

In the event you’re on the lookout for one thing enjoyable and festive to do to kick off the vacations, this record of actions has one thing for everybody.

Vacation Traditions at Critz Farms
Tackle: 3232 Rippleton Rd.- State Route 13 South, Cazenovia
When: Friday, Nov. 29, by means of Sunday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Particulars: Open for Christmas tree and wreath gross sales together with cut-your-own timber full with wagon rides and full service baling and tie-down. Don’t overlook to cease by the cafe, present store and faucet room while you’re there!

Residence for the Holidays Tree Lighting
Tackle: Clinton Sq., 161 Genesee St., Syracuse 
When: Friday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Particulars: The celebration will embrace the lighting of the 42-foot tree within the coronary heart of downtown Syracuse and performances by native musicians.

Store Native Fest
Tackle: CNY Regional Market, 2100 Park St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Free
Particulars: Rejoice native artisans and producers whereas discovering all kinds of contemporary produce, handmade crafts and distinctive presents simply in time for the vacation season.

Lights on the Lake
Tackle: 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool
When: Now by means of Monday, Jan. 13, 2025
Admission: Tickets vary from $10-$20 per carload and are to be bought prematurely on-line
Particulars: Lights on the Lake is a two-mile lengthy drive-thru present that includes a whole bunch of vacation shows with over 600,000 lights! Sections embrace a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, vacation traditions, a fairy story magic grand finale and extra! Over 40,000 autos drive by means of the present every season, making Lights on the Lake one among Central New York’s favourite vacation traditions. Get pleasure from your favourite sounds of the season throughout your go to by tuning in to Sunny 102.1, the official radio station of Lights on the Lake.

SKY Armory’s Night time Market
Location: 351 S. Clinton St., Syracuse
When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 3-9 p.m.
Admission: $5, tickets could be bought prematurely on-line
Particulars: SKY Armory makes small enterprise Saturday purchasing simple after they carry collectively 70+ of Central New York’s artisans and makers beneath one roof for a night of leisure, meals, drinks and purchasing.

The Downtown Vacation Market
Location: 201 East Washington St., Syracuse
When: Sunday, Dec. 1, 1-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Particulars: Expertise festive music, yummy treats and handmade presents for all.

Winter Wonderland of Lights at The Wild Animal Park
Location: 7621 Lakeport Rd., Chittenango
When: Now by means of Jan. 1, 2025 (dates range, verify the schedule on-line)
Admission: $16.99-$19.99 per individual, pay on the door while you arrive
Particulars: Come take a stroll by means of The Wild and see the animals who can tolerate the chilly together with lovely festive lighting shows.

Dickens Christmas
Location: Village of Skaneateles
When: Each Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 30-Dec. 24, together with Fri, Nov. 29, from noon-4 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 24, from noon-2:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Particulars: Get into the vacation spirit with roasted chestnuts, theater, caroling, footage with Father Christmas and extra at Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles.