Holiday Market & Preparing for Winter
Shop handmade gifts at the museum's holiday market, then wander the historic village to see how 19th-century families got ready for winter.
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Nov 7 – Jan 3 · Museum open days
Dozens of gingerbread creations, plus wreath and tabletop-tree displays, fill the Eastman mansion for the holidays.
More about the venue: George Eastman Museum
Shop handmade gifts at the museum's holiday market, then wander the historic village to see how 19th-century families got ready for winter.
An early taste of the season: Rochester City Ballet performs Nutcracker excerpts at 11 am and 1 pm, and Geva offers photo ops and a ticket drawing.
More than a hundred decorated trees and wreaths, some made by student groups and families, fill the historic homestead.
Dates confirmed October 26, 2026 from the organizer (source). Plans change, so check before you go.
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