Holiday Nights
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 5 THROUGH 20, 2025 | 5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Visit with Santa and friends, warm up by the fire pits and enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, live performances of holiday music, carolers, roving entertainers, and more!
This year will feature our holiday market will be indoors at the Animal Health Center, crafts in the Amur leopard corridor, a *NEW* Holiday Village will come alive in our amphitheater, and many special guests including everyone's favorite snow queen, her sister, their silly snowman friend, and MORE!
Holiday Market Exhibitor and Crafts List
*Our Holiday Market exhibitor list continues to grow! Check back later for updates.
Achem Stamps
AirFX Body Art
Audrey's Arts and Acrylics
Beckie's Pottery
Branche Farm
Cashmere Sun
Cindy's Gift Solutions
Fiddlespoon
Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County
Ms. A-B Arts
MyBookNookCrafts
Onondaga County Public Library
Ravenhuff Acres
Relay for Life
Swirls Online
The Mad Pickle Company
The Plush Factory by Meg
The Stitch Witches
Thompson's Treasures
Treasure Hunt Shoppe
Santa & Character Schedule
Santa
Santa's Guests
- Mrs. Claus
- Wannabe, the Magical Moose
- Frostina, the sparkling Christmas Ornament
- Twinkie, The Magical Christmas Tree
Special Guests
- Snow Queen
- Snow Sister
- Silly Snowman
Santa
Santa's Guests
- Mrs. Claus
- Wannabe, the Magical Moose
- Frostina, the sparkling Christmas Ornament
- Twinkie, The Magical Christmas Tree
Special Guests
- Snow Queen
- Snow Sister
- Silly Snowman
- Bluey
Santa
Special Guests
- Snow Queen
- Snow Sister
- Silly Snowman
Santa
Special Guests
- Snow Queen
- Snow Sister
- Silly Snowman
Santa
Special Guests
- Snow Queen
- Snow Sister
- Silly Snowman
Santa
Special Guests
- Snow Queen
- Snow Sister
- Silly Snowman
Participating Choirs and Carolers Schedule
5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
West Genesee Intermediate School (5th Grade)
6:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
West Genesee Intermediate School (6th Grade)
5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Spread the Cheer and Book Your Choir Today!
6:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
West Genesee High School
5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Rock Voices Syracuse
6:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Homer High School Select Choir
6:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus
6:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Liverpool Community Chorus
Call for Carolers and Choirs! Call for Local Artisans and Businesses!
Do you enjoy singing loud for all to hear? We're looking for groups of carolers and choirs to bring the holiday cheer.
For more information, please contact Olivia Fottrell at [email protected]
or (315) 435-8511 x8518
Thank You To Our 2025 Holiday Nights Sponsors!
Gumdrop Sponsor
Gumdrop Sponsor
Want More Holiday Fun?!
Lights on the Lake Returns
November 17th-January 12th
Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool | 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Tickets must be bought online
