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Holidays in The Hamlet 2025
December 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Holidays in the Hamlet of Mendon, NY
Join us for a festive evening of holiday cheer and community spirit!
Event Details: Date: Wednesday, December 3rd Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Multiple venues in the Hamlet of Mendon, NY Free to attend!
What’s Happening at Each Location
1. Mendon Academy
- Wine Tasting – Enjoy samples or purchase a glass of wine from 20 Deep Winery
- Letters to Santa: Kids can write and send their letters to Santa!
- Hot Chocolate: Sip on delicious hot chocolate to keep cozy as you explore the festivities.
- Inside the Academy: 11 local vendors showcasing unique gifts and crafts—perfect for holiday shopping!
2. Westminster Wedding & Events
- Photos With Santa: Bring the kids to visit Santa and take a memorable photo!
- Finger Lakes Popcorn: Enjoy free popcorn and make a fun Popcorn Ball Ornament to take home!
- Holiday Kids Crafts: Let the little ones get creative with crafts to celebrate the season.
- Wreaths for Sale: Take home a festive wreath for your door, handcrafted by local artisans.
- Raffle: Try your luck and support the MCBA with a chance to win wonderful prizes!
3. Mendon Station Park (Lehigh Valley Trail)
- Tree Lighting: Join us at 6:30 PM for the grand lighting of the Mendon Hamlet Christmas Tree!
4. At Home With Wellness
- Free Infrared Sauna Use: These saunas can be enjoyed in your street clothes, so feel free to stop by, warm up from the inside out and enjoy the healing infrared light therapy. 1371 Pittsford-Mendon Rd (right behind Westminster and next to the Lehigh Valley Trail).
5. The Cottage
- Beer Tasting: Sample local brews!
- Ugly Sweater Race Packet Pick Up: Grab your packet for the upcoming race.
- Visit with The Grinch: Meet the Grinch himself for a fun photo op!
6. Mendon Village Commons
- Hot Chocolate and Cookies at Caife Erin
- Irish Whiskey and Bourbon Tastings at Pittsford Mendon Wine and Spirits paired with a special themed pizza at Pizza D’s
- Letters to Santa and Holiday Sensory Activities at Treehouse Physical Therapy and Wheeler Occupational Therapy
Parking Locations Parking is available at several convenient spots:
- Village Commons
- Mendon 64
- Ye Olde Mendon Tavern
- Baseball Field
- Church behind the Academy
Important Notes
- This is a free, family-friendly event, but some activities (like raffles, crafts, and food) may have a fee.
- Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes as you’ll be moving between venues and activities.
- Please be mindful of the parking areas to ensure smooth access to all event locations.







