Holidays in the Hamlet of Mendon, NY
Join us for a festive evening of holiday cheer and community spirit!

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, December 4th
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

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1. Mendon Academy

• Wine Tasting – Enjoy samples or purchase a glass of wine from 20 Deep Winery while
• Christmas Decorated Fire Truck & Bonfire: Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire and meet the local firefighters with their beautifully decorated Christmas fire truck—perfect for photos with the kids!
• Hot Chocolate: Sip on delicious hot chocolate to keep cozy as you explore the festivities.
• Horse and Carriage Rides: Take a ride through the hamlet, with pick-up and drop-off available here.
• Inside the Academy:
• 11 local vendors showcasing unique gifts and crafts—perfect for holiday shopping!
• Raffle: Enter for a chance to win some amazing prizes.
• Permanent Jewelry: Get a beautiful piece of jewelry that’s made to last.

2. Westminster Wedding & Events

• Photos With Santa @ 6:45p: 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!
• Free Hot Chocolate: Warm up with a complimentary cup of hot chocolate, provided by Main Street Café.
• Pat’s Pigs BBQ: Savor delicious BBQ treats from Pat’s Pigs to fuel up for all the fun activities.

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. Mendon Commons

• Story time with Santa @ 5:30p: Join Santa at Caife Erin for story time.
• Holiday Crafting: Visit Flowers and Fountains for festive holiday crafting.
• Wine Tasting: Visit the Wine Store for a wine sampling of Life Vine Zero Sugar Wine—a perfect adult treat to sip while shopping and exploring.

5. Mendon 64

• Sip and Shop: Browse local vendors and enjoy drinks at the bar.
• Full menu available: Grab a bite to eat.

6. 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.

Parking Locations

Parking is available at several convenient spots:

• Village Commons
• Mendon 64
• Ye Olde Mendon Tavern
• Baseball Field
• Church behind the Academy

Special Event: Hamlet Bar Crawl

After the main event (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Join the fun as you visit local establishments for a holiday Bar Crawl!

• Cottage Hotel
• Westminster Wedding & Events
• Ye Mendon Tavern
  Enjoy local libations and have a chance to win exciting prizes!

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.