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Weekend top picks: Cookies & Cocktails, Photos with Santa, and more

Weekend top picks: Cookies & Cocktails, Photos with Santa, and more

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(607NewsNow) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these top picks for fun activities in the area:

Cookies & Cocktails:

From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. tonight, December 12th, Fulkerson Winery & Farm will host a casual celebration of the season to sample cookies and seasonal cocktails made from their sparkling wine and grape juice. The event is free, but RSVPs are recommended. Find more information here.

Photos with Santa:

At the Cortland Repertory Theatre this Saturday, December 13th, take photos with Santa and participate in free ornament-making and face-painting. The event starts at 10:00 a.m., find more information here.

Ithaca Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker:

Watch Ithaca Ballet’s performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ at the State Theatre this Saturday, December 13th starting at 2:00 p.m. Get tickets for the show here.

2025 Annual December Juried Show:

The State of the Art Gallery is excited to announce the 2025 Annual December Juried Show, presenting over sixty 2-D and 3-D artworks in a wide variety of genres and media. This year 114 artists submitted over 300 pieces, from which the jury members made their choices. Find more information here.

Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots at Hopshire Farm & Brewery:

This Sunday, December 14th at 1:00 p.m., watch the Buffalo Bills take on the New England Patriots while enjoying one of your favorite beverages from Hopshire Farm & Brewery. Find more information here.

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