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NY Sash Teddy Bear Toss, The Nutcracker, and Local Markets in the 315.

NY Sash Teddy Bear Toss, The Nutcracker, and Local Markets in the 315.

Warm up and check out everything going on in the 315.

Arthur Mucitelli
December 02, 2025

The first snow hit the 315, and you either want to hit the trails or travel down A1A to the Keys. Either way, we hope you had a safe and semi-relaxing Thanksgiving. It got nasty. So nasty, the Clinton Shopper’s Stroll parade has been rescheduled for the 12th.

If you missed Small Business Saturday, there are a bunch of local markets and fairs going on this week. Let us know where you go and tag us on social.

Art Mucitelli—Publisher

In this edition:

Lock 17 ribbon-cutting in Little Falls.
Winter markets, The Nutcracker, and live music.
Teddy bear toss at the Utica Aud.

📈 315 Business and Restaurant News

Check out your new favorite spot in Little Falls. Lock 17 is celebrating its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on December 6th at noon. Lock 17 is located at 16 W. Main St., Little Falls. Enjoy drink specials and music by DJ Manen from 5 to 9.

🗓️ Events happening this week in the 315!

Wednesday 12/3
Craft Night Out: Marbled Ornaments | View Arts Center, Old Forge | 6 PM
Boots at the Brewery: Line Dancing | Middle Ages Brewery, Syracuse | 7 PM

Thursday 12/4
Light Up the Yard Tree Lighting | Ray Brother’s BBQ | 5 PM
Sip, Paint, & Be Merry | Irish Cultural Center, Utica | 6 PM

Monday 12/8
Stuff the Bus | The Olde Wicker Mill, New Hartford | 12/8 - 12/12

Check the event link. Some events have a fee. We only post beginning times.

To have your event added, contact us at [email protected]

Submit your event to be added to the list. 🥳

The deadline for inclusion is the Monday before your event for our Tuesday newsletter.

🌮 It’s Good to be a Foodie in the 315

Tuesday 12/2
Sourdough 101 | The Plant Stand, Utica | 6 PM
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class | Franca’s Roma | 6:30 PM

Wednesday 12/3
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class | Woodland Farm Brewery, Utica | 6 PM

Friday 12/5
Swedish Hill & Montezuma Wine Tasting | Bremer’s Wine & Liquor, New Hartford | 1 PM

Saturday 12/6
Absolut Espresso Martini Tasting | Bremer’s Wine, New Hartford | 1 PM
Lalo Tequila Tasting | Bremer’s Wine, New Hartford | 4 PM

Sunday 12/7
Francis Ford Coppola Wine Tasting | Bremer’s Wine, New Hartford | 11 AM

To have your foodie event added, contact us at [email protected]

🎸 Live Music & Entertainment in the 315 this week

Tuesday 12/2
Trivia Tuesdays | Swifty’s Restaurant & Pub, Utica | 6:30 PM

Monday 12/8
Vanessa Collier | 443 Social Club, Syracuse | 7 PM
Bog Brothers | Funk N’ Waffles, Syracuse | 7:30 PM

To get your gig on the list, email us at [email protected]

🤝 Get Involved with Your Community

Join the West Utica Neighborhood Association for their annual tree lighting ceremony on December 4th at 6 pm on O’Brien St. It's a great opportunity to connect with the community. Kids can visit with Santa while everyone enjoys delicious cookies and hot chocolate!

Head to the Adirondack Bank Center on December 6th for the 21st Annual NY Sash Teddy Bear Toss. Watch the Utica University Pioneers go against the Oswego State and toss your teddy bear after the first point is scored. Each toy is collected and donated to area children. Puck drops at 7. If you can't make it, drop your donation off at the NY Sash showroom.

Shop over 100 local vendors on December 6 through 7 at the 46th Annual NYM PTSO Annual Craft Fair. A portion of the proceeds will go towards a NYM teacher’s medical bills. Visit the craft fair at NYM school on Marauder Blvd.

To get your community event in the newsletter, email us at [email protected]