What's Up This Weekend: Time to Get Into the Holiday Spirit

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Friday, Dec. 9

What 
When 5 p.m.
Where
Why go Santa will be visiting Fox Chase Elementary School as 
they gear up for the Holidays. Stop by the school gymnasium and enjoy a fun-filled night. Kids can shop for family gifts at the Holiday Shop, enjoy dinner with Santa, crafts and a free photo with the big guy himself. 
Cost Free

What
When 5 p.m.
Where
Why go It's a classic matchup—OEHS vs. OHS. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots and get in free.
Cost Free with toy donation. $4 for adults, $2 for students with ID, and $1 for Seniors

What
When 5 p.m.
Where
Why go Kids can enjoy the Annual Kids Holiday Shop while parents check out the new Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair featuring over 30 vendors. After enjoying the shopping, everyone is invited to visit the Winter Wonderland for a picture with Frosty the Snowman, some free cookies and cocoa, and more. Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase.  
Cost Free to enter

What
When The Holiday Express will run from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9; 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 10; 2 to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 11
Where
Why go The Oswego Holiday Express feature the Polar Express story being read on the way to meet Santa, real Reindeer and hot cocoa. Participants must register for this event. Trains will run every 20 minutes.
Cost $10 Tickets are still available for Sunday afternoon for purchase at Boulder Point Friday before noon. Tickets for Sunday can also be purchased at South Point the day of.

What
When Noon
Where
Why go Enjoy a nostalgic stroll through Christmases and winter holidays past at "Toys from the Attic." Little White School Museum Assistant Director Bob Stekl has selected a variety of toys and related materials, along with a fascinating selection of Christmas and holiday cards, to bring back memories of long ago. The museum store is also featuring a variety of Oswego-themed items that will make great holiday gifts.
Cost Free

Saturday, Dec. 10

What
When 4 p.m.
Where Wheatland Salem Church
Why go This is a night for families to get together for a craft, food, a movie, and meeting some new people.
Cost Free

What
When Saturday at 5:30 or 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 or 4:30 p.m.
Where
Why go Proceeds from Crystals sales support OHS Bands and Choir programs and the Oswego Foundation for Education Excellence.
Cost $6

What
When 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Also takes place Sunday.
Where Little White School Museum
Why go Don't miss the opportunity to make Victorian-themed holiday decorations that are sure to add a special touch to any celebration.
Cost Free