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Everything But the Turkey at Stump City Brewing
2025-11-22 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Stump City Brewing, 521 West Fulton St., Gloversville, NY, 12095, United States
Let’s be honest – does anyone actually like Thanksgiving turkey??? It’s dry, it’s stressful, and it’s just there so your aunt can say, “You really can’t get turkey like this anywhere else.”
We’re skipping the bird entirely and going straight for the good stuff: the side dishes. Mashed potatoes, stuffing, mac & cheese, green been casserole that may or may not involve questionable cream-of-something soup – we want it ALL.
Bring your favorite side dish to share and join us for a pre-Thanksgiving feast that celebrates what really matters: carbs and passive aggressive recipe compliments.
Date/Time: Saturday 11/22
Stump City Brewing
Beer provided. Turkey not welcome.
Stay tuned for more details – but maybe start practicing your “Oh, this? It’s just something I threw together” face.

9 Years on Tap Anniversary at Copper City Brewing Company
2025-11-23 11:00 - 2025-11-29 23:00 | Copper City Brewing Co., 1111 Oneida St, Rome, NY, 13440, United States
2025 Anniversary

1. 9 Beer Taster Passport Punch Card (9-5oz beers at a great price!)
2. 9oz Beer Flight (4 beers, 9oz each, Sun-Wed)
3. 23 Nov 7-9pm Max Scialdone
4. 24 Nov – 7-9pm Trivia – 9 Years on Tap / Pop Culture from 2016 (Exhibit A Oatmeal Stout beer release)
5. 25 Nov – Music by Pocket Change (BAD Dunkel beer release)
6. 26 Nov – 2 Rounds of Baller Bingo (1 Mug Club Membership and 1 Beer for Life!) (Delta Triple beer release)
7. Collector’s Edition CCBC Digitally Embossed beer glasses – limited.
8. 27 Nov – Black Friday Merchandise specials and Annual Mug Club sign-up

Friendsgiving in Cazenovia at Meier's Creek Brewing Co
2025-11-26 11:30 - 20:30 | Meier’s Creek Brewing Co., 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY, 13035, United States
Gather your crew and join us for Friendsgiving at Meier’s Creek! 🍻 Round up your friends, family, and hometown crew and meet us at Meier’s Creek for a night of brews, bites, and good vibes. Let’s kick off the holiday weekend the right way! 🦃
Caz Farm Brewery – Taproom and CELLAR will be open! Bar open late ’til the party wraps up!

Thanksgiving Eve Booze Swap & Live Music at Stump City Brewing
2025-11-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Stump City Brewing, 521 West Fulton St., Gloversville, NY, 12095, United States
Thanksgiving Eve: the calm before the chaos.
HERE’S THE DEAL – bring a 4-pack of your favorite beer or a bottle of wine, (wrapped) and toss it into the mix. We’ll shuffle them up and everyone goes home with a surprise drink to survive the holiday. It’s a blind booze swap -you might get a craft masterpiece… or your cousin’s favorite $6 mystery cab. That’s part of the fun.

Live music by Ryan Spilken from 5–8 PM
Peppermint White Russians because WHY NOT
Event starts at 4 PM
Stump City Brewing

Important note: Swapped beverages can’t be consumed on-site -save ‘em for Thanksgiving dinner (or when your uncle starts talking politics).
Let’s help each other get through the holiday, one drink at a time.

Turkey Eve at 16 Stone Brewpub
2025-11-26 19:00 - 23:30 | 16 Stone Brewpub, 9542 Main St, Holland Patent, NY, 13354, United States
Spend your Turkey Eve at 16 Stone Brewpub on Wednesday November 26th! Special Musical Guest, Sean Grant & Benny at 7 PM. Food and Drink specials! Also, we will be hosting a special Whiskey Club night for anyone to join the fun! Cheers!

Woodland Black Friday Big Beer Tap Takeover
2025-11-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Woodland Farm Brewery, 6002 Trenton Rd, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
It’s that time of year again! You’ve had your turkey dinner and drank too much just to deal with your relatives, do you let a hangover beat you or do you fight? We fight!
For our annual Black Friday Big Beer Release and Tap Takeover, we have four very special barrel aged beers, and, of course, a full tap list of big-barrel-aged goodness from our cellar!
Breakfast in the Woods 12.4% ABV
Imperial oatmeal stout aged in a maple bourbon barrel for 44 months. Caramel malts, cocoa, sweet maple syrup, vanilla, and backed by hints of bourbon and oak on the finish.
Coffee in the Woods 12.4% ABV
Imperial oatmeal stout aged in a maple bourbon barrel for 44 months then conditioned with coffee to complete breakfast.
Brambles 12.9% ABV
Imperial oatmeal stout aged in a blackberry brandy barrel for 44 months. Think chocolate blackberry Bavarian cake. Rich chocolatey stout oozing with blackberry jam!
B&B LB Lives 12% ABV
Originally this was supposed to be released at an event last year but we’ve given it some extra time resting in bottles. Now is the time to release this special one! Bourbon & Birch LB Lives is an English-style barleywine aged in a Black Button bourbon barrel with birch staves.
Bottles and draft of the new beers will be available. It wouldn’t be a Black Friday at Woodland if we didn’t pull some of our favorite vintages to put on draft. You can also expect some bottles to come out of the cellar, too! We’re looking forward to sharing a full tap list of big and barrel-aged beers for the day and seeing what time has done to some of our favorites!
To kick off the shopping season, we’re offering buy 1 get 1 item of equal or less value for 50% off merchandise, glassware, and apparel! Crowler fills of beer and gift cards will be available for any holiday shopping! Get your loved ones what they really want for Christmas; beer!

Make a Glass Fused Table Top Tree Village and Sip at New Leaf Cider
2025-11-30 16:30 - 18:30 | New Leaf Cider Co., 800 Nowlan Road, Port Crane, NY, 13833, United States
Here is the link to sign up! https://www.jablonstudios.com/…/table-top-tree-village…
We’re bringing a magical new glass fusing event to New Leaf Cider — where creativity meets craft! Sip, relax, and make two beautiful glass fused table-top Christmas trees — one small and one large — to create your very own mini Christmas tree village!
Each tree will feature a glass stem and a real birch-wood base so they can stand perfectly on your table, mantle, or windowsill. These glowing glass trees will become your new favorite holiday decoration — or the perfect handmade gift!
About the Location:
New Leaf Cider is one of the area’s favorite gathering spots, offering amazing locally crafted hard ciders, a warm and rustic atmosphere, and the perfect creative energy for a festive night out!
What You’ll Make & Learn:
Create two fused-glass trees (one small + one large)
Learn how to layer and design glass for shimmer, color, and light flow
Use glass powders, frit, curly & straight stringers, dots, marbles, and glass lace
Explore glass design principles and kiln firing techniques
No experience needed! Our team will guide you step-by-step
What’s Included:
Transparent & opaque glass in tons of colors
Glass powders in multiple grits and shades
Curly & straight stringers, dots, marbles, lace, and frit
All adhesives, tools, birch bases, glass stems, firing, and finishing
Step-by-step creative guidance from start to finish
Pickup Info:
Your finished trees will be ready for pickup at New Leaf Cider or at Jablon Studios in Vestal within 2 weeks after the event.
Refund Policy:
There are no refunds, but if something comes up, you can make up your project at Jablon Studios during one of our 6 open studio sessions per week. Space is limited — sign up early! These festive cider-and-glass events always sell out fast.

Holiday Makers Market at Meier's Creek Brewing Co
2025-12-06 11:30 - 17:00 | Meier’s Creek Brewing Co., 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY, 13035, United States
Kick off the holiday season with local cheer, craft beer, and one-of-a-kind finds at our Holiday Makers Market! Shop handmade goods and gifts from talented local artisans, including Michelle Darin Jewelry, while enjoying fresh pours from Meier’s Creek Brewing Company at our Cazenovia Farm Brewery.
Then stick around for the MCB-Unplugged After-Party in The Cellar featuring Seattle Sons Live from 6–8PM — a night of great music, cozy vibes, and winter brews.
Support local. Sip seasonal. Celebrate the holidays at Meier’s Creek.

Sip-N-Shop at Homer Hops Brewing
2025-12-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Homer Hops, 700 NY-90, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Come enjoy a drink while shopping at one of the many craft vendors that will be set up in the taproom.

Holiday vendors participating include:

Amy Lalla Designs
Bomboozled
Clay and Confetti
Corrina’s Crochet Hut

Holiday Traditions at Critz Farms
2025-12-13 09:00 - 2025-12-14 17:00 | Critz Farms Brewing & Cider Co., 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, NY, 13035, United States
Join us for our Holiday Traditions season at Critz Farms! We’ll be open for Christmas tree and wreath sales including cut-your-own trees complete with wagon rides and full service baling and tie-down.
Weekend hours for the Holiday Traditions season are:

Balsam Barn Gift Shop: 9 am – 5:30pm
Critz Cafe: 9 am – 5pm
Tap Room: 10am – 5:30pm
Wagon rides are provided from 9am to dusk

Bring the family (& the dog) and enjoy the day– as a reminder, there is no admission fee to visit Critz Farms during the holiday season. Saws are provided for cut-your-own trees.
Can’t make it on the weekend? We are open daily for tree and wreath sales beginning November 22nd. Wagon rides to the tree fields are available Wednesday through Sunday.

Holiday Ornament Paint & Sip at Woodland Farm Brewery
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Woodland Farm Brewery, 6002 Trenton Rd, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
Join us for a fun and festive paint class! Angela will take you step by step through the whole painting! Included in your admission is all instruction, materials, and your first drink! $50 per person.

Christmas Party at Forged Brewing Co
2025-12-20 14:00 - 21:00 | Forged Brewing Co., 1732 State Highway 41, Bainbridge, NY, 13733, United States
Let’s cheers to the holidays!
Come celebrate the holidays with us! We’ll have delicious drinks, lots of holiday cheer, games and trivia. At 8 PM we will have our annual Adult Christmas gift exchange. Bring a wrapped gift of $20 plus value for the exchange.

Flame working Create & Sip at Eisenadler Brewery
2025-12-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Eisenadler Brauhaus, 88 Main St East, Palatine Bridge, NY, 13428
Ho Ho Ho — Merry Christmas!
Ready to add some handmade magic to your holiday décor while making holiday memories that will last a lifetime?
Join us on December 19 at Eisenadler Brewery for a Flameworking Workshop, where you’ll craft two beautiful glass-blown ornaments. Your registration includes one beer, and additional drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Space is limited, so be sure to register today!

Movie Night: Home Alone at Meier's Creek
2025-12-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Meier’s Creek Brewing Co., 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY, 13035, United States
🎄 Home Alone Movie Night + Ugly Sweater Contest at Meier’s Creek! Saturday, December 20 • 6 PM • Cazenovia Farm Brewery
Keep the change, ya filthy animals — it’s time for another movie night at Meier’s Creek!
Join us on 12/20 at 6pm for a cozy screening of Home Alone at our Caz Farm Brewery. Bring your friends, your family, and your very best (or worst) holiday sweaters for our Ugly Sweater Contest. Think bold. Think sparkly. Think “Kevin’s mom realizing he’s missing on the plane” levels of dramatic.
We’ll have:🎬 Home Alone on the big screen🧥 Prizes for the ugliest, most outrageous sweaters🍺 Seasonal beers + festive bites🔥 All the warm, cozy vibes of the farm brewery
Come for the nostalgia, stay for the laughs—and maybe take home the title of Ugliest Sweater Champion.
Don’t miss it… or you’ll be thirsty for more (Marv voice).

Holiday Cocktail Class at Second Act Spirits
2025-12-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Second Act Spirits, 37 Prospect St, Amsterdam, NY, 12010, United States
Whether you’re a seasoned home bartender or a cocktail novice, this class is the perfect opportunity to elevate your drink-making skills. Sign up today and unleash your inner mixologist! $25 per person, includes 1 cocktail.
What you’ll learn:
Classic Cocktails: Master the art of making three timeless cocktail classics.
Seasonal Sips: Discover two refreshing seasonal cocktails that are perfect for any occasion.
Cocktail Techniques: Learn essential techniques like muddling, shaking, and stirring.
Flavor Pairings: Explore flavor combinations and how to balance your cocktails.
What’s included:
An introduction to the tools of the trade….shakers, strainers and muddlers!
Expert instruction from a seasoned mixologist.
Recipe cards to take home.
A complimentary cocktail to enjoy at the end of the class.

Club MC: New Year's Eve Party
2025-12-31 20:00 - 23:30 | Meier’s Creek Brewing Co., 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY, 13035, United States
Let’s dance, it’s CLUB MC!! 🎉 We were bummed to cancel on Black Friday, so we’re coming back – bigger and better!
🥳 No cover charge or RSVP, everyone’s invited! (21+)
🎵 Live DJ – Classy Cat Entertainment
🥨 Lite Bites available to keep the vibes fueled
🍻 $5 well drink and draft pours all night!
🍾 Champagne toast at midnight!
Bring your crew and dance the night away and the new year in with.

New Years Day Brunch Party at Great Sacandaga Brewing Company
2026-01-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Great Sacandaga Brewing Co., 3647 NY-30, Broadalbin, NY, 12025, United States
Join us New Years Day for brunch.
We will be serving bloody Mary’s. Mimosas. Champagne flights and of couse beer and cocktails. Food menu not finalized. Steve and Shianne plays 11 to 1pm.

Sips & Sparks at Meier's Creek
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Meier’s Creek Brewing Co., 33 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY, 13035, United States
Speed Dating Ages 30s-40s with Sips & Sparks
Ready to meet local singles face-to-face? Join us for a fun, low-pressure evening of meaningful connections! Ditch the swiping and come meet real, local singles in person!
If you’re tired of the same old routine, this is your chance to mix things up, meet new people, and have fun putting yourself out there! Our speed dating events make it easy and natural to spark connections—without the pressure of a full date.
REGISTER HERE!

4th Annual Christmas Tree Blaze at Wayward Lane Brewing
2026-01-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Woodland Farm Brewery, 6002 Trenton Rd, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
It’s that time of year again.
Our field of fallen Christmas trees is growing by the day and we’re getting ready to send them out in a blaze of glory. Join us Saturday, January 10 for the 4th Annual Christmas Tree Blaze, which is somehow both our most chaotic and most wholesome event of the year.
Before we set anything on fire, What? will be taking over The Metal Shed from 3 to 6 with a heavy dose of funk, horns, and enough groove to keep you warm before the inferno even starts. If you’ve never heard a six piece band ask “What?” while answering with Stevie Wonder level energy, you’re in for it.
Tree lighting starts around 6, when we’ll roll out a couple special beer options made just for the night. More on that soon.
Got a tree to retire? Drop it off curbside anytime leading up to the event. We promise to give it the dramatic send off it deserves. One minute it’s a drying piece of holiday decor. The next it’s whoooosh.
The Dumpling Wagon will be here all day keeping everyone fed, warm, and slightly less flammable.
Start the new year the Wayward way. One big fire, great beer, loud.
