Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas Returns With Nine Days of Holiday Magic
A perfect opportunity for holiday shopping.
From November 29 through December 7, 2025, the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce once again brings festive cheer to the region with the 16th Annual Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas—an extended celebration full of small-town charm, community tradition, local shopping, and family-friendly events. This beloved holiday series, spanning two weekends, blends time-honored favorites with exciting new events designed to support local businesses and bring neighbors together.
A community tradition wrapped in holiday spirit.
North Country Christmas has grown into one of the Ticonderoga area’s most cherished annual celebrations—a blend of parades, markets, interactive arts, historic reenactments, tree lightings, and opportunities to shop local. With more than a dozen festive events happening from Ticonderoga to Crown Point and Moriah, it’s the perfect way to kick off the season while strengthening community ties and supporting small businesses.
Saturday, November 29: Small Business Saturday.
The celebration launches with Small Business Saturday, an invitation to explore shops and eateries throughout Ticonderoga.
Visitors can pick up a Small Business Saturday Passport from TACC and collect stamps while shopping for a chance to win prizes from local businesses. DJ Dan Whitford keeps the energy high from 10 am to 2 pm with music and giveaways.
That evening, the festivities shift to Port Henry for the Moriah Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights, beginning at 6 pm in the Village Pocket Park. The parade follows immediately at 6:30 pm—an illuminated salute to community pride.
Sunday, November 30: Rockin’ Tree Lighting.
Don’t miss tree lighting ceremonies in Ticonderoga and Moriah.
Back in Ticonderoga, families gather at the Community Building at 5:30 pm for the Rockin’ Tree Lighting with DJ Jazzy Jake. Kids can help count down to the tree lighting, enjoy the Christmas Caboose trackless train, roast marshmallows by the campfire, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Complimentary cookies and cocoa provided by Silver Bay YMCA keep everyone warm and merry.
Midweek festivities: music, dinner, and more.
Wednesday brings an Adirondack twist with the 4th of July in December Spaghetti Dinner at the K of C—an annual fundraiser for the Best 4th In The North. Enjoy a hearty meal, live music by Barkeater Band, and a lively community atmosphere.
On Thursday, the holiday spirit spreads to Crown Point during the Crown Point Community Tree Lighting, followed by an evening of music at the Ticonderoga High School Holiday Coffee House, where student musicians fill the K of C hall with seasonal sounds.
Friday, December 5: Holiday shopping, dining, parades, and fireworks.
Friday night is one of the festival’s biggest highlights—a community-wide Holiday Shopping & Dining Night featuring special promotions, live performances, and festive downtown experiences.
The evening kicks off at 5 pm with the debut of a new Interactive Light Installation, an immersive canopy of color-changing lights in the alleyway between NRDC and Punky Noodle’s—an installation that responds to voices and sounds.
Artist Filomena Jack returns as an artist-in-residence, creating live holiday window paintings that transform storefronts into works of art.
Holiday fireworks will light up the sky at Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park on December 5, 2025.
Families can decorate cookies at Punky Noodles, then line Montcalm Street for the Parade of Lights from 6–6:45 pm, followed by a meet-and-greet with Santa at the TACC Office.
The Ti Arts Downtown Gallery hosts the Heritage Museum & Ti Arts Holiday Shoppe, featuring artisan gifts, books, jewelry, pottery, and woodcrafts.
The evening ends with the spectacular 250th Celebration Holiday Fireworks Show at Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park at 8:30 pm—a sparkling nod to Ticonderoga’s rich history.
Participating businesses throughout town offer specials, live music by Ticonderoga High School musicians, and a chance to earn “Santa Dollars” for prize drawings.
Photos with Inky the Elf at Sun Community News add another layer of fun. Meanwhile, the Holiday Farmers Market at the K of C showcases local makers—perfect for seasonal gift-hunting.
Saturday & Sunday, December 6–7: History comes alive.
Saturday begins with Breakfast with Santa at Burleigh’s Luncheonette, followed by a hallmark event at Fort Ticonderoga: REAL TIME REVOLUTION®: Noble Train Begins, a reenactment marking the 250th anniversary of Henry Knox’s arrival and the start of the Noble Train to Lake George.
He knows if you’ve been good or bad….
Visitors can also stop by Tromblee’s Greenhouse & Gifts for its Christmas Open House featuring seasonal décor, gifts, and Santa visits.
On Sunday, Fort Ticonderoga continues the story with The Noble Train to Lake George, bringing history to life on Montcalm Street and Champlain Avenue. The festival concludes with the Festival of Trees Open House & Reception at the Hancock House—a magical four-floor display of themed trees and holiday décor.
Celebrate locally, support your community.
North Country Christmas is more than a festival—it’s an opportunity to uplift Ticonderoga-area businesses, honor local history, and celebrate the season together.
Whether you’re shopping downtown, enjoying a parade, or sharing cocoa by a campfire, every moment helps strengthen the community.
For more information, visit the TACC website.
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