Christmas in Cambridge Weekend

About this event

The village of Cambridge, NY, hosts a free holiday weekend on the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of December 2026.

Christmas in Cambridge Weekend Schedule

Friday, December 4: Village Tree Lighting

The holiday season in Cambridge officially begins with the lighting of the village Christmas tree inside the gazebo at Memorial Park. The tree lighting includes music and a community gathering. Later that evening, Cambridge Depot hosts live music by Jester Fretless.

Saturday, December 5: Cambridge Lighted Parade

Decorated floats, community groups, and local businesses travel through the village streets during the Cambridge Lighted Parade. Saturday also features the largest lineup of daytime activities at local businesses and the Cambridge Public Library.

Sunday, December 6: Lions Eternal Illumination

The Cambridge Lions Club presents the Lions Eternal Illumination at Memorial Park, a remembrance event featuring trees decorated by families to honor loved ones.

Holiday Activities Around Cambridge, NY

Local businesses and organizations have announced the following activities for the weekend:

• Canteen Coffee: Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, a holiday window reveal with a live performance, and an evening holiday party with live music and specialty cocktails.
• Battenkill Books: Extended evening hours for holiday book and gift shopping.
• Cambridge Public Library: Drop-In Holiday Crafting for kids on Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Country Gals Diner: Saturday Dinner Club on the evening of the parade.
• Cambridge Valley Fine Art Tour: Work by local artists, with gift shopping available, on Saturday and Sunday.
• Cambridge Depot: Live music by Jester Fretless on Friday evening.

Quick Info

Dates: Friday, December 4, through Sunday, December 6, 2026
Location: Village of Cambridge, NY; the tree lighting and Lions Eternal Illumination take place at Memorial Park
Cost: Free