The Town of Ogden invites residents to kick off the holiday season at its annual Magical Holiday Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 4, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Ogden Community Center. This free, family-friendly event will bring the community together for an evening filled with holiday activities, festive entertainment, and a spectacular Christmas fireworks show.
Building on last year’s success, this year’s event promises even more holiday magic for residents of all ages. Families can look forward to a special visit from Santa Claus, holiday crafts, music, games and activities, festive storytime, and much more. Food trucks will also be on-site, offering a variety of food and treats available for purchase.
One of the evening’s highlights will be the Town’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, followed by a spectacular Christmas fireworks display. First introduced at last year’s celebration, the fireworks were met with an overwhelmingly positive response from the community and will return as part of this year’s festivities.
“One of the things I love most about Ogden is the way our community comes together, especially during the holiday season,” said Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale. “Last year’s celebration was a wonderful evening, and the response we received to the Christmas fireworks was incredible. We’re excited to bring them back this year and make them an annual tradition that families can look forward to. I invite the entire community to join us on December 4 for what is sure to be an evening filled with smiles, laughter, and holiday fun!”
The Town of Ogden would like to extend a special thank you to the Buono Family and Bob Johnson Auto Group for their generous sponsorship of this year’s celebration. Their continued support and commitment to the community help make events like this possible and allow the Town to offer memorable experiences for residents and families.
The Magical Holiday Celebration is free and open to the public, with no registration required. Residents are encouraged to bring their family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy an evening of holiday cheer and celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season together.
Attendees are also encouraged to bring nonperishable food items, as the Spencerport Ecumenical Food Shelf will be on-site collecting donations to support local families in need.
Additionally, beginning November 30, the Town of Ogden is partnering with the Ogden Farmers’ Library to host a toy drive benefiting the Pirate Toy Fund. Those who wish to contribute can bring new, unopened toys to the celebration and place them in the Town’s donation box outside the receptionist’s office at the Ogden Community Center.
For more information, visit ogdenny.gov.
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