8:30am - 10:30am
“A TOAST TO KAROLYN . . .” - KAROLYN GRIMES’
Karolyn Grimes 22nd Anniversary Celebration Breakfast. Advance Tickets Required, Arrive by 8:45 to secure your seat.
The Gould Hotel, 108 Fall St.
9:00am - 3:00pm
“Zuzu’s” new project: Zuzu, All Grown Up Podcast
It is hosted by Karolyn “Zuzu” Grimes and her psychotherapist
husband, Dr. Chris Brunell. Together, the pair interviews guests who make miracles happen, from ordinary people who are making a difference in extraordinary ways to celebrities who inspire and entertain. Come check out our information table and enter to win a special podcast gift. You can also enjoy the podcast at: zuzunetwork.com
Seneca Falls Heritage and Tourism Center, 89 Fall St.
9:00am - 4:00pm
FESTIVAL INFORMATION CENTER
Festival information, merchandise, souvenirs. Plus, the $500 Money Tree Raffle provided by Generations Bank, benefiting the Seneca County House of Concern. Lost & Found, First Aid.
Festival Information Center, 103 Fall Street
9:00am - 4:30pm
Visit the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum
Raffle tickets available for the It’s a Wonderful Quilt.
IAWL Museum, 76 Fall St.
9:00am - 4:30pm
“All Things Wonderful”
Visit the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum Gift Shop; Free Photo Opportunity with the “You Are Now in Bedford Falls” Sign.
IAWL Gift Shop, 80 Fall St.
9:00am - 4:30pm
International Festival of Trees
Featuring ornaments, decorations and nativity sets from 50 countries sponsored by the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum and the IDEA Center for the Voices of Humanity. Plans for the Expanded “It’s a Wonderful Life Museum” will be on display. Make a Zuzu’s petal for the new Museum at the Zuzu’s Petal Station. Original IAWL Museum location, 32 Fall St.
9:00am - 5:00pm
Women's Rights NHP Visitor Center
Special exhibit: “For the Slave is Our Brother: Christmas and the Anti-Slavery Movement”.
Learn about Victorian Christmas ornaments and make-and-take your own tin ornament (craft).
Bedford Falls passport stamp
Women's Rights National Historical Park, 136 Fall St.
9:00am - 5:00pm
Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition/United Way
Information, resources and children’s activities.
Seneca Falls Heritage and Tourism Center, 89 Fall St.
9:00am - 3:00pm
Sam Wainwright’s Five & Dime
Explore a variety of arts and crafts from local vendors.
Sam Wainwright’s Five & Dime, 100 Fall St.
9:30am - 11:00am
BEDFORD FALLS EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE
Academy Square
10:00am - 2:00pm
UNCLE BILLY’S WONDERFUL SCAVENGER HUNT
Visit downtown businesses and you will find all the clues hidden in plain sight! Find all items to be eligible to win prizes donated by the Seneca Falls Downtown Business Association
Festival Information Center, 103 Fall St.
10:00am - 3:00pm
FREE HORSE-DRAWN WAGON RIDES
Fall Street
10:30am - 3:30pm
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE CHARACTERS ON FALL STREET
10:30am - 4:00pm
ANNIE’S PITSTOP
“Come sit for a spell!!”, Enjoy a hot drink, light snack and browse Festival merchandise before the movie.
The Little Theater, 100 Fall St.
11:00am
Wonderful Music Brass Ensemble
Seneca Falls Heritage and Tourism Center, 89 Fall St.
11:00am - Noon
READING OF “THE GREATEST GIFT “
The short story that inspired the movie “It's a Wonderful Life” written by Philip Van Doren Stern
Seneca Falls Heritage and Tourism Center, 89 Fall St.
11:00am - 1:00pm
A WONDERFUL MOVIE
Screening of “It’s Happened One Christmas” The female version of IAWL starring Marlo Thomas, Wayne Rogers, Orson Welles, and Cloris Leachman as the angel.
Based on “It’s a Wonderful Life” 1hr:50min
The Little Theater, 100 Fall St.
11:00am - 2:00pm
AUTOGRAPH Signing WITH CAST MEMBERS:
Karolyn Grimes (“Zuzu Bailey”), Jimmy Hawkins (“Tommy Bailey”) and Donald Collins (“Young Pete Bailey”). Autographs free with purchase; $30 fee per autograph for items you bring yourself.
The Gould Hotel, 108 Fall St.
11:15am - Noon
“The Shop Around the Corner”
Extended Version of the Radio Play Featuring Brian Rohan as Jimmy Stewart. Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
11:30am - 1:00pm
BEDFORD FALLS EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE
Academy Square
Noon
“THE REAL BEDFORD FALLS – IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE.”
Emmy-award winning documentary co-produced and co-directed by Francis DiClemente and Stu Lisson on the history of the connections between Seneca Falls and Bedford Falls.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
“A Seat at the Bailey Dining Room Table”
Exploring How Capra and Kuri Make Wonderful Life Scenes So Captivating.” Presentation by Author Michael Willian,
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
1:00pm - 2:20pm
MERRY CHRISTMAS, GEORGE BAILEY!
A live radio show with live sound effects in front of a live audience!
Tickets available at Fall St. Brewing, 106 Fall St, or senecacommunityplayers.org
The Bijou Theater - First Presbyterian Church, 23 Cayuga St.
1:00pm - 3:15pm
A WONDERFUL MOVIE SPECIAL
Screening of “It’s a Wonderful life” Original B/W version – 2hr:10min
The Little Theater, 100 Fall St.
1:30pm - 2:30pm
“The Creation of Bedford Falls.”
A Conversation with John Kuri, filmmaker and son of Emile Kuri (Set Decorator, “It’s a Wonderful Life”).
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
1:30pm - 3:00pm
BEDFORD FALLS EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE
Academy Square
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Presentation by Jimmy Hawkins: “From It’s A Wonderful Life to the Life of Evel . . . Knievel, that is.”
When Jimmy Hawkins he decided wanted to be a producer, he left behind 25 years as an actor appearing in over 400 movies and TV shows … all dealing with positive uplifting themes. Jimmy will talk about the first movie he ever produced -- EVEL KNIEVEL starring George Hamilton. From raising the money to premiering at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Come listen and learn how Jimmy Hawkins left a wonderful acting career to enter the dog eat dog world of Producing. He will also take questions.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
2:30pm
SCAVENGER HUNT PRIZES AWARDED
Festival Information Center – 103 Fall St.
3:15pm - 3:40pm
IAWL Shorts
A Wonderful Picnic Wrap Party - Footage from the Frank Capra Picnic Wrap Party - 8 min.
Restoring a Beloved Classic - a look behind the scenes of IAWL - 12 min.
The Little Theater, 100 Fall St.
3:30pm - 4:00pm
“Little Miss Karolyn”
Presentation by Karolyn Grimes about working with John Wayne in “Rio Grande” on her tenth birthday.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bedford Falls Express Train Ride
Academy Square
4:15pm
THE BELLS OF THE REAL BEDFORD FALLS.
Gather at 32 Fall Street across from Trinity Church to hear the bells ring throughout the town in honor of those who have impacted our lives.
5:00pm
SHUTTLES
Start leaving The Gould Hotel for the Final Scene Dinner.
5:00pm
Seneca Singers Annual Holiday Concert
Directed by Dr. Susan Avery. No admission charge, but donations accepted.
First Presbyterian Church, 23 Cayuga St.
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Candlelight Cabaret: In The Mood
Pottersville’s finest stage show featuring the Pottersville Singers. Adult beverages, hors d’oeuvres & desserts are available for purchase. Tickets available at Festival Information Center, WomanMade Products or therealbedfordfalls.com
The Pottersville Palladium, 95 Fall St.
6:00pm - 9:00pm
“FOR AULD LANG SYNE – THE FINAL SCENE DINNER.”
Seneca Falls Country Club, 2790 NY-90, Seneca Falls.