9:00am - 2:00pm
Seneca Falls Historical Society
Experience the Victorian Christmas grandeur and wonder in the magnificent Becker Mansion.
55 Cayuga St.
9:00am - 4:00pm
Bedford Falls Station Postal Cancellation.
Seneca Falls Post Office, 38 State St.
9:00am - 4:00pm
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.
Original IAWL Museum location, 32 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 - 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
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 St.
9:00am - 8:00pm
“All Things Wonderful”
“All Things Wonderful.” It’s a Wonderful Life Museum Gift Shop and Photo Opportunity with Bedford Falls Mural and the “You Are Now in Bedford Falls” sign.
IAWL Gift Shop, 80 Fall St.
9:30am - 8:00pm
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.
9:30am - 8:00pm
Sam Wainwright’s Five & Dime
Explore a variety of arts and crafts from local vendors.
Sam Wainwright’s Five & Dime, 100 Fall St
10:00am
Press Conference. “They’re here Bert, Zuzu’s petals.”
with Actors Karolyn Grimes, Jimmy Hawkins and Don Collins from “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Launch of the Zuzu’s Petals Project with Karolyn Grimes and Victoria Wejko, Mrs. New York American 2024.
Original IAWL Museum Location, 32 Fall St.
10:00am - 12:15pm
A Wonderful Movie Special
Screening of “It’s a Wonderful life” Original B/W version – 2hr:10min
The Little Theater, 100 Fall St.
10:00am - 4:30pm
Visit the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum.
Raffle for the 78th Anniversary commemorative “It’s a Wonderful Quilt” that is on display
IAWL Museum, 76 Fall St.
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
“Zuzu’s Petals Station.”
Come and help us make “Zuzu’s Petals” – a symbol of hope – for distribution in the expanded It’s a Wonderful Life Museum. Original IAWL Museum location, 32 Fall St. [“Zuzu’s Petals Stations” will also be available at the National Women’s Hall of Fame, Women’s Rights National Historical Park, Seneca Falls Visitor Center, and Art Works Gallery]
10:00am - 5:00pm
“Zuzu’s” new project: Zuzu, All Grown Up Podcast
Come and help us make “Zuzu’s Petals” – a symbol of hope – for distribution in the expanded It’s a Wonderful Life Museum. Original IAWL Museum location, 32 Fall St. [“Zuzu’s Petals Stations” will also be available at the National Women’s Hall of Fame, Women’s Rights National Historical Park, Seneca Falls Visitor Center, and Art Works Gallery]
10:00am - 5:00pm
Warm UP!!!
Stop in for a snack while you enjoy a warm beverage!
While you are here ENTER to WIN a $100 Visa Gift Card.
The Summit Federal Credit Union, 123 Fall St.
10:30am
“The Real Bedford Falls: It’s a Wonderful Life.
The Town, The Movie, The Legend.” A documentary by Francis DeClemente and Stu Lisson that features many experts discussing the connections between Seneca Falls and Bedford Falls.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
11:00am
Locations in California where “It’s a Wonderful Life” was filmed.
Video by Brian Rohan. Followed by: Journey to the 80th Anniversary of “It’s a Wonderful Life” — “For Auld Lang Syne” - Video on the Expansion of the “It’s a Wonderful Life Museum”.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
11:00am - 6:00pm
National Women’s Hall of Fame
Suicide Prevention Center of New York – information and resources.
National Women's Hall of Fame, 1 Canal St.
11:00am - 1:00pm
Autograph Signing by Cast Members
Autograph signing by cast members Karolyn Grimes (“Zuzu Bailey”), Jimmy Hawkins (“Tommy Bailey”) and Donald Collins (“Young Pete Bailey”). Autograph free with purchase; $30 fee for items you bring yourself.
The Gould Hotel, 108 Fall St.
11:15am - Noon
Presentation by Victoria Wejko, Mrs. New York American 2024. “From “From Trauma to Triumph: Discovering ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Today.”
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
Noon - 1:00pm
“Zuzu’s Petals, the Charleston Contest Trophy and More
Shining a Light on Wonderful Life’s Iconic Props and Set Decorations.” Presentation by Michael Willian, author of “The Essential It's a Wonderful Life: A Scene-By-Scene Guide to the Classic Film.”
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
Noon - 5:00pm
It’s A Wonderful Life Characters on Fall Street
Noon - 9:00pm
Stop on down to “Nick’s Place”
Join us before and after the showing of It’s a Wonderful Life for food and drinks at Temperance FLX, the newest speakeasy in Seneca Falls. Conveniently located next to Trinity Church, where the movie will be introduced by actors from the film, it’s the perfect spot to enhance your festival experience. Take home a commemorative glass for $12, or when filled with wine or draft beer, the glass is yours for $6. Cheers to making memories in "The Real Bedford Falls"!
Temperance FLX, 31 Fall St.
12:15pm - 12:40pm
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.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
” A Woman’s Place”
Presentation by Mary Owen, daughter of Donna Reed. Special Screening of a classic episode of “The Donna Reed Show” from 1963 in which Donna’s husband dreams what it would be like if she was the first woman President of the United States.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
1:00pm - 3:15pm
A Wonderful Movie Special
Screening of “It’s a Wonderful life” Colorized version – 2hr:10min
The Little Theater, 100 Fall St.
2:00pm - 3:00pm
“The Music of It’s a Wonderful Life”
Cinematic Songs and Melodies Essential to the Cultural Context and Narrative Storytelling Success of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’. Presentation by Brian Peterson, History Instructor, Shasta College.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Autograph Signing by Cast Members
Autograph signing by 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.
3:00pm - 3:30pm
“It Was Me.”
Presentation by Donald Collins, who played “Pete Bailey” as a toddler with his twin brother Ronald.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
3:15pm - 3:40pm
IAWL Shorts
SECRETS OF THE VAULT - The tricks & secrets of making rain, snow, sound and more… in It’s a Wonderful Life - 22 min.
The Little Theater, 100 Fall St.
3:30pm - 4:15pm
“The Shop Around the Corner”
Extended Version of the Radio Play featuring Brian Rohan as Jimmy Stewart.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
4:00pm - 6:15pm
A Wonderful Movie Special
Screening of “It’s a Wonderful life” Original B/W version – 2hr:10min
The Little Theater, 100 Fall St.
4:30pm
Shuttles start leaving the Gould Hotel for the Frank Capra’s Preview Dinner
For the Frank Capra Preview Dinner.
4:30pm - 7:00pm
Mrs. Martini’s Pasta Dinner and Movie Trivia
Join Mrs. Martini for a homestyle meal while playing along with the fun trivia game. Tickets can be purchased online at therealbedfordfalls.com, the Festival Information Center – 103 Fall Street or at the door.
American Legion, 48 State St.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
It’s A Wonderful Bonfire
Tree Lighting, Caroling & Santa. Music by Calvary Chapel Worship Band. Harry’s Hots and concessions.
People’s Park, Water St.
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Frank Capra’s Preview Dinner
MC: Monica Capra Hodges (Frank Capra’s granddaughter).
Del Lago Resort, located off Exit 41, NY State Thruway.
6:15pm - 6:40pm
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.
7:00pm - 8:20pm
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.
8:00pm - 10:30pm
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” PARTICIPATION MOVIE
Experience It’s A Wonderful Life like never before. Join fellow fans of this classic holiday film for an unforgettable time filled with singing, dancing, laughing, and even a little screaming! Perfect for It's A Wonderful Life aficionados with a sense of humor. Tickets can be purchased online at therealbedfordfalls.com, the Festival Information Center – 103 Fall Street or at the door.
The Little Theater, 100 Fall St.
9:00pm - 11:00pm
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.