9:00am - 4:00pm

Bedford Falls Postal Cancellation

Seneca Falls Post Office, 38 State St

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9:00am - 5:00pm

Women's Rights NHP Visitor Center

DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED

Women's Rights National Historical Park, 136 Fall St

 

9:00am - 5:00pm

Festival Information Center

Festival information, merchandise, souvenirs. Lost & Found, First Aid.

Festival Information Center, 60 Fall St 

 

9:00am - 8:00pm

“All Things Wonderful” 

It’s a Wonderful Life Museum Gift Shop and Photo Opportunity with Bedford Falls Mural and “You Are Now in Bedford Falls” sign. 

80 Fall St

 

9:30am - 10:30pm

Annie’s Pitstop

“Come sit for a spell!!” Enjoy a hot drink, light snack, and browse Festival merchandise before the movie.

The Little Theater, First Presbyterian Church Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St

 

10:00am

OFFICIAL Festival Opening 

DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED

Festival Information Center, 60 Fall St 

 

10:00am

“The Real Bedford Falls: 

It’s a Wonderful Life. The Town, The Movie, The Legend”

Documentary by Francis DeClemente and Stu Lisson.

Trinity Church, 27 Fall St

 

10:00am

“From Paris to Mexico”

Paintings by Todd Karns (“Harry Bailey”).

Original 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, First Presbyterian Church Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St

 

10:00am – 4:00pm

“I Want to Live Again! Reflections and Lessons From George Bailey”

Presentation and paintings by Paul Abate.

Original Museum Location, 32 Fall St

 

10:00am - 4:00pm

Seneca Falls Historical Society

Experience the Victorian Christmas grandeur and wonder in the magnificent Becker Mansion. Hourly tours available, last tour 3:00pm.

55 Cayuga St

 

10:00am - 4:30pm

It’s a Wonderful Life Museum,

DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED

 76 Fall Street.  

 

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.” 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

 

10:45am - 11:15am

EVENT DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED

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 - 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

 

11:00am - 6:00pm

National Women’s Hall of Fame

DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED

National Women's Hall of Fame, 1 Canal St

 

11:15am - Noon 

“It’s a Wonderful Film! 

Presentation by Netflix Producer/Writer Harold Buchholz .

 (Mystery Science Theater 3000) How did Frank Capra create the most popular message movie of all time?”) takes you on a fun behind-the-scenes tour of the master storyteller’s creative journey that gave us It’s a Wonderful Life.

Trinity Church, 27 Fall St

 

Noon - 5:00pm

It’s A Wonderful 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

Temperance FLX, 31 Fall St

 

12:15pm - 12:40pm

IAWL Shorts

A Wonderful Wrap - Footage from the Capra Wrap picnic - 8 min.

Restoring a Beloved Classic - a look behind the scenes of IAWL - 12 min.

The Little Theater, First Presbyterian Church Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St

 

1:00pm - 2:00pm

“Donna Stone and the Real Housewives of Hilldale”

Presentation by Mary Owen, daughter of Donna Reed.  Special Screening of “Just a Housewife”  a classic episode of The Donna Reed Show.

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, First Presbyterian Church Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St

 

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Presentation by Author Michael Willian

EVENT DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED

Trinity Church, 27 Fall St 

 

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Autograph signing by cast members

Autographs free with purchase; $30 fee per autograph for items you bring yourself. 

The Gould Hotel, 108 Fall St

 

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Presentation by John Kuri, filmmaker

Son of Emile Kuri (Set Decorator, It’s a Wonderful Life).

EVENT DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED

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, First Presbyterian Church Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St

 

3:15pm - 4:15pm

“Jimmy Stewart on the Front of Life”

One-man play written by and featuring Brian Rohan as Jimmy Stewart. Tickets — $20.

LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED

 

3:00pm - 5:00pm

It’s a Wonderful Christmas Card Workshop

Create 5 hand-made cards that you can then take to the Post Office for the Special Bedford Falls Postal Cancellation. $30 includes all materials and refreshments.

Advance reservations needed: email alaw@wonderfullifemuseum.com.

Bee’s Cafe, 107 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

LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED

 

4:00pm - 6:15pm

A Wonderful Movie Special

Screening of “It’s a Wonderful life” Original B/W version – 2hr:10min

The Little Theater, First Presbyterian Church Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St

 

4:30pm

Shuttles start leaving the Gould Hotel

For the Frank Capra Preview Dinner.

108 Fall St

 

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.

American Legion, 48 State St

 

6:00pm - 8:30pm

It’s A Wonderful Bonfire

Tree Lighting, Caroling, Santa and his Reindeers. 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).

Contact It’s a Wonderful Life Museum for tickets (315-568- 5838)

Del Lago Resort, located off Exit 41, NY State Thruway

 

6:15pm - 6:40pm

IAWL Shorts

A Wonderful Wrap - Footage from the Capra Wrap picnic - 8 min.

Restoring a Beloved Classic - a look Behind the scenes of IAWL - 12 min.

The Little Theater, First Presbyterian Church Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St

 

7:00pm

It's A Wonderful Life

A live radio show with live sound effects in front of a live audience!

Tickets available at Fall St Brewing, 106 Fall St, or WomanMade Products 91 Fall St senecacommunityplayers.org

LaFayette Theater, 202 W. Main St. Waterloo

 

8:00pm - 10:00pm 

Candlelight Cabaret: Cheers To Broadway, Take Two!

Pottersville’s finest stage show featuring the Pottersville Singers. Adult beverages, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and smoothies are available for purchase. Tickets available at Festival Information Center, WomanMade Products or candlelightcabaret.ticketspice.com/cheerstobroadway

The Pottersville Palladium, Rhizo Remedy 6 Ovid Street

 

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 from the Festival Information Center – 60 Fall Street or at the door.

The Little Theater, First Presbyterian Church Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St