9:00 am - Noon
Bedford Falls Station Postal Cancellation.
Seneca Falls Post Office, 38 State Street.
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
FESTIVAL INFORMATION CENTER
Festival information, merchandise, souvenirs. Lost & Found, First Aid.
Festival Information Center, VENUE, LOCATION TBD
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
“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. Zu Zu’s Gingersnaps for sale.
80 Fall St
9:30 am - 8:00 pm
ANNIE’S PITSTOP
“Come sit for a spell!!” Enjoy a hot drink, light snack
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
10:00 am
OFFICIAL FESTIVAL OPENING
Ribbon cutting and presentation of 2026 Festival Grand Marshal.
Festival Information Center, VENUE, LOCATION TBD
10:00 am - 12:15 pm
A WONDERFUL MOVIE SPECIAL
Screening of “It’s a Wonderful life” Original B/W version – 2hr:10min
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
WOMEN'S RIGHTS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK VISITOR CENTER
Women's Rights National Historical Park, 136 Fall St
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
WARM UP!!!
Stop in for a snack while you enjoy a warm beverage!
While you are there, ENTER to WIN a $100 Visa Gift Card.
The Summit Federal Credit Union, 123 Fall St
12:15 pm - 12:40 pm
IAWL SHORTS
A Wonderful Wrap - 8 min.
Restoring a Beloved Classic - a look behind the scenes of IAWL - 12 min.
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Autograph Signing
by Karolyn Grimes (ZuZu Bailey), Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy Bailey) and Don Collins (Young Pete Bailey).
Autograph free with purchase, $30 fee for items you bring yourself.
The Gould Hotel, 108 Fall St
1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
A WONDERFUL MOVIE SPECIAL
Screening of “It’s A Wonderful Life” Colorized version – 2hr:10min
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
PLAY IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE-OPOLY
Play IAWL-Opoly for fun and prizes. One hour speed version played with other IAWL enthusiasts! Players and spectators’ welcome.
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
It’s a Wonderful Christmas Card Workshop.
Create five hand-made cards that you can take to the Post Office for the Special Bedford Falls Postal Cancellation. $30 includes all materials and refreshments (cookies, brownies, bars, ginger snaps, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, iced tea and punch). Advance reservations required.
More information available - The Seneca Falls It's A Wonderful Life Museum
Bee’s Cafe, 107 Fall St
3:15 pm - 3:40 pm
IAWL SHORTS
Secrets Of The Vault - The tricks & secrets of making rain, snow, sound and more… - 22 min.
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
4:00 pm - 6:15 pm
A WONDERFUL MOVIE SPECIAL
Screening of “It’s A Wonderful Life” original B/W version – 2hr:10min
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
4:30pm
SHUTTLES START LEAVING THE GOULD HOTEL FOR THE FRANK CAPRA PREVIEW DINNER.
108 Fall St
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
IT’S A WONDERFUL BONFIRE
Caroling, Santa. Music by Calvary Chapel Worship Band.
Harry’s Hots and concessions.
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
6:15 pm - 6:40 pm
IAWL SHORTS
It’s A Wonderful Wrap - 8 min.
Restoring a Beloved Classic - a look Behind the scenes of IAWL - 12 min.
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play 80th Anniversary Edition.”
Presented by Seneca Community Players.
Tickets: www.senecacommunityplayers.org
Bijou Theater, First Presbyterian Church, Front Entrance, 23 Cayuga St
7:30 pm
Historic 80th Anniversary Event
“It’s a Wonderful Life” will be shown on a large screen accompanied by the Rochester
More information available - The Seneca Falls It's A Wonderful Life Museum
Philharmonic Orchestra and a choir. West Herr Auditorium, Rochester, NY.
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
CANDLELIGHT CABARET
The Pottersville Palladium, XXX Street
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
“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!
The Little Theater, VENUE, LOCATION TBD
:00 am - Noon
Bedford Falls Station Postal Cancellation.
Seneca Falls Post Office, 38 State Street.
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
FESTIVAL INFORMATION CENTER
Festival information, merchandise, souvenirs. Lost & Found, First Aid.
Festival Information Center, VENUE, LOCATION TBD
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
“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. Zu Zu’s Gingersnaps for sale.
80 Fall St
9:30 am - 8:00 pm
ANNIE’S PITSTOP
“Come sit for a spell!!” Enjoy a hot drink, light snack
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
10:00 am
OFFICIAL FESTIVAL OPENING
Ribbon cutting and presentation of 2026 Festival Grand Marshal.
Festival Information Center, VENUE, LOCATION TBD
10:00 am - 12:15 pm
A WONDERFUL MOVIE SPECIAL
Screening of “It’s a Wonderful life” Original B/W version – 2hr:10min
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
WOMEN'S RIGHTS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK VISITOR CENTER
Women's Rights National Historical Park, 136 Fall St
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
WARM UP!!!
Stop in for a snack while you enjoy a warm beverage!
While you are there, ENTER to WIN a $100 Visa Gift Card.
The Summit Federal Credit Union, 123 Fall St
12:15 pm - 12:40 pm
IAWL SHORTS
A Wonderful Wrap - 8 min.
Restoring a Beloved Classic - a look behind the scenes of IAWL - 12 min.
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Autograph Signing
by Karolyn Grimes (ZuZu Bailey), Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy Bailey) and Don Collins (Young Pete Bailey).
Autograph free with purchase, $30 fee for items you bring yourself.
The Gould Hotel, 108 Fall St
1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
A WONDERFUL MOVIE SPECIAL
Screening of “It’s A Wonderful Life” Colorized version – 2hr:10min
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
PLAY IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE-OPOLY
Play IAWL-Opoly for fun and prizes. One hour speed version played with other IAWL enthusiasts! Players and spectators’ welcome.
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
It’s a Wonderful Christmas Card Workshop.
Create five hand-made cards that you can take to the Post Office for the Special Bedford Falls Postal Cancellation. $30 includes all materials and refreshments (cookies, brownies, bars, ginger snaps, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, iced tea and punch). Advance reservations required.
More information available - The Seneca Falls It's A Wonderful Life Museum
Bee’s Cafe, 107 Fall St
3:15 pm - 3:40 pm
IAWL SHORTS
Secrets Of The Vault - The tricks & secrets of making rain, snow, sound and more… - 22 min.
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
4:00 pm - 6:15 pm
A WONDERFUL MOVIE SPECIAL
Screening of “It’s A Wonderful Life” original B/W version – 2hr:10min
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
4:30pm
SHUTTLES START LEAVING THE GOULD HOTEL FOR THE FRANK CAPRA PREVIEW DINNER.
108 Fall St
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
IT’S A WONDERFUL BONFIRE
Caroling, Santa. Music by Calvary Chapel Worship Band.
Harry’s Hots and concessions.
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
6:15 pm - 6:40 pm
IAWL SHORTS
It’s A Wonderful Wrap - 8 min.
Restoring a Beloved Classic - a look Behind the scenes of IAWL - 12 min.
VENUE, LOCATION TBD
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play 80th Anniversary Edition.”
Presented by Seneca Community Players.
Tickets: www.senecacommunityplayers.org
Bijou Theater, First Presbyterian Church, Front Entrance, 23 Cayuga St
7:30 pm
Historic 80th Anniversary Event
“It’s a Wonderful Life” will be shown on a large screen accompanied by the Rochester
More information available - The Seneca Falls It's A Wonderful Life Museum
Philharmonic Orchestra and a choir. West Herr Auditorium, Rochester, NY.
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
CANDLELIGHT CABARET
The Pottersville Palladium, XXX Street
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
“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!
The Little Theater, VENUE, LOCATION TBD
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