7:30 - 11:00am
IT’S A WONDERFUL BREAKFAST
Pancakes, eggs, sausage, OJ, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Tickets $10 at the door.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
9:00am - Noon
BEDFORD FALLS STATION POSTAL CANCELLATION
Seneca Falls PO, 38 State St.
9:00am - 4:30pm
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE MUSEUM
76 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 - 6:00pm
GEORGE BAILEY’S CAR
The It’s a Wonderful Life Museum Presents George Bailey’s Car (1919 Dodge Brothers Touring Car).
James Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
1429 State Route 414, Seneca Falls.
9:00am - 6:00pm
“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. Zu Zu’s Gingersnaps for sale.
80 Fall St.
9:30am
FREE ROASTED CHESTNUTS
Provided by the Knights of Columbus (for as long as they last).
Corner of State and Fall Sts.
9:30am – 5:30pm
CAAFL OFFICE
The Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition will be offering a place for families and those in recovery to warm up (most of the other places are stores or bars), children’s craft activities, as well as coffee, cocoa and cookies in the Council office. Santa will be visiting 10:00-11:00 with Christmas story read-alouds throughout the afternoon.
111 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, First Presbyterian Church
Rear Entrance, Lower Level,
23 Cayuga St.
10:00am
21ST ANNUAL GEORGE BAILEY AWARD
Presented by the IDEA Center for the Voices of Humanity.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
10:00am - 11:30am
BOOK SIGNING BY MICHAEL WILLIAN
Author of The Essential It’s a Wonderful Life: A Scene by Scene Guide to the Classic Film.
Seneca Falls Museum & Visitor Center,
89 Fall St.
10:00am - 4:00pm
PROGRESS & TRANSFORMATION – THE MUSEUM’S EXPANSION
Visit the Original IAWL Museum location at 32 Fall Street - See progress, transformation and future plans. Make “Zu Zu’s Petals” for the new Museum.
Original IAWL Museum Location,
32 Fall St.
10:00am - 4:00pm
WOMEN'S RIGHTS NHP VISITOR CENTER
Women's Rights National Historical Park,
136 Fall St.
10:00am - 4:00pm
“FROM PARIS TO MEXICO”
Paintings by Todd Karns (“Harry Bailey”).
Original IAWL Museum Location,
32 Fall St.
10:00am - 4:00pm
“I WANT TO LIVE AGAIN! REFLECTIONS AND LESSONS FROM GEORGE BAILEY”
Reflections and Lessons From George Bailey”. Paintings by Paul Abate.
Original IAWL Museum Location,
32 Fall St.
10:00am - 4:00pm
A WONDERFUL WINTER IN LEGO
Step into a world of creativity and nostalgia. CNY Bricks, a local Adult LEGO User Group, presents a winter wonderland of brick-built scenes inspired by the magic of the season. From snowy villages to twinkling holiday streets, these custom LEGO creations capture the charm and community spirit of It’s a Wonderful Life.
Original IAWL Museum Location,
32 Fall St.
10:00am - 12:15pm
A WONDERFUL MOVIE SPECIAL
Screening of “It’s A Wonderful Life” Colorized version – 2hr:10min
The Little Theater, First Presbyterian Church Rear Entrance, Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St.
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10:00am - 3:00pm
WONDERFUL SPICE COFFEE BY CAFE 19
Unique spice blend samples with bags of coffee available for purchase. Located between the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum and Gabbard’s Barber Shop,
76-78 Fall St.
10:00am - 3:00pm
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE CHARACTERS ON FALL STREET
10:00am - 4:00pm
PROGRESS & TRANSFORMATION – THE MUSEUM’S EXPANSION
Visit the Original IAWL Museum location at 32 Fall Street - See progress, transformation and future plans. Make “Zu Zu’s Petals” for the new Museum.
Original IAWL Museum Location,
32 Fall St.
10:00am - 5:00pm
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 www.zuzunetwork.com
Seneca Falls Heritage and Tourism Center, 89 Fall St.
10:00am - 3:00pm
FREE HORSE-DRAWN WAGON RIDES
Fall St.
10:00am - 3:00pm
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE OPEN HOUSE AND CRAFT FAIR
Kirk Casey American Legion,
48 State 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 - 4:00pm
SAM WAINWRIGHTS OUTDOOR VENDOR VILLAGE
Visit vendors for arts and crafts merchants.
SFPD ‘Fill the cruiser’
Santa 9am – noon and 2pm – 4pm
Sam Wainwrights Vendor Village, Corner of Fall and Cayuga St.
10:30am - 11:30am
PRESENTATION BY MONICA CAPRA HODGES (GRANDDAUGHTER OF FRANK CAPRA)
Talks about her grandfather and “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
11:00am – 12:30pm
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.
55 Fall St.
11:00am - 1:00pm
AUTOGRAPH SIGNING BY CAST MEMBERS
Autograph free with purchase; $30 fee for items you bring yourself.
The Gould Hotel, 108 Fall St.
11:00am - 4:00pm
ZUZU’S PETAL STATION
Make a Zu Zu’s petal for the expansion of the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum.
National Women’s Hall of Fame,
1 Canal St.
11:30am - 12:15pm
DONNA REED: “ANOTHER MOTHER FOR PEACE”
Presentation by Mary Owen, Donna Reed’s daughter.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
Noon
GIANT CINNAMON BUN EATING CONTEST
$5.00 entry fee.
Café XIX, 20 East Bayard St.
Noon - 9:00pm
“NICK’S PLACE”
Temperance FLX, 31 Fall St.
12:15pm - 12:40pm
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
Rear Entrance, Lower Level,
23 Cayuga St
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12:15pm - 1:00pm
“I WANT TO LIVE AGAIN! REFLECTIONS AND LESSONS FROM GEORGE BAILEY”
Reflections and Lessons From George Bailey”. Paintings by Paul Abate.
Original IAWL Museum Location,
32 Fall St.
1:00pm
IT’S A WONDERFUL PARADE
Sponsored by the It’s a Wonderful Life Festival Committee.
Fall Street.
1:00pm - 3:15pm
A WONDERFUL MOVIE SPECIAL
Screening of “It’s A Wonderful Life” Original B/W version – 2hr:10min
The Little Theater, First Presbyterian Church
Rear Entrance, Lower Level,
23 Cayuga St.
2:00 – 3:00pm
“WONDERFUL WINGS: SOARING WITH HOPE, EMPOWERING YOUTH”
Join the Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition for a panel presentation about ways communities can support and empower our youth as they face
significant mental health challenges. Speakers include representatives from NYS OMH and 988/211 Crisis Lifeline, and a school representative who will be sharing their districts work with Sources of Strength. The discussion will close with the presentation of the first annual "Clarence Award" to two well-deserving adults from the community who were nominated by youth for making a positive impact on their lives.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
2:00 - 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.
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2:30pm – 4:00pm
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.
55 Fall St.
3:00 - 4:00pm
“EVERY TIME A BELL RINGS: HELPING CHILDREN FIND HOPE IN HARD TIMES”
Presentation by Victoria Wejko,
Mrs. New York American 2024.
Trinity Church, 27 Fall St.
3:00 - 4:00pm
“JIMMY STEWART ON THE FRONT OF LIFE”
One-man play written and performed by Brian Rohan as Jimmy Stewart. Tickets – $15.
Buy tickets at the door, at the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum or in our online shop at www.wonderfullifemuseum.com
First Presbyterian Church Front Entrance, 23 Cayuga St.
3:15pm - 3:40pm
IAWL SHORTS
A Wonderful Wrap - Footage from the It’s a Wonderful Life wrap picnic - 8 min.
Restoring a Beloved Classic - a look Behind the scenes of IAWL - 12 min.
The Little Theater, First Presbyterian Church Rear Entrance, Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St.
4:00pm - 5:00pm
SENECA COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION
Will be offering free glow sticks along the 5K route. Help "Light up Lives" and break the
stigma associated with mental health challenges.
Along the 5k Route
4:00pm - 6:15pm
A WONDERFUL MOVIE SPECIAL
Screening of “It’s A Wonderful Life” Colorized version – 2hr:10min
The Little Theater, First Presbyterian Church Rear Entrance, Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St.
4:30pm - 7:00pm
BERT & ERNIE’S FAMOUS CHICKEN BARBEQUE
Tickets available at Festival Information Center, Online or at the door while they last.
55 Fall St.
4:40pm
IT’S A WONDERFUL RUN 5K
Started by Karolyn Grimes (“Zuzu Bailey”).
Bayard St. & Bridge St.
6:15pm - 6:40pm
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 Rear Entrance, Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St
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6:30 - 7:30pm
DANCE LESSON…
Dance Lesson by Groove Juice Swing from Rochester.
Mynderse Academy Gymnasium,
105 Troy St.
7:00pm - 8:15pm
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY”
Presented by the Seneca Community Players. Tickets: www.senecacommunityplayers.org
Bijou Theater, First Presbyterian Church Front Entrance,
23 Cayuga St.
7:00 - 9:15pm
SPECIAL SCREENING OF IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Special Screening of It’s a Wonderful Life.
Free Admission.
Douglas Avery
Performing Arts Center,
Mynderse Academy, 105 Troy St.
7:30 - 10:30pm
DANCE BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
“Dance by the Light of the Moon.” Music by Andy Stobie and the Greater Finger Lakes Jazz Orchestra (18-piece swing band). Free Admission.
Mynderse Academy Gymnasium,
105 Troy St.
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 https://candlelightcabaret.ticketspice.com/cheerstobroadway2
The Pottersville Palladium, Rhizo Remedy 6 Ovid St.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
“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 Rear Entrance, Lower Level, 23 Cayuga St.
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