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2026 Millerton's Festival of Lights
Get ready for a day of holiday magic in Millerton!
The Festival of Lights returns on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28 bringing together neighbors, families, and friends for one of our town’s most beloved traditions. From morning movies to evening carols and the sparkling parade, it’s a full day of festive fun and community cheer.
Here’s what’s happening:
Friday, November 27
Morning Fun at The Moviehouse
Kick off the celebration with a FREE cozy holiday classic at The Moviehouse!
Movie: Elf (2003)
Doors Open: 9:30 am
Showtime: 10:00 am
Families can enjoy this feel-good favorite together — and every child will receive a free raffle ticket for prizes from local businesses!
Children's Raffle at Veterans Park
After the movie, head to Veterans Park for the raffle drawing and more festivities.
Drawing Time: 12:00 PM
Don’t miss your chance to win local gift certificates and Toys — it’s always a crowd favorite!
Afternoon Festivities - The fun continues all around town:
Hot Chocolate from NBT Bank
Warm up with complimentary hot cocoa at the NBT Bank tent in Veterans Park.
From 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Cookie Decorating at The NECC
Let your creativity shine with festive cookie decorating at the North East Community Center.
From: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Evening Magic: Caroling and Parade of Lights. After the sun sets, Millerton truly shines!
Caroling Along Main Street
Join in a town-wide singalong — line up at 4:30 pm, singing begins at 4:45 pm.
Festival of Lights Parade
The day ends with Millerton’s most magical moment hosted by The Millerton Fire Company - the Festival of Lights Parade.
Parade Starts: 5:15 pm
Saturday, November 28
The Millerton Farmers Market
The fun keeps going at the NECC Farmers Market which offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, fruit, cheeses, baked goods and prepared foods. The Farmers Market is located at Millerton Methodist Church, at the corner of Dutchess Ave and Main Street.
From: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
gingerbread house decorating
Stroll over to the annex at the NorthEast-Millerton Library to decorate gingerbread houses. The finished houses will be displayed in shop windows along Main Street, and the winners will be announced at our Winter Market on Saturday, December 19.
From: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Make It a Weekend to Remember
The Festival of Lights is Millerton at its best — joyful, welcoming, and full of heart. Whether you’re singing on Main Street, sipping cocoa, or watching the lights twinkle through town, it’s the perfect way to start the holiday season.
See you there!
