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Zoo New York in Thompson Park was back open to visitors this weekend for its fourth annual Winter Wonderlights. The event started in 2020. Lights could be seen all over the zoo, illuminating animal exhibits and walkways. Santa and Mrs. Claus were in attendance. Ryan A. Ferris, director of guest experience for Zoo New York,… Keep Reading
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The city’s Christmas parade and tree lighting will feature a laser show for the first time. The Holiday Scene Laser Show, presented by a professional laser company out of Minnesota, will be shown on the Sterling Street side of City Hall before and after the parade. The parade is Friday. The tree lighting begins at… Keep Reading
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The city’s Christmas parade and tree lighting will feature a laser show for the first time. The Holiday Scene Laser Show, presented by a professional laser company out of Minnesota, will be shown on the Sterling Street side of City Hall before and after the parade. The parade is Friday. The tree lighting begins at… Keep Reading
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Holiday spirit filled the air at the Salmon Run Mall Wednesday morning, as preparations began for the North Country Festival of Trees. Ninety trees are to be decorated this year by various organizations, businesses and members of the public who signed up. The trees will be sold through an auction that runs from Nov. 25… Keep Reading
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Get ready for a ghoulishly good time this Halloween at Salmon Run Mall. The mall is transforming into a Halloween wonderland Tuesday, welcoming families and little trick-or-treaters to join in the festivities. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. in center court with Jefferson County Mental Health, Thousand Islands Habitat for Humanity, Jefferson County Public… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — The drive through Thompson Park on Saturday made for the perfect Northern New York fall setting as boys and girls dressed as superheroes, cartoon characters, bumblebees and more made their way to Zoo New York for the annual Boo at the Zoo event. “We come every year,” Stephanie Chouinard of Glen Park said.… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — People will once again be decorating pumpkins, putting them on four wheels and pushing them down the hill Oct. 7 at The Great Pumpkin Derby to raise money for breast cancer awareness. The derby will be held on Rand Drive, behind the YMCA on Coffeen Street. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The event… Keep Reading
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Chris Oman and Rebecca MacDonald were tying the knot in Scotland—with photographer Michael Carver taking pictures. Michael was packing up when his partner texted him to say that the Northern Lights could be seen over the venue at Bogbain Farm. Moving at breakneck speed, he asked a guest to fetch the bride and groom in… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — When fans of Riley Green attend his outdoor concert at 7 p.m. Friday at the Watertown Fairgrounds, they will likely hear a preview of his new album set for release next month. The new album was heavily inspired by Green’s experiences, values, pastimes and love of family. It was named after a poignant… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer local chapter will be holding a walk at 10 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Watertown Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. The event will see students from various north country school districts taking part in order to raise money to increase awareness for the deadly disease. Twenty-four students are from… Keep Reading
