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Weekend top picks: Ovid Winter Festival, Habitat for Humanity Cookie Walk, and more

Weekend top picks: Ovid Winter Festival, Habitat for Humanity Cookie Walk, and more

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(607NewsNow) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these top picks for fun activities in the area:

Cornell Women’s Ice Hockey vs Quinnipiac University:

Starting at 5 p.m. tonight, December 5th, the Cornell Women’s Ice Hockey team will take on Quinnipiac University at Lynah Rink. Find ticket information here.

Ovid Winter Festival 2025:

On Saturday, December 6th starting at 8:00 a.m., the Town of Ovid will be hosting their Winter Festival. Breakfast with Santa, festive beverages, holiday bazaars, and more will all be part of the festival. Find more information here.

Habitat for Humanity Cookie Walk:

The 11th Annual CookieWalk is back this Saturday, December 6th at Center Ithaca. Browse tables of festive, homemade cookies, select the ones you want and pay by the pound. Find more information here.

Elmira College Under the Dome Craft Fair:

From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. this Sunday, December 7th, The Under the Dome Craft Fair will feature gifts and hand-crafted goods from hundreds of local artists in time for the holiday shopping season. Find more information here.

Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers-Winter Concert 2025:

Starting at 4:00 p.m. at Ithaca College’s Ford Hall, The Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers will present their Winter Concert, Feast of Carols with special guest artist, Limmie Pulliam this Sunday, December 7th. Find more information here.

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