Updated 12/11/2009 06:45 PM

Weekend Getaways!

By: Mike O’Brian

How about some holiday fun for the whole family that won't cost you a lot of money!

Weekend Getaways!
*Holiday Music & Dancing Light Show at the Garden Factory, 2126 Buffalo Rd in Gates. Seventy-thousand colorful synchronized Christmas lights to three different Christmas songs all inside a warm and cozy environment. Tickets are $3 adults, $2 ages 2-10. This Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (585) 247-6236

While you're there, enjoy the giant model train display. It's free to see!

*Chanukah Festival of Lights Drive-Thru Display at Congregation Shema Yisrael, 1326 N. Winton Rd. from dusk until 10 p.m. nightly. Free to see! (585) 288-0670

*Handcrafted Nativity creshes from around the world on display at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, daily through Jan. 6.

*Holidays at the Market at the Rochester Public Market this Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Holidays arts, crafts and food with wreaths and trees for sale. Free Santa sleigh rides!


Looking for more Getaways?

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Garden Factory Light Show!