CLINTON — The Clinton Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Shoppers Stroll will take place Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25-26.

This popular event offers an opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the shopping mall, take part in nostalgic events within the historic Village of Clinton, and mark the start of the holiday season.

There will be special sales at area merchants, events to entertain and delight, and goodies and activities throughout the day by businesses and community organizations around the village.

A tree lighting ceremony in the Village Green will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday with the Clinton High School Chamber singers, followed by a traditional reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Scott Leonard, then holiday greetings from Mayor Elizabeth Tantillo, who will then start the countdown for the tree lighting.

The Holiday Parade will start at the corner of Chenango Avenue and College Street at 7 p.m. Friday.

Highlights include:

Friday

• 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Pack the Pantry - bus donated by Hale Transportation - parked along the Village Green. Bring holiday food items to be donated to The Country Pantry. Also on Saturday.

• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Friends of the Kirkland Town Library annual Jewelry and Holiday Book Sale. Also 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday.

• 10 a.m.: Stores open. Also on Saturday.

• Noon - 4 p.m.: Horse & wagon rides - pick up/drop off in front of Alexander Hamilton Institute. Purchase tickets in front of the Alexander Hamilton Institute. $3 adults, $1 children under 12, free for children under 2. Also on Saturday.

• Noon - 4 p.m.: Free popcorn and crafts at Coldwell Banker Sexton Real Estate.

• 1 – 3 p.m.: Pictures with Santa in the NBT Bank lobby.

• 1 – 6 p.m.: Children’s activities, refreshments, and a visit from Mrs. Claus at the Clinton Historical Society.

• 4:30 - 6 p.m.: Clinton High School Chamber Singers - throughout the Village of Clinton.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Free hot chocolate and baked goods at 1 North Park Row provided by Nelson Associates Architectural Engineering and The Burns Agency.

• 5 p.m.: St. Mary’s Choir singing at the Stone Church.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Music by Just Brass at The Burns Agency at 29 West Park Row.

Saturday

• 8 a.m.: 5th annual 5K Jingle Jog in Village of Clinton.

• 1 - 4 p.m.: Clinton Village Green - Warm-up by the fire pit and enjoy free hot chocolate and S’mores.

• 2 - 4 p.m.: Clinton Fire Department Museum at Station #2 on Franklin Avenue.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Holiday Skate at the Clinton Arena hosted by the Clinton Figure Skating Club.