Sleigh Bells on Steuben: Celebrate the Holiday Season in Bingen
Holiday shopping, hot cocoa, a fire truck parade, and a visit from Santa—Bingen is getting into the holiday spirit! Join us for Sleigh Bells on Steuben on Saturday, November 28, 2026, for an afternoon and evening of local shopping and festive family fun.
Taking place on Small Business Saturday, this celebration is a wonderful reason to gather your friends and family, explore Bingen’s businesses, and welcome the season together.
Shop Small and Find Something Special
Start your afternoon with a little holiday shopping! From noon to 5 p.m., explore local businesses and discover gifts for the people on your list. Watch for participating businesses to announce special promotions and open houses for the occasion.
Whether you’re getting a head start on your gift list or treating yourself, shopping locally is a meaningful way to support the businesses that help make Bingen special.
Gather for Holiday Fun at the Surf Mill Lot
The Tree Lighting Festival runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Surf Mill Lot, with hot cocoa, family activities, s’mores stations, and opportunities to take pictures with Santa.
At 4:45 p.m., get ready for a festive arrival as the fire truck parade brings Santa to the tree. Bring the kids, wave as the parade arrives, and settle in for an evening of holiday cheer.
Santa will be available for photos from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the tree lighting at 6 p.m. Gather around as the tree lights up and Bingen welcomes the holiday season. There will be more time for Santa photos after the lighting, from 6:15 to 7 p.m., as the festival wraps up.
Keep the Celebration Going
Ready to put those holiday sing-along skills to work? Head to Chips at 8 p.m. for Christmas Karaoke and keep the festivities going with your favorite seasonal songs.
Then, on Sunday, November 29, at 9:30 a.m., join Nika at NK Studios to get moving after the Thanksgiving weekend.
Sleigh Bells on Steuben Schedule
Saturday, November 28
- Noon–5 p.m. | Small Business Saturday Shopping
Explore Bingen businesses and watch for special promotions and open houses. - 3–7 p.m. | Tree Lighting Festival at the Surf Mill Lot
Enjoy hot cocoa, family activities, s’mores stations, and Santa photos. - 4:45 p.m. | Fire Truck Parade with Santa
The parade ends at the tree. - 5–6 p.m. | Pictures with Santa
- 6 p.m. | Tree Lighting
- 6:15–7 p.m. | More Pictures with Santa and Festival Wrap-Up
- 8 p.m. | Christmas Karaoke at Chips
Sunday, November 29
- 9:30 a.m. | Get Moving with Nika at NK Studios
Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and spend Small Business Saturday in Bingen. From finding a thoughtful gift to watching the tree light up, Sleigh Bells on Steuben offers plenty of reasons to celebrate close to home.
This preliminary schedule is subject to change. Check back for additional details as the event approaches.
