From Massena to Canton, lots of holiday events throughout St. Lawrence County this weekend

From an “Old-fashioned Christmas” in Massena and a “Super Holiday Weekend” in Potsdam to the “Festival of Trees” in Ogdensburg and a Laurentian Singers concert in Canton, lots of holiday events are taking place this Saturday and Sunday.

If you enjoy the sense of community that comes with participating in hometown events, this could be an enjoyable weekend, and an opportunity to appreciate the non-commercial aspects of the holiday season.

The Old-Fashioned Christmas event in downtown Massena begins at 5 p.m. Dec. 6, with Santa, a parade and a tree-lighting at Veteran’s Park. The event is sponsored by Massena Chamber of Commerce.

In Potsdam, a Santa Claus parade starts at 1 p.m. Dec. 6 with floats, musicians and marchers. Many merchants will be offering drawings for gift certificates and free refreshments both Dec. 6 and 7. A brass quintet will perform 2 p.m. Saturday in front of Northern Interiors on Market Street. The event is sponsored by the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce.

In Ogdensburg, the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Auxiliary’s “Festival of the Trees” takes place at the New York State Armory at the corner of Ford and Elizabeth Streets, from 10 a.m. to midnight. Activities will include a Santa parade, entertainment, holiday items for sale, raffles, lunch, and children’s arts and crafts. Evening activities begin at 6 p.m. and will include a silent auction, refreshments and musical entertainment.

For more details of these and other events:

-- SUNY Crane’s annual ‘Candlelight Concert’ Dec. 7 in Potsdam

-- Old-Fashioned Christmas in downtown Massena Dec. 6

-- Laurentian Singers Dec. 6 holiday concert in Canton

-- Festival of the Trees at Claxton-Hepburn in Ogdensburg Dec. 6

-- Santa Paws' photos with Santa and pets Dec. 6 at Potsdam Agway

-- Gingerbread winners announced at TAUNY open house Dec. 6

-- Potsdam tree lighting on Dec. 6

-- Potsdam Co-op's 11th annual Holiday Baking Contest Dec. 7

-- SUNY Potsdam's Christmas Candlelight Concerts air on WPBS Dec. 10, 12, 13, 14, 24

For more community and holiday events, check out the NorthCountryNow.com 7-Day Calendar.

Happy holidays!