This season will be the first time KeyBank has lighted the trees surrounding its building to honor unity in the community. At 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, a candlelight vigil presented by Chino & Evelyn Ingram for the upcoming venue, The Castle, will be held. The event has been coordinated by volunteers of the Concern Citizens Action Program to bring together the community for a special night of Unity. All are welcome and refreshments will be served.

The Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs will offer Holiday Hayrides from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18 at Burnet Park. The horse-drawn wagon rides through an illuminated Burnet Park will conclude with a visit with Santa. Rides are $2 per person. Online pre-registration is required and opens starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Syracuse.recdesk.com