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FREE Kids Tickets to Philharmonic's Winter Wonderland + GIVEAWAY

Enter to win a family pack of tickets to any 2025-26 Season Concert at the Forum!

By Kate Fletcher, Macaroni KID Binghamton Publisher November 24, 2025

The magic of the holidays comes alive with the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra for their annual favorite, Winter Wonderland, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 3:30pm at the Broome County Forum Theatre!

This is the perfect way to introduce your kids to the magic of a full symphony orchestra. Not only is the program packed with festive favorites, but the Binghamton Philharmonic offers an amazing deal for families: Kids aged 17 and under are ALWAYS FREE! (Adult tickets range from $29-$73.)

A Program Filled with Holiday Cheer

The orchestra will perform a sparkling mix of classic and contemporary holiday pieces, including:

  • Live Film Screening: The beloved classic animated film The Snowman will be shown on the big screen, accompanied by the orchestra performing the full live score by Howard Blake.
  • Festive Favorites: Hear holiday staples like Leroy Anderson's energetic Christmas Festival Overture and Sleigh Ride.
  • More Magic: Enjoy the powerful Christmas Canon (Trans-Siberian Orchestra), the joyful Hanukkah Festival Overture, music from It’s a Wonderful Life, the rousing Radetsky March, and a festive Christmas Singalong where the whole family can join in!

TICKETS & INFO

  • Adult Tickets: Reserve tickets starting at $29 at binghamtonphilharmonic.org.
  • FREE Children’s Tickets: Call the Binghamton Philharmonic Box Office at (607) 723-3931 ext. 1 to order free tickets for ages 17 and under.

The Ultimate Holiday Memory: Conduct the Orchestra!

Here’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! The Binghamton Philharmonic is auctioning off the chance for one person to conduct the orchestra in Leroy Anderson's holiday classic Sleigh Ride on December 6th!

  • What You Get: The chance to join the orchestra on stage and lead the iconic favorite from the podium.
  • The Bonus: Your winning bid includes four complimentary tickets to the concert.
  • Support the Arts: Your bid supports the mission of the Binghamton Philharmonic.
  • Place Your Bid: Place your bid online by 5pm on December 1st!

Ticket GIVEAWAY!

Kids are always free, so we're giving away two adult tickets (up to $146 value) to any Binghamton Philharmonic 2025-2026 Season Concert, including Winter Wonderland on December 6th! This is your chance to treat yourself and your children to the beauty of live orchestra!

The winner can choose any one of these exciting concerts happening at the Broome County Forum Theatre in Binghamton this season:

WINTER WONDERLAND
3:30pm Saturday, December 6, 2025
CLASSIC STYLE
3:30pm Saturday, January 31, 2026
CANONS AND CANNONS: POPS AT THE FORUM
3:30pm Saturday, February 28, 2026
ODE TO JOY
7:30pm Saturday, March 28, 2026
ONE VISION – THE MUSIC OF QUEEN
7:30pm Saturday, May 2, 2026


The winner will be selected at 8pm on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Good luck!

December 4 Update: Congratulations to the winner, Kaitlyn K.!



This article and giveaway is sponsored by the Binghamton Philharmonic, a valued sponsor of Macaroni KID Binghamton. We appreciate your support in reviewing our sponsors' articles and hope that their offerings are useful for you and your family. 

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