ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. — The village of Ellicottville will soon transform into a snow globe of winter bliss.

Families are planning their Thanksgiving travels and counting down the days until the ski lifts start spinning.

Restaurants are ready to launch their new seasonal menus, and local retailers are anxious to welcome visitors searching for all the perfect presents for everyone on their gift-giving lists.

Make your way to Ellicottville Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 to kick off the holiday season as the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce presents “Christmas in Ellicottville” — an iconic celebration filled with Santa, his elves and plenty of holiday cheer. The downtown business district offers a unique shopping experience within a walkable four-block footprint, filled with festive attractions and entertainment.

A tradition for many, Christmas in Ellicottville will run all weekend long featuring a full schedule of holiday-themed activities for kids and the kid at heart.

Thanks to event sponsors, weekenders can anticipate holiday music throughout the village streets, live reindeer, visits with Santa including fire truck rides and breakfasts with the big guy, horse and wagon rides, as well as kid’s crafts, cookie decorating and more — all for free.

For more information, go to ellicottvilleny.com or call (800) 349-9099.