Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty is pleased to present this compilation of winter and Holiday events throughout the Hudson Valley. From our family to yours, we wish you a healthy, safe and festive holiday season!
Please call and verify dates/times of events.
WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM-DUTCHESS COUNTIES
Garrison, December 9 thru 30 - Yuletide Teas at Boscobel House&Gardens. Enjoy a festive afternoon tea in Boscobel’s Exhibition Gallery, merrily decorated for the season. A choice of teas served in fine china accompanied by a selection of dainty sandwiches and extravagant sweets. Prior to tea, a guided tour of the house will be offered. Every Wednesday&Sunday tour begins at 1PM and Tea is at 2:30 PM. Reservations required. $40 all Inclusive. (845) 265-3638 x 115. www.Boscobel.org
Ossining, December 11, 8 PM - The Maryknoll choir, composed of Fathers, Brothers, Sisters, lay missioners, affiliates, and employees, will usher in the Christmas season with their annual Christmas at Maryknoll concert at the Our Lady Queen of Apostles Chapel at Maryknoll Society Center. Free. (914) 941-7590. www.society.maryknoll.org
Poughkeepsie, December 11 thru 20 - Holiday Happenings! A non-traditional holiday theater offering, including the hilarious “Every Christmas Story Ever Told”, music and more! Fri.-Saturday 8 PM, Sunday 3 PM. $14, seniors & children $12, 12 Vassar Street. (845) 486-4571.
Wappinger Falls, December 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 - Holiday Spirit Festival - The Hudson Valley’s original, one-of-a-kind family holiday event. See Forest of Lights, Winter Wonderland animated displays, Polar Express train display, 4-D Gingerbread Boy Adventure, shows and more! Friday 6-9PM, Saturday/Sunday 5-9PM. Kids 11+ $10, Kids 2-10 $6, under 2 free. 85 Sheafe Road (845) 297-xmas. www.holidayspiritfestival.com
Cross River, December 12, 1-3 PM - Holiday Decorations from Nature. Create beautiful decorations from natural materials. Great for the holiday. Parking $4, without pass $8. Trailside Nature Museum. (914) 864-7322. www.trailsidemuseum.org
Croton-on-Hudson, December 12, 19, 26, 4-8 PM - Enjoy candlelight tours at Van Cortlandt Manor with an 18th-century celebration of “Twelfth Night.” The candlelit festivities include a viewing of period home decorations, live music, and a stroll through the orchard lit by candle-lanterns, dancing, and a toast to the season. Reservations required. (914) 631-8200. www.hudsonvalley.org
Mount Vernon, December 12, 12-4 PM - Opera in the historic St. Paul’s Church - enjoy performance by the Bronx Opera Company, featuring favorite excerpts from classic operas as well as performances, and sing-along, of traditional seasonal carols. Free. (914) 667-4116. www.nps.gov/sapa
Somers, December 12, 13, 5-7 PM - Christmas on The Farm. Sip mulled cider, sample holiday goodies, listen to carolers and enjoy a tour of the farm by lantern. Free. Muscoot Farm, Rte 100. (914) 864-7282.
Tarrytown, December 12, 19, 26, 4-8 PM - Evening Candlelight Tours at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside bring an 1850’s Christmas to life. The candlelit festivities include a viewing of period home decorations, live music, and a stroll through the orchard lit by candle-lanterns, dancing, and a toast to the season. Reservations required. Adults $14, Children 5-17 $6. (914) 631-8200. www.hudsonvalley.org
Tarrytown, December 12, 19, 6 PM – Celebrate the holidays with “HOLIDAY DINNERS” at Lyndhurst, 635 South Broadway (Route 9) Tarrytown. The Carriage House Restaurant and Fabulous Foods present a sumptuous four course prix fixe dinner served in the carriage house. Reservations required (914) 524-7900. www.lyndhurst.org
Tarrytown, December 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, Saturdays 4-7PM, Sundays, 3-6PM
A FAIRY TALE HOLIDAY - A unique opportunity to visit the mansion at night and enjoy Lyndhurst in its full winter fairy tale beauty. Celebrate the season with live music and hot mulled cider amid the lavishly decorated rooms. Visit our museum gift shop for your holiday shopping. Reservations are required. Adults and Seniors are $15, Children ages 3-12 are $6 and children under 3 are Free. Lyndhurst, 635 South Broadway (Route 9) Tarrytown. 914-631-4481, www.lyndhurst.org.
Tuckahoe, December 12, 11-2 PM - Crestwood HolidayFest. Outdoor event with live reindeer and entertainment for all ages. Free. (914) 231-0221. www.tuckahoe.com
White Plains, December 12, 7:30 PM, December 13, 2 PM - The Westchester Chordsmen Chorus present: Harmony and the Holidays! Featuring The Westchester Chordsmen Chorus. Directed by Keith Harris. Show written and directed by John Fotia. Saturday evening $25, Sunday matinee $20, 1974 Commerce St. (914) 523-6364. www.chordsmen.org
Yonkers, December 12, 11-1 PM - River Explorers: Holiday River Ornaments at Beczak. Explore the beach to find river artifacts and create a unique holiday ornament or mobile while sipping hot cocoa by the fire. $5 per child (adult chaperones are free). At Beczak on the riverfront at 35 Alexander St, one block north of the Yonkers train station. (914) 377-1900 x 13. dsukup@beczak.or
Yonkers, December 12, 1 PM - Holiday Candle Making. Tis the season for making and giving candles, not only fun, but they make wonderful gifts. Join us as we make beautiful holiday candles. Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street. Free. (914) 968-5851.
Yonkers, December 12, 4-6 PM - Victorian Tree Decorating Party and Special House Tour. Channel the Victorian period while decorating Philipse Manor Hall’s tree with various homemade ornaments. Enjoy treats and music, followed by a holiday-themed house tour from 5-6pm. $3-$5, children under 12 free. Warburton Ave. and Dock St. (914) 965-4027. www.philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com
Carmel, December 13, 7:30 PM-The Treasure House Chorale presents “A Time Square Christmas”. Works of Handel, Mozart, Haydn, Billings, Rutter and others. Joseph J. Nigro, Conductor. Program concludes with a Festival of Carols. Saint James Church, 16 Gleneida Ave (Rte 52). (845) 225-2079. www.van.org
Garrison, December 13 - One Day Only! Children’s Tea. Children’s fare will be served with hot chocolate. Does not include house tour. (845) 265-3638 ext. 115. www.Boscobel.org
Peekskill, December 13, 11-3 PM - The Brush Foundation along with Affinity Health Care Plan and Peekskill Parks & Recreation will host the 13th Annual Holiday Show held at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Peekskill, 1008 Brown Street. Music, Toys, Characters, and Santa Claus! Toys and Donations are welcome to help make the event a success! Free. (914) 734-7275.
Poughkeepsie, December 13, 20, 12-4 PM- A Hunt for ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Locust Grove. Families are invited to search the house for the sleeping mouse, stockings & sugar plums. With your own book in hand, collect clues as you travel through the decorated rooms. After you find the clues, return to Museum Pavilion for a storytelling performance by Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi. Performance times: 1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM. General admission $10, children $7 (845) 454-4500. www.lgny.org
Rye, December 13 - “A Westchester Christmas.” The Trinity Presbyterian Church hosts its free annual Christmas concerts, with performers that include violist Lawrence Dutton, jazz bassist John Patitucci, bass soloist James Courtney, and others. Call for times (914) 967-6247 x20. www.trinitychurch.cc
Staatsburgh, December 13, 20, 27, 1-4 PM - Holiday Whodunit - This year: “The Case of the Filched Fulton”. A family letter written by Mills relative Gov. Morgan Lewis about Robert Fulton to President Taft is missing. The Mills want to display it for their Christmas guests. Fun is the main ingredient, with a little history. Geared for 6-12 years old. General admission $5, seniors & students $4, 12 & under free. (845) 889-8851. www.staatsburgh.org
White Plains, December 13, 9-3 PM - Westchester Toy and Train Show. Get into the spirit! Come and see this incredible display of trains made by Lionel, Ives, American Flyer, MTH plus K-line Trains. Adults $9, Children 12 & under accompanied by adult - Free. (914) 995-4050. www.westchestertoytrain.com
Yonkers, December 13, 2-3:45 PM -The Hudson River Museum presents Yale Strom and the Hot Pastrami Band. The band will play Sephardic, Roma and Arabic tunes in a performance of Klezmer music of Central and Eastern Europe. Violin, clarinet and vocals. $3-$5, Members free. 511 Warburton Ave. (914) 963-4550. www.hrm.org
On-going - Ossining, thru December 15, 8:30-2 PM - Visit the Ossining Farmers’ Market located at the corner of Main and Spring St. rain or shine every Saturday. Featuring locally grown produce, fruit, organic produce as well as farm raised poultry, meats, grass fed beef and more! (914) 941-3189. www.ossining.com
On-going – Millbrook, Thru December 27, 3 PM – The Hudson Valley –VS- France Wine Tasting Competition. Join us at Oak Summit Vineyard and enjoy a local version of the historic 1976 event! You will be blind tasting and judging 3 Gold Medal Hudson River wines, against 3 Gold Medal French wines of the same varieties. Every Second Sunday of every month by appointment only. Fee: $65. www.oaksummitvineyard.com
ROCKLAND COUNTY
West Nyack, December 9, 5 PM - The Rotary Club of West Nyack is having its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in the West Nyack Park. We will serve hot chocolate and Santa Claus will be visiting. (845) 821-4850.
Nyack, December 11, 12, 7 PM - The Helen Hayes Youth Theater presents “Rent: School Edition,” Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer-prize winning play loosely based on Puccini’s “La Bohem” at Riverspace. $15. (845) 826-2049. www.riverspace.org
Haverstraw, December 11,13,16 - Bricktown Holidays - Celebrate the holidays and enjoy Victorian Tea at the Bricktown Inn, 112 Hudson Ave., Seating’s at 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Reservations required. (845) 429-8447. www.bricktowninnbnb.com
Pearl River, December 11 - Share Christmas - Join us for Santa and his helpers on their lit up sled through town ending in Braunsdorf Park for sittings with Santa, caroling and fun for the whole family. Snow date: Dec 18. Contact Bob Simon, Pearl River Rotary. (845) 359-5100 Ext 2225
New City, December 12, 7 PM - The Saint Augustine Choir presents “Christmas in New City” An Advent-Christmas concert featuring works of Mozart, Handel, Mendelssohn, Biebl and others. Saint Augustine Church, 140 Maple Avenue. $10. (845) 634-2407. www.van.org
Nyack, December 12, 13 - Riverspace presents “Dear Edwina: A Musical Comedy for Kids,” about the adventures of 13 year old Edwina Spoonaple. Recommended for kids aged 1-12. All performances are at 10 AM, 12 PM, or 12:45 PM. $10. (845) 826-2049. www.riverspace.org
Piermont, December 12, 7:30 PM - Hanukkah Lighting in front of Piermont Village Hall, 478 Piermont Ave, Piermont (845)-359-1258
New City, December 13, 4-6 PM - Candlelight Tours at the Historical Society. Magical 1832 farmhouse illuminated with candlelight and lanterns, fragrant with traditional sweets and decorated with festive greenery. Experience Dutch-American holiday traditions of the 1830’s, with 19th century music and song. Reservations required. Adults $10, members $8, children $5.
(845) 634-9629. www.rocklandhistory.org
New City, December 13, 5 PM - Chabad Lubavitch of Rockland will present its Annual Public Menorah Lighting at the County Executive’s Office. (845) 634-0951.
Pearl River, December 13, 3 PM - The Rockland County Concert Band presents: Holiday Concert at the Pearl River Library. Founded in 1975, the Rockland County Concert Band, Inc. has been entertaining audiences with varied programs of classical, light classical, show tunes, movie themes, rock, jazz, and marches for over two decades. (845) 429-1096. www.rocklandcountyconcertband.org
Monsey, December 14, 8 PM - Moshe Katzburg Presents a Chanukah Program. Piano FountainView at College Road. Free. (845) 426-6757 x 249. sreidy@fountainview.org
On-going - Piermont, thru December 16, 11-3 PM, Sundays -Village of Piermont Farmer's Market. Shop for farm fresh foods, grown and produced locally in the Hudson River Valley; rain or shine; free. Fruits and vegetables, wines, fresh cut flowers, breads and pastries and salsas. M&T Bank lot, Ash Street and Piermont Avenue, Piermont. (914) 923-4837. www.rockland.org
ORANGE COUNTY
Warwick, December 12-13, 19-20, 10-6 PM - Experience Wreath Fineries at 11 Wineries in this annual Shawangunk Wine Trail Event, and collect souvenir ornaments as you travel along the wine trail from winery to winery, including special samplings of holiday foods and wines. Reservations recommended. Singles $35, Couples $55. (845) 256-8456. www.shawangunkwinetrail.com
Middletown, December 13, 2 PM - Middletown Park & Recreation Performing Arts Program presents “Welcome Santa” at the Paramount Theatre, 17 South Street. $7 (845) 346-4195. www.middletownparamount.com
Newburgh, December 13, 3-6 PM - “The Hearth At The Headquarters” with live 18th century music, outdoor campfire, mulled cider and a treat. Washington’s Headquarters on Liberty Street. $4, Free for ages 6 and under. Free parking. (845) 562-1195.
Warwick, December, 14, 6:30 PM - Live Nativity followed by Christmas Carol Sing Along at Bellvale Community, 359 Gibson Hill Road. (845) 572-3400.
SULLIVAN & ULSTER COUNTIES
Eldred, December 12, 5 PM - The Santa’s express. Santa Clause is coming to town! 50’ lighted, musical sleigh arrives for 45 mile trip thru 4 towns. Santa will visit The Corner in Eldred at 5 PM during this stop; cookies and candy canes will be handed out by all of Santa’s friends including Rudolf, Frosty, Mrs. Clause and more. Santa will then head to Proctor Road to Circle Park in Glen Spey, the next stop will be The Yulan 4 Corners and then its off to Main Street and the Town Hall in Narrowsburg for his final stops. For more information on this exciting event call Lou Monteleone (845) 557-8316 x 323. www.eldredpreserve.com
Eldred, December 13, 1 PM - SANTA’S WORKSHOP & DANCE PARTY! Build wooden toys, write/give your letter to Santa, dance with all of Santa’s North Pole friends, decorate & light 2 Christmas trees. Admission includes two toys to build — one to donate and one to take home. Eldred Preserve 1040 Rte. 55. (845) 557-8316. www.eldredpreserve.com
On-going - Jeffersonville, Thru December 24, every weekend - “It’s A Wonderful Life” Holiday Festivities. Join the Village of Jeffersonville as they celebrate the wonder of the holidays. Take a sleigh ride down Main Street, join Santa for breakfast or enjoy hot chocolate and cider at one of the many events. Great for the whole family! (845) 482-4504 or (845) 482-5688. www.jeffersonvillemainstreet.com , www.scva.net/events
To suggest events for inclusion in the holiday guide, please email your event and contact information to: catherine.cosme@randrealty.com |