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!
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WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM-DUTCHESS COUNTIES
Poughkeepsie, December 18, 19, 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 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
White Plains, December 18, 10 AM, December 19, 12:30 PM&4:30PM,
December 20, 2 PM - The Westchester Ballet Company presents its 14th annual production of “The Nutcracker”. Advance ticket prices: Adults $18, children $12 (age 12 and under) and seniors (age 60 and up). All tickets are $22 on the day of the performance. (914) 995-4050. www.countycenter.biz
Croton-on-Hudson, December 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
Montrose, December 19-20, 5 PM - The annual Living Nativity at the Reformed Church of Cortlandtown features actors and live animals portraying the Christmas story. Carols will be sung by the Hand-to-Mouth Players. Free. (914) 737-6482. www.reformedchurchcortlandtown.org
Ossining, December 19, 8 AM - Annual Christmas Bird Count – Give a holiday gift to nature! Help in this important census as we hike the trails to count wintering birds. The information gathered is compiled and sent to National Audubon, which uses the information to monitor avian conservation issues. Afterwards, participants are invited to join birders from all over Northern Westchester at the compilation dinner held at Teatown Lake Reservation. Dinner begins at 5:30 PM. RSVP for the dinner to Phyllis Bock $6. Adults Only. (914) 762-2912 x135. www.teatown.org
Tarrytown, December 19, 26, 4-8 PM - Evening Candlelight Tours at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside brings 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 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 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.
Yonkers, December 19, 11-3 PM - Handmade Holiday Gifts at Beczak Environmental Education Center. Come to Beczak’s workshop and make useful and beautiful handmade holiday gifts for the lucky people on your list. Ages 8-80. $5 per project. 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 19, 2 PM - Beaks, Feet, Feathers and More at Lenoir Preserve. Did you know that birds have hollow bones? Learn all the amazing adaptations that birds have. Fun hands-on activities and games will follow. Dudley St. off North Broadway just north of Executive Blvd. Free. (914) 968-5851.
Yonkers, December 19, 7-9 PM - Hudson Quadricentennial Lecture: Hudson River Myth busters. “The Quad Squad” will share the myths and facts about the Hudson and Palisades. Were the Palisades Cliffs formed by dynamite? Did Henry Hudson die in the NY harbor? It’s a tough job separating truth from urban legend. Live music and refreshments. At Beczak on the riverfront at 35 Alexander St, one block north of the Yonkers train station. $5. (914) 377-1900. www.beczak.org
Yorktown, December 19, 1 PM & 5 PM, December 20, 1 PM - “The Nutcracker” the tale of a young girl’s Christmas Eve journey to a place with an evil Mouse King, waltzing flowers and dancing candles. Yorktown Stage, 1974 Commerce St, Adults $25, seniors and students $21, children under 12yrs $19. (914) 962-0606. www.yorktownstage.org
Cross River, December 20, 6-8 PM – Winter Solstice Party! Come help us celebrate the start of winter. Potluck supper, bonfires and more. Suggested donation $10 (proceeds go to Art in Parks). Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, junction of routes 35 & 121 So. RSVP (914) 864-7319. www.westchestergove.com/parksinfo
Hopewell Junction, December 20, 7 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 Denis Church, Beekman Road. (845) 227-8382. www.van.org
Mount Vernon, December 20, 2 PM - Holiday Organ Concert: A recital by Dr. Jan Piet Knijff featuring classical music on the historic 1833 pipe organ, including traditional carols and holiday favorites. Refreshments served. Free. (914) 667-4116. www.nps.gov/sapa
Ossining, December 20, 11-12 PM - THE BIG SNOW - Great for children ages 4 – 7 year olds (accompanied by an adult). Join us for seasonal stories and activities about nature, animals and ecology. (914) 762-2912. www.teatown.org
Poughkeepsie, December 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. Times: 1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM. General admission $10, children $7 (845) 454-4500. www.lgny.org
Rye, December 20, 1:30-5 PM - Skate with Santa at Playland Park! Santa will also be available for photographs with children. Adults $8; children 12 & under $6; skate rental $4. (914) 813-7059.
Staatsburgh, December 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 20, 10-3 PM - Indoor Farmers Market at the Westchester County Center. Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, maple syrup, honey & jams, meats, wines, diary products. All products are grown and produced by New York State farmers and vendors. Live entertainment. Free. Parking $4. (914) 995-4050, (914) 864-7077. www.countycenter.biz
Yonkers, December 20, 12:30-1:15 PM - Victorian Christmas Family Tour. Receiving and unwrapping gifts is always fun, and giving them can be just as pleasurable. Explore Glenview, the historic mansion at the Hudson River Museum, and its “Holiday Maze” and discover how some Victorian families exchanged gifts. $3-$5, Members free. 511 Warburton Ave.
(914) 963-4550. www.hrm.org
Mount Vernon, December 22-23, 26, 29-31, 10-4 PM - Family Holiday Program. Join us for historic games, activities, music and more! Fun for the whole family and a great way to get into the holiday spirit! Free. (914) 667-4116. www.nps.gov/sapa
On-going - Garrison, thru December 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
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
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
ROCKLAND COUNTY
Haverstraw, December 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
Monsey, December 17, 2 PM - “Wellbeing & Laughter Club” with Dr. Jodi Peister FountainView at College Road. Free. (845) 426-6757 x 249. sreidy@fountainview.org
Sloatsburg, December 20, 3 PM - Winter Solstice Concert. There will be live music, a nature slide show, storytelling and more. Don’t miss the wonderful event, great for the whole family. Harmony Hall—Jacob Sloat House, 15 Liberty Rock Rd. Free. (845) 712-5220.
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
Bear Mountain, December 19, 11 AM-3 PM - The Trailside Museum hosts the holiday nature program for children, A Beary Merry Holiday. Parking $. (845) 786-2701 x293. www.palisadesparkconservancy.org
Middletown, December 19, 20, 7 PM - The Marya Kennett Ballet Theater presents “The Nutcracker” at the Paramount Theater in downtown Middletown, 17 South Street. Reservations required. (845) 346-4195. www.middletownparamount.com
Vails Gate, December 19, 6-8 PM - “Christmas with the Ellisons”. Candlelight tours and period music at the Knox’s Headquarters on Forge Hill Road. Free admission and parking! (845) 561-5498.
Warwick, December 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
Warwick, December 20, 12-2 PM - Ski with Santa at Mount Peter Ski Area. (845) 986-4940. www.mtpeter.com
SULLIVAN & ULSTER COUNTIES
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 |