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 to verify dates/times of events.
WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM-DUTCHESS COUNTIES
Wappinger Falls, December 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
Croton-on-Hudson, December 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 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
Rhinebeck, December 26, 27- The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck presents: “Sounds of Bells: A Winter Concert for the Classical Guitar.” Guitarist and composer David Temple spins a musical thread through the many periods and places of the classical guitar. Join us for an evening that will “ring out” with warmth and joy. Showtime: Saturday 8 PM, Sunday 3 PM. $18 adults; $16 seniors&children. (845) 876-3080. www.centerforperformingarts.org
Tarrytown, December 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 26 and 27, Saturday 4-7PM, Sunday 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.
White Plains, December 26, 27, 28, 29 - Slam Dunk Basketball Tournament - Boys and girls high school basketball tournament. Times and teams to be announced. Admission $5. Parking $4. Westchester CountyCenter 198 Central Ave. (914) 995-4050.
Staatsburgh, December 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
Wappinger Falls, December 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! Fri. 6-9pm, Sat. and Sun. 5-9pm. Kids 11+ $10, Kids 2-10 $6, under 2 free. 85 Sheafe Rd. (845) 297-xmas. www.holidayspiritfestival.com
Rye, December 28, 4:30-6 PM - Winter Owl Hike. Take a brief night hike searching for owls. Then gather around the fireplace with a cup of hot cider or cocoa while learning about the shortest days of the year. Pre-registration required. Members $8; non-members $10.
(914) 967-5150. www.ryenaturecenter.org
Brewster, December 31, 1 PM - The Southeast Museum will host a Pre-New Years Party for Families. Children can make a bright star to wish upon and enjoy juice and holiday cookies. Free. (845) 279-7500. www.southeastmuseum.org
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
White Plains, January 3, 2010, 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
ROCKLAND COUNTY
Pearl River, December 27, 1-4 PM – Holiday Open House. The Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives at the historic Salyer House invites you to share in a Holiday Open House. Enjoy a cup of mulled cider, some ginger cookies and local history with the museum staff. Take home a pine cone and plan a visit with your family to our local past. Donations gratefully accepted; pay what you will! 213 Blue Hill Road. (845) 398-1302. www.orangetownmuseum.com
Nyack, December 30, 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM - The Bossy Frog Band Live In Concert to benefit the Rockland Parent-Child Center. The Nyack Center, 58 Depew Avenue. Tickets $10. For tickets and info contact Stephanie Baumes 845-353-6162 sbaumes@yahoo.com
Nyack, December 31, 8 PM - 2010 sizzlin Latin New Year’s Eve at the West Gate Lounge. Featuring, Jimmy Sabater Jr., West gate Lounge House Mixmaster, cash bar hats & noisemaker, carving station buffet served from 8-10:00 pm. Tickets are $95 and Includes Dinner Buffet 8-10pm. After 10pm -$65 which Includes dessert at 1am. Limited seating - purchase now. All tickets are Non-Refundable. *Special Hotel Accommodation Rate $109.00 + Tax with advance New Year’s Eve ticket purchase only. Reservations Non-Refundable after 12/26/09. Best Western Nyack on Hudson, 26 Route 59.
(845) 358-8100. www.bestwestern.com
Nyack, December 31 - New Year's Eve at Reality bites. 2 Seating’s: 6-8 Rob Hoover, pianist. Broadway & Standards, and 8:30-? Compton Maddux & The Dirt Simple Band. At midnight there will be a live broadcast on 3 screens from Times Square. (845) 358-8800. www.realitybitescafe.com
ORANGE COUNTY
Middletown, Saturday, December 24, 8 PM - Christian Faith Fellowship presents “Can You Hear Him? “He’s speaking…,” a performing arts ministry. 510 M&M Road, (845) 361-4587. www.cfffc.org
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 |