“Fairy House Hunt” Family Program at Locust Grove Estate
Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesPut on your favorite set of wings and fly on over to Locust Grove! Kids and families can enjoy the Fairy House Hunt, a scavenger hunt for tiny fairy houses hidden among the gardens and trees, every Saturday and Sunday in May and June, as well as Monday, May 27. Costumes encouraged! Fairy wings and…
Christmas on the Farm with Eggbert
Devitt's Nursery & Supply 56 Devitt Cir, New Windsor, NY, United StatesThe holiday magic begins! Join us for Christmas at the Farm, where Eggbert will be here to greet families and spread Christmas cheer! Starting Black Friday, bring the whole family to experience the wonder of the season at Devitt’s.
Hudson Pop-Up Holiday Market
Cannonball Factory 359 Columbia Street, Hudson, NYThe coziest indoor & outdoor holiday market is coming to Hudson, NY this season, featuring over 20+ market vendors, delicious food trucks, warm drinks, and bonfire hangouts for family & friends at the iconic Cannonball Factory in the heart of town. FEATURING: Artisanal food, handcrafted jewelry, soap and skincare, vintage fashion, ceramic and pottery, home…
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
The Holiday Whodunit at Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site Old Post Road, Staatsburg, NY, United StatesChildren ages 6 to 11 become detectives to solve a history mystery. Costumed interpreters throughout the house provide clues to help the detectives discover “whodunit.” Kids can enter their solution in a drawing for a prize: a gift certificate to Oblong Books & Music. Timed-entry reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS
A Frosty Fest
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions 778 Broadway Route 9W, Ulster Park, United StatesThe perfect holiday festival that the kids will love! Featuring Frosty’s Enchanted Forest drive-thru displaying beautiful holiday lights and animations with music, actors and animatronics! Park your car and walk inside to visit Santa, dance with Mr. & Mrs. Frosty, Rudolph, Snow Bear, and other characters! Sit back, relax, watch Jingle’s Magic Show, and so…
Holiday Lights in Bloom
Orange County Arborteum 41 Grove Street, Montgomery, NY, United StatesFree Walk Through Garden Themed Lights Display. FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS. November 29th to December 29, 2024. 5pm-8pm (Arrive by 7pm). No Buses or Groups of more than 15 permitted. No pets allowed. The Friends of the OC Arboretum will host their Holiday Boutique in the Greenhouse. Visit website for dates and times. www.orangecoutyarboretum.org
Winter Wonderland 2024
Dogwood Acres Family Farm 749 Route 17M, Middletown, NY, United StatesNothing brings more joy to the holidays than HOLIDAY LIGHTS! Dogwood Acres Winter Wonderland is full of holiday lights. We've even supplied a wagon ride to take you through the holiday lights. Travel through the different areas and enjoy the sights of the season. Don't forget to get a hot chocolate and s'mores to enjoy…
Ten Broeck Mansion Holiday House
Ten Broeck Mansion 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany, NY, United StatesEnjoy the shimmering lights, festive trees & bright garlands in the Ten Broeck Mansion for the holidays. Reserve your time in advance. Make this holiday memorable for you and your family! Join us for a richly immersive walk-through experience of the Ten Broeck Mansion, decorated for the holidays. Learn about the history of the Ten…
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation 100-Mile Anniversary Hike
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River, United StatesWard Pound Ridge Reservation will celebrate its 100th year in 2025 and, to kick things off, is launching a 100-Mile Hike Challenge in which entrants aim to hike 100 miles at the park by May 7, 2025. Participants of the challenge will have six months to complete it, and those who are successful will be recognized…
LEGOLAND® NY Holiday Bricktacular
LEGOLAND® New York Resort 1 LEGOLAND Way, Goshen, NY, United StatesGet ready to celebrate the Holiday season at LEGOLAND New York with Holiday Bricktacular! This year, the Elves have taken over LEGO City for our NEW Elf Extravaganza! Start your day off on the Minifigure Skyflyer as you journey down to the Elf Extravaganza. Experience never before seen shows, meet our NEW LEGO character Elf,…
AFTERNOON TEA AT BEAR MOUNTAIN INN
Bear Mountain Inn 3020 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY, United StatesJoin us every Monday-Thursday from 1PM-3PM for Afternoon Tea at Bear Mountain Inn's Restaurant 1915. Featuring traditional Afternoon Tea delights including sandwiches, scones, cookies and more! Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome (subject to availability.) For more details, please visit www.visitbearmountain.com or call 845-786-2731 ext. 1915.
Catskill Mountain Railroad Polar Express™
Catskill Mountain Railroad, 55 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401Set to the sounds of the motion picture, passengers will relive the classic story as they are whisked away on The Polar Express™ for a magical trip to the North Pole. Once on board, the Conductor will punch your golden ticket as you’re served hot chocolate and a delicious cookie by our dancing chefs! Upon…
Holiday Lane @ American Christmas
Decorated with over 100,000 twinkling lights, captivating animatronics, and several themed areas, children and adults alike will feel the magic of Christmas come alive at Holiday Lane. Whether you are looking for a Santa in New York, a festive date, or the perfect Christmas activity for kids in NYC, this adventure is sure to become…
Enjoy Autumn Splendor at Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring
Stonecrop Gardens is open every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday through October 30th At its windswept elevation of 1,100 feet in the Hudson Highlands Stonecrop enjoys a Zone 6a climate. The gardens cover an area of approximately 15 acres and comprise a diverse collection of gardens and plants including woodland and water gardens, a grass…
Winter Village and Holiday Market
City of White Plains Court Street, White Plains, NYExperience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Empire Skate Plaza
Empire State Plaza Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United StatesSkate into fun at the Empire State Plaza Ice Rink! This winter activity is a quintessential Albany experience. Open 12 PM to 8 PM, skate under the stars next to the stunning architecture of the New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza. Skate rentals are $5 with free skate rentals every Saturday.
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Holiday Lights Tour
Monteverde at Oldstone 28 Bear Mountain Bridge Rd., Cortlandt Manor, NY, United StatesA merry walk through holiday lights tour! November 22 – January 5 Wednesday through Sunday Tickets must be purchased in advance online only For the walk through only: Tickets: $25 per adult/$20 per child Time slots available from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For the Buffet dinner and walking tour tickets: (limited quantity) Tickets: $100 per adult/$50 per…
The Wonderland of Lights at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Dutchess County Fairgrounds 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY, United StatesHere is a holiday attraction the entire family will love! Immerse yourself in holiday cheer as you drive through hundreds of expertly crafted lights displays accompanied by festive sounds of the season. It's sure to make your spirit sparkle. The Wonderland of Lights will run Nov. 28–Dec. 1, Dec. 5–8 and Dec. 12–29 from 5–9…