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…
Uncle Cheef, Brewster: Hudson Valley’s New Live Music Lounge.
Uncle Cheef BrewsterEvery Thursday through Sunday. Located 56 miles north of New York City in the Village of Brewster, Uncle Cheef is Hudson Valley’s newest home to exciting live music curated by Tonight Show musician and six time Grammy award winning saxophonist, Ian Hendrickson-Smith (aka Uncle Cheef). American “Tapas style” share plates, a full bar featuring craft…
Cold Spring Farmers’ Market at Boscobel House & Gardens
Boscobel House & GardensLocated on the grounds of Boscobel House & Gardens, the Cold Spring Farmers' Market is open on Saturdays year-round. The mission of the Cold Spring Farmers’ Market, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, is to support local, regional and sustainable farms by providing an outlet for direct sales of agricultural products. Our vendors are either farmers,…
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,…
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.
THE EARLY HISTORY OF NYACK’S FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Historical Society of the Nyacks 50 Piermont Avenue, Nyack, New YorkDon't miss THE EARLY HISTORY OF NYACK'S FIRE DEPARTMENTS exhibit. On view November 2, 2024-January 25, 2025. Saturdays 1-4PM. For almost two centuries, Nyack’s brave volunteer fire companies have been the backbone of our community, rushing to the rescue with unwavering dedication. This captivating exhibit reveals the origins of eleven fire companies, spotlighting their founding members and original firefighting equipment. You’ll enjoy…
Salutations of the Season: Twelfth Night at Schuyler Mansion
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY, United StatesOn Saturday, January 4, 2025, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site will welcome visitors for its annual Twelfth Night Celebration, “Salutations of the Season!” From 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the site will host an open house, filled with 18th century holiday fare, live music, bonfires (weather permitting), period reenactors, and wassail toasts! Admission for Schuyler…
Twelfth Night at Crailo!
Crailo State Historic Site 9 1/2 Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer, NY, United StatesAn evening of merriment for everyone! Special Twelfth Night festivities will highlight the holiday season as it may have been celebrated by the 17th and 18th century residents of early Groenenbosch! Come and revel in the holiday traditions of our past with live music, Star singing, traditional fare, bonfire (weather permitting) and more! Then cross…
Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center
Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the woodlands of the…
Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market
15 Mt. Ebo Road Brewster15 Mt. Ebo Rd. S. Brewster Your source for everything local, sustainable and fresh. Produce, fruit, pickles, olives, meat, dairy, baked goods, bread, pasta and more! Eat well. Be well.
“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…
Expert’s Eye: The Sky & Beyond with Avis Lang
Olana State Historic Site 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin experts for a series of dialogues on paintings from OLANA’s collection that are worth a closer look. During each gallery conversation, experts working in fields of science, art education, ecology, and indigenous history will share what they discover within a picture’s frame. This first talk will feature Avis Lang, former senior editor at Natural…
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…
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Jacob Blauvelt House
Historical Society of Rockland County - Jacob Blauvelt House 20 Zukor Road, New City, New YorkDon't miss the HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT THE JACOB BLAUVELT HOUSE. Sundays, January 5 &12, 2025. 5PM & 6:30PM. Spend an enchanting evening at the historic 1832 Jacob Blauvelt farmhouse, illuminated with candlelight, fragrant with traditional sweets, and decorated with festive greenery. Tickets on sale. Visit www.rocklandhistory.org.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.