Event Series Holiday Fineries at the Wineries

Holiday Fineries at the Wineries

Shawangunk Wine Trail

Sip into the Season at the Hudson Valley’s premier holiday wine and cider tasting event – Holiday Fineries at the Wineries! This long-running celebration features members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, whose wineries and cider houses will be festively decorated for the occasion. On November 23-24, December 7-8, and December 14-15, 2024, you can enjoy…

An Afternoon of Mozart in the Carriage House at Wethersfield Estate & Garden

Wethersfield Estate & Gardens 214 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, United States

Enjoy an afternoon of Mozart with the Terra String Quartet and clarinetist Oskar Espina Ruiz in the Wethersfield Carriage House. The reception begins at 2:30 p.m., followed by the concert promptly at 3 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets.

Cooking Class at the Culinary Institute of America: Hors d’Oeuvres at Home

The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY

Learn the techniques and recipes for preparing a varied selection of impressive bite-sized treats that are just as perfect for your next get-together with friends as they are for a dinner party with family or coworkers. Click here to register.

Thanksgiving at the Trevor Zoo

Trevor Zoo 282 Millbrook School Road, Millbrook, NY, United States

Spend part of your Turkey Day with the animals at the Trevor Zoo, which is offering free admission all day! Explore this AZA-accredited zoo with 80 exotic and indigenous species — including nine endangered species — in exhibits across six acres. The Trevor Zoo is the only zoo in the nation located on a high…

Shadows on the Hudson’s Thanksgiving Dinner

Shadows on the Hudson 176 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

This year, celebrate Thanksgiving with a bountiful meal prepared by the culinary team at Shadows on the Hudson. The Shadows team will take care of everything while you enjoy the day spending time with the people who matter the most and admiring beautiful views of the Hudson River. Click here to see the full menu. Make…

CENTENNIAL CASTING

Penguin Rep Theatre 7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point, NY, United States

Penguin Rep Theatre presents, CENTENNIAL CASTING - June 14-July 7, 2024 at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point. Love, laughter and mistaken identity take the stage when Vincent DiDonato and his co-workers discover a pile of headshots sent in by actors who have mistaken their metal casting shop for a theatrical casting agency. A hilarious…

A Frosty Fest

Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions 778 Broadway Route 9W, Ulster Park, United States

This is the Hudson Valley's largest holiday lights spectacular night event and the kids will love it! Visit Santa, dance with Mr. and Mrs. Frosty, Rudolph, Snow Bear, and other characters, watch Jingles Magic Show and MORE! Also, enjoy the drive-thru experience in the comfort of your own vehicle!

Basilica Farm & Flea 2024 Holiday Market

Basilica Hudson 110 S. Front Street, Hudson, NY, United States

Born Thanksgiving Weekend 2013 as an antidote to big box Black Friday, Basilica Farm & Flea is part timeless flea and farmer’s market and part 21st century craft and design fair. Each market features a diverse group of regional vendors selling their wares alongside locally-sourced, farm-fresh foods. The markets embody love of vintage and recycled,…

Small Business Saturday

Downtown Albany

Shop Small this holiday season and support the locally owned and operated businesses that make up the fabric of our community. Small Business Saturday in Downtown features special deals and events from local restaurants and retailers. Stay tuned for more details including participating businesses.  

Cold Spring Farmers’ Market at Boscobel House & Gardens

Boscobel House & Gardens

Located 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,…

Basilica Farm & Flea 2024 Holiday Market

Basilica Hudson 110 S. Front Street, Hudson, NY, United States

Born Thanksgiving Weekend 2013 as an antidote to big box Black Friday, Basilica Farm & Flea is part timeless flea and farmer’s market and part 21st century craft and design fair. Each market features a diverse group of regional vendors selling their wares alongside locally-sourced, farm-fresh foods. The markets embody love of vintage and recycled,…

THE EARLY HISTORY OF NYACK’S FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Historical Society of the Nyacks 50 Piermont Avenue, Nyack, New York

Don'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…

Catskill Mountain Railroad – The Polar Express™

Catskill Mountain Railroad, 55 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401

Set 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…

Free – $46

Christmas by the River

Coxsackie Riverside Park Betke Blvd, Coxsackie, NY

On December 1st, 2024 from 11 AM to 4 PM, there will be a Christmas by the River event in Coxsackie, NY. The event will feature dazzling holiday lights and decorations, pictures with Santa, carolers spreading cheer, local artisans and craft vendors, delicious seasonal treats, family-friendly activities, and so much more! This is a magical…

Uncle Cheef, Brewster: Hudson Valley’s New Live Music Lounge.

Uncle Cheef Brewster

Every 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…

“Fairy House Hunt” Family Program at Locust Grove Estate

Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Put 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…