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…

“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…

52nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair at Dutchess Community College

Dutchess Community College 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, United States

The Dutchess Community College Foundation Holiday Craft Fair is once again partnering with Quail Hollow Events. Find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list! This juried fair offers only the finest handmade items and features many local producers. Grab a bite to eat from one of the specialty food vendors. For more details, click…

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,…

LEGOLAND® NY Holiday Bricktacular

LEGOLAND® New York Resort 1 LEGOLAND Way, Goshen, NY, United States

Get 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,…

3rd ANNUAL WINTER MARKET AT CLOVER STADIUM

Clover Stadium 1 Palisades Credit Union Park, Pomona, NY, United States

Find the perfect gift this holiday season at the New York Boulders' 3rd ANNUAL WINTER MARKET at Clover Stadium. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. 11AM-4PM.  FREE entry! Join us to shop from local small business vendors.  Featuring arts, crafts, music, drinks, food and more! Fun for the whole family!  CLICK HERE for details.

Event Series Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour

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…

Catskill Mountain Railroad 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 – $55

The Holiday Whodunit at Staatsburgh State Historic Site

Staatsburgh State Historic Site Old Post Road, Staatsburg, NY, United States

Children 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

Event Series Holiday Lights Tour

Holiday Lights Tour

Monteverde at Oldstone 28 Bear Mountain Bridge Rd., Cortlandt Manor, NY, United States

A 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…

Event Series Holiday Lights in Bloom

Holiday Lights in Bloom

Orange County Arborteum 41 Grove Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

Free 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

The Wonderland of Lights at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds

Dutchess County Fairgrounds 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY, United States

Here 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…

Event Series Winter Wonderland 2024

Winter Wonderland 2024

Dogwood Acres Family Farm 749 Route 17M, Middletown, NY, United States

Nothing 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…

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation 100-Mile Anniversary Hike

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River, United States

Ward 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…

Free
Event Series Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour

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…