Holiday Family Fun 2015

Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show
November 20th – January 3rd
See calendar for dates and times: http://skylandsstadium.com/christmas-light-show-schedule/
Skylands Stadium – 94 Championship Place Augusta, NJ 07822
Drive through a 1-mile course of breathtaking displays set to joyous holiday music with 2 MILLION LIGHTS for your viewing pleasure. Stop by the Christmas Village (parking is FREE) and enjoy, hot beverages and snacks, photos with Santa, holiday entertainment, arts and crafts, games and more!
Cost: $20 per carload CASH ONLY, $17 at the box office in advance, Select local Walgreens are offering $3 off coupons.

New York Botanical Garden Train Show
November 21 – January 18
Explore a winter wonderland with special tours, musical performances, activities for kids, and the train show!
Cost: visit www.nybg.org/visit/tickets.php for tickets

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Warwick Home for the Holidays
Weekends November 22^nd –December 20^th
Village of Warwick
Join the Annual Open House featuring FREE horse and buggy rides on weekends, a visit from Santa & his elves, a gingerbread house contest, caroling and more.

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland
Starting November 27^th –January 3^rd
Kensico Dam Plaza, Vallhalla
Unlimited ice skating, light show, amusement rides, entertainment, and Santa.
Cost: $15 per person
Visit WWinterwonderland.com for dates and times

7th Annual Holiday Lights in Bloom
Weekends starting November 27th through December 27th 5pm-8pm Fri-Sat
Orange County Arboretum, Thomas Bull Memorial Park – Route 416, Montgomery
Enjoy the garden themed light displays, in the shapes of flowers, insects and trees. Enjoy free hot cocoa and do some holiday shopping at the Holiday Boutique.
Cost: FREE! The Arboretum is all decked out for Christmas. Enjoy beautiful, garden themed light features in the forms of flowers, animals and insects.

Frosty Fest
November 27th – December 27th
778 Broadway Ulster Park
Walk through Candy Cane Lane, take a hayride through the Enchanted Forest, visit Santa in the North Pole, Find Rudolph, and so much more!
Cost: Adults $15.95, Kids under 12yrs $12.95. Purchase tickets in advance or at the gates.

Christmas On Colden Hill
November 27^th– New Years Eve 5pm–11pm nightly
125 Colden Hill Rd Newburgh
Tune to 102.5 FM and watch the music dance with the lights. The show runs for 26 minutes and starts on every half hour.
Check their FB page for updates!

Kevin McCurdy’s Holiday Spirit Festival
November 27th – December 27th
Friday – 6pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 4:30pm-9pm (last ticket at 8:30)
38 Sheafe Rd Wappingers Falls , NY 12590
Elves will show you some of Santas Magical secrets he uses to prepare for Christmas. Walk through the Winter Wonderland and Enchanted Forest of Lights. Watch a 3D movie of Journey of the Gingerbread Boy. Play a scavenger hunt to find the Frost Fairies. Check out the polar express train display, and the Holiday Stage Show. And of course, Meet Santa! And so much more!
Cost: Kids $10 (ages 11 & under),  Adult $12 (12 yrs +), Seniors & Military $10, Under 2 years free

Christmas Lights on Quaker Hill Drive
November 27^th – New Years Eve
Thursday – Friday 5pm-10pm
Saturday – Sunday 5pm-11pm.
Quaker Hill Drive Hyde Park
Cost:FREE! Asking for donations for the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie
Visit their FB page for updates!

ERDAJT’S Holiday Light Display
November 27th until December 29th
8 Patrick Dr Lagrangeville
Come see over 1/2 Million Lights, 1080 computer controlled items to 220 different songs.
Cost: Free, but they do ask for donations for different charities through out the season.
Visit their FB page for updates!

Watt Christmas Wonderland
November 27^th -December 29^th
6pm – 9pm Daily – Weather Permitting
310 Scotchtown Road, Goshen
845-294-3391
Drive through 1 mile of Christmas lights and inflatables with listening to timed music on the radio.
Cost: Requested donation of $5 per vehicle
*** 8′ height restriction on all vehicles
*** No Buses Please!

Lights on Frozen Ridge
November 27th-New Years Eve
52 Frozen Ridge Road, Newburgh
Come for the final year! Park on the side of the road and enjoy the amazing animated light display.
Check their FB page for updates!

Gander Mountain Holiday Express
November 27th – December 23rd 1oam-8pm
Pictures – Fri 2pm -8pm, Sat and Sun 11am – 5pm, Dec 21st-23rd 11am-5pm
Middletown Gander Mountain – 100 North Galleria Drive, Middletown
Free photos with Santa, free pet photos and free crafts!

6th Annual Holiday Light Parade
Saturday November 28th 6:30pm-8pm
East Main Street and 9D, Wappingers Falls
Come for the Annual light parade through downtown.

Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights Spectacular
Saturday November 28^th5pm-9pm
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, New Jersey 07052
The whole zoo lights up with spectacular displays. Tour the enchanting Turtle Back Zoo, take photos with polar bears and penguins (last year there was a visit from Anna, Elsa, and a real reindeer, too!) and then pick up gifts for everyone on your list from a variety of vendors at the Holiday Bazaar.
Cost: FREE admission with a donation of an unwrapped toy or food.

The Santa Express
November 29th Chriskindlemarket Front street Port Jervis 5pm
December 5th Corner Piazza, Rt. 55 Eldred 5pm
-Circle Park, Glen Spey 6pm
-Four Corners, Barryville 7pm
-Konrads Kitchen, Yulan 4 Corners 7:30pm
-7 Erie Avenue, Narrowsburg 8pm
December 6th Luhrs True Value, 300 West Hartford Street, Milford PA 5pm
December 12th Bethel Veterans Park, Horshow Lake Rd. 5:30pm
-Main Street, Liberty NY 7pm
December 13th Sullivan County Courthouse Broadway, Monticello 5pm
-Fallsburg Town Hall, 19 Railroad Plaza 6:30pm
Dance with Santa and his North pole friends with a special performance by Santa’s Snow Queen. Bring your signs and letters for Santa. Santa will have a special gift for everyone. Don’t forget your camera!

Stony Point Tree Lighting
Thursday December 3^rd 6:30pm
KirkBride Hall – 5 clubhouse Lane, Stony Point
Performance by Stony Point Elementary’s Chorus, Santa and Mrs. Claus will hand out gifts to the children. Refreshments will be served.

Pawling Tree Lighting
December 4th 6pm
Pawling Village

Santa and Tree Lighting at Chadwick Lake Park
December 4th 6:30pm
Chadwick Lake Park-1702 Route 300, Newburgh
Come for the Annual Tree lighting, watch Santa rush in on a fire truck, and keep warm by the bonfires.

Tree Lighting and Winter Festival
Friday December 4th 6:30pm
The Shops at Nanuet – 5101 Fashion Drive, Nanuet
Live performances, face painting, costume characters, hot chocolate and Santa!

Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
December 4th 6pm
Family hayrides, Santa and Mrs Clause!
Enjoy a family hayride, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy refreshments.
The Fire House and Franklin Ave., Millbrook

Sparkle

Fridays December 4, 11 & 18 Saturdays December 5, 12 & 19
5pm – 9pm
Boscobel -1601 Route 9D, Garrison, New York 10524
Come for an evening full of events featuring thousands of lights, luminous displays and festive holiday happenings Boscobel. Walk the candlelit paths with a hot cup of cocoa and celebrate the season. Check out http://www.boscobel.org/events-and-exhibitions/calendar-of-events/ for a full list of events for each night.
*Dec 11, 12, 18 & 19, 5:30-8:30pm
Free 4×6 Photos with Santa! (While supplies last.)
Compliments of Boscobel House and Gardens & Laurie Spens Photography
Cost: Ticket options available at Boscobel.org

Holiday Lights of Nyack
Friday December 4^th 4pm-5:30pm
Veterans Park Gazebo Main Street & Cedar Street Nyack
Come down for live caroling, refreshments, tree lighting, a holiday story reading and a visit by Santa.

New Windsor Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday December 4th 6pm-8pm
A fun night for all ages including sleigh rides, bounce houses and special appearances by Snow Queen and Snow Princess from Once Upon A Tea Party.

Pancakes Breakfast with Santa
Saturday December 5^th 8am-11am
Greenwood Lake Elks Club
Hosted by Girl Scout Troup 652, and Troop 427 will run the Santa Gift Shop for buying small holiday gifts
Cost: Adults $6, Kids 4-11yrs $5, under 4 FREE

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday December 5th 8:30am
Bonefish Grill at the Shops at Nanuet
At 9:45am Santa will lead a parade to the photo set where you may take photos with Santa (for purchase) and participate in fun crafts and activities.
Cost: Adults $12, Kids $7 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED www.bonefishgrill.com/locations/ny/nanuet

Breakfast with Santa
December 5^th/6^th, 12^th/13^th, 19^th/20^th – two seatings available 8:30am, 10:30am
The Bear Mountain Inn – 3020 Seven Lakes Drive, Tomkins Cove
Please bring a gift with your childs name on it for Santa to hand out.
Cost: Adults $26.95, Kids 4-12yrs 16.95, Under 4 FREE

Pine Bush Country Christmas
December 5th 4pm – 6pm
Main Street, Pine Bush
Petting zoo, kids games and crafts, a live nativity and holiday treats.

22nd Annual Celebration of Lights Parade and Fireworks
Friday, December 4th at 6:30 pm
Main Street and Garden Street, Poughkeepsie
The parade will make 3 stopsw for Tree Lightings- Main Street, Dongan Square Park, and finally Walkway over the Hudson.  Santa will arrive on a Fire Engine!!!  The Walkway will open its eastern gate to view fireworks.  At 8 pm the Bardavon will be screening Miracle on 34th Street.
Cost:  To view fireworks- Walkway members FREE, non-members $5 donation per person.

Holidays in Haverstraw
Saturday December 5th 10am-5pm
Lucas Candies – 6 Main Street, Haverstraw
Decorate a chocolate Christmas tree anytime from 10am to 5pm.  Be sure to stick around for Story Time with Santa at 11am and 3:30pm.
Cost:$10.00

Festival of Lights Parade
Saturday December 5th 6pm
Main Street, Pleasant Valley
Celebrate the Holiday Season and Welcome Santa! Start at Mill Site with elves, caroling and tree lighting, follow the parade down route 44 to town hall for stories, cookies and Santa.

Winter Walk
Saturday December 5th 5pm-8pm
327 Warren St. Hudson
Warren Street is transformed into a festive boulevard with twinkling lights, brightly decorated shops, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, live reindeer, petting zoo, horse-drawn wagon, and carolers. Ending the evening with fireworks at 8pm.

Santa Visits FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Saturday December 5th 2015, from 10:30am-12pm
FASNY Museum of Firefighting – 117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson
Children can tell Santa what they want for Christmas and have their picture taken with him on a real fire truck!
Cost: Adults: $7, Children: $5 (age 3 and older) Family: $20 (2 adults and their 2 children)
Children under age 3: FREE, Museum and FASNY Members: FREE

20th Annual Holiday Festival
Saturday December 5th 5pm
Zukor Park New City
Holiday Music and a visit from Santa! Bring your own cameras.  Come early and tour the Historical Society of Rockland County  from 4pm-5pm (free).

Illuminations
Saturday December 5th 5pm-8pm
Sunday December 6^th 5pm-8pm
Rockland Country Day School, Congers NY
34 Kings Highway Congers
Explore a night time Story Book wonderland display of lights and family fun. Play over sized illuminated games, make s’mores and sip hot chocolate while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. On Sunday there will be a Vendor Shopping Village to get some holiday shopping done.
Cost: Buy tickets at their website
www.eventbrite.com/e/rcds-winter-shopping-village-illuminations-playground-tickets-18779351546

Bethel Woods Holiday Market
Saturday and Sunday December 5th & 6^th
200 Hurd Road, Bethel
Stop by this unique holiday craft fair for great girft options from local artists. Pictures with Santa and his Elves(starting at 1pm) as well as family lead activies. In the evenings there will be a showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol.
Cost: Fair is free, Movie $8 for adults, $5 for children.

Breakfast With Santa
Saturday and Sunday December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th,19th & 20th 9 am to 12pm
Platzl Brauhaus, 127 Call Hollow Rd. Pomona
Come for a breakfast buffet with live music, model train village, holiday decorations and a visit from Santa!
Cost: Adults $20 plus tax, Kids 2 to 12 years $13 plus tax

Sinterklaas Festival Day
Saturday December 5th
Rhinebeck, New York
A day-long, colorful celebration that features children’s workshops, dance, theatre and music all over the village of Rhinebeck. Don’t miss the Dancing Bear, the Pocket Lady, and Mother Holly. The spectacular Children’s Starlight Parade at 6:00 pm, featuring two-story tall, animated puppets carried by hundreds of volunteers, closes the day at twilight. A non-denominational event, Sinterklaas joins residents and visitors alike, people of all ages and backgrounds, in a memorable celebration of children, art, and the light of the winter season. http://www.sinterklaashudsonvalley.com/the-story/

Suffern Christmas Parade
Saturday December 5th 6pm
The annual Christmas Parade features floats, marchers, community groups, bands and Santa Claus! Before the parade come to the Lafayette Theater for a FREE showing of the ‘Polar Express.” After the parade visits with Santa Claus will take place at the Suffern Community Center.

Cookies with Santa!
Sunday December 6th 10am-11am
Dave and Busters at the  Palisades Center Mall
Come for Music, dancing, food and fun with Santa!
Cost: FREE – REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Call 845-348-1000 to register

Koenig Family Chanukah Concert
Sunday December 6^th 10am-12pm
JCC Rockland – 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack
Rock out with The Moma Doni Band! Chanukah activities following the concert.
Cost: $10 per child in advance/$15 at the door / Children Under 1 FREE
$5 per adult (in advance and at the door)
TO REGISTER – jccrockland.org/event/koenig-family-chanukah-concert/#

New City Chamber Of Commerce Dreidel Tournament

Sunday December 6th 1pm-3pm
Nanuet Hebrew Center – 411 S Little Tor Rd, New City
Spin your way to the “Top” and win great prizes!
Cost: FREE! All are welcome!

Christmas in the Village
Sunday December 6 12pm-4pm
Museum Village New York 17M Monroe
Come take pictures with Santa by the fire place, take a hayride around our grounds, and enjoy holiday entertainment in The Playhouse. Fun Crafts for the kids, and delicious warm foods for purchase in our Snack Bar. Gift Shop will be open!
Cost: FREE with a donation for the Country Kids Food Pantry (soup and pasta needed!)

Chanukah Festival
Sunday December 6^th 4pm
Suffern Gazebo – 41 Washington Ave., Suffern
Lighting of the Menorah at 4pm. Stay for Rockland’s First Gelt Drop! 4:30pm. Enjoy music from Bobby and the Isrealites, Gaga Pit and inflatables. Fun for the whole family. Refreshments will be sold.
Cost: FREE 

Glamour Parties Christmas Spectacular

Sunday December 6th from 10am-1pm
Pearl River Elks, Elks Drive Pearl River
Yummy hot buffet breakfast with a DJ, sundae station, temporary tattoos, dancing, stories, games, crafts, photo opportunities and SO MUCH MORE! Visitors include Mrs. Claus, Santa, Belle, Elsa, Ariel and even more special guests!
Cost: Adults: $30, Child $35 – Family 4 pack $115
Purchase tickets at Glamourpartyplanner.com/store or call 845-300-4156

The Annual Holiday Party and Tree Lighting
Sunday December 6th 2:30pm
VanWyck Hall – 1095 Main Street, Fishkill
Holiday crafts, petting zoo, letter writing to Santa, pictures with Santa and the Official Village Tree Lighting.

Piermont Holiday Festival
Sunday December 6^th 5pm
Flywheel Park Piermont
Tree lighting and holiday music at the M&T Bank.Plenty of yummy snacks and hot chocolate will be available. A visit from Santa, and a gingerbread making event at Kennedy and Kennedy Real estate.

23rd Annual Tree Lighting
Sunday December 6th  5pm- 6pm
1915 Erie Station – 19 Winkler Place Chester
Get into the holiday spirit with caroling and annual Tree Lighting.

Lots of Latkes
Wednesday December 9^th 5pm-7pm
Congregation Sons of Israel 300 North Broadway, Upper Nyack
Come for crafts, songs, jelly donuts and latkes! For an additional cost paint your own ceramic Hanukkiah
Cost: $5 per person, Children under 4 FREE.
Hannukkiah $20 – must be paid in advance.
RSVP REQUIRED – CSINyack.org

Menorah Lighting Celebration
Thursday December 10 5:30pm
Stew Leonard’s 1 Stew Leonard Dr., Yonkers
Sing traditional Hanukkah while lighting the 21 foot menorah. Head to the conference room afterwards for latkes, apple sauce, jelly donuts, hot cocoa and juice.
Cost: FREE

Sukey Molloy & Friends! Winter Holiday Concert
Friday December 11^th 11am-12pm
Nyack Libray – 59 South Broadway, Nyack
Cost: FREE – Call library to register: 845-358-3370

Caroling with Pearl River Pack 22
Friday December 11^th 4pm
Meet at the Cannon in Downtown Pearl River
Sing your way up Central avenue to the Firehouse, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies with the crew.
All are welcome!

Frozen on the Farm at Devitt’s Farm
Friday December 11th 6pm-8pm
56 Devitt Circle New Windsor
Walk past live animals and a colorful holiday display to come visit the Legendary Eggbert, the talking egg.  He knows all the names of the kids that visit him.  With a special appearance from the Snow Sisters from Once Upon a Tea Party.
Cost:$5 per person, under 3 free

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday December 12^th 9:30 am
Clubhouse at Patriot Hills – 19 Clubhouse Lane, Stony Point
Breakfast buffet Santa will have a gift for each child!
Cost: Adults $15, Kids $10
RESERVATION REQUIRED – 845-947-5261

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday December 12th 10am-12pm
St. Catherine’s – 823 Western Highway, Blauvelt
Join us for a pancake breakfast.
Cost:$5 per person – RSVP QUICK! It sold out last year. 845-359-4014

Pancake Breakfast
Saturday December 12th 9am-1pm
Street School Community Center – 31 Zukor Rd, New City
Enjoy pancakes and a visit with Santa to help benefit the Dorie McMaster Scholarship Fund.
Cost: $10 per family. Please bring a non-perishable food item to benefit People to People – Feeding Rockland’s Hungry.

Breakfast with Santa at Showtime Cinemas, Newburgh
Saturday December 12th 8:15am
1420 Route 300 Newburgh
Breakfast with Santa at 8:30am, followed by a FREE movie!
Cost: Adults $6, children under 12 FREE
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY NOV. 20TH – 845-566-6611

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Powerhouse Dance Center


Saturday December 12^th 2pm-4pm
Power House Dance Center – 71 South Route 9W, West Haverstraw
Wear your favorite jammies and help Princess Belle and Buddy the Eld prepare for Santa! Enjoy tasty treats and dancing to holiday tunes.  Decorate your own stocking or ornament. As well as meet and greets with your favorite characters … and SANTA!
Cost: $20 per child, Adults free

3rd Annual Beacon Arts Holiday Tree Lighting
Saturday December 12th 3pm
Route 9D and Main street – Adjacent to the Beacon Visitor Center
A must see! A Christmas tree made from recycled bicycle parts by sculptor Ed Benavente. Enjoy live music, dancing, crafts for the kids and the arrival of Santa in a pedi-cab!

Brunch with Santa
Saturday and Sunday December 12th -13th 9am, 12:30pm and 3pm
Stew Leonards –  1 Stew Leonard Dr., Yonkers
Come for a special holiday brunch with visits from Santa, Rudolph and friends. And take pictures with Santa.  9 a.m. brunch – Stew Leonard’s chefs will offer a breakfast of mini- pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, bagels, coffee, orange juice, and milk. The 12:30 p.m. brunch will offer all breakfast items plus chicken, pasta, and salad.  The 3:00 p.m. seating will be a late lunch with sandwiches, salads, and pasta dishes.
Cost: Adults $14.95, children 12 and under $9.95
CALL 914.375.4700 TO MAKE RESERVATION.

VMA Holiday Party
Saturday December 12^th
66 Lake Road, Congers, NY
Holiday vendors, Pictures with Santa, and refreshments!

Skate with Santa
Saturday December 12th 2-5pm
Ramapo Ice Park at Provident Bank Park, Pomona
Cost: Admission is free. Skate rentals $4/pair

Breakfast with Santa
Sunday December 13^th 10:30 am
The Whiskey Kitchen – 60 Route 303, Valley Cottage
Children can enjoy breakfast with Santa, take pictures with him and dance to live music. ADULTS! Come and enjoy a full brunch menu with mimosas, bloody marys and craft beer. Fun for all!
Cost: Reservations Required, limited seating. Call 845-535-3666

PJ Library Chanukah Book Fair
Sunday December 13^th 10:30am-12pm
Barnes and Nobles at the Palisades Center Mall
Join PJ Library to celebrate the Chanukah season with story times, puppet shows, crafts and many special guests!

Dinner with Santa at Crafts and Drafts
Friday December 18th 5:30pm – 7:30pm
373 S Main St New City
Pizza, juice, crafts and gifts … and of course pictures with Santa!
Cost: $30 per seat REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Santa Visits the Blauvelt Fire House
Saturday December 19th 12pm-2pm
Blauvelt Fire House – 548 Western Highway, Blauvelt

All aboard the Polar Express!
Monday December 21st 6pm
Historic Paramount Theater
Bring the kids dressed in their christmas jammies to watch the Polar Express! Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Cost: $5 per person