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Category Archives: Christmas 2016

Christmas Ornament 2016

Posted on December 21, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Christmas 2016, Crafts, Crafts and More Crafts, In the Home, Uncategorized .

Disclosure:  This is an unsponsored post.  All opinions expressed are my own.  Products contain affiliate links.

Every Year we make an ornament to give to the family.  We try to make it a little different every year.  So far we have succeeded in making each one using either a hand or finger of the kids to personalize it just a little bit more.  Here is this years version.  For years past you can either click the links provided (in purple at the bottom of the post)- or check out our pinterest page.

I purchased these clear glass ornaments, the glitter and the special glue.  I followed the directions on the glitter glue (non-toxic) to decorate the inside of the ornaments (clean, put in clue, drain, add glitter).

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We recently acquired a silhouette machine for the business and I used it for this project- Here is the vinyl I like the best so far too. You could use the paint pens we used later to do the same wire and date.  In fact, that is what we did in the past.

The kids helped me to put the vinyl onto the glass which they really enjoyed because its like playing with stickers (again, stickers from the craft store could have been used for this too).

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Once all set the kids used craft paint in different colors (yellow, orange, blue and red) to put finger prints on the “wire” to make it look like Christmas Lights.

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The final step was for the kids to use the paint pens to write their names.  I love this part because over the years you can watch the kids handwriting grow and develop.

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Here is a link to our YouTube Video of the finished product!!!

Past Ornaments:

  • 2015
  • 2014
  • Favorite PHOTO CARD ORNAMENT

 

Giving the Gift of Experience

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Christmas 2016, Uncategorized .

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As you are rushing to purchase your last minute Holiday Gifts this year,

consider gifts that are experiences rather than things.
Consider a gift card towards a new class or a fun family day out,
all while also supporting local businesses.

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Plan a family trip to the theater! 

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White Plains Performing Arts Center

wppac.com
11 City Place 3rd Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
914.328.1600
wppac@wppac.com

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A fun family day out!

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Legoland Westchester
LegolandDiscoveryCenter.com
1 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers


The experience of learning a new skill! 


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Music Lessons

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Adam Ludwig Music
99 Main street Nyack, NY
Adam Ludwig Music – Facebook Page
adamludwig@yahoo.com
Currently Running a FANTASTIC Holiday Special
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New City School of Music
NewCityMusicSchool.com
12 N Main St. New City
845-499-2137

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R&R music School
RnRmusicschool.com
16 N 9W Congers, New York
845-267-3311

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Swim Lessons

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Condors Swimming
condorsswimming.com
115 N Main St New City
845-638-4381
contact@condors.org
Read our reviews! 
Following in his foot steps
Condors Program Review

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Swim like a Fish
Likefishswim.com
(845) 570-1289
swimlikeafishny@gmail.com
Read our 1st review! 
Learning to Swim Like a Fish!

 

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Dance Lessons

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Dance Central Performing Arts Studio
dancecentralpa.com
46 East Central Ave, Pearl River
845-735-5007

 

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http://www.infinitemotion-paa.com
21 Franklin Turnpike Suite 1, Mahwah, NJ
201-529-1130

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Surge Studio
surgestudioarts.com
285 NY-303, Congers
845- 589-0990
They have adult classes as well! 

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Music Classes that start as young as 6 weeks! 

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Music Together with Moon River Mother and Child
MoonRiverMotherandChild.com
Catherine Rubin – 201-247-0052
Several locations: Nyack, Sparkill, Suffern, Nanuet

 

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Cooking Classes

 

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Young Chefs Academy
youngchefsacademy.com
59 S Main St, New City
845- 638-0601

 

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Martial Arts Classes

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Work Out Place
workoutplace.org
110 Demarest Mill Road Nanuet 
845- 624-2244

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Fitness for Adults

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Jeanines Fit Solutions

jeaninesfitsolutions.com
917-750-0425
Laborne.jeanine@gmail.com
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Anubus Fitness – Fitness Kickboxing
fitnesskickboxingny.com
53 Hudson Ave Suite 103, Nyack
fitnesskickboxingny@gmail.com
845-653-2488
Read our review! 

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JCC Rockland
JCCRockland.org
450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack
845-362-4400 ext. 112
laurens@jccrockland.org

 

 

A Musical Treasure in Nyack

Posted on December 13, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Christmas 2016, Classes, Classes for Kids, Reviews, RNYM's Picks, Uncategorized .

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  All opinions expressed are my own.

-By: RNYD

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Most people who read this blog know that I am a HUGE music fan.  I listen to it, I play it, and I talk about it.  I’m an unashamed addict.  What most people don’t know about me is that I price for a living.  For the past 17 years, I have gone to work every day, and spent my whole day deciding what a company should charge for their product or services.  So, I consider myself an expert at spotting a “deal”.  I use facts, data, and analysis to determine the inherent value of, for example music lessons.   Ultimately, you want a teacher with a high competency and a fair price.  It is VERY rare that the choice is so simple, that it presents itself and almost smacks you over the head, this is one such instance.

RYNYM asked me if I would take our son (A) to a guitar lesson.  When she sent me the teacher’s information I saw the logo was a frog playing bass.  Bass is my primary instrument.  Unlike the old jokes, I am not a failed guitar player.  I truly love the instrument.  So when I saw there was a chance to turn this into a bass lesson I jumped at the chance.

(A) and I arrived at Adam’s studio in the heart of Nyack.  Parking was easy, and there were a ton of  open spaces right around the corner.  We went down to Adam’s studio, and to say I was impressed was an understatement.  There were several instruments, and amplifiers, and a couch for parents to relax on while your student takes a lesson.  The location is convenient and centrally located if a parent wanted to do some shopping, or just get a cup of coffee while their child worked with Adam.

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For me, it is always interesting to sit and listen to a lesson.  As a player, I’m curious to hear what a teacher has to say when they present the information.  I strongly believe that the way a teacher presents the information, immediately effects how the student receives it.  I could tell that Adam was comfortable in the teachers chair and that he had a great deal of experience teaching children.  I noticed right away that Adam’s depth of knowledge and the ease at which he presented it to (A), made him a standout among the teachers that I have met.

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He controlled the lesson well, and was able to connect with (A) on his level.  (A) is a VERY curious kid, and loves to learn so he can get distracted if there are questions to ask that might not fall into the day’s lesson.  Adam recognized that and brought him back to the lesson well.  (A) had a great time and was excited going home that he was learning new things, and playing bass just like his Dad.  Adam even let (A) play his double bass, which is something I can’t do…so (A) was especially grateful for that.

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After seeing first-hand the quality of Adam’s lessons, and recognizing the depth of his knowledge I could not believe the value of his holiday special.  I have been looking to take music lessons to improve my playing for a few years.  I have never found a teacher with Adam’s resume and ability, along with the quality of his lessons.  The schedule for lessons is flexible, and could meet most people’s hectic calendar with ease.  Adam’s holiday special is a steal!  If you are buying a guitar or bass for the holidays and you are looking to start music education for someone on your shopping list, this is the place to go.  Centrally located, with easy parking, and access to all that Nyack has to offer allows fun for students AND parents.  The quality of these lessons, especially at the holiday special price, really makes starting lessons with Adam a no brainer.   It is such a good value, I’m looking into starting lessons myself!  Don’t delay, the one thing that my professional career has taught me, deal like this don’t last long.  These lessons are worth every penny!!

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Christmas Party at Sixty 5 on Main, Nyack – GIVEAWAY!

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Christmas 2016, Contests .

This event looks ADORABLE!

Sixty 5 on Main, Nyack
is hosting
Nyack’s Best Children’s CHRISTMAS PARTY!

Saturday December 17th
1pm-3pm
Come on down for holiday sing a longs,
Bubble show, holiday crafting, a special dessert for each child, magic by Mir Bungles …
and an appearance from SANTA!

Call to make your reservation ASAP!
845-358-5200

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Want a chance to win 2 tickets?
Head over to our Facebook page,
To Enter: Like, share and Comment with a picture of your christmas tree.

Winner will be chosen at random on 12/7!

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Holiday Festivals and Light Shows 2016

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Ashley's Lists, Christmas 2016, Day Trips, Out and about..., Things to Do!, Uncategorized .

Below is a list of Holiday Festivals and Light Shows sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
These wonderlands are open until Christmas, and a few after!
Check their websites to confirm hours and details. 

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Sparkle!
Boscobel -1601 Route 9D, Garrison, New York 10524
December 2,3,9,10,16,17
5pm – 9pm
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.
Ticket options available at Boscobel.org
Read our review from last year!

 

Holiday Bricktacular!
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester
Saturdays and Sundays in December
Tis the season to be jolly at  during Holiday Bricktacular. Every Saturday and Sunday in December, join in on the festive holiday fun! Walk through a Winter Wonderland themed MINILAND searching for LEGO® presents in a bricktastic scavenger hunt, Help the LEGO delivery truck get all of the hidden presents delivered by the holiday for a chance to win a family four pack of Annual Passes, All visitors receive a Limited Edition Collector Holiday LEGO® Brick, Annual Pass Members can keep warm with a free hot chocolate every weekend.
legolanddiscoverycenter.com


Valley Cottage North Pole Airport

165 Charles Blvd Valley Cottage
Weekdays: 6-10pm
Weekend: 6-11pm
Tune into 98.1 FM and listen to some of our favorite songs while the lights put on a great showThis year they are collecting NEW hats, gloves and winter accessories to be distributed to needed families in the community.
Visit their Facebook page for up to date information!


Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show

Skylands Stadium – 94 Championship Place Augusta, NJ 07822
November 18th – January 3rd
See calendar for dates and times. 
Drive through a 1-mile course of breathtaking displays set to joyous holiday music with 2 MILLION LIGHTS for your viewing pleasure. Also, stop by the Christmas Village and enjoy, hot beverages and snacks, photos with Santa, holiday entertainment, arts and crafts, games and more! Admission is free, but some activities may be a separate cost.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or box office. Sorry, no phone or online orders will be taken.
skylandsstadium.com

 

New York Botanical Garden Train Show
November 19 – January 16th
Explore a winter wonderland with special tours, musical performances, activities for kids, and the train show!
Purchase tickets here! 
We attended this wonderful event a few years back. Read Our Review!!


Warwick Home for the Holidays

Village of Warwick
Weekends November 20th –December 18th
11am-5pm
Join the 7th Annual Open House with visits from Santa and his elves, gingerbread house contests, caroling, horse and buggy rides and plenty of shopping from local shops and crafters.

 

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland
Kensico Dam Plaza, Vallhalla
Starting November 25th –January 1st
Hanneford Holiday Circus, ice skating, musical light show, amusement rides, entertainment, Santa, vendors and local food.
Visit their website for schedule of dates and times.

 

7th Annual Holiday Lights in Bloom
Orange County Arboretum, Thomas Bull Memorial Park – Route 416, Montgomery
November 25th through December 24th
5pm-8pm Fri-Sat and Sun
Daily Dec. 26th-1st 5pm-8pm
Enjoy the garden themed light display – in the shapes of flowers, insects and decorated trees. Enjoy free hot cocoa while supplies last. Stop by the Holiday Boutique to do some Christmas shopping as well!
This event is FREE!
Vist their website for more information! 

Frosty Fest
778 Broadway Ulster Park
November 25th – December 23rd
So much to do here! Drive or hayride through Forstys enchanted forest, stroll thought Candy Cane lane, Frosty’s 3D adventure, Glistening Gardens of dancing trees, walk through the magical mansion, and of course visit SANTA! And so much more!
Visit AFrostyFest.com for more info!


Christmas On Colden Hill
125 Colden Hill Rd Newburgh
Daily Nov 25th – Dec 31st
5pm-11pm
This is a 30 min animated music and lights display open each night. This year they have new animations, 2 dancing arches, a full color animated matrix and new songs! With 800 channels of computer controlled animation. This year they are accepting donations (100% of the proceeds will be donated) for Junvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
http://www.christmasoncoldenhill.com
www.facebook.com/ChristmasOnColdenHill

 

Kevin McCurdy’s Holiday Spirit Festival
38 Sheafe Rd Wappingers Falls , NY 12590
November 25th – December 23rd
Fridays – 6pm-9pm
Saturdays and Sundays 4:30pm-9pm (last ticket at 8:30)
Plenty to do here! Walk through the Winter Wonderland and Enchanted Forest of Lights, Watch a 3D movie Journey of the Gingerbread Boy, Savenger hunt to find the Frost Fairies, Polar Express Train display, a Holiday Stage Show, and of course, Meet Santa!
For more information visit their website. 

 

Christmas Lights on Quaker Hill Drive
Quaker Hill Drive Hyde Park
November 25th – New Years Eve
Daily 5pm-11pm
This year they are collecting donations for the Hyde Park food bank and Grace Smith House.
Visit their Facebook page for up to date information.

 

ERDAJT’S Holiday Light Display
8 Patrick Dr Lagrangeville
November 25th through December 28th
Come see over 1/2 Million Lights, 1080 computer controlled items to 220 different songs.
Free, but they do ask for donations for different charities through out the season.
Visit their website for more information.

 

Watt Christmas Wonderland
310 Scotchtown Road, Goshen
845-294-3391
November 35th -December 30th
6pm – 9pm Daily Weather Permitting
Tune in to 107.9 FM for Christmas music and enjoy a drive through 1 mile of Christmas lights with hundreds of inflatables. They ask for a suggested donation of $5 per vehicle. 8′ height restriction on all vehicles and no buses!
Visit WattChristmasWonderland.com

 

Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights Spectacular
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, New Jersey 07052
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: November 18 – December 11
Every Night: December 12 – January 3, 2017
Closed: December 24 & 25
5pm to 9pm
The whole zoo lights up with spectacular displays with over 50 winter and animal characters.
Free Admission – but asking for a donation of non-perishable food items, new toys, and gently used coats.
Turtlebackzoo.com

 

The Hugs for Brady Holiday Light Show
Nov. 25th – Dec. 30th
The light show will showcase 180,000 square foot arena with larger than life custom fabricated light structures that are part of a 20 minute animated musical light show. The festival will feature food trucks, merchant vendors in a large heated tent, glow-in-the-dark face painting, roast your own s’mores and so much more!
For more information and to Purchase Tickets!

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Holiday Happenings 11/30-12/4

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Ashley's Lists, Christmas 2016, Out and about..., Things to Do!, Uncategorized .

November 30th – December 4th

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This weekend is packed full of holiday events!
Spend time with the family and have some holiday fun!

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Holiday Celebration – Town of Haverstraw & Village of West Haverstraw
Village of West Haverstraw Community Center – 130 Samsondale Ave, West Haverstraw
November 30th
6:30pm
Bring your cameras to capture pictures with Santa! Refreshments will be served.
They will be collecting wrapped gifts for children for the Falling Angels Foundation.

 

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Holiday Adult Fans of LEGO® Night!
December 1
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come and get in the holiday spirit with Games, prizes, fun & more, Activities include an ugly sweater contest, holiday movie trivia and a gift wrap relay race, build/share ideas w/our Master Model Builder and other Adult Fans of LEGO®
You must be 18 years or over to attend.
https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester/news-events/event/9263/holiday-adult-fans-of-lego-night.aspx

 

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Sparkle!
Boscobel -1601 Route 9D, Garrison, New York 10524
December 2,3,9,10,16,17
5pm – 9pm
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.
Ticket options available at Boscobel.org
Read our review from last year!


The Polar Express Pajama Story time
Barnes and Nobles at The Palisades Center – 4416 Palisades Center Drive West Nyack
December 2nd
7:00 PM
Come in your christmas jammies for their annual Polar Express story time.  Write a Dear Santa letter, color and more!


Tree Lighting and Winter Festival
The Shops at Nanuet – 5101 Fashion Drive, Nanuet
December 2nd 6:30pm
Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa! Hosted by Monk from WPLJ’s morning show. Live performances by the Lower Hudson Valley Youth Chorus and Nyemchek’s Dance Centre of Pearl River, face painting, costumed characters, and hot chocolate!


23rd Annual Celebration of Lights Parade and Fireworks
Main Street, Poughkeepsie
December 2nd
6:30-8pm
First tree lighting at Barney Building Lot
Second Tree lighting at Clover street and Dongan Square Park — Fireworks immediately following!
The Bardavon 1869 Opera house will be showing “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 8pm for $6 per person – buy your tickets ahead of time!

New Windsor Tree Lighting Ceremony

New Windsor Town Hall Complex – 555 Union Ave, New Windsor
December 2nd
6pm
Tree lighting with carolers, holiday vendors, refreshments, Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause and much more.

 

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Sparkle!
Boscobel -1601 Route 9D, Garrison, New York 10524
December 2,3,9,10,16,17
5pm – 9pm
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.
Ticket options available at Boscobel.org
Read our review from last year!

Gingerbread Workshop at Young Chefs Academy!
Enjoy some Hot Cocoa while building your own Gingerbread House.
December 3rd
2 sessions available – 12-1:130, 2-3:30
Register HERE!
Or call Sebastian – 845-638-0601


Reading of the classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Barnes and Nobles – Paramus, Nanuet and Palisades locations
December 3rd
11am
Enjoy a reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the kids will also make good deed badges and tracking books to keep track of all the good deeds they do for the holiday season.


FASNY Fire Museum – Pictures with Santa on his Fire Truck
117 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534  
December 3
10:30am – 12pm
Children can tell Santa their holiday wishes, while they have their picture taken with him on a fire truck. Then, take the Museum’s scavenger hunt challenge! All children receive a prize just for trying.


Holidays in Haverstraw
Saturday December 3rd 12pm-3pm
So much to do! Live Candy Cane Making demonstrations, Paint a brick or color a holiday picture, Victorian Tea at Bricktown Inn B&B, Holiday Concert, Cookie workshop, tree lighting, Supper with Santa, and Civiles Winder Feast at Casa Hudson NY.
Check the FB event page for timing and details!
Visit their Facebook page for more info!


R&R Music School Showcase
The Palisades Center West Nyack
December 3rd
2pm-4pm
Join R&R music school for their live music showcase with performances by students and teachers.  RnRmusicschool.com


Annual Holiday Lights of Nyack
Veteran’s Park Gazebo at Main street and Cedar street
December 3rd
4pm-5:30pm
Join in the village tradition with live caroling, a holiday story reading, a tree lighting and a visit from Santa.
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Village of Suffern Christmas Parade
Dec. 3rd
6pm the parade starts
Prior to the parade “Miracle on 34Th Street” will be showing at the Lafayette Theater for $2 per person. Following the parade with be a tree lighting and visits with Santa at the Suffern Community Center.


Santa is coming to Secor Farms
85 Airmont Ave. Mahwah, NJ
Dec. 3rd and 4th 1- 4pm
Free photos with Santa in his workshop, Winter hayrides and s’mores by the campfire.


Bethel Woods Holiday Market
200 Hurd Road, Bethel
December 3rd and 4th
A vendor market with unique gifts, family art project, photos with Santa, a story reading with The Merry Postman, and a showing of “Miracle on 34th Street”
http://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/events/detail/holidaymarket

 

Sinterklaas Festival Day
Rhinebeck, New York
December 3rd
10am-8pm
A day-long, colorful celebration that features children’s workshops, dance, theatre and music all over the village of Rhinebeck. Don’t miss the live owls and the Coo Coo Clock. The spectacular Children’s Starlight Parade starts at 6:00 pm, featuring two-story tall, animated puppets carried by hundreds of volunteers.
For a full schedule of events visit: http://www.sinterklaashudsonvalley.com

 

Saint Nicholas Day at the Historical Society of Rockland County
Jacob Blauvelt House, 20 Zukor Road, New City
December 3: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 4: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm
Program duration: 45 minutes
This traditional program is a highlight of the holiday season, and many adults who enjoyed this event in the past, as children, now bring their own families, Join in the traditional Dutch celebration, See shoes magically filled with goodies, Hear wondrous and joyful stories, Enjoy holiday refreshments , Meet Saint Nicholas and his beautiful horse. Each child receives a special treat in his or her shoe from Saint Nicholas, and everyone can visit with Saint Nicholas and his horse!
Reservations are required. Purchase tickets here! or call 845-634-9629

Pine Bush Country Christmas

Town of Crawford Community Center – 110 Center St, Pine Bush
December 3rd 5pm – 8pm
Holiday shopping, free children’s activities, cookie decorating, music, Santa, Tree lighting and more!

 

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Holiday Horse and Carriage Ride
Along Main Street in Cornwall NY
December 4th
3pm-6pm
Jingle Bells, Sleigh Rides, Christmas Music, Hot Chocolate, and Santa!
Santa will Land at Bridge Street 3:00pm – 4:30pm  the Tree lighting at Chadeayne Circle will follow and music and refreshments at the Highland Engine Company Fire House.

Dance with Santa
Dave and Buster’s The Palisades Center West Nyack
December 4th
10am-11am
We attended this event last year, and we all had a blast! Come dance with Santa at Dave and Busters!
RSVP is required
For more information call Guest Services at 845-348-1000 option 0.


Christmas In the Village

Musuem Village – 1010 State Route 17M, Monroe
Dec 4th 12pm-6pm
Come see Santa by the fire place, walk around the museum grounds, take a hay ride and enjoy holiday entertainment in The Playhouse! There will be food for purchase at the Snack Bar and the Gift Shop will be open as well. They are asking for a $5 donation per family and a non perishable food donation for Country Kids Food Pantry.
Visit their Facebook for more info!


Piermont Holiday Festival & Gift of Art Sale
December 4th
12pm – 7pm
So much to do! Tom Chapin will be signing for the Tree lighting with snacks and hot chocolate. A Gingerbread making event at 540 Piermont Ave ( Kennedy & Kennedy Real estate), Annual Childrens Party at the Piermont Fire Department, The Gift of Art Sale at Dennis P McHugh Piermont Public Library, The Flywheel Gallery will hold their “Solstice” opening reception from 2-6, Ice sculptures will be installed though out the village, and so much more!
http://www.piermontchamber.org/events/holidayfestival


Santa is coming to Secor Farms
85 Airmont Ave. Mahwah, NJ
Dec. 3rd and 4th 1- 4pm
Free photos with Santa in his workshop, Winter hayrides and s’mores by the campfire.


Bethel Woods Holiday Market
200 Hurd Road, Bethel
December 3rd and 4th
A vendor market with unique gifts, family art project, photos with Santa, a story reading with The Merry Postman, and a showing of “Miracle on 34th Street”
http://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/events/detail/holidaymarket


Saint Nicholas Day at the Historical Society of Rockland County
Jacob Blauvelt House, 20 Zukor Road, New City
December 4: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm
Program duration: 45 minutes
This traditional program is a highlight of the holiday season, and many adults who enjoyed this event in the past, as children, now bring their own families, Join in the traditional Dutch celebration, See shoes magically filled with goodies, Hear wondrous and joyful stories, Enjoy holiday refreshments , Meet Saint Nicholas and his beautiful horse. Each child receives a special treat in his or her shoe from Saint Nicholas, and everyone can visit with Saint Nicholas and his horse!
Reservations are required. Purchase tickets here! or call 845-634-9629

 

VanWyck Hall, 1095 Main Street, Village of Fishkill
December 4th
2:30pm-4:30pm
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree 2016

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Ashley's Lists, Christmas 2016 .

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*Cut Your Own Christmas Tree 2016*
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My husband and I LOVE the tradition of cutting down our own tree. But the past few years, for one excuse or another, we have been unable to make it happen. So, this year will be our first year as a family cutting down a tree and we are so excited! 

Most farms open up for Christmas Tree Season the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving be sure to call ahead to double check their hours and to find out the type of trees they have for sale.


Westchester County

 

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Stuarts Fruit Farm
www.stuartsfarm.com

62 Granite Springs Road Granite Springs
914-245-2784
Open: 9am- 5pm

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Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm

www.wilkensfarm.com

1335 White Hill Road
Yorktown Heights
914-245-5111
Open: Sat and Sun 10am-4pm while supplies last (Check the Harvest Calendar here)
They have 3 markets – Bakery, Farm Market and Country Market -all of which are OPEN!
Enjoy a free cup of hot apple cider with every tree purchase!

 

Orange County

 

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Emmerich Tree Farm


www.emmerichtreefarm.com
101 Sleepy Valley Rd., Warwick
845-986-0151/ 973-332-1055
They have everything and more! Cut your own assistance, tree baling, drilling, picking/cutting, tree stands, homemade wreathes, campfires, wagon rides, photo ops, live entertainment, “special guests”, cookies and complimentary hot chocolate!
Open: Sat and Sun 9am-5pm

 

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Fox Ridge Christmas Tree Farm
www.foxridgechristmastreefarm.com
17 Kays Way, Warwick
bcirigliano@gmail.com
Saws and twin for tying provided. However, they encourage you to bring bungee cords/straps and advise you to wear boots.
Open: Sat and Sun December 3 & 4 ONLY! 9 am until dusk.
CASH OR CHECK ONLY!

 

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Graney Tree Farm
24 Lang Dr, Pine Bush
845-361-3022
Open: Fri, Sat and Sun 9am until dusk

 

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Indigot Creek Christmas Tree Farm

6 Hillside Ave, Warwick
914-443-6966

 

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Manza Family Farm (not cut your own)
manzafamilyfarm.net
730 State Rt.  Rt 211  Montgomery
845-692-4364
This farm is not a cut your own, but they  have a great deal of family fun!  They have a large selection of freshly cut Douglas, Fraser , Concolor and Noble Fir trees, Living Spruce and Fir trees ready to plant after the holidays, and a variety of wreaths and roping.  They have some great photo areas set, farm animals, live reindeer! The Christmas Shop has hot drinks, food and baked goods. The weekends offer visits from Santa, pony rides, and horse drawn hayrides. One free ride with each tree sale! As well as coloring books and candy canes for each child.
Open: Sat and Sun 9am-4pm

 

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Pierson Evergreen Farm And Greenhouse

piersonsfarm.com

1448 route 211 west Middletown
845-386-1882
They offer both Fresh and U-Cut, along with all the trimmings in their Four Seasons Store.
Open: by chance or appointment CALL AHEAD.

 

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Rocky Bar Christmas Tree Farm

52 Rocky Bar Road, Westtown
845-304-9196
Warm up by the fire pit while sipping hot cocoa and neoying a snack from the gift shop. They also have wreathes and other Christmas decorations available as well.
Open: Select Sat and Sun 10am-4pm CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM

 

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Stone Oak Farm


stoneoaktreefarm.com
207 Stony Bar Road Slate Hill
845-355-4751 or 845-537-9060
Enjoy a hike through the woods and choose from more than 8 acres of spruce & firs of all sizes, they will bundle the tree in netting for easy transportation. They also have an Antique and Gift shop with many collectibles. A roaring fire to warm up next to. There are also wreathes, firewood and yummy baked goods for sale in the barn.
Open: Sat and Sun 10 a.m. to dusk, Weekdays by appointment

 

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Pine View Farm


575 Jackson Ave New Windsor
845-564-4111
Open: Dec 1o, 11, 18, 19 9-4 ONLY!
Only decorations available December 3rd and 4th between 9AM and 4PM – wreaths, centerpieces, sprays, and more


Dutchess County

 

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Abel’s Trees

www.abelstrees.com
435 North Clove Road Verbank
845-677-6395
The Abel family has lived in the Clove valley since the late 1700’s. Saws and assistance available. Enjoy some of Erin Abel’s treats – gingerbread cookies, woopie pies, peanut butter bars and more! Baked fresh each day.
Open: Open Black Friday, and every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas 9am-4:30pm
CASH AND PERSONAL CHECK ONLY!

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Bilmar Nurseries Inc.


www.bilmarnurseriesinc.com
26 Bilmar Blvd Pleasant Valley
845-635-3206
This farm grows 5 varieties of Fir trees, along with spruce and white pine. On the weekends they have fire truck and wagon rides to the fields. A gift shop with fresh wreathes!
Open: Weekdays:10am-4:30pm Weekends: 9am-5pm
NO CREDIT CARDS!


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Battenfeld Christmas Tree Farm
christmastreefarm.us
856 NY-199, Red Hook
845-758-8018
Weekends are full of fun events including Bonfires, tailgate parties with food and drink, Santa visits, music and horse drawn wagon rides!
Open: 9am-4pm

 

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BJ’s Christmas Tree Farm
bjschristmastrees.com

14 Evergreen Path Pleasant Valley
845-635-1587
Complimentary hot chocolate or cider, tree tying, drilling of holes for the stand, tree shaker and family photos. Mainly offering Douglas Fir, but also have Conclor fir, White Pine and pre-cut Fraser fir.
Open: Saturdays and Sundays 9am-4pm

 

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Evergreen Farm

www.evergreentree.com
407 North Tower Hill Road  Millbrook
845-677-3785
Douglas Fir, Spruce and Frazier fur available. Handsaws and bailing available, if you don’t want to cut it down yourself – they will gladly do all the work for you!
Open: Sat and Sun 9:30am-4:30pm through December 18th
CASH OR CHECK ONLY

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Fabulous Firs
www.bilmarnurseriesinc.com/fabulous-firs.html
664-702 Van Wagner Rd. Poughkeepsie
845-635-3206 / 845-590-3337

This farm is owned by the same family Bilmar Nursery. Take a hayride to and from the farm. They provide saws, tie twine, and baling – all at no charge. Be sure to check the website for the weekends Santa will be visiting!
Open: 10am-4:30pm

 

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Hahn Farm
www.hahnfarm.com
1697 Salt Point Turnpike, Salt Point
845-266-3680
On the weekends enjoy a hayride to the farms. Stop by the farm store for some yummy goodies.
Open: Mon–Fri:12- 4:30pm, Sat & Sun: 9:30am-4:30pm

 

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Plains View Farm
www.plainsviewfarm.com/cut-your-own.html
21 freedom road Pleasant Valley
845-485-4277
Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and cider compliments of the farm! Take a pic with your tree for their memory wall in the kitchen.  They have saws for use, tree drilling machines, tractor hayrides back to the barn, and plenty of ‘elves’ to help along the way.
Open: Sat and Sun 9am-dusk

 

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Primrose Hill Farm Partners LLC

203 Fiddlers Bridge Road Staatsburg
717- 519 – 7532 /845-889–4725
This historic farm has been owned by the Cookingham and Schoch families for eight generations. Stop in the shop for handcrafted items, ornaments, tree stands, wreathes, hot chocolate and more.
Open: Sat and Sun 9-4pm

 

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Saltsman Tree Farm

saltsmantreefarm.com
214 NY-308 Rhinebeck
845-876-8801
This is a small family owned, and family run farm. Roast chestnuts and sip hot chocolate or mulled cider by the bonfire after picking your tree!
Open: Sat and Sun 9am-dusk, Mon- Friday 10am–4pm
(if you come during the week, just honk your horn and someone will come out to help)

 

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Solvang Tree Farm
solvangfarm.com

80 Bedell Rd, Poughkeepsie
845-473-0224
Both cut your own and precut trees available. Their store also offers fresh hand made Christmas wreaths, kissing balls, table arrangements and more.
Open: Fri, Sat and Sun – 9am-4:30pm

 

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Wonderland Farm

www.wonderlandfarm.com
191 White Schoolhouse Rd.
Rhinebeck
845-876-6760
Balsam, Frasier, and Canaan Firs, as well as Blue Spruce are available. Saws, wrapping, and rope available for your convenience.
Open: Fri, Sat and Sun – 9:30am-Dusk

 

 

Holiday Mini’s are Back!!!

Posted on October 27, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Christmas 2016 .

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.

The holiday’s are rapidly approaching and its time to plan your family photos!!!  Look what our photographers have to offer!!!!

 

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