HVNY: Holiday Events

’Tis the season to light up these long, dark nights with special displays, tree lightings and more around the Hudson Valley:

ERDAJT Holiday Light Display
November 29 - December 28, 2024 beginning at 4:45pm daily. The display runs until 9:30pm Sunday through Thursday and until 10:30pm on Fridays, Saturdays and from December 22 through December 28, 2024.
8 Patrick Drive, Lagrangeville
This year’s display features over 735,000 lights, all controlled wirelessly. Playlists and charities change nightly. Drive through only; No parking or stopping allowed. Keep parking lights on. Do not use their neighbor’s driveways to turn around. https://erdajt.com

Peace, Love and Lights
November 29 - December 29, 2024 from 5-10pm. Last entry at 9pm
Cost of admission: $32 in advance for standard vehicles, $47 for Limos/RVs, and $87 for buses; more day-of
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel
Enjoy the dazzling beauty of a 1.7-mile light show as it illuminates the scenic grounds of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the nonprofit cultural center at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, from the comfort of the car. Themed areas include: New York; Holidays Around the World; Snowflake Alley; Christmas; Candy Cane Lane; Enchanted Forest; and as a nod to the historic site, Groovy Way. Sullivan 180 Walk-Thru Mondays take place December 2, 9, 16 & 23. More info + tickets: https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/events/peace-love-lights

Holiday Lights in Bloom
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 29 - December 29, 2024 from 5 to 8pm
Cost of admission: Free
Arboretum, Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Hamptonburgh
Presented by the Orange County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation, the Arboretum will be in “full bloom” with beautiful, walk-through garden-themed light display in the forms of flowers, animals, and insects. No buses or groups larger than 15. No pets. https://www.orangecountygov.com//CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2216

Wintertide
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Various locations, Kingston
Featuring activities for all ages throughout the day across the myriad of businesses lining Broadway, Abeel Street, West Strand, and Rondout Landing. The event will culminate with the official tree lighting at T.R. Gallo Park at dusk with performances by the Rock Academy. https://thekingstonwaterfront.com/wintertide-2024.

Santa on the Walkway
Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 11am to 2pm
Cost of admission: Free
Ulster Welcome Center Plaza, Walkway Over the Hudson State Park, Haviland Road, Highland
Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick is coming to town, and you can meet him on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge! Bring your kids, your dogs – the whole family – to Walkway Over the Hudson for this unique opportunity to take your own photos with Santa. Enjoy seasonal music, candy canes, hot cocoa, local holiday art, and a snuggle with the adorable Brays of Sunshine miniature donkeys, too!

Poughkeepsie Festival of Lights
Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:30 - 8:30pm
Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie
A visit by Santa, performances from Poughkeepsie students, free apple cider, fireworks and a tree lighting ceremony. 845-451-4073.

The First-Annual Jingle Bell Dash
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9am
Cost of registration: $25
Begins at 300 Wall Street, Kingston
Attendees are encouraged to strip down – or dress up – in their own creative and festive holiday looks for this fun run through the streets of Kingston to raise funds in support of the youth programs of the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center. Starting at the pride crosswalk outside of 300 Wall Street, the dash will take participants down Wall Street, Across Front Street, up Fair Street, across Main Street and back down Wall Street to the Community Center. Spectators are encouraged to dress in their holiday finest and gather along the route and cheer on those dashing through Uptown Kingston! Prizes will be given for the best Jingle Bell Dash looks! Pre-Dash party at The Hotel Kinsley at 8am. Spectators encouraged! https://biggayhudsonvalley.com/events/the-first-annual-jingle-bell-dash/

Clinton Historical Society Craft and Gift Fair
Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 10am to 4pm
Creek Meeting House, 2433 Salt Point Turnpike, Clinton Corners
Local artists’ crafts, holiday gifts, homemade soups, baked goods and more. https://clintonhistoricalsociety.org

Tivoli Winterfest
Saturday, December 7, 2024 from noon to 8pm
Village of Tivoli
Santa’s fire truck tour begins at 2pm followed by edible garland at the Tivoli Free Library, a tree lighting at the firehouse at 4:45pm, horse-drawn wagon rides from 5-7pm and more: https://tivolinow.com

Holiday Movie Showcase
Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2pm and 6pm
Cost of admission: Free
Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center, Kingston
featuring It’s a Wonderful Life at 2pm and The Polar Express at 6pm at the Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center. Complimentary donuts and hot cocoa will be provided. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Adult supervision required for anyone under 18 years old.

Germantown Winter Glow
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Town of Germantown
Holiday market at the Palatine Park Activity Building from 10am to 1pm, gingerbread house contest at the firehouse, hamlet luminaries and self-guided holiday lights tour, tree lighting at 5pm, wagon rides, visit from Santa, and more. Link

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10am to noon
Cost: $25, $13 children ages 6 to 11
Thomas Bull Memorial Park, 211 Route 416, Hamptonburgh
Breakfast buffet and a visit with Santa and his elf. Space is very limited. Advance reservations required by emailing agnyc10455@gmail.com or call 646-995-9696.

Editor’s Note: Refresh! This page will be updated with new events and added information as it comes in. Add an event to this page via the form at https://hvny.info/share-your-event