Boscobel tradition begins on Dec. 4

Tickets have gone on sale for Sparkle!, the annual holiday celebration set to take place at Boscobel from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays from Dec. 4 to 19. Premium tickets for some time slots, which include a twilight tour of the grounds, have already sold out.

The evening includes thousands of lights, luminous displays and festive holiday happenings around the gardens and grounds of Boscobel. This year ventriloquist Jonathan Geffner will present three shows each Friday, and the Libby Richman Jazz Trio will perform Saturdays.

Other attractions include Mr. & Mrs. Santa, the Sparkle Queen Stilt Walker, ice-carving demonstrations by Bill Bywater, magical entertainment from Margaret Steele, acoustic holiday classics with Rick Soedler, period music by Thad MacGregor, caroling with the Taghkanic Chorale and illuminated hoop dancing.

Food will be available for purchase from Hudson Hil’s Café and Market.

Grounds-only tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 to 11. A family pack for two adults and two children is $45. Tickets including the twilight tour are $25 for adults and $20 for children ages 3-11. Children under 3 are free. Friends of Boscobel members receive 10 percent off. To purchase, visit boscobel.org or call 845-265-3638.

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