Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a full listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
TREE LIGHTINGS
SAT 30
BEACON
3 p.m. Memorial Park
Robert Cahill Drive
Have hot chocolate and treats and take home an ornament kit while enjoying live music and dance performances. The tree will be lit at 4:30 p.m. when Santa arrives.
SUN 1
NELSONVILLE
4:30 p.m. Village Green
nelsonvilleny.gov
Join neighbors across from Village Hall for carols, hot cocoa and cookies.
THURS 5
GARRISON
5:30 p.m. Winter Hill
20 Nazareth Way | hhlt.org
This family celebration will include music, hot drinks and the lighting of the 80-foot tree. Register online.
SUN 8
COLD SPRING
4 p.m. Bandstand
coldspringnychamber.com/aglow
The Girl Scouts will lead caroling before Santa arrives on a fire truck.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
SAT 30
Everything You Need to Know About Christmas Trees
BEACON
11 a.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Members of the Beacon Tree Committee will discuss how to select, care for and dispose of fir trees.
FRI 6
Cold Spring Aglow
COLD SPRING
4 – 8 p.m. Main Street
coldspringnychamber.com
Stroll sidewalks lit by luminaria and visit merchants staying open late and offering events or sales. There will be live music, too. Also SAT 7, SUN 8.
SAT 7
Holiday Cookie Swap
COLD SPRING
1 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Bring two dozen homemade cookies and copies of the recipe to share.
SAT 7
Holiday Party
GARRISON
5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Become a supporter at the annual Friends of the Library party.
SAT 7
Holiday Wreath Making
GARRISON
5:30 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D
845-265-3638 | boscobel.org
The Parcel Flower Co. will guide participants in making holiday decor with locally sourced, foraged materials. Cost includes materials for an 18-inch wreath and refreshments. Cost: $80
SUN 8
Holiday Tours
BEACON
Noon. Mount Gulian
145 Sterling St. | mountgulian.org
The historic home will have decorative Victorian styles in each room. Tours also take place at 1 and 2 p.m. Weekends through Dec. 21. Cost: $12 ($10 seniors, $8 ages 6 to 18, free ages 6 and younger)
GIFT FAIRS
SAT 30
Gift Show and Sale
BEACON
1 – 3 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandculturalcenter.org
Find handmade goods from 25 Hudson Valley artisans. Also SUN 1, FRI 6, SAT 7, SUN 8 and weekends through Dec. 21.
FRI 6
Holiday Pottery Show & Sale
GARRISON
5 – 7 p.m. Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3960
garrisonartcenter.org
Browse works by artisans at the annual sale. Through Dec. 15.
SAT 7
Christmas Fair
BEACON
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. St. Joachim’s
51 Leonard St. | stjoachim-stjohn.org
Check out our new Christmas items, treats, jewelry and raffles. Breakfast and lunch will be available.
SAT 7
Winter Craft Fair
POUGHKEEPSIE
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. MJN Center
14 Civic Center Plaza
midhudsonciviccenter.org
Find local and regional handmade crafts by artisans. Free
KIDS & FAMILY
WED 4
Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes
GARRISON
3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Children ages 5 and older are invited to create their own. Registration requested.
WED 4
Sesame Street Live
POUGHKEEPSIE
6 p.m. MJN Center
14 Civic Center Plaza
midhudsonciviccenter.org
Children can sing, dance and play with their favorite characters. Cost: $41 to $73
SAT 7
Family Bingo
BEACON
11 a.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers are welcome. Registration requested.
SAT 7
Learn Dog Language
COLD SPRING
11 a.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Children can interpret the signs that dogs use to communicate.
SAT 7
Bear in a Bow Tie
GARRISON
3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Barry Waldo will read from the latest book in his series, followed by crafts. Registration requested.
SUN 8
Nutcracker, Short and Sweet
PEEKSKILL
1 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
This sensory-friendly performance will have more lighting and lower sound levels. Attendees may talk and move during the show. A standard performance will follow at 5 p.m. Cost: $25
SUN 8
The Nutcracker
BEACON
5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandmusic.org
This Classics for Kids performance will include a narrator and a piano duo. Cost: $15 (children free)
STAGE & SCREEN
SAT 30
Marry, F, Kill
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
Luann De Lesseps, known as “The Countess” on The Real Housewives of New York City, will sing, dance and entertain her fans in this cabaret show. Cost: $56 to $159
FRI 6
Holiday Ha
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Move | 34 Chestnut St.
dub.sh/holiday-has-2024
Susanna Spies will host this comedy show with Amy Foster, Pete Smith, Gina Ginsberg, Alex Kollar and Patrick Keane to benefit the Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub. Cost: $35
FRI 6
Macbeth
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Haldane Auditorium
15 Craigside Drive | haldaneschool.org
Haldane Drama will present Shakespeare’s tragedy about a Scottish general given a prophecy that he will become king. Also SAT 7. Cost: $12 ($5 students, seniors)
FRI 6
A Christmas Carol
PUTNAM VALLEY
7:30 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
Storyteller Jonathan Kruk will play all the roles as he narrates this classic holiday tale. Cost: $25 (students free)
FRI 6
Readers Theatre Mini-Festival
WAPPINGERS FALLS
8 p.m. County Players Theater
2681 W. Main St. | countyplayers.org
The CP2 festival features dramatic readings of Babel and Marjorie Prime. Also SAT 7, SUN 8. Cost: $15 ($20 for both)
SAT 7
The Nutcracker
POUGHKEEPSIE
7 p.m. MJN Center | 14 Civic Center Plaza
midhudsonciviccenter.org
Queen City Dance will stage this family-friendly performance. Also SUN 8. Cost: $30
MUSIC
SAT 30
Westchester Jazz Alliance Quartet
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandculturalcenter.org
Charley Krachy (sax), Dave Frank (piano), Fr. Stan Fortuna (bass) and T-kash Inuoe (drums) will perform. Cost: $20
SAT 30
The Weeklings
BEACON
8 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The band plays the hits of the Beatles and other ‘60s bands. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
SUN 1
Audrey Wright
BEACON
5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandmusic.org
The New York Philharmonic violinist will perform Luminous Being, a solo show of classics from the 12th to 20th centuries with light art that responds to sound. Cost: Pay what you wish
SUN 1
Music Cottage Showcase
BEACON
5:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
Students from the Brewster school will perform a holiday concert. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
THURS 5
A Wynotte Sisters Christmas
BEACON
7 p.m. Southern Dutchess Country Club
1209 North Ave. | wynottesisters.com
Sara Milonovich, Daria Grace and Vibeke Saugestad will perform originals and covers with guests The Lousin’ Brothers. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
THURS 5
Comedy & Bluegrass About Strange Public Records
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandculturalcenter.org
FOIA Love’s show includes jokes and songs inspired by Freedom of Information Act requests. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
FRI 6
Lotus
BEACON
8 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The tribute band plays the music of Santana. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
FRI 6
The Irish Tenors
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Declan Kelly will sing traditional Irish music, with a holiday twist. Cost: $70 to $88
SAT 7
Holiday Show
WEST POINT
2 p.m. Ike Hall Theatre
655 Pitcher Road | westpointband.com
The West Point Band’s program will include holiday favorites. Also SUN 8. Free
SAT 7
Holiday Concert
COLD SPRING
4 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St. | musicatstmarys.com
Taghkanic Chorale’s program will include works by Vivaldi, Bach, Purcell and Buxtehude. Also SUN 8. Cost: $25 ($22 seniors, $12 students, ages 12 and younger free)
SAT 7
Ultra Klash / Electronic Music Expo
BEACON
7 p.m. The Yard | theyardbeacon.com
Two bands and DJs will play sets in this multisensory experience. Costumes encouraged. Cost: $20
SAT 7
Christmas by Candlelight
COLD SPRING
7:30 p.m. Chapel Restoration
45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.org
Natalie Forteza and her band will perform a holiday set. Cost: $30
SAT 7
Mighty Girl & The Judith Tulloch Band
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | howlandculturalcenter.org
The bands will provide a musical holiday extravaganza. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SAT 7
Sloan Wainwright
BEACON
8 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
For her 25th annual holiday show, the singer and songwriter will be joined by the Sloan Flakes, Peter Linz and her granddaughters. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
CIVIC
MON 2
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov
TUES 3
School Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Middle School Library
15 Craigside Drive | 845-265-9254
haldaneschool.org
TUES 3
Putnam Legislature
CARMEL
7 p.m. Historic Courthouse
44 Gleneida Ave. | 845-208-7800
putnamcountyny.com
WED 4
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
THURS 5
Budget Hearing
POUGHKEEPSIE
6:30 p.m. Legislative Chambers
22 Market St. | 845-486-2100
dutchessny.gov
Residents can ask questions and share feedback on the Dutchess Legislature’s proposed 2025 budget.
THURS 5
Town Board
COLD SPRING
7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St.
845-265-5200 | philipstown.com
