It’s time to get festive!!! Here are some fun things to do around the Hudson Valley.

Orange County Arboretum - 2023 Holiday Lights in Bloom

15th Annual Garden themed light display - Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through December 30th, 5-8pm

2023 Holiday Boutique - Looking for that special gift, they have many handcrafted items. 12/8 – 12/10 5-8pm

12/15 – 12/17 5-8pm

New Paltz Ballet Theatre proudly presents The Nutcracker

Featuring principal dancers from NYC Ballet - 12/9 2pm and 7:30pm & 12/10 3pm

Devitt’s Nursery

Eggbert and his Barnyard pals are back in Christmas action for the 2023 season.

The Christmas trail to see Eggbert will run every Friday - Sunday from Black Friday (11/24) to Christmas Eve (12/24). EGGBERT after dark is back at the BREWERY and he’s ready to tell the adults what he really thinks! And he’d like to chat with the adults. He’s been coop’d up at Devitts all holiday season. And he has some thoughts… Tuesday December 19 th 4-10pm, Eggbert Talking 6-8pm, Full Bar & Kitchen Open Throughout!

Santa @ Adams Fairacre Farms

Dec 9th - 10th, Dec 16th - 17th 11am-4pm

Orchard Hill’s First Annual Winter Festival

December 9th, 2023! 11am-5pm | Tickets

available at just $30 per adult and $15 per child. Secure your tickets online or on site.

 Highlights:

 11am-3pm: Enjoy a 15-minute Horse and Carriage ride through the enchanting Orchard.

 11am-1pm: Get into the festive spirit and bring your own camera at our Vintage Red Chevy Christmas

truck.

12pm: Arts and Crafts table opens, offering fun activities like ornament making, coloring, face painting, and more!

 Shop till you drop! Explore a variety of vendors selling baked goods, woodwork, crafts, home decor,

fine jewelry, crystals and resin work, candles, holiday merchandise, skincare, and much more.

 Hungry? There will be delicious food options from Orchard Hill Cider Mill, Soons, Scotty’s Pies, and a Food Truck. Plus, indulge in our Hard Cider, Hot or Cold Apple Cider, Mulled Wine, and Hot Cocoa bar right here at Orchard Hill.

Also at Orchard Hill: Brunch with Santa. There will be two seatings on December 17th. 10am-12:30pm and

1230pm-2pm.

Sugar Loaf Holiday Celebration

December 9th 11am – 5pm

2-2:30pm: Warwick Valley High School Orchestra performing at the Sugar Loaf Methodist Church Sanctuary.

4:30: Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of the church, followed by the Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Margolis Park

Plus all-day activities:

- Horse Drawn Carriage

- Santa & Mrs Claus

- Winter Market

- Strolling Carolers

- Commemorative Tree Ornament

And of course your favorite shops joining in the spirit of the holidays! 

The Sugar Loaf Holiday Festival

December 23rd | 11:00AM-5:00PM | The Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center

This event is free. No tickets are required.

A winter wonderland awaits you at the first ever FREE Sugar Loaf Holiday Festival!

FREE Festivities include:

Fire Truck Parade

Food Available for purchase by Graze Restaurant

Pictures with Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause (In collaboration with The Town Of Chester Recreation)

Holiday Horse & Carriage Ride

2:00PM Free Holiday Show

Holiday Crafts

Hot Chocolate Bar & Holiday Treats

Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center Holiday Lighting

TICKETED Festivities:

A 3:00PM performance by Jay The Illusionist (Tickets available at www.sugarloafpacny.com)

For more information/to purchase Jay The Illusionist tickets, visit www.sugarloafpacny.com

Bubbles & Botox at Cork Wine Bar

Starting at 5 o’clock on Saturday, December 16, 2023, sip Prosecco and Champagne while the licensed

nurse practitioner aestheticians offer Botox treatments and more.

Admission is FREE. Aesthetician services, beverages, and charcuterie are “cash” (or credit card) basis.

24 North Main Street, Florida, NY 845-508-6028

Peace, Love & Lights

Spanning across the winter season beginning just after Thanksgiving until New Year's Day, experience

drive-thru holiday winter lights on the Bethel Woods grounds from the comfort of your car. Simply turn

off your headlights and follow the magical glow. There is nothing else quite like this the area.

What’s Different?

NEW SCHEDULE: We’d hate for you to show up for some holiday fun and for us to not be open. In 2023,

we will be operating on a partial schedule from November 24 thru December 10, and daily December 14

thru December 31.

EVEN MORE LIGHTS: We’re bringing back all of the themed areas you know and love, but adding winter

light displays throughout the route for you to marvel at! This year, our festival of lights has the following

areas: New York; Holidays Around The World; Snowflake Alley; Christmas; Candy Cane Lane; Enchanted

Forest; and as a nod to our historic site, Groovy Way.