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Holiday fun this weekend



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Holiday fun this weekend


It's that time of year again. Families across the Hudson Valley are getting into the holiday spirit. From parades to tree lighting ceremonies, markets, and of course Santa, we have over 75 events listed just for you.

If you don't see your community event listed here e-mail lcortes@excitingread.com to have it added.


Nov. 22- Dec. 30. The Wonderland of Lights. Rhinebeck. 

Nov. 23- Dec. 25. Fortis Lights for a Cause. Fishkill. 

Nov. 24-Dec. 30. Holiday Lights in Bloom. Montgomery.

Nov. 24-Dec. 31. A Gilded Age Christmas. Staatsburg

Nov. 24-Dec. 28. ERDAJT's Christmas Light Display. Lagrangeville. 


Nov. 24-Jan. 1, 2024. Bruschi Christmas. Wallkill.


Nov. 24-Dec. 23 Fridays-Sundays. Christmas on the Farm with Eggbert 2023. New Windsor. 

Nov. 24-Dec. 22 Fridays-Sundays. Kevin McCurdy’s Holiday Spirit Festival. Wappingers Falls.

Nov. 24-Dec. 16 Fridays and Saturdays. Twilight Tours. Garrison. 

Nov. 24-Dec. 23 Fridays-Sundays. Guided holiday tours at Wilderstein Historic Site. Rhinebeck. 

Nov. 24-Dec. 23. A Frosty Fest. Ulster Park.

Dec. 8-23, Fridays-Sundays. Wilderstein Historic Site guided holiday tours. Rhinebeck.

Dec. 8-30, Fridays-Sundays. Dogwood Acres Family Farm Winter Wonderland. Middletown.




Dec. 21-22. Santa's Workshop. Bethel. 

Dec. 23. Cookie Decorating with Santa. Bethel. 


Dec. 27. Children's Holiday Tea. Beacon.

Dec. 27-31. Winter Family Camp. Claryville. 






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