One of the favorite traditions here in the Hudson Valley is maple sugaring time. You can find Maple Sugar festivals, tours and more. Many local sugar houses open their doors to the public during this time and show us how maple syrup is made and gives us a taste of the real mouth-watering stuff!
March 21-22 and 28-29 are the official maple weekends in New York State.
February 14 & 15, 15 & 16, 21 & 22, 28, March 7 & 8, 14 & 15
Outdoor Discovery at Hudson Highlands Nature Center, Cornwall
Tours go out hourly from 11am-2pm. Sugar Bush Tours are a one-mile moderate hike through field and forest to the Sugar Bush Shack (terrain and weather conditions dependent- a Maple Lane tour will be given if we are unable to hike to the Sugar Bush). Maple Lane Tours: 12pm Great for families with little ones in strollers and/or those with limited mobility, it’s a short distance from the front pavilion to our Maple Lane Sugar Shack after a tour of the sugar maple stand.
February 7 & 8, 28 & March 1
Muscoot Farm, Katonah
Stop by Muscoot’s Sugar Shack anytime from 12pm-3pm to learn about how we make maple syrup! No registration required.
March 7
Muscoot Farm, Katonah
Syrup isn’t just for pancakes! Come learn about all the ways to use maple syrup in the kitchen while cooking up a maple-themed culinary treat! This cooking class will be offered in Muscoot’s Activity Building for $20 per person, for kids ages 8+. Treats may range from sweet to savory, so bring your appetite with you!
March 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29
Corey's Sugar Shack, Highland
Here at Corey's Sugar Shack, we are dedicated to education, and we will be hosting Maple Tours for a charge of $5.00 during NYS Maple Weekend for anyone interested in seeing the Maple Syrup process first-hand. We encourage attendees to dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes. Each tour and tasting lasts approximately 30 minutes, and there will be plenty of our 100% pure Maple Syrup for sale at the end of each tour. Appointments are strongly suggested. Call John at (845) 706-2484. $5/per person. Children under 5 are free for each tour.
March 15
The Ashokan Center, Olivebridge
Join us for Maple Fest 2026 at The Ashokan Center on Sunday, March 15th from 10am – 4pm! Delicious pancake breakfast & additional refreshments will be available for purchase and are not included in your ticket. Vegan and Gluten-Free options available. The day will be filled with live music, guided hikes, tree-tapping, maple syrup-making demonstrations in the Sugar Shack, Colonial craft demonstrations, kids’ activities, and more!
March 21 & 22, 28 & 29
Soukup Farms, Dover Plains
Maple Weekends are back for 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone on the farm for another great maple season. Highlights will include Self-guided maple tours, Product samples, Limited breakfast takeout menu, Sugar on snow, Fresh Maple Popcorn, Maple & Apple Cider Donuts, Farm store, Syrup making (Weather depending), and Pre-Orders for Maple Syrup Products.
March 21
Teatown Lake Reservation, Ossining
By far our tastiest annual tradition! Start your day off with stacks of hotcakes and maple syrup, hot coffee, sausages, and more. Cap off the day with crafts celebrating the magnificent Sugar Maple tree. Brunch Seating Times: 8:30 am, 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am
March 27-29
Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville
Experience Maple Sugaring firsthand! Spend the weekend with us and visit our Maple Sugar House in the Catskills to learn how to identify a sugar maple tree, how we collect sap, and how we turn it into syrup. Northeast North America is the only place in the world where sugar maple trees grow and where Maple Syrup is made. Purchase Frost Valley-made Maple Syrup from our camp store and bring it home to enjoy! Classic camp activities will also be available. Join us for crafts, climbing, archery, guided hikes, and more after you’ve had your fill of pancakes and waffles with fresh local syrup. Register ASAP.
Updated January 29, 2026