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The Polar Express is back in Kingston! With the officially licensed Warner Bros™. train, the Catskill Mountain Railroad Polar Express Ride is a winter spectacular and perfect replication of the movie.
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Catskill Mountain Railroad Polar Express Ride
The Polar Express is back in Kingston! With the officially licensed Warner Bros™. train, the Catskill Mountain Railroad Polar Express Ride is a winter spectacular and perfect replication of the movie.
Meet Santa and his elves as you pull into the North Pole. | Photo Courtesy of Catskill Mountain Railroad Polar Express
Children and their families will discover the magic of Christmas aboard The Polar Express™ when it arrives in Kingston, NY! The officially licensed train rides inspired by the hit Warner Bros. film The Polar Express and book by Chris Van Allsburg will be run by the Catskill Mountain Railroad from November 17 through December 28, 2017.
What to Expect on the Polar Express
Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, pajama-clad passengers will relive the magic of the story and see their favorite characters come to life as they are whisked away aboard The Polar Express on a magical round trip to the North Pole.
During the journey, the conductor will punch tickets and dancing chefs will serve hot chocolate, just like in the film. Passengers will also enjoy a sing-along and a special reading of the Van Allsburg classic. At the North Pole, Santa will board the train to greet the children and will give a special sleigh bell to all those who believe. Create great family memories aboard The Polar Express! The round trip to the North Pole takes about an hour and a half, so plan accordingly.
Ticket Prices on the Catskill Mountain Railroad Polar Express Ride
Off-Peak
Adults: $40.00; Children (Ages 2-12): $32.00; Toddler (Under 2, In Lap): Free
Peak
Adults: $49.00; Children (Ages 2-12): $39.00; Toddler (Under 2, In Lap): Free
Take Amtrak to the Catskill Mountain Railroad Polar Express Ride
Experience the Catskill Mountain Railroad Polar Express Ride via Amtrak to the Rhinecliff-Kingston Station in the Hudson Valley—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!
Get picked up from Rhinecliff-Kingston Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Rhinecliff-Kingston office today at 845-336-4700.
Time
November 16 (Friday) - December 23 (Sunday)
Location
Westbrook Lane Station
149 Aaron Ct, Kingston, NY 12401
Organizer
Catskill Mountain Railroad 149 Aaron Ct, Kingston, NY 12401
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Come and see the beautiful displays of New York City landmarks and trains from all over the world at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show!
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The New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Come and see the beautiful displays of New York City landmarks and trains from all over the world at this special holiday event!
New York landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge are constructed entirely by plants at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show. | Photo Courtesy of nycgo.com
The New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show is a must-see for the holiday season! Experience this spectacle filled with lights and New York’s most famous skyscrapers and landmarks. Some include the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Yankee Stadium, the One World Trade Center, and many more! Over 150 landmarks are on display during the season and they are made of seeds, bark, leaves, twigs and other plant-based materials. Come to see this breathtaking display at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in the Botanical Gardens from November 17 to January 21.
History of the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Paul Busse envisioned the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show back in 1992. He was one of many designers who used plant parts to build trains and structures to create the first Holiday Train Show. Now, it is a successful display that uses natural materials to brighten up the Botanical Gardens!
Tickets and Pricing for the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Weekdays
Adults: $23
Seniors (65+): $20
Students (with valid ID): $20
Children (2–12): $10
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free*
Weekends, Monday Holidays, and Holiday Weeks (November 23, December 17–January 1)
Adults: $30
Seniors (65+): $28
Students (with valid ID): $28
Children (2–12): $18
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free*
*Ticket prices are subject to change depending on the season and current exhibition.
*Excludes Community Grounds Membership levels
Family Events at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Holiday Acapella
November 16 – 18 and 23; Saturdays & Sundays, November 24–December 23, 2018; Daily, December 24–January 1, 2019 (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
Get in the holiday spirit with seasonal holiday music plus contemporary alternative music sung by the top a cappella groups from the Tri-State area!
Family Fun Series
Finish off your visit with the family with some holiday movies from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on December 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 2018! Film Schedule:
December 22 – The Muppet Christmas Carol
December 23 – How the Grinch Stole Christmas
December 24 – Polar Express
December 26 – Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
December 27 – Frozen
“All Abroad with Thomas and Friends”
Join your favorite train Thomas and Driver Sam for a sing-along adventure! You and the family will help Thomas discover the steps to growing the beautiful botanical garden! Seating is on a first-come, first served basis and will begin 30 minutes before the train show time.
Tickets for “All Abroad with Thomas and Friends” are also included with a purchase to the Holiday Train Show! See Thomas and help out the garden for this special event!
Dates & Times:
December 29 – 31; January 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, & 20 – 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
January 2, 3, and 4 – 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
January 1 and 21 – 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Evergreen Express
In addition to the Holiday Train Show, there is also the Evergreen Express located in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Bring the family for train fun at this special playground. Activities available for children to do are:
Play Trains- Climb and pretend to ride the play trains and cabooses!
Woodland Puppet Theater- Use the puppets to tell stories at the outdoor puppet theater.
Make a Conifer Sample- Make and learn how to preserve an evergreen sample. You can even take it home after!
Design an Evergreen Swag- Design a bundle of evergreens wrapped in holiday bows for the season!
Craft a Cone Critter- Make a cute cone critter with felt, glue and googly eyes. Take home this precious memory!
Bar Car Nights at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
For adults 21 and over, experience an after-dark view of the Holiday Train Show! With your ticket to this event, you can purchase drinks from the seasonal bars and eat at the “Bronx Night Market Holiday Pop-Up,” which showcases the Bronx’s best variety of food. Explore the train show and more at the Bar Car Nights!
Tickets and Times for Bar Car Nights
Non-Members $38 / Garden Members $28
November 17, 23, 24, & 30;
December 1, 7, 8, 15, 21, 22, 28, & 29, 2018;
January 5 & 12, 2019
7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Bronx Night Market Holiday Pop-Up Vendors
Apple & Spice
Uptown Vegan
Barbecue On A Stick
City Tamale
Yunza
Kernelicious
Next Stop Vegan
Fried Kitchen
BX Burger Co
Lotsa Latkes
Empanology
Little Chef, Little Kitchen
Jiberito Shack
Twisted Potato
Veggie Grub
Uncle T’s
Take Amtrak to the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Experience this amazing display during the holiday season via Amtrak to Penn Station in the New York City—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!
From Penn Station, walk to 34th-Herald Sq. Subway Station and take the D toward Norwood – 205 St. to Bedford Park Blvd. Station. From there, the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show is a 14-minute walk (0.7 Miles). Uber and Lyft are also available.
You can also reach this holiday display via Amtrak to Yonkers Station in the Hudson Valley—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!
Get picked up from Yonkers Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Yonkers office today at 914-964-2004.
Time
November 17 (Saturday) - January 21 (Monday)
Location
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
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Sinterklaas Festival Day
The popular Dutch-themed parade, the Sinterklaas Festival Day and Send-off Celebration celebrates children, art and winter.
The day features performances at venues throughout the village: dance, music and theatrics, tightrope walking, even fire juggling! | Photo from Sinterklaas Festival Day and Send-Off Celebration
The Sinterklaas Festival Day features performances at venues throughout the village: dance, music and theatrics, tightrope walking, even fire juggling! Strolling musicians, dancing Grumpuses and a variety of colorful characters wander the streets of the village to delight children with stories and treats. Don’t miss the Dancing Bear, the Pocket Lady, and Mother Holly!
Astride his white steed, Sinterklaas leads the Children’s Starlight Parade, featuring two-story tall, animated puppets carried by hundreds of volunteers. Culminating in the center of town with the Sinterklass pageant, Sinterklaas honors the children and ends with a stirring wish for peace.
Experience the Sinterklaas Send-off from “Spain” (the Kingston Waterfront) a week earlier on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
What is Sinterklaas?
Every year brings new events and characters to the Sinterklaas Send-off Celebration, dazzling the community, honoring children and bringing light to the darkest time of the year.
The Sinterklaas Festivities draw on the Hudson Valley’s Dutch heritage, but with some modern day twists. Children are the focus — becoming kings and queens for the day, turning the switches of the original story into royal scepters. Children make scepters and crowns for themselves at the Crowns and Branches workshops. “But it can’t be about the wanting and having, either,” says creator Jeanne Flemming, “They each have to tie wishes into their branch — one for the community, one for the family, one for the world. They understand their responsibility to be a good king or queen.”
How to Get to the Sinterklaas Send-off Celebration and Festival:
Reach the Sinterklaas Festival Day and experience the festivities via Amtrak to Rhinecliff-Kingston Station in the Hudson Valley—Don’t forget to use the New York By Rail 15% discount!
Get picked up from Rhinecliff-Kingston Station and taken to your reserved #NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Rhinecliff-Kingston office today at: 845-336-4700.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am
Location
Village of Rhinebeck
E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572
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Winter Walk in Hudson Hudson’s liveliest, largest, and most colorful event of the year is now celebrating 21 years! At Winter Walk in Hudson, NY meet Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus,
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Winter Walk in Hudson
Hudson’s liveliest, largest, and most colorful event of the year is now celebrating 21 years! At Winter Walk in Hudson, NY meet Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, dine and shop at festive holiday stalls.
The community crowds Warren St. as it becomes a winter wonderland for Winter Walk in Hudson, NY. | Photo Courtesy from Hudson Hall
Winner of “Best Community Winter Event of the Year” for three consecutive years, Winter Walk in Hudson transforms Hudson’s mile-long main street into a holiday wonderland for one magical evening.
A cherished Hudson tradition, Winter Walk will light up the early December night once more with stunning storefront displays, roaming carolers, Mr. and Mrs. Claus with live reindeer friends, and a magical firework display from the Hudson River. In its 22nd year, the 2018 Winter Walk is the perfect way to celebrate and support the creative economy re-energizing Hudson. So layer up and join this radiant community for a night of warm hearts and festive cheer!
Become a Volunteer
Winter Walk in Hudson is looking for a team of generous volunteers to lend their time to help wrap donated children’s books for Santa and his elves to give to local children. The first wrapping party was a huge success – all books were wrapped on site — and there will be more books to wrap soon. To get involved, email Caroline Lee, Development & Marketing Manager at caroline@hudsonhall.org.
Want to wear one of our amazing costumes during the festival? Or help organize and repair those amazing costumes? Winter Walk also needs a few good elves and ushers. To become one of the beloved Winter Walk volunteers, contact Rebecca Gee, Director of Fund Development at rebecca@hudsonhall.org.
Street Performers and Artists at the Winter Walk in Hudson
Bill Bywater the Ice Carver
Crazy Christine Balloons
The Canaan Chorale
Holly, Andy, Ivy (carolers)
The Jo Prout Troupe (carolers)
The Orcapelicans (carolers)
Sax-o-Claus
Sean The Prankster Magician
Seano the Clown
The Shook Gals (carolers)
Ice Yacht (The Whiff) on display at Backbar
Performers and Events at the Winter Walk in Hudson
Adirondack Baroque Consort (Hendrick Hudson Chapter of the D.A.R.)
Anne Banks (Guitarist at Hawkins New York)
James Autery and Carolee Schneemann (Second Ward Foundation Artist Pop-Up at Old City Clerks Office)
Christina Bolt Face Painting (The Bee’s Knees)
Matthew Bowe (Guitar/mandolin player at Princeton Architectural Press/Paper + Goods)
Malachi Cherubini (Classical harp at Foley & Cox Home)
The Can Can Girl (In the windows at de Marchin and Magic Hill Antiques)
Michael Carr (Guitar at Vasilow’s Confectionery)
Bill Cash (Classical Guitar at AD LIB Gallery)
Dancing Doll (Sternfeld Dance Studio)
Rachel Haley (Tarot card reading at For Future Reference)
Hand Made Here: Holiday Pop-Up and Kindling: Devised Performance (Drop Forge & Tool)
James Hearne (Family-friendly blend of country, rock, folk, and soul music at Steiner’s Sports)
Philip W Howee (TK Home & Garden)
Hudson Busk (Guitar duo at Bruno’s)
Hudson Junior and High School bands (First Presbyterian Church)
Diana Jones of Dee and the Sunny Saps (Folk rock at Tradewinds)
Peter Jung, Don Mikkelsen, and Peter Tenerowicz (Blend of jazz, folk, and rock at Peter Jung Fine Art)
Abby Lappen Duo with Pete Toigo (Jazz/folk duo at Lili and Loo)
Lady Moon (Cosmic soul at The Hudson Milliner Art Salon)
Musical Chairs (The Hudson Milliner Art Salon)
Lauren Peacock (Cellist at Rural Residence)
Kate Scarlett & Friends (Singer and guitarist at MINNA)
Lavender Suarez (New Age sound bath at Kasuri)
Chris Theriault (Classical and jazz guitar at Olde Hudson)
Alex Turnquist (Guitarist at 2Note Hudson)
The Wiyos (American ragtime and blues at Flowerkraut)
Karina Wolf and Chuck Groenink (Author and illustrator of new picture book, I Am Not A Fox at The Spotty Dog)
Rebecca Wolff, Hallie Goodman, Cat Tyc, Adam Tedesco, Karen Schoemer, and Jane Liddle (Literary Reading at Walnut Hill Fine Art, hosted by Jasmine Dreame Wagner)
Lisa Wood Face Painting (The Second Show)
Masha Zabara (Cellist at Artemesia)
Take Amtrak to the Winter Walk in Hudson
Reach Winter Walk in Hudson and experience this great festival via Amtrak to Hudson Station in Columbia County—Don’t forget to use the See New York and Save 15% discount!
Pick up your reserved #NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car right at the Hudson Station. Click here to reserve your car or call the Hudson office today at 518-828-5492.
Where to Stay in Hudson
Looking for a getaway opportunity? Spend the night and experience all the Hudson area has to offer. Book a room at Wm. Farmer and Sons—just up the street from Basilica Hudson—and spend the weekend experiencing rich history, cultural hotspots and amazing views with the New York By Rail two-day itinerary, City of Hudson and Beyond. Read about the itinerary and other great places to visit here.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Hudson Hall at the Historic Hudson Opera House
327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534
Organizer
Hudson Hall at the Historic Hudson Opera Househello@hudsonhall.org 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534
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The Sinterklaas Festival Day is filled from beginning to end with activities for the whole family. There will be opportunities for everyone to enjoy and experience the open houses and musical performances.
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Sinterklaas Festival Day
The popular Dutch-themed parade, the Sinterklaas Festival Day and Send-off Celebration celebrates children, art and winter.
The day features performances at venues throughout the village: dance, music and theatrics, tightrope walking, even fire juggling! | Photo Courtesy of Sinterklaas Festival Day and Send-Off Celebration
The Sinterklaas Festival Day is filled from beginning to end with activities for the whole family. There will be opportunities for everyone to enjoy and experience the open houses, musical performances, workshops creating beautiful crowns and branches, and a Children’s Maritime Parade down Broadway, with stars and puppets galore.
If your children are full of creativity then the Hudson Valley’s Sinterklaas Festival would be a worthwhile experience for them and the rest of your family. It has become a tradition for children to be the focus of the festival and have the opportunity to become kings and queens for the day. Some attractions to look out for include the Dancing Bear, the Pocket Lady, Mother Holly, and the Spectacular Children’s Starlight Parade at 6:00 pm, featuring two-story tall, animated puppets carried by hundreds of volunteers, closes the day at twilight. A non-denominational event, Sinterklaas joins residents and visitors alike, people of all ages and backgrounds, in a memorable celebration of children, art, and the light of the winter season.
Experience the Sinterklaas Send-off from “Spain” (the Kingston Waterfront) a week earlier on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
What is Sinterklass Festival Day?
With the year coming to end, comes one of the Hudson Valley’s unique traditions brought to Rhinebeck over 300 years ago by Dutch settlers. Each year brings an opportunity for the community to celebrate and honor the children as the focal point of the celebration due to Sinterklaas strong love and protection for them. The Sinterklaas Festivities create an environment where children are the focus of the celebration and become kings and queens for the day. There are Crowns and Branches workshops for the children to make scepters and crowns for themselves. “But it can’t be about the wanting and having, either,” says creator Jeanne Flemming, “They each have to tie wishes into their branch — one for the community, one for the family, one for the world. They understand their responsibility to be a good king or queen.”
Take Amtrak to Sinterklaas Festival Day
Experience this Festival via Amtrak to Rhinecliff-Kingston in the Hudson Valley—Don’t forget to use the See New York and Save 15% discount!
Get picked up from Rhinecliff-Kingston Station and taken to your reserved #NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Kingston office today at 845-336-4700.
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Village of Rhinebeck
E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572
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Ring in the New Year at Noon invites families to spend the rest of the afternoon at New Roc City's complex to complete their New Year's celebration. #NewRocCity
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Ring in the New Year at Noon
The 9th annual Ring in the New Year at Noon invites families to spend the rest of the afternoon Downtown and at New Roc City’s complex to complete their New Year’s celebration.
Families gathered at the New Rochelle atrium for Ring in the New Year at Noon. | Photo from NewRochelleDowntown.com
Ring in the New Year at Noon
Celebrate 2019 with the entire family at Ring in the New Year at Noon for its 9th annual event! Available for kids ages 2-10, they along with their parents will enjoy a safe and exciting event during the day! Don’t miss out on December 31, 2018 at the New Roc City Center!
The highlight that brings people back every year is the exciting countdown to a 3,000+ balloon drop at noon, as well as arts and crafts, kiddy rides, games, face painting, snacks, raffle prizes and many more!
Donations to the Ring in the New Year at Noon
The 9th annual Ring in the New Year at Noon this year will support the New Rochelle Library Foundation through a $10 donation per family of 4. When you register for the event, the donation is the method of getting in!
The New Rochelle Library Foundation, located in the heart of New Rochelle, is a non-profit that advocates and fundraises for the public library. It helps to keep it up-to-date and help the needs of the community. This includes equipment to the sauce, library materials, programs, etc. Come support this wonderful foundation with the family to kick off the new year!
*Refunds up to one (1) day before the event*
Take Amtrak to Ring in the New Year at Noon
Experience these performances via Amtrak to New Rochelle Station in the Hudson Valley—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!
Get picked up from New Rochelle Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the New Rochelle office today at 914-632-6622.
Time
(Monday) 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
New Roc City
New Rochelle, NY 10801
january
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Come and see the beautiful displays of New York City landmarks and trains from all over the world at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show!
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The New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Come and see the beautiful displays of New York City landmarks and trains from all over the world at this special holiday event!
New York landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge are constructed entirely by plants at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show. | Photo Courtesy of nycgo.com
The New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show is a must-see for the holiday season! Experience this spectacle filled with lights and New York’s most famous skyscrapers and landmarks. Some include the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Yankee Stadium, the One World Trade Center, and many more! Over 150 landmarks are on display during the season and they are made of seeds, bark, leaves, twigs and other plant-based materials. Come to see this breathtaking display at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in the Botanical Gardens from November 17 to January 21.
History of the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Paul Busse envisioned the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show back in 1992. He was one of many designers who used plant parts to build trains and structures to create the first Holiday Train Show. Now, it is a successful display that uses natural materials to brighten up the Botanical Gardens!
Tickets and Pricing for the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Weekdays
Adults: $23
Seniors (65+): $20
Students (with valid ID): $20
Children (2–12): $10
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free*
Weekends, Monday Holidays, and Holiday Weeks (November 23, December 17–January 1)
Adults: $30
Seniors (65+): $28
Students (with valid ID): $28
Children (2–12): $18
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free*
*Ticket prices are subject to change depending on the season and current exhibition.
*Excludes Community Grounds Membership levels
Family Events at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Holiday Acapella
November 16 – 18 and 23; Saturdays & Sundays, November 24–December 23, 2018; Daily, December 24–January 1, 2019 (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
Get in the holiday spirit with seasonal holiday music plus contemporary alternative music sung by the top a cappella groups from the Tri-State area!
Family Fun Series
Finish off your visit with the family with some holiday movies from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on December 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 2018! Film Schedule:
December 22 – The Muppet Christmas Carol
December 23 – How the Grinch Stole Christmas
December 24 – Polar Express
December 26 – Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
December 27 – Frozen
“All Abroad with Thomas and Friends”
Join your favorite train Thomas and Driver Sam for a sing-along adventure! You and the family will help Thomas discover the steps to growing the beautiful botanical garden! Seating is on a first-come, first served basis and will begin 30 minutes before the train show time.
Tickets for “All Abroad with Thomas and Friends” are also included with a purchase to the Holiday Train Show! See Thomas and help out the garden for this special event!
Dates & Times:
December 29 – 31; January 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, & 20 – 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
January 2, 3, and 4 – 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
January 1 and 21 – 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Evergreen Express
In addition to the Holiday Train Show, there is also the Evergreen Express located in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Bring the family for train fun at this special playground. Activities available for children to do are:
Play Trains- Climb and pretend to ride the play trains and cabooses!
Woodland Puppet Theater- Use the puppets to tell stories at the outdoor puppet theater.
Make a Conifer Sample- Make and learn how to preserve an evergreen sample. You can even take it home after!
Design an Evergreen Swag- Design a bundle of evergreens wrapped in holiday bows for the season!
Craft a Cone Critter- Make a cute cone critter with felt, glue and googly eyes. Take home this precious memory!
Bar Car Nights at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
For adults 21 and over, experience an after-dark view of the Holiday Train Show! With your ticket to this event, you can purchase drinks from the seasonal bars and eat at the “Bronx Night Market Holiday Pop-Up,” which showcases the Bronx’s best variety of food. Explore the train show and more at the Bar Car Nights!
Tickets and Times for Bar Car Nights
Non-Members $38 / Garden Members $28
November 17, 23, 24, & 30;
December 1, 7, 8, 15, 21, 22, 28, & 29, 2018;
January 5 & 12, 2019
7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Bronx Night Market Holiday Pop-Up Vendors
Apple & Spice
Uptown Vegan
Barbecue On A Stick
City Tamale
Yunza
Kernelicious
Next Stop Vegan
Fried Kitchen
BX Burger Co
Lotsa Latkes
Empanology
Little Chef, Little Kitchen
Jiberito Shack
Twisted Potato
Veggie Grub
Uncle T’s
Take Amtrak to the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Experience this amazing display during the holiday season via Amtrak to Penn Station in the New York City—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!
From Penn Station, walk to 34th-Herald Sq. Subway Station and take the D toward Norwood – 205 St. to Bedford Park Blvd. Station. From there, the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show is a 14-minute walk (0.7 Miles). Uber and Lyft are also available.
You can also reach this holiday display via Amtrak to Yonkers Station in the Hudson Valley—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!
Get picked up from Yonkers Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Yonkers office today at 914-964-2004.
Time
November 17 (Saturday) - January 21 (Monday)
Location
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
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Live music, cold beer, and games will complement the 80+ flavors of wings available at Hudson Valley Wingfest in Poughkeepsie, NY.
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Hudson Valley Wingfest
In its 11th year, Hudson Valley Wingfest offers over 80 flavors of wings, along with live music, games, and beverages.
Wing-enthusiasts enjoying the 80+ varieties of wing flavors provided by more than 30 vendors. | Photo Courtesy of Hudson Valley Wingfest
Wing lovers from far and wide are invited to partake in Hudson Valley Wingfest on Saturday, Jan. 26th. The wing-tasting event is in its 11th year and will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live music, cold beer, and games will complement the 80+ flavors of wings available at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Listen to the NY’s Best Party Band the “The Hey Nows” and Sing along w the Best Hair Band tunes w Bedrock. Hudson Valley Wingfest has been voted the “Best Cabin Fever Event” in the Hudson Valley and seeks to be bigger than ever in its eleventh installment. The event has consistently drawn celebrities, so you never know who you might run into in the VIP section. Over 30 wing vendors will be providing the heat, with that number continuing to grow.
King of the Wings
For the more competitive wing-enthusiasts, Hudson Valley Wingfest will feature the final showdown in the “King of the Wings” competition. Each winner from smaller contests around the Hudson Valley at Baja 328, Tilted Kilt, Whistling Willie’s, and five other restaurants will face off at the Civic Center. Contestants will have to survive 18 of the strongest wings each vendor can throw at them. Witness the King of the Wings “Bad to the Bone” Eating Competition and see one lucky restaurant win the grand prize of $1,047, in addition to the coveted title of “King of the Wings!”
Tickets for Hudson Valley Wingfest
Hudson Valley Wingfest has sold out in the past, so buy your tickets in advance. General admission tickets are $30, and VIP tickets are $50. Tickets can be purchased at Pizza Mia in Newburgh, Planet Wings in Wappingers Falls, the Erie Hotel and Family Restaurant in Port Jervis, or online here.
Take Amtrak to the Hudson Valley Wingfest
Attend Hudson Valley Wingfest via Amtrak to Poughkeepsie Station in the Hudson Valley—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!
Get picked up from Poughkeepsie Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Poughkeepsie office today at 845-485-2222.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Organizer
february
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Join thousands at the Teatown Hudson River EagleFest for eagle watching, guided bird walks, food trucks, family fun and more.
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Teatown Hudson River EagleFest
Join thousands at the Teatown Hudson River EagleFest for eagle watching, guided bird walks, food trucks, family fun and more.
Eagle watching, guided bird walks, food trucks, family fun and more. | Photo Courtesy of Teatown Hudson River EagleFest
Teatown Hudson River EagleFest
Over 3,500 people visit the annual Teatown Hudson River EagleFest, the celebration of the American bald eagle’s return to the Lower Hudson Valley. Celebrate this year with live eagle shows and bird walks, live music and special performances, heated tents and food trucks. Enjoy bus tours to viewing sites and the Eagle Train: Ride with a naturalist to Croton-Harmon to observe bird life on the river. There will be free shuttle buses to and from Eagle Headquarters.
With children’s activities and numerous viewing sites all along the Hudson River, there’s something for everyone at Hudson River EagleFest. Join more than 25 participating environmental organizations for some amazing bird sightings.
About Teatown
At 1,000 acres, Teatown is the largest privately held nature preserve in Westchester. Their aim is to conserve open space for generations to come through science-based stewardship initiatives that protect habitats, biodiversity, and the ecosystem services we depend upon. The nonprofit nature preserve and environmental education center in the Lower Hudson Valley offers 15 miles of hiking trails, a two-acre island refuge for over 230 species of native wildflowers, year-round programming, wildlife exhibits, and natural science day camps in the summer and during school breaks.
Take a hike, join a program, visit Teatown’s resident Animal Ambassadors, shop at the nature store, or schedule a tour to Wildflower Island.
Ticket Prices for the Teatown Hudson River EagleFest
Pre-sale Pricing:
Adults (12+)- $22
Children (6-11)- $13
Day-of Pricing
Adults (12+)- $25
Children (6-11)- $15
Pre-sale tickets will be available until February 6 at midnight.
Take Amtrak to the Teatown Hudson River EagleFest
Experience the Hudson River EagleFest via Amtrak to Croton-Harmon Station in the Hudson Valley—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!
Get picked up from Croton-Harmon Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Croton-Harmon office today at 914-271-0100.
Make a Trip of It
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Croton Point Park
1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520
