Under the canopy of a bustling tent at Teatowns Hudson River Eaglefest, a trainer showcases a majestic bird of prey, possibly a vulture, with its wings proudly spread. Attendees of all ages watch in awe, some capturing the moment with phones. A No Smoking sign subtly reminds everyone to respect the events space.

Teatown’s Hudson River Eaglefest

The 22nd annual festival in Croton Point Park showcases the wonders of the bald eagle with lectures, bird shows, eagle walks and more.

Teatown’s 22nd Annual Hudson River Eaglefest returns to Croton Point Park on Saturday February 7, 2026 for an all day celebration (from 9:00 to 4:00) where visitors can experience America’s majestic emblem, the bald eagle. This popular festival aims to entertain and educate visitors about eagles in the Hudson Valley and the importance of wildlife conservation. Attendees can expect to view eagles, watch live bird shows featuring birds of prey, go on an eagle-spotting walk, check out educational programming and exhibits; there are also crafts and games for children. Most of the activities occur in heated tents and a variety of food trucks will be on hand at the park.  The snow date is Sunday, February 8th.

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Bird Walks at Teatown Hudson River Eaglefest | Photo Courtesy of teatown.org

Attending the Teatown Hudson River Eaglefest

Catch a show at the Eagle Theatre, including “Birds of Prey,” “Backyard Wildlife of the Hudson Valley” and “Sky Hunters in Flight.”

Bird walks start at 9:30, the last bird walk begins 2:30. All walks meet outside the main pavilion. Despite the temperatures, ice, and snow, dozens of bird species call this park home during the winter season, from Northern Cardinals to American Kestrels to Bald Eagles—and beyond! With a bit of luck, you will be able to observe many of them. During this birding trip, you will be walking slowly through a portion of the park, checking out shrubs, trees, water, and the sky. It gets cold and windy at Croton Point Park, and birding is a very slow endeavor, so warm clothes and gloves are a must. Toe warmers are also recommended.

Take Amtrak to Teatown’s Hudson River Eaglefest

Attend Eaglefest via Amtrak to the Croton-On-Hudson Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 4.4 miles away from the Teatown Lake Reservation, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.

Date

Feb 07 2026

Time

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Location

Croton Point Park
1 Croton Point Ave, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520