Rockland County Weekly Events 12/2 – 12/9
Hello friends! We are ringing in December with TONS of holiday events this week! Check out holiday lights in Nyack, Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting ceremonies, holiday shopping, breakfast w/ Santa, St Nickolas celebrations, and SO much more!! Jingle all the way! 😉
Santa Claus has arrived! Come meet the man in the red suit and get your photo taken! See below for locations and hours:
- The Shops at Nanuet: Daily until December 24 from noon – 6pm.
- Palisades Mall: Mon-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri/Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm until December 24
- Haverstraw: Every Saturday & Sunday until Christmas from noon-5pm. 1 Railroad Sq. Haverstraw
- Looking for a Christmas tree? Check out Annual Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale now until December 20 at Stony Point Fire Dept 25 N Liberty Dr, Stony Point. Sales go to needy families in town.
- Tis the Season to Give! Orangetown PBA Annual Toy Drive – Now thru December 15; drop off new, unwrapped toy to the police department.
Friday, December 4
6:30P Tree Lighting & Winter Festival
Enjoy live performances, face painting, costumed characters and hot cocoa while the christmas tree is lit! The Shops at Nanuet.
Saturday, December 5
8:30am: Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy breakfast then a Santa led parade to photo spot. Bonefish Grill – Shops at Nanuet. $7 children, $12 adults. For reservations: www.bonefishgrill.com
10am: Holiday Boutique
N. Rockland H.S.
10am: Holidays in Haverstraw
Come decorate your own chocolate Christmas tree and enjoy story time with Santa! Story times are 11:00am and 3:30pm. Decorate a chocolate Christmas tree anytime from 10am to 5pm, Reservations are not needed. The cost is $10.00 Lucas Candies 6 Main ST. Haverstraw
10:30am: Saint Nicholas Day Celebration
Visit the Historical Society of Rockland County for an unforgettable experience of wonder and fun! We’re opening our 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House to welcome children of all ages to celebrate Saint Nicholas as we’ve done since 1961. This traditional program is a highlight of the holiday season and many adults who have enjoyed this event in the past, as children, now bring their own families. Join in the traditional Dutch celebration, See shoes magically filled with goodies , Hear wondrous and joyful stories, meet Saint Nicholas and his beautiful horse
To reserve tickets with your credit card by phone, call (845) 634-9629. To make a reservation online, visit: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2380624
Historical Society of Rockland County 20 Zukor Rd, New City Tickets $5 but must register at rocklandhistory.org.
11am: Barnes & Noble Bookfair
Listen to some stories and guitar music. Portion of proceeds go to Nursery School of the Nyacks. Nanuet location.
11am: All Day Free Play
Join us for snacks and play from our 80 game selection.
4Thought Game Space 30 Chestnut St, Suffern
4pm: Holiday Lights of Nyack
Holiday Lights is the official kick-off to the Nyack Holiday Season. It’s a festive theatrical experience, with free hot cocoa and cider, music, and Santa in a big red fire truck. It’s our pleasure to produce this event for the enjoyment of Nyack’s children, young and old. Don’t miss this much-loved festive, holiday event for our Rockland and Nyack families and friends.
5pm: RCDS Illuminations
An incredible night time display of lights, games, and family fun transforming a portion of the school campus into a storybook wonderland and winter illumination. Children of all ages, along with their parents, may enjoy a stroll through our literary forest of your favorite childhood characters as they take in the sights and sounds of the season. Play illuminated, oversized, childhood games, make your own s’mores or simply sip hot cocoa and enjoy holiday music by the fire. For Tickets:
6pm: Pictures with Santa Day
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. This Event Gets Filled Really Fast.
Thomas Clifford’s Martial Arts 8 Orangetown Shopping Ctr, Orangeburg. Reserve your spot: www.rocklandkarate.com
– This is a FREE Community Event, open to ALL kids, Registration necessary. We will also be accepting your New, Unwrapped toy donations for our yearly toy drive, to help the least fortunate.
Call with any questions at 845-359-4500.
6pm: Suffern Christmas Parade
Get ready for the village’s annual Christmas Parade featuring floats, marchers, community groups, bands and of course the one and only Santa Claus!!! Prior to the parade the movie the “Polar Express” will be shown at the historic Lafayette Theater for free and after the parade visits with Santa Claus will take place at the Suffern Community Center.
Sunday, December 6
8:30am: Pancake Breakfast
Adults $10.00 Seniors $8.00 Child under 10- $5.00 Enjoy Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, bacon, Orange Juice, Coffee/Tea. Orange town Fire Co. #1 90 Depot Place S. Nyack
10am: A Royal Christmas Spectacular
Pearl River Elks Club 2041 Elks Drive Nanuet.
Join Glamour Parties as Mrs. Claus takes over the morning with fun filled entertainment for all! From our hot and cold breakfast buffet, live performances, Christmas Caroling, crafts, stories games, and even an ice cream sundae station, this will be a Christmas celebration unlike any other! Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elsa, Belle, Ariel, and more. All tickets are final sale, no refunds. Ticket prices $30 an adult, $35 a child, $115 for a family four pack for two adults and two kids. All ticket fees and taxes have been applied to the cost on the website. Please email us with any questions or concerns! glamourgirlsbirthdays@yahoo.com or glamourpartyplanner.com
10am: Koenig Family Chanuka Concert
JCC Rockland. For tickets www.jccrockland.org
10:30am: Saint Nicholas Day Celebration
Visit the Historical Society of Rockland County for an unforgettable experience of wonder and fun! We’re opening our 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House to welcome children of all ages to celebrate Saint Nicholas as we’ve done since 1961. This traditional program is a highlight of the holiday season and many adults who have enjoyed this event in the past, as children, now bring their own families. Join in the traditional Dutch celebration, See shoes magically filled with goodies , Hear wondrous and joyful stories, meet Saint Nicholas and his beautiful horse
To reserve tickets with your credit card by phone, call (845) 634-9629. To make a reservation online, visit: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2380624
Historical Society of Rockland County 20 Zukor Rd, New City Tickets $5 but must register at rocklandhistory.org.
12pm: Holiday Craft & Vendor Sale
20 Station Rd. Pomona
1pm: New City’s Family Dreidel Tournament
Nanuet Hebrew Center 411 S Little Tor Rd, New City . Spin your way to the “Top” and win great prizes! FREE EVENT! All are welcome!
Please bring a nonperishable food item to benefit People to People – Feeding Rockland’s Hungry.
For more information, contact info@newcitychamber.com
1pm: RCDS Annual Winter Shopping Village
Dockland County Day School: 34 Kings Hwy Congers. The Annual Winter Shopping Village serves as a one-stop-shopping venue for all of your holiday needs. The evening will culminate in an Illumination Playground – an incredible night time display of lights, games, and family fun transforming a portion of the School campus into a winter wonderland. Children of all ages, along with their parents, may enjoy a stroll through our forest of story book characters as they take in the sights and sounds of the winter season. Tickets are available at:
http://rcdswintershoppingvillage-illuminationsevent.eventbrite.com/
1pm: Harmony Hall Victorian Holiday
FREE family festive event with music, food & crafts. Jacob Sloat House.
3pm: Art Show & Sale
The Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library presents its annual Gift of Art Show with the theme “Piermont and the Hudson: A Special Gift of Art Show Inspired by the Hudson River School.” A group show of small works by local artists, the Gift of Art Show provides a wonderful opportunity to purchase very special holiday gifts. Art will be available in a variety of styles and media from oils to watercolors to photographs and collages. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Library’s operation and programming budgets.
3pm: Menorah Lighting
Join us from 3-5pm for our menorah lighting ceremony with the Chabad Jewish Enrichment Center! Shops at Nanuet.
4pm: Sloatsburg Annual Tree Lighting & Caroling
St. Joan of Arc
4pm: Chanukah Festival
FREE Event! Live music, Chanukah Gelt Drop, Gaga Pit & Inflatables.
Suffern Gazebo/Comm Center41 Washington Ave Suffern
5pm: RCDS Illuminations
An incredible night time display of lights, games, and family fun transforming a portion of the school campus into a storybook wonderland and winter illumination. Children of all ages, along with their parents, may enjoy a stroll through our literary forest of your favorite childhood characters as they take in the sights and sounds of the season. Play illuminated, oversized, childhood games, make your own s’mores or simply sip hot cocoa and enjoy holiday music by the fire. For tickets
5pm: Piermont Holiday Festival
Flywheel Park. Music and tree lighting festival with a special light installation, snacks & hot chocolate. Santa will arrive, too, if you’re all very very good. There will be a gingerbread making event/sale. Children’s party and ice sculptures. For more info: www.piermontchamber.org
