Welcome to the Historic Hudson River Towns Events Calendar!
Organizations in Historic Hudson River Towns member communities are welcome to post events here free of charge. Events must be open to the public, with or without admission fees. Historic Hudson River Towns reserves the right to reject any event that is considered inappropriate for any reason. Please allow up to 24 hours after submission for event to be listed.
Submit your local events to the Historic Hudson River Towns (will require admin approval upon submission).
Victorian Christmas at the Octagon House
Armour-Stiner Octagon House, 45 W Clinton Avenue, Irvington, NY, 10533, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season in Victorian splendor at The Armour-Stiner Octagon House in Irvington, New York. Join us for an opportunity to experience this lyrical, eight-sided home surrounded by the sights of Christmas in 1872. The restored National Landmark will be filled with elaborate holiday décor featuring wreaths, garlands, and the sparkle of ornaments on…
Home of the ‘Legend’
Sunnyside, 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, 10533, United StatesAt this family-friendly happening, visitors can tour Washington Irving’s house—decorated for the season—watch an original shadow puppet short film, and enjoy games on the lawn. A special exhibit highlights how “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” has lived in the imagination of popular culture through the centuries since its publication.
Kykuit Tours
Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United StatesBuilt between 1906 and 1913, Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. In 2022 the site will be open for guided tours Saturday-Sunday from May 21-October 2; and Wednesday-Monday between October 5-November 13. There are three distinct Kykuit tours available: Classic Tour: Great for first-time visitors. Your visit will include the main floor of…
Santa’s Coming to The Henry!
The Henry, 100 Main Street, Nyack, NY, 10960, United StatesSanta’s Coming to The Henry! Saturday, November 12th 10am-7pm Family-friendly event The Henry 100 Main Street 2nd Floor Nyack, NY
Union Church Tours
Union Church of Pocantico Hills, 555 Bedford Road, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United StatesThe Union Church of Pocantico Hills is a repository of awe-inspiring art by Matisse & Chagall. Stained-glass windows by European masters, commissioned by the Rockefeller family, adorn this unassuming country church. Henri Matisse’s last work, the Rose Window, and nine windows by Marc Chagall create a dramatic combination of light and color, art and spirituality.…
Philipsburg Manor Tours
Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United StatesJourney to Colonial America! Wander along a woodland path and enter the year 1750, when Philipsburg Manor was a thriving milling and trading complex that was home to several hundred tenant farmers and twenty three enslaved individuals of African descent. Step into the gristmill and learn about the work of Caesar, the enslaved African miller. Tour…
The Original Knickerbocker Tour
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – South Gate, 430 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United StatesThe Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all,…
Edward Hopper’s Hudson River Boyhood and Emerging Artistic Vision
Edward Hopper House Art Center, 82 N Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USACurated by Carole Perry and Kathleen Motes Bennewitz, with Lynne Z. Bassett This exhibition investigates how the artistic vision of Edward Hopper (1882-1967) coalesced during his youth in Nyack until he moved away in 1908, at age 26, to pursue his career in New York City. It features selections of the artist’s early drawings and…
The Original Knickerbocker Tour
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – South Gate, 430 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United StatesThe Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all,…
Classic Daytime Cemetery Tour
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – South Gate, 430 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United StatesSoak up the beauty of this 173-year old cemetery while your guide regales you with stories of the fascinating people resting here in peace. This two-hour daytime walk is the perfect way “to have a colloquy among the tombs” as Washington Irving, famous author of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, did himself back in 1849. You’ll…
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 10591, United StatesThe Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is the Hudson Valley’s most electrifying fall happening! Meander through the 18th-century landscape of Van Cortlandt Manor and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by a team of talented artisans. New for 2022, watch the animated “Jack” Smith Shop…
Murder and Mayhem Walking Tour
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – North Gate, 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United StatesThe true stories on this two-hour lantern tour are so grim, you just might have nightmares! Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his father before turning the…
Submit your local events to the Historic Hudson River Towns (will require admin approval upon submission).