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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 35 Staff Holiday Picks A Christmas Carol Dec. 3-18. Humorous, touching and fast- paced classic. Fri and Sat 2pm and 8pm, Sun. 2pm. Culinary Institute of America Marriott Pavilion. 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park. A Christmas Story, The Musical Dec. 2-11. Follow 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts. Fri and Sat 7:30pm; Sun. 2pm. Woodstock Playhouse. 103 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 845-679-6900. Frosty Fest Dec. 2-23. Visit an enchanted forest with animated light displays, glistening gar- dens and magical mansion. Fri. 6-8pm; Sat 4:30-8pm; Sun 4:30-7:30pm. Ulster Park. 778 Bdwy, Ulster Park. 339-2666 Holiday Spirit Festival Fri, Sat and Sun through 12/23. 6-9 on Fri and 4:30-9 on Sat and Sun. 38 Sheafe Rd, Wappingers Falls. 297-9627. Polar Express Through 12/28. All aboard! Discover the magic of Christmas with hot cocoa, a reading of the classic book and a special treat from Santa. Times vary. Catskill Mountain Railroad. 149 Aaron Ct, Kings- ton. 688-7400. Nutcracker "Short and Sweet" Dec. 10. Presented by Dance Design School, Inc. 2pm and 7pm. Cornwall Central High School. 10 Dragon Dr, New Windsor. 534-9671. Community Chanukah Party Dec. 18. Songs, skits, dreydl playing, arts and crafts and wonderful food. 7-11pm. BHA. 331 Verplanck Ave, Beacon. 831- 2012 ext. 03. Hanukkah Storytime Dec. 23. Enjoy a Hanukkah story and craft. 7-8pm. Barnes and Noble. 2518 South Rd, Poughkeepsie. Parent Child Academy at the Hudson Area Library. 5-week Parent Child Academy dedicated to fostering literacy and language development in children from birth to five years old. 10:30am-1pm. Hudson Area Library. 51 North 5th St, Hudson. 518- 828-1792 x101. Santa Claus at Livingston Manor Fire House. Visit Santa Claus and enjoy the Hoos Truck Co La- dies Auxiliary Bake Sale and Raffle 1pm. Livingston Manor Fire House. 52 Main St, Livingston Manor. 439-4490. Sinterklaas Rhinebeck. A day long, colorful celebration of dance, theatre and music. Children's Starlight Parade at dusk. 11am. Village of Rhine- beck. Various locations throughout Rhinebeck. 463-4000. Tail Waggin' Tutors Saturdays. School-aged who can use confidence in their reading skills are invited to read with one of our Tail Waggin' Tutors Certified, Licensed Therapy Dogs. 11am-12pm. Newburgh Free Library. 124 Grand St, Newburgh. 563-3601. Tyke Time. Guest six and under get designated use of the skating oor without the distractions of older kids and more experienced skaters. 10am- 12pm. Wood'n Wheel. 365 Rte 9W, Ulster Park. 331-9680. Arts and crafts projects for holiday giving, cupcake decorating, photos with Santa for a nominal fee. 1-3pm. Delaware Community Center. 8 Creamery Rd., Callicoon. 887-5155. Creative Strings Improvising Orchestra. Ages 6+. Saturdays 12-2pm. Center for Creative Education. 464 Main St, Beacon. 718-930-3522. DCC Family Festival Series. Rick Adam "Shad- owtales of Winter." 11am. James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Community College. 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie. 431-8050. Farming Fun. For children in grades K-2. 11am- 12:30pm. Livingston Manor Free Library. 92 Main St, Livingston Manor. 439-5440. Holiday House Tours. Florists and designers transform the Wilderstein mansion into a magical holiday wonderland. Fee. 1-4pm. Wilderstein His- toric Site. 330 Morton Rd, Rhinebeck. 876-4818. Holiday Lighting at Tymor Park. Official Lighting ceremony, 6:30pm. Daily 4-10pm. Tymor Park. 8 Tymor Park Rd, LaGrangeville. 724-5691. Kids Yoga. Our Kids Yoga programs, for 3 - 6, and 7 - 11 year olds, is designed to help support mind and body awareness and development. Every Saturday, 12:30-1:30pm. Hudson River Yoga. 2600 South Rd, Poughkeepsie. 204-9111. Celebration of Lights Parade and Fireworks. Parade to the tree lighting where Santa Claus will arrive on a City Fire Engine followed by fireworks. 6:30pm. City of Poughkeepsie. Main St, Pough- keepsie. 473-2072. Family Holiday Movie Night - Arthur's Christ- mas. Holiday treats and movie after the tree lighting ceremony. 7-9pm. Tuxedo Park Library. 227 Rte 17, Tuxedo Park. 351-2207. Growing Together. Fun group learning activities, play and socialization for kids. Every Fri. 10am- 12pm. North East Community Center. 51 South Center St, Millerton. 518-789-4259. Kids in Motion. Gross motor development class for 1-5 year olds. Fridays 12:15-1pm. All Sport Health and Fitness. 17 Old Main St, Fishkill. 896- 5678. Little Brain Stormers. Preschool aged children. 10:30-11:30am. Town of Esopus Library. 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. 338-558. Preschool Story Fun and Craft Time. Explore stories, fingerplays, songs, activities and playtime. Ages 4- 5.5. 1:30pm. Highland Public Library. 30 Church St, Highland. 691-2275 ext. 16. Romp and Stomp. Ages 1-3 years old. Every Friday. 10:30am. Tuxedo Park Library. 227 Rte 17, Tuxedo Park. 351-2207. Sparkle. A Dazzling Celebration of the Season! Weekends through 12/17. Reservations required. 5-9pm. Boscobel House and Gardens. 1601 Rte 9D, Garrison. 265-3638. Story Hour 5-8 yr olds. Crafts, songs, and games. 4-5:30pm. Town of Esopus Library. 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. 338-558. Westchester All Stars Christmas For Veterans Concert. A blend of Christmas and classic rock songs that will be sure to Rock the house. Fee. 7:30- 9:30pm. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY. 914-739-0039 (ext. 2). 3: Saturday Army West Point 12th Rock Day. Men's and Women's Basketball Double-Header. 12-6pm. Christl Arena. 674 Thayer Rd, West Point. 446-2349. Bricktacular. Every Saturday and Sunday in December! Sun-Thurs: 10am-7pm Fri-Sat: 10am- 9pm. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester. 39 Fitzgerald St, Yonkers. 866-243-0770. Christmas Boutique. Come and shop Local vendors and visit Santa. 9am-3pm. St. Thomas Episcopal Church. 47 Old Rte 9W, New Windsor. Christmas in Callicoon. Children's Christmas Party from 1-3 p.m. at the Delaware Community Center. (Continued on Page 36)