CURRIER & IVES MEETS “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” in Cold Spring
“Cold Spring by Candlelight: Holiday Festival and House Tours on Main Street America” is the premier holiday destination event of the year and it’s set for Saturday, Dec. 1, from noon – 5 p.m. in Cold Spring, New York.
“Cold Spring by Candlelight,” celebrating its 10th anniversary, is a day and evening event with tours of 12 unique and historic houses and sites in the Village of Cold Spring and nearby Nelsonville. Cold Spring’s stores and shops will be open late for holiday shopping and the village restaurants will be offering specials to event attendees. The event includes street-side carolers, holiday music concerts, visits from Old St. Nick, and holiday storytelling throughout the event.
And all proceeds from the event will go to Partners with PARC, which provides funding to programs and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities throughout Putnam County.
“This tour is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with friends and family,” said Rand Bridget Otten, director of development for Partners with PARC. “And in the spirit of giving, all proceeds support children and adults with developmental disabilities.”
Event sponsors include Somers Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, Entergy, ShopRite Stores, Hudson Valley Magazine, the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce and the Putnam County News & Recorder.
“Unique historic homes, unique gift shops, all decorated like a Currier and Ives print, plus our small town hospitality make Cold Spring by Candlelight an authentic holiday experience,” said Jonathan Kruk, renowned Hudson Valley storyteller and former president of the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce.
Bundle up and enjoy this self-guided walking tour back in time through the Village of Cold Spring or hop on the trolley for a warmer way around the village’s sites and attractions. In between house and site visits and holiday shopping, enjoy holiday music, storytelling, and holiday performances. And don’t miss the ice carving demonstrations from 1-4 p.m. and the whisky and spirits tasting from Tuthilltown Spirits of Ulster County, NY.
Metro-North riders can easily take the Hudson Line to Cold Spring and be within easy walking distance of the entire event.
House tours will run from noon to 5 p.m. throughout the Village of Cold Spring. This is a self-guided walking tour and two trolleys will also run throughout the day to accommodate tour attendees and visitors. Free parking will be available throughout the village and at the Metro-North train station (free on weekends).
Advance ticket prices for the event are: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $12 for children age 12 and under (children age 4 and under are free of charge). Day of event tickets, if available, may be purchased at Cold Spring Village Hall, 85 Main St., Cold Spring starting at 11 a.m. Day of event ticket prices are: Day of event tickets: $35 adults, $25 seniors, $15 for children under 12 (children under age 4 are free of charge).
Advance tickets may be purchased at www.ColdSpringbyCandlelight.com.All major credit cards are accepted.
For more information, log onto www.ColdSpringbyCandlelight.com or call 845-278-7272, ext. 2287.
Adam has worked in the local news industry for the past two decades in Westchester County and the broader Hudson Valley. Read more from Adam’s author bio here.
