Kick off the Holiday Season with Cold Spring by Candlelight
“Cold Spring by Candlelight: Holiday Festival and House Tours” is the premier holiday destination event of the year and it is set for Saturday, December 6, from noon – 5 p.m. in Cold Spring–on–Hudson.
“Cold Spring by Candlelight,” celebrating its 12th anniversary, is a day and evening event with tours of unique and historic houses and sites in the Village of Cold Spring. Cold Spring’s stores and shops will be open late for holiday shopping. The event includes street-side carolers, holiday music concerts, farmers’ market, a holiday craft fair, visits from Old St. Nick, and more.
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 Entergy, ShopRite Stores, Putnam County Tourism, MVP Healthcare, the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce, and Hudson Valley Magazine.
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 and caroling. Metro-North riders can easily take the Hudson Line to Cold Spring and be within easy walking distance of the entire event.
House and site 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. The holiday craft fair runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. End your day in Cold Spring with the Village’s annual holiday tree lighting and visit from St. Nick, starting at 6 p.m. at the Riverfront Gazebo.
Advance ticket prices for the event are: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for children age 12 and under (children age 4 and under are free of charge). Day of event tickets may be purchased at Cold Spring Village Hall, 85 Main St., Cold Spring starting at 11 a.m. Day of event ticket prices are: $35 adults, $30 for 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.
Free parking will be available throughout the village and at the Metro-North train station (free on weekends).
For more information, log onto www.ColdSpringbyCandlelight.com or call 845-278-7272, ext. 2287.
