November 30: Celebration of Lights Parade & Fireworks. Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie. Marching musicians, giant puppets, classic cars, scouts, floats, fire engines, dignitaries and Santa Claus on a fire engine, all tossing candy. At Main & Market: City of Poughkeepsie tree lighting, to Dongan Park for 2nd tree lighting. Fireworks finale: Waryas Park, lower Main St. 5:30pm. Also: Bardavon screens "Pee Wee's Big Adventure", 8pm, $6. 845-473-2072. www.Bardavon.org

December 1: Sinterklaas Festival and Parade. Rhinebeck. Village-wide holiday activities and entertainment, 10:30am. Children's Starlight Parade with puppets, music, dancers and costumed children with crowns and branches, Grumpuses & more Old Dutch traditions. W. Market St. through Village to Municipal Lot for Community Circle. 6pm. Park at Dutchess County Fairgrounds & take free shuttle to Village. www.SinterklaasRhinebeck.com

December 1: Snowflake Spectacular! Community Ctr., Recreation Rd., Beekman. Visit with Santa and his reindeer. Enjoy crafts, face painting, and play outdoor games. Caroling with Bob Martinson. Refreshments and edible snowman. Santa's Mailbox: bring a letter for Santa with a STAMPED addressed envelope and you will get a reply from the North Pole! Tree Lighting 4:30pm. Admission: bring a plate of holiday cookies to share! Beekman Recreation & Parks. 2:30-4:30pm. 845-227-5783. www.BeekmanRec.com

December 1: Holiday of Lights Parade. Town Hall, 26 Town Hall Rd./Rt. 82, Stanfordville. Parade of lighted floats and vehicles; lighting of the town's holiday tree. Visits with Santa and gifts for kids. Refreshments at firehouse. Sponsored by Lions Club & Ladies Auxiliary. Parade 6pm. Free. 845-868-1366. www.TownofStanford.org

December 2: Village of Fishkill Holiday Party and Tree lighting. Village of Fishkill Firehouse, 1132 Main Street. Children's crafts, Petting Zoo, refreshments and pictures taken with Santa. 3-5pm. Christmas tree is lit at 5pm. (Historic Van Wyck Hall is under renovation). Free. 845-897-4430. www.VOFishkill.com

December 2: Candlelight Walk & Tree Lighting. Town Hall, 4383 Albany Post Road/Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Walk in the candlelight procession from Methodist Church to Town Hall, where carols are sung and the Christmas tree is lit. Join in singing, meet Santa Claus and have refreshments. Co-sponsor PBA. 4:45pm. 845-229-8086. www.hydeparkny.us

December 2: Christmas Tree Lighting. East Fishkill Community Ctr., Hopewell Junction. Santa Claus visits. Entertainment by East Fishkill Chorus. Refreshments served, followed by tree lighting ceremony. Co-sponsored by Rotary Club. 5pm. 845-221-4303. www.EastFishkillNY.org

December 2: Christmas Tree Lighting. Schlathaus Park, cor. of Myers Corners & All Angels Hill Rds., Wappingers Falls. Come and join a fun, old-fashioned, family event with refreshments, Christmas carols and gifts for the kids. And, of course, the guest of honor, the Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus. Sponsored by the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department & Committee. Rain date 12/6. 5pm. 845-297-0720. www.TownofWappinger.us

December 7: Santa's Visit to Millbrook & Franklin Avenue Tree Lighting Ceremony. Two annual Millbrook holiday traditions are combined for a wonderful evening. The tree lighting ceremony takes place at the Tribute Garden Park entrance on Franklin Ave. 6-6:30pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on the Millbrook fire truck, and travel to the fire house for refreshments, courtesy of the Women's Auxiliary of the Millbrook Fire Department. Santa and Mrs. Claus welcome children through 3rd grade. Co-sponsored by Town of Washington Recreation Commission and Millbrook - Town of Washington Business Association. www.village.millbrook.ny.us and www.washingtonny.org

December 7: Tree Lighting/Decemberfest. Charles Colman Blvd., Pawling. Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive with their reindeer to light the tree. Sheriff Anderson and others join the festivities! Enjoy choral music, hot chocolate and cookies and the festive charm of an old-fashioned village Christmas. Holiday sales and specials continue. 6pm. 845-855-0500. www.Pawling.org

December 7: Red Hook Village Tree Lighting. Village Lot and Key Bank Lawn, Red Hook. Festivities include hayrides, arts and crafts, and hot chocolate. Carolers await the arrival of Santa Claus. 6-8pm. 845-758-1081. www.RedHookNYVillage.org

December 8: Second Saturday Beacon. Galleries and shops are open late until at least 9pm. Enjoy artist receptions, concerts, and lots more! BeaconArts once again lights up its recycled bicycle Christmas Tree sculpture on the west end of Main St.at Cross St. Come celebrate the season and sing-along! Reception to follow at School of Jellyfish, 183 Main St. 5pm. 845-831-0025. www.BeaconArts.org

December 8: Winterfest. 1 Tivoli Commons, Tivoli. Music and entertainment, with crafts & activities for kids. Tree lighting ceremony. Bonfire follow, lighting up the cold night! 2pm. Free. 845-757-2021. www.TivoliNY.org

December 9: Town of Fishkill Winter Holiday Party. Fishkill Recreation Center, 793 Route 52, Fishkill. Santa and Mrs. Claus are waiting to have their picture taken with every good little girl and boy. There's cookie decorating and crafts to do for youngsters age 3-10. Stay and hear a reading of "'Twas The Night Before Christmas", and other stories, while enjoying cookies and milk in a winter wonderland. 1-3pm. 845-831-3371. www.FishkillRecreation.com

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