Celebrate our Native American Heritage
Located in Glen Cove, on Long Island, The Garvies Point Museum and Preserve is a center for research on the area’s geology and also a valued resource in the study of the Island’s Native American archaeology. The museum houses an amazing collection of archaeological artifacts and geological phenomena that tells the story of Long Island’s Native American and natural history. You’re invited to the Museum and Preserve Nov. 21st and 22nd for American Indian Fest. Enjoy demonstrations of Indian cooking, fire-making, pottery making, weaponry, and more.
 Fall into Ellicottville for a Festive Autumn!
The picturesque Village of Ellicottville, in New York State’s Chautauqua-Allegheny region, is a favorite place for vacationers.
With its unique collection of fine restaurants and cafés, quaint shops and galleries, and cozy lodging, the village is a Norman Rockwell painting come to life. Each holiday season, the village transforms itself into a Christmas wonderland. This year’s holiday season kicks off Nov. 26th to 29th with the historic 19th century village serving as the perfect backdrop for strolling carolers, the smell of hot chocolate, hot apple cider, reindeer, cookie decorating, and horse and wagon rides, as well as photos and fire truck rides with Santa, a Holiday Horse Parade and a family holiday square dance!
 Another Spectacular Christmas at Radio City!
Christmas just isn’t Christmas without the high-kicking Radio City Rockettes and the more than 140 cast members of the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Every performance is a glittering present full of fun and surprises for the whole family! Enjoy the flawless precision of the Rockettes in numbers like legendary "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and thrill as Santa takes you on a magical ride to his workshop at the North Pole, where playful rag dolls come to life. Everyone marvels at the stunning reenactment of the first Christmas in the "Living Nativity."
Both brilliantly grand and genuinely moving, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular creates family memories that last a lifetime! (Nov. 13 – Dec. 30).
 A 19th Century Thanksgiving
Didn’t celebrate turkey day the right way 146 years ago? Well, you’ve got another chance as Old Bethpage Village on Long Island takes you back in time for an "1863 Thanksgiving," Nov. 22, 23, 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Inside the recreated 19th-century village you’ll be able to enjoy the sights and smells of an old-fashioned Thanksgiving, as wood-burning stoves, beehive stoves, beehive ovens and hearths are used to prepare foods and baked goods made from 19th-century recipes. The culinary exhibits include the spitting and roasting of turkey in a tin reflector oven beside the Williams House hearth and preparation of pies at the Powell House. Enjoy historical period music along with readings of children’s stories at the Noon Inn.
 An Adirondack Village Celebrates the Holidays
The Village of Old Forge in Herkimer County wants you to break away from the mall mentality and enjoy shopping in the quaintness of an Adirondack Village.
The village’s Adirondack Christmas, Nov. 27-29, features in-store specials, refreshments, horse drawn wagon rides, Santa's Village with live Reindeer, pony rides, a light parade and caroling. Santa himself makes an appearance at Friday night’s tree lighting – get your picture taken with him on Main Street at Santa’s Village! While in Old Forge on Nov. 27, bring the kids to join Jingle Belle and Snowflake on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad’s Elf Express Train. It’s an old-fashioned train ride through the scenic wilderness for stories, games and more. The train is donated by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad and admission is free.
Before the village’s tree lighting ceremony on the 27th, you’re invited to a Wine Tasting Reception at The Arts Center/Old Forge, from 4-6 p.m. Admission is limited; advanced ticket sales are $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
Also The Arts Center/Old Forge will be sharing the tradition of “Home for the Holidays,” from Nov. 27 – Jan. 9,brings back memories from past holidays and creates new ones! Artists from the region contribute work that will fills the warmly decorated home from floor to ceiling with rugs, furniture, paintings, lamps, home and holiday decorations, baskets, pottery, knitted items and quilts. Purchase beautifully crafted handmade gifts for the holidays for your friends and family! Gallery Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4 pm Sunday, Noon – 4pm.
 Meanwhile, in the Lake George, Queensbury and Glens Falls area
Revel in a Christmas wonderland at the North Country Festival of Trees, Nov. 27-29 at the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls. Enjoy arts & crafts, a holiday boutique, children’s activities, musical performances and much more! Proceeds benefit the Prospect Child & Family Center. (call for times and prices; 518/798-0170).
In Queensbury, The Great Escape is being transformed into a winter wonderland with themed shows, festive foods and thousands of twinkling lights. Don't miss Holiday in the Park from November 20 through December 31.
It’s an illuminating evening Nov. 28 in Lake George’s Shepard Park as "Lite Up the Village" and the lights of the season bring the village to life with a petting zoo, merchant open houses, caroling and a visit from Santa.
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