NEWSLETTER
December highlights include A Christmas Carol, hands-on workshops, festive tours
Sleepy Hollow, NY (November 4, 2026) — The holiday season returns to Sleepy Hollow this December with a full slate of festive programming from Historic Hudson Valley, highlighted by master storyteller Jonathan Kruk’s acclaimed rendition of Dickens’s ‘Christmas Carol’ at the historic Old Dutch Church on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 12-13 and Dec. 19-20.
Jonathan Kruk, along with musical accompaniment by Jim Keyes, tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, and Tiny Tim in a joyous rendition of the holiday classic, produced by Historic Hudson Valley.
The brand new Parlor at Sleepy Hollow, in the Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor, will be dressed for the holidays and offering a special winter menu with themed cocktails and drinks.
Additional Historic Hudson Valley holiday programs throughout December offer visitors a variety of special events. The festivities begin Saturday, Dec. 5, with an Advanced Paper Snowflake Workshop at Philipsburg Manor and a Sugared Fruit Ornament Workshop at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. On Saturday, Dec. 12, visitors can enjoy a special Holiday Tea in the greenhouse at Philipsburg Manor. The celebrations conclude with Christmas at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside on Saturday, Dec. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 20, featuring a tour of the home decorated in holiday finery, hands-on crafts, treats, and a visit from Saint Nicholas. Please note, advanced tickets are required and these events sell out.
Tours of Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, Philipsburg Manor, and Union Church of Pocantico Hills are also available on weekends in December.
The Museum Shops at Philipsburg Manor and Washington Irving’s Sunnyside will be open Thanksgiving weekend, Friday-Sunday, and Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 20. Holiday shoppers are invited to browse local wares and support Historic Hudson Valley’s educational programs while checking off their entire gift list. Stocked with Hudson Valley-inspired and holiday-themed merchandise—including artisan foods, books about the region, exclusive candles, and handcrafted jewelry—the shelves are full of unique items for everyone that can’t be found anywhere else.
Tickets to all events and tours can be purchased online in advance at hudsonvalley.org.
Details: Dickens’s ‘Christmas Carol’
Performances take place at Sleepy Hollow’s Old Dutch Church on Dec. 12-13, 19-20 at 2, 3:30, and 5pm.
Capacity is limited for Dickens’s ‘Christmas Carol’ and tickets should be purchased in advance at www.hudsonvalley.org. Ticket prices are $47 for adults and $42 for children under 18. Historic Hudson Valley recommends the event for ages 10 and up. Members of Historic Hudson Valley receive a 15% per ticket discount.
Details: Advanced Paper Snowflake Workshop
The workshop takes place at Philipsburg Manor on Saturday, Dec. 5, at noon. Participants will learn techniques to create five intricate paper snowflakes, including one to display in the site’s greenhouse, while enjoying a complimentary hot beverage and donut.
The workshop is two hours in length and recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are $10 per person and free for members of Historic Hudson Valley.
Details: Sugared Fruit Ornament Workshop
The workshop takes place at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside on Saturday, Dec. 5, at noon and 2pm. Participants will make two ornaments to take home.
The workshop is 90 minutes in length and is recommended for ages 10 and up. Tickets are $20 per person and free for members of Historic Hudson Valley.
Details: Holiday Tea
The Holiday Tea takes place in the greenhouse at Philipsburg Manor on Saturday, Dec. 12, with seatings at noon, 1, 2, and 3pm. Visitors can enjoy a grazing box with cheese, crackers, and fruit, along with a tray of holiday cookies and a selection of Harney & Sons teas, coffee, cocoa, and water.
The experience lasts approximately 45 minutes and is recommended for all ages. Tickets are $35 per person. Members of Historic Hudson Valley receive a 15% per ticket discount.
Details: Christmas at Sunnyside
Christmas at Sunnyside takes place on Saturday, Dec. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 20. Visitors can enjoy a holiday-themed tour of the cottage, try hands-on crafts, hear seasonal stories, and enjoy a visit from Saint Nicholas.
The program is recommended for all ages. Tickets are $30 for adults and $28 for children. Members of Historic Hudson Valley receive a 15% per ticket discount.
About Historic Hudson Valley
Historic Hudson Valley, Westchester County’s largest cultural organization, educates and entertains more than hundreds of thousands of visitors a year through school programs, tours of five National Historic Landmarks, and large-scale events like The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. From its lower Hudson Valley base of operations, the organization focuses on delivering quality educational and entertaining experiences, striking a balance between tradition and vision, from preserving the past, to contextualizing it for 21st-century audiences. Historic Hudson Valley operates tours and public programming at Philipsburg Manor, Union Church of Pocantico Hills, Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, and Van Cortlandt Manor. These sites help us make meaning for visitors in a variety of settings, including traditional house and landscape tours, formal educational programs for school children, popular on-site special events, and digital media.