Upcoming Events Across Mid-Hudson Valley for December 2025

The Mid-Hudson Valley region is bustling with various events and activities throughout December 2025, offering opportunities for learning, community engagement, and cultural enrichment. From free English tutoring sessions to festive exhibitions, residents and visitors alike can find something to enjoy as the year comes to a close.

Educational and Community Events

The Phoenicia Library is hosting free English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring sessions every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Librarian Susan welcomes learners of all proficiency levels, providing a supportive environment for those wishing to improve their English skills. For inquiries, interested individuals can contact the library at (845) 688-7811 or via email at [email protected].

In Kerhonkson, the local firehouse at 333 Main St. invites the community to its monthly breakfast on the second Sunday of each month. Take-out options are available, and further details can be obtained by calling (845) 626-7455.

Exhibitions and Cultural Activities

Art enthusiasts can visit the Henry A. Wallace Center at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, located at 4097 Albany Post Road in Hyde Park. An exhibition showcasing the ice yachts Whiff and Zip runs until January 4, 2026, with free admission available from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. More information can be found at fdrlibrary.org.

Families can participate in the Museum Mates children’s activity series at the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston. This program occurs on the first Saturday and third Thursday of each month at 11 a.m., featuring a mix of crafts, storytelling, and Lego-building activities. Tickets are priced at $10 for Lego and storytelling days and $15 for craft days. Tickets can be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/yunsw9en.

For those interested in outdoor activities, Sam’s Point Visitor Center at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve is offering drop-in snowshoe lessons every Saturday from December through March, starting at 10 a.m.. The sessions cater to beginners, and rental snowshoes are available for a discounted fee of $5 per person.

Additionally, the Center for Photography at Woodstock is showcasing four fall exhibitions, including “Everyday Culture: Seven Projects by Documentary Arts” and “Kinship and Community: Selections from the Texas African American Photographers Archive.” These exhibitions will be on display until January 4, 2026, at 25 Dederick St., Kingston, with more details available at cpw.org.

Local Markets and Seasonal Festivities

The Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market has kicked off its 31st season, operating every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the village municipal parking lot at 61 E. Market St.. The market will remain open outdoors until December 29, providing fresh produce and local goods to the community. More details can be found at rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com.

At the Staatsburgh State Historic Site, visitors can experience “A Gilded Age Christmas,” showcasing lavish decorations in the Beaux-Arts mansion once owned by prominent New York figures Ruth Livingston Mills and Ogden Mills. The event runs through December 30, and reservations are required for entry. Admission fees are set at $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students, with free entry for children under 12.

The Woodstock Artists Association & Museum is hosting the exhibition “Karen Whitman: Cityscape Noir” through January 4, 2026. Located at 28 Tinker St., Woodstock, the gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the museum at (845) 679-2940 or email [email protected].

As December progresses, the Mid-Hudson Valley continues to offer a diverse array of events that cater to various interests, enhancing community spirit and providing opportunities for cultural enrichment.