✨ December 6
Winter Windows
Various Locations • Self-Guided
The Winter Window project pairs local businesses with artists or school groups to create festive holiday storefront displays. Enjoy a cheerful, walkable celebration that brightens downtown and supports our small businesses.
Local artists features Poet Laureate Genie Abrams, designer Helen Michelsen-Catania of Bloom, Craft artist Kate Klein, Sculpture and puppeteer Adam Izen, artist Philippe Halaburda, Batstongue, Joanis Arthur, floral artist Lauren Hendrickson, kinetic artist Steve Gerberich, designer Fernando Acre and students from Canterburybrook Academy of The Arts.
Download map here. (Coming soon!)
Newburgh Winter Farmers’ Market
Ritz Theater Stage House, 100 Ann St • 10am–2pm
Kick off the Holiday Market at Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz! Shop festive goods, unique gifts, and seasonal treats from local craft and food vendors.
Winter Holiday Market + Vinyl Record Shop
ADS Warehouse, 105 Ann St Newburgh• 11am–5pm
Browse a curated selection of vinyl, gifts, and holiday finds at this special seasonal pop-up event.
Holiday Bar Crawl
Various Locations • 4pm–11pm
Bundle up before the City Tree Lighting and enjoy winter-themed drink specials while exploring downtown bars and catching glimpses of the parade.
Download map here.
Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting – City of Newburgh
Broadway & Grand St • Parade at 3pm • Tree Lighting at 6pm
Enjoy beautifully decorated floats, Santa’s arrival, a DJ, and hot chocolate as the community gathers for the ceremonial tree lighting at City Hall.
✨ December 13
Ugly Xmas Sweater Dog Mingle
Safe Harbors Green 98 Broadway • 10am
Dress your pup in their festive best! Meet a dog-friendly Santa, enjoy a group photo, and enter a $100 raffle basket supporting a local shelter. Dog Owners: Dogs must remain leashed.
Pictures with Santa & Frosty
Newburgh Farmers’ Market & Safe Harbors on the Hudson 100 Ann St • 10am
DESCRIPTION.
Festive Pom Pom & Other Fibers
Newburgh Free Library at Big Mouth Coffee 35 S Lander St Newburgh • 11am
Learn to make festive pom poms and settle into a cozy crafting atmosphere. Materials provided. Guests may also bring knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other fiber projects; staff will be available for beginner support.
Holiday Terrarium Workshop
The Betty’s 99 Liberty St Newburgh • 2–4pm & 5–7pm
Design your own miniature winter wonderland terrarium—perfect as décor or a gift. Please bettysnewburgh@gmail.com
Ha Ha Ha Holiday Movie for Kids
Café Little Treasure, 45 Liberty St Newburgh • 3pm
A cozy screening of a classic holiday movie, complete with popcorn and snacks for kids. Adults can relax with a seasonal drink.
Ha Ha Ha Holiday Movie
Café Little Treasure 45 Liberty St Newburgh • 5pm
Bar Little Treasure transforms into a Winter Wonderland with a holiday film, seasonal cocktails, and food specials.
✨ December 14
Candlelight Tour
Newburgh Historical Society 189 Montgomery St Newburgh • 12pm–5pm
Tour historic homes and landmarks authentically decorated for the holidays, beginning at the 1830 Captain David Crawford House.
Caroling with Kathy
Bar Little Treasure 45 Liberty St Newburgh • 6pm
Join in for festive holiday carols in a warm, intimate setting hosted by Kathy Lawrence. Singing classics, she’ll get you into the festive mood.
✨ December 19
Winter Solstice Lantern Walk
Little Friends Learning Loft & Downstate Kitchen + Coffee 85 Liberty St Newburgh • 4pm–6pm
Create lanterns as a family, sip warm Mexican hot chocolate, and join a magical community walk around George Washington’s Headquarters to celebrate the light during the darkest night of the year.
✨ December 20
Ornament & Menorah Making
Newburgh Pottery 42 Liberty St Newburgh • 4pm–6pm
A hands-on clay workshop for crafting ornaments or menorahs. Create meaningful keepsakes or holiday gifts. Space is limited and first-come, first-served.
Cookie Decorating
Newburgh Farmers Market 100 Ann St Newburgh • 11am
Create festive cookies during this holiday decorating workshop led by Body Mind 1 Sourdough
✨ December 21
Santa Fun Run + Food Drive
Newburgh Brewery Co + Orange Valley CrossFit • 88 South Colden St Newburgh • 11am
Run for a good cause! Dress in festive attire and bring a food donation to support the local community.
✨ December 22
Eggbert After Dark
Newburgh Brewery Co • 88 South Colden St Newburgh • 4pm–10pm
The legendary Eggbert returns — this time for adults! Enjoy brewery offerings and holiday fun with Newburgh’s iconic talking egg.
✨ December 27
Nordic Tale Story Hour
Golden Hour Books 109 South William St Newburgh • 10:30am
A cozy winter storytime perfect for little ones and families.
✨ December 28
Holiday Dueling Pianos
Newburgh Brewery Co • 88 South Colden St Newburgh • 6pm • $10 per person
A lively evening of dueling pianos, festive music, and holiday cheer at the brewery.
