OLANA Winter Solstice Celebration
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 12/20/2025
Come celebrate the changing of the seasons during this special community day at Olana! Join us for an afternoon of free activities to celebrate the season. Did you know the artist Frederic Church was inspired by the Hudson Valley’s beautiful winter landscape? Welcome winter by learning more about the science of snow, exploring Olana’s historic house, participating in seasonal artmaking, and visiting with everyone’s favorite miniature donkey, Hank!
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Events throughout the day include:
– An afternoon bonfire
– Free access to Olana’s historic interiors
– Seasonal Storytelling for Families
– Workshops and Walks on the Science of Snow with “Nature Sarah”
– Winter Choir Performance by Catskill High School Musicians at 2pm
– Refreshments for purchase provided by Citiot and others
– Artmaking activities led by The Olana Partnership Educators
– Hank, the miniature donkey, and friends!
– And more!
Location:
Olana State Historic Site, New York 9G, Hudson, NY, USA
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
The event has already taken place on this date:
12/20/2025
Time:
1 pm - 5 pm
Price:
Free!
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service