Dutchess County Tree Lighting

Time Schedules Hours of Dutchess County 2013 Tree Lightings and Parade Ceremonies for City Towns and Villages.

Saturday, November 30th
28th annual Town Decorating Day & Parade of Lights in Pine Plains. Town Park. Amazingly this event grows every year! Decorations are collected for the many pine trees in town. Hot chocolate and holiday music accompany young and old as they decorate the hamlet's trees. 3pm. Parade of lit floats and vehicles up Main St. follows; Smith Elementary School to firehouse & back to center. Bring the kids to meet Santa & Mrs. Claus and their live reindeer. 5pm. Free. Rain date 12/1. 518-398-7155. www.pineplains-ny.gov

Sunday, December 1
"Festival of Lights". Tymor Park, 249 Duncan Rd. Town of Union Vale (Lagrange). Brighten this holiday season as they once again flip the switch to nearly 150,000 LED lights. 6:30pm. In an effort to not just brighten the sky, but also the spirits of local families in need, they'll collect non-perishable food donations and unwrapped toys to be dispersed to food banks and toy drives. Dinner with Santa from 3:30-6pm; reservations required. The lights stay on from 4pm - 10pm daily through January 2nd. 845-724-5691. www.unionvaleny.us

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting. Rhinebeck Bank Plaza lot, E. Market St., Rhinebeck. Civic organizations, law enforcement and fire departments host tables in the plaza offering seasonal activities and goodies. Lenny Miller & the Gentle Giants give wagon rides, weather permitting. Band plays, plus area singing groups. 3:3-5pm. Parade line-up on Mulberry St.; ends in bank lot. 5pm. Santa Claus lights the tree, 5:30pm. 845-876-5904. www.rhinebeckchamber.org

Christmas Tree Lighting. East Fishkill Community Ctr., Hopewell Junction. Santa Claus visits. Entertainment by East Fishkill Chorus. Refreshments served, followed by tree lighting ceremony. Co-sponsored by Rotary Club. 5pm. 845-221-4303. www.eastfishkillny.org

Christmas Tree Lighting. Schlathaus Park, cor. of Myers Corners & All Angels Hill Rds., Wappingers Falls. Come and join a fun, old-fashioned, family event with refreshments, Christmas carols and gifts for the kids. And, of course, the guest of honor, the Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus. Sponsored by the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department & Committee. 5pm. 845-297-0720. www.townofwappinger.us

Friday, December 6
20th annual Celebration of Lights Parade & Fireworks. Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie. Marching musicians, giant puppets, classic cars, scouts, floats, fire engines, dignitaries and Santa Claus on a fire engine, all tossing candy. At Main & Market: City of Poughkeepsie tree lighting, to Dongan Park for 2nd tree lighting. Fireworks finale: Waryas Park, lower Main St. 5:30pm. Kick off the holiday season in Poughkeepsie. Also: Bardavon screens "A Christmas Carol" (1951 film) afterward at 8pm, $6. 845-473-2072. www.bardavon.org

And bring the kids back to Dongan Square on Saturday, December 7, from 1pm-5pm for Family Day, a project of the Bardavon and River District Restaurants. Family Day is aimed at families with small children and includes up to 10 ice carvers, a scavenger hunt, Disney Radio bouncy bounce, prizes, storytellers, musicians and more. All for free. www.Bardavon.org Also This is the oldest theater in New York State from 1869!!!

"Parade of Lights" with Santa & Millbrook Tree Lighting. Two holiday traditions are combined for a wonderful evening. The tree lighting ceremony is at the Tribute Garden Park entrance on Franklin Ave. 6-6:30pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on the Millbrook fire truck, leading a Parade of Lights of lighted floats and vehicles, traveling to the firehouse for refreshments, courtesy of the Millbrook Fire Department Women's Auxiliary. Hay rides 6-8pm.Santa and Mrs. Claus welcome children through 3rd grade with small gifts. Co-sponsored by Town of Washington Recreation Commission & Millbrook - Town of Washington Business Association. www.village.millbrook.ny.us and www.washingtonny.org

Pawling Tree Lighting/Decemberfest. Charles Colman Blvd., Pawling. Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive with their reindeer to light the tree. Sheriff Anderson and others join the festivities! Enjoy choral music, hot chocolate and cookies and the festive charm of an old-fashioned village Christmas. Holiday sales and specials continue. 6pm. 845-855-0500. Sponsored by Pawling Chamber of Commerce. www.pawling.org

Saturday, December 7
Sinterklaas Festival Day in Rhinebeck
A day-long, colorful celebration of dance, theatre and music all over the village. The spectacular Children's Starlight Parade, featuring two-story tall, animated puppets carried by hundreds of volunteers, closes the day at twilight. Kings and Queens of the celebration, children wear crowns they made and carry their branches in the Parade. A non-denominational event based on the town's Dutch heritage, Sinterklaas joins residents and visitors alike, people of all ages and backgrounds, in a memorable celebration of children, art and the light of the winter season. All day in Rhinebeck. Free. www.sinterklaas.org

"Holiday of Lights" Parade. Town Hall, 26 Town Hall Rd./Rt. 82, Stanfordville. Parade of lighted floats and vehicles; lighting of the town's tree. Visits with Santa and gifts for the kids. Community party follows at firehouse. Sponsored by Lions Club & Ladies Auxiliary. Parade 6pm. Free. 845-868-1366. www.townofstanford.org

Holiday of Lights Parade. Town Hall, 26 Town Hall Rd./Rte. 82, Stanfordville. Parade of lighted floats and vehicles; lighting of the town's holiday tree. Visits with Santa and gifts for kids at the party afterwards at the firehouse. Sponsored by Lions Club & Ladies Auxiliary. Parade 6pm. Free. 845-868-1366. www.townofstanford.org

Sunday, December 8
"Winterfest" at Tivoli. 1 Tivoli Commons, Tivoli. Music and entertainment, with crafts & activities for kids. Tree lighting ceremony. A real old-fashioned bonfire and fireworks follow, lighting up the cold night sky! 2pm. Free. 845-757-2021.

Village of Fishkill Holiday Party and Tree lighting. Village Hall, 1095 Main Street. Children's crafts, Petting Zoo, refreshments and pictures taken with Santa. 3-5pm. Christmas tree is lit at historic Van Wyck Hall. 5pm. Free. 845-897-4430. www.vofishkill.com

Red Hook Winterfest 2013. Key Bank lot, Village of Red Hook. Start off the Holiday season right, with a Red Hook Winterfest Celebration including ornament making, a visit from Santa, and new this year, a Holiday Fair to help with your holiday gift lists. Loads of fun for the whole family! 3pm- 5pm. Tree lighting ceremony, Key Bank lot. 5pm. www.redhookchamber.org

Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Town of Dover lights their own holiday tree!  JH Ketcham Firehouse, Hamlet of Wingale.  845-832-6111.  5:30pm.  www.townofdoverny.us

Saturday, December 14
Second Saturday Beacon. City of Beacon's annual lighting of the BeaconArts recycled Bicycle Tree sculpture at the corner of Cross and Main Streets. 3- 6 pm. See performances by the Ukelele Holiday Hayride and People's Choir, the First Presbyterian Church Choir and Yanarella School of Dance. Main Street businesses are open to welcome the holiday spirit, and Santa makes his rounds. Second Saturday Beacon means galleries and shops are open late, until at least 9pm. Enjoy artist receptions, concerts, and lots more! 845-831-0025. www.beaconarts.org

Hanukah Celebrations
Nov. 27 - Dec. 4 is the Lighting of the Beacon Hebrew Alliance + BeaconArts Menorah. Cross & Main Streets, 5:30 pm Lighting of the recycled Bicycle Menorah each night of Hannukah, with community celebrations on the first and last nights. www.beaconhebrewalliance.org

By Geoffrey Gonzalez  List of Christmas tree lighting's in #Dutchess County.