Catskill Winter Events
Top Winter Events in the Catskills
February Events
2/1-2/3
Winter Hoot at Ashokan Center, Olivebridge
Celebrate maple sugaring, skating, snow tubing and more during this long weekend. Nature hikes, drumming, astronomy and team activities will keep you plenty busy.
845-657-8333
2/2
Ice Harvest Festival, East Meredith
Visit an old-fashioned ice house at Hanford Mills. Walk on the frozen mill pond and help cut blocks of ice using period tools. Enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice sculpting and more.
800-295-4992
2/11
LocalMotion Race Series, Hunter
Skiers and après skiers alike will find plenty of action at Hunter Mountain during the kick-off of this five-week Monday race series with giant slaloms, après race parties and prizes.
518-263-4223
2/23
Bavarian Fest, Windham
If it’s Bavarian, you find it here. Authentic German music and costumes, dancing, hearty foods and amazing beers celebrate the season’s final night of night skiing at Windham Mountain.
518-734-4300
2/23
Hudson Valley Chili Bowl Fiesta, Rosendale
Shop 800 handmade bowls and tumblers in the Women’s Studio Workshop ceramics studio, then fill yours with award-worthy chili donated by local chefs at this 15th annual Fiesta.
845-658-9133
March Events
3/10
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Run, Kingston
Join Team Ireland in a two-mile fun run down Broadway to clear the parade route for Kingston’s St. Patricks Day Parade. Miles of bands and floats celebrate the wearing of the green.
845-338-6622
3/23
Festival of Dance, Kingston
The Ulster Ballet Company brings New England’s top performers and dance companies together for this electrifying celebration of dance showcasing the best choreographers. No matter what your taste, you’ll see something to rave about. 845-246-4316
3/23-3/24
Parrothead Spring Fling, Windham
Parrotheads and party animals celebrate the arrival of spring with beach balls, steel drums, pond skimming and palm trees. Bring your beach toys and tune up with Jimmy and the Parrots.
518-734-4300
3/24-25
Maple Sugaring at Frost Valley, Claryville
Experience sugaring in free tours, a snowy forest hike, tree tapping, sap collecting and sugar making. Then taste the sweet reward. Tours run every half hour, March 24-25 at the Maple Sugar House. 845-985-2291
April Events
4/27-4/28
Tap New York, Hunter
Hunter Mountains taps more than 200 craft beers from 40 New York brewers, plus demos, music and vendors. Sample your fill of IPAs and lagers, wiesbiers and trippel bocks, stouts and ales.
800-HUNTER-MTN
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