Jack Frost nipping at your toes? In Columbia County, New York, he’ll put on the snowshoes and join you for a hike or don a flannel shirt and sample some craft cider.
We’ve gathered some suggestions for indoor and outdoor activities that showcase the year-round appeal and livability that await homebuyers looking in Columbia County. Winter can be a great time of year to look for homes for sale in Columbia County. Check out our Columbia County listings!
See “The Nutcracker” in Copake
The Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts will present the classic Christmas ballet, “The Nutcracker,” December 15 at 2 PM and 6 PM at the Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center in Craryville, a village in Copake.
Where: Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center, 73 County Route 11A, Craryville, NY
When: Saturday, December 15 at 2 PM an 6 PM
Wear Flannel and Sample Cider in Chatham
Chatham Berry Farm in Chatham will host their first-ever Flannel Fest on December 15 from 1 to 5 PM in their greenhouse cidery. Put on your favorite flannel shirt and head over to sample hard ciders, local bourbon, and New York State hot apple cider. Local band Dead Rock will be playing classic rock and blues hits—and you can win a prize for the most statement-making flannel attire.
Where: Chatham Berry Farm, 2309 State Route 203, Chatham, NY
When: Saturday, December 15, 1 to 5 PM
Moongaze in East Chatham
Pile on those extra layers and bring along the hot chocolate December 21 for a free evening of moongazing at Schor Conservation Area. This Columbia Land Conservancy event is held weather permitting, so call ahead at 518-392-5252 to make sure it’s still on schedule.
Where: Schor Conservation Area, 58 Shore View Drive, East Chatham, NY
When: December 21 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Hit the Slopes in Hillsdale
Catamount Mountain Resort is open for the season! Catamount is located in Hillsdale, NY, and Egremont, MA, and offers 36 trails on 120 acres. Check the snow report before heading out.
Where: Catamount Mountain Resort,78 Catamount Road, Hillsdale, NY
When: Daytime hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, non-holidays. Weekends and holiday times are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Nighttime skiing is Wednesday from 3 to 8 PM and Friday and Saturday from 3 to 10 PM. Holiday periods are December 22 until January 1, January 19 to 21, and February 16 to 24.
