Winter Solstice Celebration at Olana

Saturday, December 21 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Olana State Historic Site

Come celebrate the changing of the seasons during this special community day from 1:00 – 5:00pm on Saturday, December 21st. Join us at Olana State Historic Site for a series of free opportunities to take in the winter sky and experience the Hudson Valley‘s beautiful winter landscape!

Did you know Frederic Church was a stargazer, often including cosmic elements in his landscape paintings? Welcome the winter season by learning more about the way celestial bodies influenced Church. Join sun-gazing with Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association, get a personal astrology reading with Constellation Catskill, and participate in fun sky-centric activities and games.

Other events throughout the day include:

• Free access to Olana’s historic interiors.
• Refreshments for purchase from Citiot and other vendors.
• Free activities and games led by Olana educators and partners.
• Live set with DJ Jared.
• Visit with everyone’s favorite miniature donkey, Hank, back by popular demand!
• Holiday Shopping at the OLANA Shop (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

A FREE shuttle will be available to Olana from Hudson with pickup and drop off at the Hudson Area Library every hour beginning at 12:30 PM until 4:30 PM.

Special Events

• Free Historic Interiors Access 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Walks with Nature Sarah 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
• Sun Gazing 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Astrology Readings 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Sunset Singalong with the Hudson Community Choir 3:45 pm