an 1: First Day Snowshoe Walk Starting from the Visitor Center, attendees will enjoy an hour’s worth of beautiful views that nature has to offer in the Capital Region. Dress in layers and wear warm winter boots. Bring your own snowshoes or rent a pair at the park. To register and reserve snowshoes, call 518.872.0800. In case of extreme weather, call the park office to confirm conditions. 11 a.m. • Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, 518.872.1237; www.nysparks.com
Jan 6: Salutations of the Season Celebrate special Twelfth Night festivities as they may have been represented in the 18th century, with live music, bonfires, traditional fare, and wassail toasts. It’s a winter evening of merriment for the whole family. 4–7 p.m., $6 adults, $5 seniors/students, $1 children 12 and under. • Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, 32 Catherine St, Albany, 518.434.0834; www.nysparks.com
Jan 20: Kid Art & Pizza Night While parents have a date night out, kids can have an art night in with other children their age creating art projects like drawing and painting while enjoying a pizza party. 6:30-9:30 p.m., $50. • Katonah Art Center, 65 Old Bedford Road, Goldens Bridge, 914.232.4843; www.katonahartcenter.com
Jan 26–Feb. 4: The Addams Family Young at Part Presented by the Random Farms Youth Theater, the creepy and lovable Addams family is in turmoil in their spooky mansion. Morticia and Gomez are not happy about their teenaged daughter Wednesday falling in love with a “normal” human. Their kooky ancestors musically guide the family through the comic chaos of getting better acquainted with Wednesday’s boyfriend and his family. Weekends. See website for times/costs.• Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St, Tarrytown, 914.631.3390; www.tarrytownmusichall.org
