Also known as Sinterklaas, this holiday is based on the Catholic feast day of Turkish bishop St. Nicholas of Myrna, which in the 17th and 18th centuries became a popular Dutch holiday. Join us for a visit from St. Nicholas himself, historical games, ornament crafts, gingerbread decorating, live music, and more!
With special guest singer and storyteller April Armstrong! April brings the magic of the St. Nicholas Day holiday to life with stories and music from around the world.
Schedule:
10:00 AM - Museum opens, scavenger hunts available all day
10:30 AM - Guided tour of museum
12:00 PM - Gingerbread decorating, ornament crafts, and refreshments ongoing until 4:00 PM
12:30 PM - A visit from St. Nicholas!
1:30 PM - A visit from St. Nicholas!
2:00 PM - Music and storytelling by April Armstrong - with sing- and dance-along music
3:00 PM - A visit from St. Nicholas!
4:00 PM - Program closes
5:00 PM - Museum closes
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall.
