Where To See Santa In Dutchess/Orange/Ulster Counties This Season

MID-HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many families. Kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person, in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.

Here are the details:

• Dec. 6: Snowflake Festival, Kingston, 6 p.m.
• Dec. 6/7/8/13/14/15/20/21/22/23/26/27: Winter Wonderland, Dogwood Acres Family Farm, Middletown
• Dec. 7: Santa Paws - Pet Pictures with Santa, Tractor Supply Co., Pine Bush, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Dec. 7: Annual Free Picture with Santa, REMAX Town & Country, Fishkill, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Dec. 7: Holidays in the Hamlet, Wallkill Public Library Lawn, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Dec. 7: Esopus Winter Wonderland Parade, 5:30 p.m.
• Dec. 7/14: Holiday Tea with Santa, The Thayer Hotel, West Point, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Dec. 7/8/14/15/21-23: Legoland Holiday Bricktacular, Goshen
• Dec. 8/15/22: Brunch with Santa, The Thayer Hotel, West Point, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Dec. 8: Santa Run, Chelsea Fire Company, 9 a.m.
• Dec. 8: Santa Brunch, The Links at Union Vale, Lagrangeville, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Dec. 8: Pizza & Pajamas with Santa, Brother Bruno's Pizzeria & Restaurant, noon/2 p.m.
• Dec. 8: The Imperial Castle Toy Shop, Pawling, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Dec. 13: Light Up The Hamlet, Highland, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Dec. 14: Santa Brunch, The Venue at Winding Hills Golf Club, Montgomery, 9:30 a.m.
• Dec. 14: Santa's Farm Visit, Fishkill Farms, Hopewell Junction, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Dec. 14: Breakfast with Santa, Thomas Bull Memorial Park - Skea Lodge, Hamptonburgh, 10 a.m. - noon
• Dec. 14: Christmas Tree Lane, Wallkill, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Dec. 14/15: Santa Paws Howliday Spectacular, FurEver Friends Family, Hopewell Junction, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Dec. 14: Dinner with Santa at Peace, Love & Lights, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Dec. 14/15: Yappy Hour with Santa at PetSmart locations in Kingston, Middletown, Monroe, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Dec. 15: Santa Tour, Salisbury Mills Fire Company, 9 a.m.
• Dec. 15: Candy Cane Run, Plattekill FD, 10 a.m.
• Dec. 15: Brunch with Santa, Ole Savannah Southern Table & Bar, Kingston, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Dec. 15: Santa Run, Huguenot Fire Company, 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
• Dec. 15: Santa Claus at the Rhinebeck Farmers Market, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Dec. 15: Brunch with Santa, JB's Bar & Grill, Pleasant Valley, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Dec. 15: Photos with Santa, Robibero Winery, New Paltz, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Dec. 21: Annual Saddles with Santa, Ridge Runner Ranch, New Paltz, 10 a.m. - noon
• Dec. 21: Santa Brunch, Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Dec. 22: Santa's Workshop at Peace, Love & Lights, Bethel Woods for the Arts, 4 p.m.
• Until Dec. 24: Poughkeepsie Galleria, Poughkeepsie
• Until Dec. 24: Galleria at Crystal Run, Middletown
• Until Dec. 24: Spirit Christmas, Poughkeepsie