While there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays without ever leaving NYC, those up for a little winter escape will find nearby towns chock full of festive events, markets, and more. Shop local at a Dutch holiday pop-up shop in Poughkeepsie, jam out at a festive Kwanzaa celebration in Newark, or go to a queer holiday burlesque show in New Paltz. Take a leisurely day trip to any of these places and be back in your own bed in a few hours. Check our link in bio for more tips on how to get in the spirit, just outside the city.⁠ ⁠ 📸: ⁠ 1. americanchristmas⁠ 2. sinterklaas_hudson_valley⁠ 3. mohonkmountainhouse⁠ 4. rand_productions⁠ ⁠ #nycevents #festive #festiveevents #nycfestiveevents #holidayseason #holidaymarkets #holidays #happyholidays #newyorkevents #eventsinnewyork #upstatenewyork #jerseyevents #newjerseyevents #festivecelebrations ⁠