Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site is pleased to welcome back St. Nicholas—also known as Sinterklaas—this holiday season for our annual St. Nicholas Day Celebration. The event will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site (29 Warburton Avenue).
Philipse Manor Hall’s St. Nicholas Day Celebration is based on the Catholic feast day of Turkish bishop St. Nicholas of Myrna, which became a popular Dutch holiday in the 17th century. Join us for a visit from St. Nicholas himself, historical games, ornament crafts, gingerbread decorating, live music, and more! Featuring live music and stories with storyteller April Armstrong, accompanied by Mario Sprouse on piano.
Award winning storyteller April Armstrong weaves melodies and words for a refreshing and compelling style of storytelling. Her story programs are fun and interactive. She tells stories for schools, colleges, libraries, museums and festivals. She tells multi-cultural folktales, including African-American and Latino stories. April’s stories delight, inform and inspire audiences of all ages.
See the full schedule at https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/st-nicholas-day-celebration-2025 All crafts, gingerbread decorating, and admission are free and open to everyone, sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall. Pre-registration is not required, but all children must be accompanied by an adult.