It’s that time of the year again. Time to get the sap out of the trees and on to your pancakes and waffles. March is a big month for maple syrup, and maple syrup is big here in the Hudson Valley. There are even several places where you can go to watch the magic of the maple syrup happen.
This month, Soukup Farms on 271 Halls Corners Road in Dover Plains is hosting Maple Syrup Weekends on Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21 and Saturday and Sunday March 27 and 28, from 9AM - 4PM. Maple Weekends will follow social distance rules for your safety.
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Six Flags New England Extends Holiday Light Show
If you miss the holidays already, or just need a little family diversion from the real world for a few hours, Six Flags New England has extended their Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience. For the next few weeks, beginning on Thursday January7th, you ll be able to road-trip a bit with the family and take the carload through their dazzling light display from the safety on your vehicle.
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According to CBSN, Six Flags New England (located about 90 miles southeast of Albany in Agawam, MA) will be extending their socially distanced Drive-Thru Holiday in the Park through a portion of January.
Who are we to turn down a recommendation from Bam Bam the tortoise?
Bam Bam and his family recently enjoyed more than a million twinkling lights during a ride through the Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Popular demand has led to the Jackson amusement park extending the inaugural event for a second time. The drive-thru experience now runs through Jan. 17.
It allows guests the opportunity to drive their own vehicles through the 140-acre park, enjoying holiday theming and seasonal music.
It s turned out to be pretty popular with furry family members, too.
“We loved being able to enjoy the lights with our dogs from the warmth of our car. Both of our dogs were mesmerized, one dog propped up on each of our laps gazing out the window,” said Six Flags guest AJ Nicholas of dogs Tucker and Leo.
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum continues to Jan. 3. The spectacular display, this year, is a drive-thru experience. In the past, guests walked around the arboretum to see the trees splendidly lit up in lush, bright colors.
Guests travel two miles by car and see all sizes and types of trees decorated with lights. The lavish, colorful decorations allow visitors to view creatively illuminated trees and special outdoor displays. A musical soundtrack is available.
Among scenes in the lights display are Woodland Wonder, a Tunnel of Lights and Symphony Woods. Illumination is open from dusk to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; and dusk to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Jan. 3. Cost is $29 to $49 per vehicle, depending on the number of people. Guests must purchase timed tickets in advance. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit mortonarb.org/illumination.