'The Hobbit' in 3-D, holiday parties top kids' thrills in the Hudson Valley
Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures | Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," in theaters Dec. 14.
Trailer: 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'
'The Hobbit' has world premiere in New Zealand
Holiday gifts for kids from Hudson Valley shops
Christmas tree cutting at Plains View Farm in Pleasant Valley
Gifts made in the Hudson Valley
Looking for family-friendly fun this weekend? Young fantasy fans can watch an already-big movie event get supersized; scientists in training can experiment with magnets; nature lovers can participate in a bird count; and the whole family can celebrate the holidays at a winter festival or a reading of a Christmas classic. It’s all happening in the Hudson Valley. Find the details here.
Saturday and Sunday: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" in IMAX 3-D in West Nyack
What’s half the size of a dwarf, yet larger than life? It’s the little hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, in IMAX 3-D. At the behest of the Wizard Gandalf, Baggins and a crew of dwarfs embark on a perilous journey to recover a lost kingdom from a terrible dragon. The 170-minute feature, which is rated PG-13, is the first in a trilogy of films adapting the children’s fantasy by J.R.R. Tolkien. Attend the IMAX midnight show – scheduled for 11:59 p.m. Thursday, to be precise -- to receive an exclusive collector’s series of four character prints (while supplies last).
SHOPPING:
Holiday gifts for kids from local shops
| Holiday gifts made in the Hudson Valley
| Holiday gifts for everyone on your list
HOLIDAY SHOWS:
Shakespeare troupe presents 'A Christmas Carol'
| 'Nutcracker' returns to NYC with local dancer
| Buchanan trainer leads Rockettes into 85th season
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Where to meet Santa in the Hudson Valley
| Holiday house tours and events at historic venues
| Christmas tree farms in the Hudson Valley
>>Review: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"
When: 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m. or 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15
Info: IMAX, Palisades Center, 4270 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack; 845-358-4629; www.imax.com/theatres/t/imax-palisades-center; $19
Sunday: "A Christmas Carol" in Yonkers
See the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, the Ghost of Christmas Past and other familiar characters brought to life in a dramatic, four-actor reading of the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol.” The 85-minute performance is recommended for ages 9 and up. After the show, enjoy cookies, cider and hot chocolate.
When: 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16
Info: Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; 914-963-4550; www.hrm.org; free with museum admission of $5 for adults, $3 for children, free for members
Sunday: Magic show in Yonkers
Magician Benjamin Levy will mystify kids and adults alike with cool tricks and illusions such as mind reading and sleight-of-hand magic. The performance, recommended for ages 9 and up, is part of the Hudson River Museum’s ongoing exhibit, “Magic in the Gilded Age,” which also features vintage theatrical posters, costumes and other magic-themed memorabilia.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16
Info: Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; 914-963-4550; www.hrm.org; $15, $10 for members
