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Theme Programs & Special Events at Mohonk

Every year, Mohonk hosts a diverse range of over 100 unique events that go beyond the ordinary. Experience captivating concerts, cultural explorations, and riveting events such as Mystery Weekend,  The Wonderful World of Words, and the historic Garden Holiday. Renowned experts hailing from across the nation converge on our mountaintop, encompassing realms of art, culinary finesse, nature immersion, and holistic wellness.

Featured Events

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Victorian Holidays

November 30, 2024 - January 2, 2025

Our Victorian castle resort is transformed into a holiday-winter wonderland, bringing together decorations and festive events to get you in the holiday spirit all month long.

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Gingerbread Pass

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Join us on our mountaintop to take part in the holiday magic & view the winners of our 9th Annual Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition! Explore our holiday decor, take advantage of exclusive retail discounts, and more. Available for day visitors, included for overnight guests.

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A Taste of the Southern Hemisphere featuring Kevin Zraly

January 3 - 5, 2025

Join us for an immersive weekend as we explore the riches of the Southern Hemisphere through its robust wine, rich music, art culture, and tasty offerings. Renowned wine expert Kevin Zraly of the Windows on the World Wine School will guide you through his acclaimed tasting of some of the top wines from the vast regions across the globe.

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Jazz on the Mountain

January 10 – 13, 2025

This year’s Jazz on the Mountain, curated by Pete Malinverni, features a stellar lineup of returning favorites and fresh faces to the festival!

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Winter Lights at Mohonk

Victorian Holidays

November 30, 2024 - January 2, 2025

Our Victorian castle resort is transformed into a holiday-winter wonderland, bringing together decorations and festive events to get you in the holiday spirit all month long.

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Holiday Business Party

December 13, 2024

Make your company holiday party one to remember—show your team the appreciation they deserve with a holiday party at Mohonk. Raise your glass, kick up your heels, and enjoy gourmet food and drinks in our winter wonderland.

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Christmas Celebration

December 23 – 25, 2024

Our castle resort will be decorated for the season with trees, festive wreaths, and plenty of cheer, making it the best destination for your Christmas vacation.

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Hanukkah Celebration

December 25, 2024 – January 2, 2025

Join us as we celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights! Gather with us every evening to light the menorah and join together with music, led by local musicians and cantors.

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New Year’s Eve Celebration

December 30, 2024 – January 1, 2025

Can’t decide where to go for New Year’s Eve? Ring in the new year in style with a trip to the mountaintop!

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A Taste of the Southern Hemisphere featuring Kevin Zraly

January 3 - 5, 2025

Join us for an immersive weekend as we explore the riches of the Southern Hemisphere through its robust wine, rich music, art culture, and tasty offerings. Renowned wine expert Kevin Zraly of the Windows on the World Wine School will guide you through his acclaimed tasting of some of the top wines from the vast regions across the globe.

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Jazz on the Mountain

January 10 – 13, 2025

This year’s Jazz on the Mountain, curated by Pete Malinverni, features a stellar lineup of returning favorites and fresh faces to the festival!

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Winter Family Fun

January 17 – 20, 2025

Join us for an extended holiday weekend of winter family fun on the mountaintop – featuring live magicians, jugglers, snow tubing, kids’ club, ice-skating in our open-air pavilion, and more!

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Scottish Weekend

January 24 – 26, 2025

Our Scottish Weekend features award-winning musicians, concerts, workshops, Scottish history, Scotch whisky tasting, the “Address to the Haggis,” Scottish country dance, bagpipe-playing, and kilt-making.

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Winter Wellness Weekend

January 31 - February 2, 2025

Since our founding in 1869, wellness has been an essential part of the Mohonk experience. We carry that tradition forward today in our beautiful natural setting, offering a sampler of experiences that support resilience and sustainable self-care.

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Couples Romantic Getaway

February 7 – 9, 2025

Escape to our mountaintop for a weekend getaway designed especially for the two of you – with music, art, tasting events, and more!

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Romance Week

February 9 – 14, 2025

Reconnect with an intimate stay filled with crafts, games, cocktail tastings, and more!

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President’s Weekend

February 14 – 17, 2025

Celebrate this Presidents’ Day weekend with a getaway to the mountaintop that’s fun for all ages.

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Winter Break

February 17 – 23, 2025

Join us for an extended holiday for a getaway filled with relaxation and family fun. Experience our resort with an open-air ice skating pavilion, nightly family entertainment, live music, movie nights, and more

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Mystery Weekend

February 28 – March 2, 2025

Watch a mystery unfold before your eyes at Mohonk Mountain House, the birthplace of Mystery Weekends! In the 1970s, Mohonk was the place where Mystery Weekends got their start. Performers act out each scene in front of you, and it is up to you or your team to solve the crime.

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Explore the Five Senses

March 1 – 31, 2025

Celebrate the senses at Mohonk every weekday in March as we’ve assembled special activities to reinvigorate your zest for life.

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Chefs on the Mountain

March 7 – 9, 2025

Immerse yourself in culinary mastery, coalesced on the mountaintop! Mohonk’s Food and Beverage Team will be our guides as they not only welcome you, but also challenge your palate exploration.

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Ballroom Dancing Weekend

March 14 – 16, 2025

An enchanted world of music and dance awaits you at Mohonk’s Ballroom Dancing weekend! Put on those dancing shoes and step out onto the dance floor for an unforgettable weekend of Ballroom Dancing.

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Chocolate Lovers Weekend

March 21 – 23, 2025

Indulge in a sweet tooth weekend of chocolate delights at Mohonk, featuring hot cocoa with delectable treats, expert demonstrations, chocolate cocktails, and more making it a perfect escape for all chocolate lovers.

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Brewmaster’s Weekend

March 28 – 30, 2025

Celebrate local brewers with craft beers, food, and music during this weekend devoted to all things beer!

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Spring Wellness Weekend

April 4 – 6, 2025

A weekend of wellness, where you can explore “moments of choice” to create decisions that will support a practice of self-care in real life.

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Magic and Mindbenders

April 11 – 13, 2025

Prepare to be amazed at our mountaintop winter wonderland! We’ve gathered some of the most skilled illusionists and variety acts of our generation to create a weekend that is jam-packed with unforgettable experiences for all ages.

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Spring Break

April 13 - 25, 2025

Join us on the mountaintop for some springtime fun. Featuring arts and crafts, nature activities, and more!

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Easter Weekend

April 18 – 20, 2025

Easter weekend is a celebration for all ages, full of music, crafts and fabulous entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

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Tournament Weekend

April 25 - 27, 2025

Calling all competitors! Join us on the mountaintop for Mohonk’s very first Tournament Weekend where you will compete against fellow guests in a range of unique and exhilarating games for glory!

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Mohonk Tulip Festival

April 28 – May 9, 2025

Experience the beauty of spring on the mountaintop as our Victorian Show Garden comes to life with a breathtaking splendor of 20,000 tulips and the wonder of our budding natural landscape.

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Rock’n’Roll Weekend

May 2 - 4, 2025

A weekend-long celebration of rock ‘n’ roll, live music, dancing, and classic cars!

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Mother’s Day Weekend

May 9 – 11, 2025

Treat Mom to a weekend away, with or without the family, at our Victorian castle resort complete with an award-winning spa and unforgettable Mother’s Day Grand Buffet.

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Birding and Spring Nature Weekend

May 16 – 18, 2025

As springtime awakens, Mohonk is the perfect place for bird watchers of all levels. Join us on Birding & Spring Nature weekend with environmental educators for hikes, bird walks, workshops, and an exploration of the natural world as it awakens on our mountaintop.

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Memorial Day Weekend

May 23 – 26, 2025

Plan your holiday weekend getaway to the Hudson Valley. Enjoy delicious food and cocktails plus 85 miles of hiking trails, horseback riding, mountain biking, and boating on Lake Mohonk.

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Reconnecting with the Natural World

May 26 – 30, 2025

Discover local plants, animals, and natural communities through exciting outdoor and indoor programs.

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Disco Getaway

May 30 - June 1, 2025

It’s time to blame it on the boogie and let the groove of a bygone era lead you to the dance floor! Savory shakes, sparkling lights, colorful costumes, and captivating music brings forth our first disco weekend for all to enjoy the magic of the 70s.

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Music on the Mountain: June

June 6 – 13, 2025

Our weeklong festival highlights include “2024 GRAMMY Winner of the Best Vocal Jazz Album” Nicole Zuraitis, The New York Times’ “2022 Breakout Star for Theater” Julie Benko, and other globetrotting musicians!

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Father’s Day Weekend

June 13 – 15, 2025

Celebrate Dad all weekendlong with hiking, golfing, BBQ, outdoor live music, and more!

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Fourth of July Celebration

July 3 - 6, 2025

Experience the Fourth of July like never before. A week full of activities for the whole family including a Fourth of July Parade, Illumination of the Mountain & a Live Boat Dock Concert!

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Mindfulness in Minutes

July 11 - 13, 2025

This weekend invites you to enjoy the inspirational setting of Mohonk as you learn simple techniques that can be used anywhere and anytime to reduce stress and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

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Festival of the Arts

July 6 – August 15, 2025

Curated by 4th generation Smiley family member, Maria Guralnik, the Summer Festival of the Arts, provides an opportunity for guests to experience a wide range of outstanding artists and entertainers.

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Summer Family Fun

August 17 - 22, 2025

Join us for a week of family events and entertainment this summer on the mountaintop – featuring live music, evening campfires, jugglers, magicians, and more!

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Garden Holiday

August 24 - 29, 2025

Join us as we celebrate the 91 years of Garden Holiday! Engage in a variety of vibrant events, including hands-on workshops on creating beautiful bouquets, flower crowns, and more.

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Labor Day Weekend

August 29 - September 1, 2025

Celebrate summer’s end with all the activities you love about the season of sunshine— campfires with s’mores, outdoor movies, archery, live music, crafting, and so much more.

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Music on the Mountain: September

September 1 - 7, 2025

Music abounds as the mountaintop summer ends with compelling and powerful artists.

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Hiker's Holiday

September 12 - 14, 2025

Discover the timeless allure of Mohonk Mountain House, where hikers have gathered for over 150 years. This weekend offers an array of activities, from Anglers’ Hour and traversing mature forests to night hikes, orienteering under the stars, and exploring Lake Mohonk.

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Mountaintop Oktoberfest

September 19 - 21, 2025

It is time to raise a stein for Mohonk’s Mountaintop Oktoberfest! Beginning with our Tapping Ceremony and Cannon Commencement, this weekend of funfair puts forth a full display of German culture.

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Halloween Haunts & Happenings

October 31 - November 2, 2025

Visit us for a weekend of enchanting and mysterious fun with Halloween crafts, costume dance party, trick-or-treating, and more. Perfect for any and every ghoul this Halloween!

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Wonderful World of Words

November 7 - 9, 2025

A wonderful weekend for all those who love language, puzzles, and games!

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Fall Wellness Weekend

November 14 - 16, 2025

Curated by our Director of Mindfulness, Nina Smiley, Ph.D., and Spa Team, this weekend welcomes you to explore and discover the true essence of self-care, helping you make decisions that support a practice of self-care in real life and in real time

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Thanksgiving Holiday

November 26 - 30, 2025

Gather with family and friends on the mountaintop this Thanksgiving to celebrate the holiday of gratitude with the ones you are most thankful for.

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Victorian Holidays

November 30, 2024 - January 2, 2025

Our Victorian castle resort is transformed into a holiday-winter wonderland, bringing together decorations and festive events to get you in the holiday spirit all month long.

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Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition

December 2025

Join in on the holiday fun with our 9th annual Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition. From gingerbread steamships, robots, and dinosaurs to the most detailed, exquisite, fairytale houses and cottages – This competition will showcase it all!

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