Mohonk Signature Events

Discover the magic of summer at Mohonk! Get quality family time with classic summer activities like lake swimming, boating, hiking, archery, campfires, and more.

Explore outer space on our mountaintop as we view the summer constellations and the night sky with the expertise of SUNY New Paltz astronomy professor and planetarium director Raj Pandya.

This summer, Wednesday nights at Mohonk are all about celebration, connection, and pure mountaintop magic. The Summer Showcase returns with Lakeside Lawn Parties and DJ Swim Nights!

The Summer Festival of the Arts, provides an opportunity for guests to experience a wide range of outstanding artists and entertainers. Whether you prefer family entertainment, dance, theater, Broadway, folk, jazz, roots, or classical, the Festival of the Arts offers a dash of creative inspiration to cap off your summer evening at Mohonk.

Learn simple techniques that can be used anywhere and anytime to reduce stress and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Join Nina Smiley, Ph.D., to discover how you can change your life and support well-being mindfully, one moment at a time!

Celebrate the rich flavors of the Hudson Valley with an unforgettable evening of wine, cuisine, and connection. Tucked beneath the trees at Mohonk’s Picnic Lodge, this special event brings together award-winning local wineries, an exceptional three-course menu, and a festive lawn reception featuring a welcome cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, and classic lawn games.

Celebrate the rich flavors of the Hudson Valley with an unforgettable evening of wine, cuisine, and connection. Tucked beneath the trees at Mohonk’s Picnic Lodge, this special event brings together award-winning local wineries, an exceptional three-course menu, and a festive lawn reception featuring a welcome cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, and classic lawn games.

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

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

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.

Music abounds as the mountaintop summer ends with compelling and powerful artists. Our weeklong festival highlights an ocean of musical expressions including Natalie Merchant, 2x GRAMMY winner Nicole Zuraitis, WICKED’s Musical Director and Conductor, Dan Micciche, and beyond.

Uncover clues and solve thrilling puzzles during Mohonk’s Mystery Night: Just a Hint. Enjoy an immersive whodunit adventure for mystery lovers of all ages, celebrating our 50th anniversary coming in 2026.

Celebrate the rich flavors of the Hudson Valley with an unforgettable evening of wine, cuisine, and connection. Tucked beneath the trees at Mohonk’s Picnic Lodge, this special event brings together award-winning local wineries, an exceptional three-course menu, and a festive lawn reception featuring a welcome cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, and classic lawn games.

Discover the timeless allure of our Hudson Valley mountain resort, where hikers have gathered for over 150 years. Whether seeking challenge or relaxation, join like-minded companions to share in the beauty of our National Historic Landmark.

Beginning with our Tapping Ceremony and Cannon Commencement, this weekend of funfair puts forth a full display of German culture. Showcasing the best brews, wines, ciders, and spirits of the Hudson Valley and beyond, the mountaintop will ring with polka music, taste of German cuisine, and invite you into the heart of celebration.

Visit us for a weekend of Halloween fun to experience the Mountain House coming alive with Halloween crafts, costume dance party, trick-or-treating, the mysterious “Night Watchman Tour” and even a haunted mini golf extravaganza!

A wonderful weekend for all those who love language, puzzles, and games! Founded in 1982 by the wonderful Gloria Rosenthal and her husband Larry, now one of Mohonk’s longest-running theme weekends.

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.

Immerse yourself in the creativity of the Hudson Valley with activities including local art exhibitions, hands-on workshops, exclusive demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and captivating performances, ensuring a weekend filled with artistic inspiration.

Gather with family and friends on the mountaintop this Thanksgiving to celebrate the holiday of gratitude with the ones you are most thankful for. Enjoy a getaway filled with family-friendly activities, outdoor adventures, movie nights, and live entertainment.

Our Victorian castle resort is transformed into a holiday-winter wonderland, bringing together decorations and a variety of activities including ice skating, campfires, victorian crafts, graham crackers house decorating, and more!

Join in on the holiday fun with our 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!

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.

Experience the magic of a Victorian-style Christmas celebration at Mohonk. 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

Ring in the new year in style with a trip to the mountaintop! Our castle resort will be fully decorated for the holidays with trees, festive wreaths, and plenty of cheer for your New Year’s Eve getaway. In addition to daily family crafts, and indoor and outdoor winter activities, special New Year’s Eve events include live music and special performances, a photo booth, evening campfires, a fireworks finale, and a midnight buffet!

Wine expert Kevin Zraly of Windows on the World Wine School will guide you through the top wines of the Southern Hemisphere

Join us for an extended holiday weekend of winter family fun, featuring live magicians, jugglers, snow tubing, kids’ club, ice-skating, and more.

A stellar lineup of returning favorites and fresh faces to the festival– a weekend of music you won’t want to miss!

Featuring award-winning musicians, concerts, workshops, Scottish history, Scotch whisky tasting, Scottish country dance, bagpipe-playing, and kilt-making.

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

Celebrate a week of romance with your sweetheart with a romantic getaway to our historic Victorian castle. Reconnect with an intimate stay filled with crafts, games, and cocktail tastings.

Celebrate this Presidents’ Day weekend with a getaway to the mountaintop that’s fun for all ages. Enjoy this extended holiday weekend with live music, crafts and fabulous entertainment.

Join us for an extended holiday for a getaway filled with relaxation and family fun. Experience our resort with open-air ice skating pavilion, nightly family entertainment, live music, movie nights, and more. With our Kids Stay & Eat Free special offer, it makes enjoying family time even better!

Watch a mystery unfold before your eyes at Mohonk Mountain House, the birthplace of Mystery Weekends, now celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026! Performers act out each scene in front of you, and it is up to you or your team to solve the crime.

Celebrate the senses at Mohonk every weekday in March as we’ve assembled special activities to reinvigorate your zest for life. You’ll feel refreshed and revitalized with demonstrations, tastings, music, and more.

Curated by our Director of Mindfulness, Nina Smiley, Ph.D., 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.

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 through a variety of events

Mohonk Mountain House welcomes you to the elegance of a bygone era where you and your partner can dance the night (and days) away. Demonstrations and workshops are designed to teach students at all levels of experience.

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.

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

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

Let the groove of a bygone era lead you to the dance floor. Savory shakes, sparking lights, colorful costumes, and captivating music brings forth our first disco weekend of all to enjoy the magic of the 70s.

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.

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

Experience the beauty of spring on the mountaintop as our Victorian Show Garden comes to life with a breathtaking splendor of 30,000 tulips and the wonder of our budding natural landscape.

Founded in 1999, this weekend continues to “rock” the Mountain House to this day. This weekend showcases classic cars, live music, and a rock n’ roll dance party!

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!

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

Start your summer off with an unforgettable weekend on our mountaintop!

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

Celebrate the sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy during a weekend filled with vibrant art, regional cuisine, and classic cultural experiences. From pasta-making and aperitivo history, to opera, artisan markets, and live Italian music, every moment offers a taste of la dolce vita.

Saddle up for our Country Weekend, where the spirit of the Wild West meets the heart of modern country music! Enjoy live performances, fun-filled games, hearty country cookin’ straight from the chuck wagon, and tales of cowboy legends and frontier life.

Featuring world-class performers across an ocean of genres including Broadway, Jazz, Reggae, Folk, West-African, Country, and more.

Celebrate Dad all weekend long with hiking, golfing, BBQ, outdoor live music, and more.

A week full of activities for the whole family including a Fourth of July parade, Illumination of the Mountain, and Live Boat Dock concert.