Thanksgiving Holiday
November 24 – 28, 2021
FEATURED EVENTS FROM PAST YEARS
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, cozy movie nights, and live evening entertainment.
Listed below are some of the events from the past years.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .

Build a Buddy
Purchase a plush animal kit to stuff now or later. Kits can be taken to go. Turkeys, dogs, cats and more available. $30 per buddy kit.
Evening Movie: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Enjoy this classic Peanuts film with complimentary movie treats. Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, and with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, attempt to throw together a Thanksgiving dinner. Rated G. 25 minutes, 1973.
I See Magic with Magician Doug Wonder
Magician Doug Wonder presents an incredible show including comedy, illusions, audience fun and memorable moments of pure astonishment! Come and be amazed as Doug’s energy and mysterious skill set him apart from all of the rest.

Mohonk Adventurer’s Activity Kit
Enjoy this activity pack filled with Mohonk Scavenger Hunts, coloring pages, games, and more. After you complete a kit return to the shop to earn your Mohonk Adventurer’s Sticker of the day. Pick up at the Tennis Shop
Daily Family Craft: Autumn Leaf Scratch Art
Stop by the Tennis Shop to pick up an autumn leaf scratch art craft kit for some creative fun. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Turkey Trot
Before you gobble till you wobble stretch your legs on a beautiful 2 mile run or walk along our trails. You set the time and we set the course. Check in at the Tennis Shop. Course starts and ends at the Tennis Shop.

Brisk Morning Hike
Brisk hike to Sky Top Tower. 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
Solve the riddles, clues, and trivia themed around Mohonk and this special holiday. Accuracy is more valuable than time. Up to 4 people per team.
Leisurely Afternoon Hike
Leisurely hike along Eagle Cliff. 1.8 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Hike Around The Lake
Approximately 1 mile. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Fiddle Tunes, Folk Songs, and Fancy Footwork
John Kirk and Trish Miller are dance callers and musicians from Saratoga Springs, NY. With the use of fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and banjo, they will present an array of funny songs, sing alongs, folk ballads from the Catskills, sentimental favorites and some singer-songwriter gems.

Mohonk Adventurer’s Activity Kit
Enjoy this activity pack filled with Mohonk Scavenger Hunts, coloring pages, games, and more. After you complete a kit return to the shop to earn your Mohonk Adventurer’s Sticker of the day. Pick up at the Tennis Shop
Daily Family Craft: Beaded Maize Kit
Stop by the Tennis Shop to pick up a beaded maize craft kit for some creative fun. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Ice Skate Session
Available to all ages and abilities. Please check in with the Pavilion Shop prior to skating.
Tomahawk Throwing
Join a Recreation staff member out on the range for this fun and challenging survival skill. This hands-on introduction focuses on safety and basic throwing skills. Limit 30. Sign up required, no earlier than 24 hours in advance. Please call 845-256-2186 to sign up. No late admittance. Ages 13 and up. Closed-toe shoes and masks required. All participants must go through a 15 minute safety protocol at the beginning of the lesson. This cannot be repeated if missed.

Egg Engineering
Your team will be constructing the perfect ‘egg module’. Put on your thinking cap and design, construct, and be prepared to test it out to see if your egg survives! Recommended for families with children age 7 and up.
Campfire and S’mores
Join Vickie Russell for a night of fun songs around the campfire. Great family fun with s’more of our favorite gooey treats!
Comedic Juggler Bryson Lang
Bryson has entertained thousands around the world with his creative, high-energy, family-friendly act. You will see a likable, energetic personality performing captivating routines that mix audience participation, comedy, ball bouncing and spinning, fire-juggling, giant beach balls, improv, glow-in-the-dark objects, and always a few surprises!

Mohonk Adventurer’s Activity Kit
Enjoy this activity pack filled with Mohonk Scavenger Hunts, coloring pages, games, and more. After you complete a kit return to the shop to earn your Mohonk Adventurer’s Sticker of the day. Pick up at the Tennis Shop
Daily Family Craft: Origami Kit
Stop by the Tennis Shop to pick up an origami craft kit. Create 3 different kinds of origami objects. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Kubb Viking Chess
Learn and play this unique Scandinavian lawn game. Weather permitting. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Lighting of the Mohonk Christmas Tree
Stop by the Lake Lounge for cookies, tea, and mulled cider and make your way down to the Mohonk Christmas Tree! St. Joseph’s Schola singers will lead us in carols as we celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with a very special guest. Masks are required.
Ice Skate Session
Available to all ages and abilities. Please check in with the Pavilion Shop prior to skating.
Evening Movie: Rocky
Cozy up to watch this class movie on our big screen. A small-time boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight a heavy-weight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Rated PG. 120 minutes, 1976. Complimentary popcorn
Live Music with Soul City
Enjoy the music of Soul City as they play Motown, R&B, Soul and Disco from the 1960’s to the 80’s! Enjoy hits by the Jackson Five, The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and many more.

Mohonk Adventurer’s Activity Kit
Enjoy this activity pack filled with Mohonk Scavenger Hunts, coloring pages, games, and more. After you complete a kit return to the shop to earn your Mohonk Adventurer’s Sticker of the day. Pick up at the Tennis Shop
Daily Family Craft: Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Stop by the Tennis Shop to pick up a pine cone kit to create your own bird feeder. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Believe It Or Not Live Animals with Jan Berlin
Join Mohonk favorite Jan Berlin, wildlife educator, author and director of the nonprofit organization Everything Animals, as she dispels the myths of animals – with live critters!
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
When you visit during Thanksgiving Holiday, your overnight package includes:
- Three meals daily featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients from our farm-to-table partners. See our full list of dining options>
- Access to more than 85 miles of scenic hiking trails
- Yoga, Meditation, and Fitness classes
- Afternoon tea and cookies in our historic Lake Lounge
- Indoor heated pool with underwater music
- Visit our Greenhouse (appointments required on weekends)
- Guided hikes and outdoor activities with our Recreation team
- Nightly evening entertainment, special events, and more! See activities schedule>
Seasonal Activities
- Access to more than 85 miles of scenic hiking trails
- Campfires with s’mores, outdoor movies, evening lectures, and live music on weekends
- Rock scrambling our iconic Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze trail
- Guided archery and tomahawk throwing sessions
- Complimentary court time on our Har-Tru courts
- Ice-skating in the open air pavilion
À la carte experiences available to overnight guests:
- The Carriage Lounge, featuring a full bar and handcrafted cocktails as well as hyper local draft beer and hard cider, now offering beverages to-go
- An award-winning wine list in our dining venues
- Guided rock climbing with Alpine Endeavors
- Carriage rides with scenic views of the Mountain House property
- Private fitness, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness sessions
- Private archery and tomahawk throwing lessons with our pros
- Mountain bike rental to explore our single track trails
- Disc golf discs available for purchase (weather permitting)