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Weekly Rec: Pop-Ups, Affordable Art, Kids Books, and More …

Batson’s pop-up continues, a new children’s bookstore opens in Nyack, RoCA art fair, Nyack Holiday Village, and more.

Santa’s helpers Kenny Branch (left) and his brother C.J. promote the new Nyack business Homebody Books for children.

Bill Batson’s Pop-Up Shop Continues

Bill Batson’s pop-up shop is open for the month of December at 6 South Broadway, sharing space with Le Petit Pickwick. Bill has original art depicting Nyack and NYC for sale and well as a full range of Nyack Sketch Log inspired gear.

Bill will host a Pop-up Boutique this weekend, December 20, 21 & 22 with pottery and block prints by John Curley and fashion by Toma Holley.

Free hot apple cider and apple cider donuts this weekend while supplies last.

RoCA’s Affordable Art & Pottery Bazaar

Now through December 21, Sale Hours: 11:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Saturday (closed Sundays)

This popular holiday gifts exhibit/sale of regional artists benefits RoCA’s educational and exhibition programs. Artwork includes paintings, drawings, small sculptures, ceramics, glass, jewelry, mixed media, wood, fiber, ornaments and notecard sets. More info here.

New Kids’ Bookshop Opens

Saturday, December 21, 2pm, 6 Park Street

Homebody Books offers used and new books and toys, craft kits, and art supplies for kids of all ages. Everyone is invited to welcome Homebody Books with a ribbon-cutting ceremony sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with proprietor Elisabeth Sydor and Chamber President Roger Cohen at 2:00pm Saturday, December 21.

Nyack Holiday Village

Now through December 23

The Most Magical Holiday Season in Nyack is here!

Nyack Holiday Village is a a festive wonderland packed with joy, laughter, and community spirit!

Program includes drop-off events for kids, decorating contests, and a holiday music festival.

The Workshops are Friday nights from 6:00-8:30pm and weekend afternoons from
12:00-4:00pm, and are all being managed by experienced staff from the Nyack Center and Creative Arts Workshops, two local organizations that run pre- and after-school programs for kids all year long. Tickets are $25, with package discounts, and can be purchased here.

The Nyack Holiday Village promotion also includes a number of other programs
designed to give people a reason to visit Nyack during the holidays, including:

Holiday decorating contests for both business owners and residents, where
visitors can stroll the downtown district or drive through the residential areas and
vote for their favorite decorating jobs here.

The “Nyack Holiday Music Festival,” which will offer dozens of performances not
just in the public square but at local bars, restaurants, performance spaces,
churches, and other locations, with a music event calendar here.

Click here for all details.


Nyack Farmer's Market


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