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Broadway Week: Scene Study (for Adults) with Kathleen Mahan from Elmwood Playhouse
Sunday, December 28, 6:30 – 8:30pm, Nyack Library Community Room, 59 S Broadway, Nyack
Have you ever watched actors on stage and wondered how they do it? Now is the
chance to try it yourself! This adult acting workshop will let you unleash your inner Meryl Streep or Al Pacino in a fun and supportive environment. You will explore performance techniques using theatre games, improv and scene work. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to play, collaborate, and grow as an actor.
Register here beginning December 28 at 12:00pm.
Family Friendly New Year’s Eve at Dave & Buster’s
Wednesday, December 31, 4:00 – 7:00pm (family friendly) & 9:00pm – 1:00am (late night), 4661 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack
Family Friendly NYE Event –
Ring in 2026 with a celebration the whole family will love!
Join us for an unforgettable Family New Year’s Eve experience packed with fun, games, food, and more festive excitement. From thrilling arcade action to delicious bites and sparkling drinks, we’ve got everything you need to welcome 2026 in style … without staying up till midnight!
Late Night NYE Event –
Ring in 2026 at Dave & Buster’s, the ultimate New Years Eve Party Venue
Celebrate in style at Dave & Buster’s with an evening designed for adults who love great food, great fun, and a high-energy countdown like no other.
Get your tickets here.
GraceMusic presents New Year’s Eve with Maureen Madness
Wednesday, December 31, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Grace Episcopal Church, 130 1st Ave, Nyack
Virtuoso John Hannagan’s trio will play you into the New Year with a special concert of Celtic music. Enjoy a bit of bubbly at the celebratory Meet the Artists reception and you’ll be home in time to watch the ball drop!
Click here for details.
First Day Hike & Festival
Thursday, January 1, 11:00am – 2:00pm, Nyack Beach State Park, 698 N Broadway, Upper Nyack
Meet at the Old Hook Mountain Bathhouse to learn about winter hikes along recommended routes, enjoy live jazz music by Peter Einhord & Pablo Lanouguere, and free coffee and cocoa. Dog and family friendly.
Hiking Routes: There are three recommended hiking routes for our First Day Hike, all of which start at Nyack Beach State Park. A map of the three hikes is available here.
- Nyack River Trail: This is the easiest of our three hikes, an ADA-accessible out and back trail along the Hudson River of up to five miles
- Boulder’s Loop: An approximately four mile, 1.5 hour hike of medium intensity that traverses River Hook Preserve and Marydell Nature Preserve
- Hook Mountain: This is the most challenging hike, an approximately six mile, three+ hour hike passing through both Nyack Beach and Hook Mountain State Parks. Be sure to arrive to the event promptly at 11 if you wish to do this trek!
Parking: Parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis at Nyack Beach State Park parking area (698 N Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960), with additional parking available at Marydell Faith & Life Center (640 N Midland Ave, Nyack, NY 10960).
Click here for details.
Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by Wright Bros. Real Estate where Experience meets Excellence at Nyack’s Longest Operating Brokerage.
