St. Nicholas Day Celebration

St. Nicholas Day Celebration

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Also known as Sinterklaas, this holiday is based on the Catholic feast day of Turkish bishop St. Nicholas of Myrna, which in the 17th and 18th centuries became a popular Dutch holiday. Join us for a visit from St. Nicholas himself, historical games, ornament crafts, gingerbread decorating, live music, and more!

Featuring live music and stories with storyteller April Armstrong, accompanied by Mario Sprouse on piano.

Award winning storyteller April Armstrong weaves melodies and words for a refreshing and compelling style of storytelling. Her story programs are fun and interactive. She tells stories for schools, colleges, libraries, museums and festivals. She tells multi-cultural folktales, including African-American and Latino stories. April's stories delight, inform and inspire audiences of all ages.

Schedule:

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Museum open, free scavenger hunt for kids available

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Crafts, gingerbread decorating, and visits from St. Nicholas himself!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Live music and storytelling with April Armstrong.

4:00 PM - Program ends

5:00 PM - Museum closes

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This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall.