Search the house for an eagle, an owl, a horse, and more! It’s a holiday menagerie at Locust Grove. On Sunday afternoons in December, children and their families are invited to step back in time and relive the romance of Christmas past. Enjoy glittering holiday decorations throughout the mansion, and learn more about the historic house while searching for animals hidden in our outstanding art collection. After you’ve explored the mansion, join us for cookies, cider, and carols in the museum pavilion. Mansion open from 12–4pm. Carol times at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Arrive by 3pm to complete the hunt. $8/person. Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie; 845-454-4500
