A visit from Sinterklass

Santa is riding in on horseback and visiting with children at the 13th annual St. Nicholas Day Celebration at the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum on Dec. 5.

Families can enjoy a day of Dutch treats at New York City’s oldest house with holiday craft making, traditional stories, colonial music, goodies, and, of course, that special visit by Santa.

Experience the Dutch tradition of Sinterklass on Dec. 5 from 1 to 4 pm. Adults $5 and children 2 to 10 years old $3; children under 2 years old get in free.

The Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum [5816 Clarendon Rd. between E. 59th Street and Ralph Avenue in Canarsie; (718) 629–5400; www.wyckoffmuseum.org]

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.

This Is Cooperstown

Nicknamed America's hometown, Cooperstown has small-town charm and world-class attractions including the National Baseball Hall of Fame &amp; Museum, a must-see for fans of the game and the ultimate homage to America's Pastime. Discover fine, folk, and Native American art at Fenimore Art Museum, acclaimed and varied performances at the Glimmerglass Festival, craft beer at Brewery Ommegang and Red Shed Brewery, fresh cider from the Fly Creek Cider Mill, great restaurants, four-season events, and outdoor fun.