The 22nd Annual Teatown Hudson River EagleFest will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson.
Celebrating the majesty of bald eagles as they descend upon the Hudson River during their annual winter migration, EagleFest will include live bird shows spotlighting birds of prey, bird walks during which visitors can view eagles through spotting scopes, heated tents filled with educational exhibits, crafts and games for children and food trucks.
The snow date is Sunday, Feb. 8. Tickets will be available starting in mid-December at Teatown.org/eaglefe
“For over two decades, we are thrilled that EagleFest has grown into one of our most beloved annual community events, when visitors can witness or get up close to dozens of bird species including the northern cardinal, American kestrel or bald eagle,” said Kevin Carter, Teatown’s executive director. “We originally started EagleFest with a few hundred avian enthusiasts, as a way to celebrate the return of bald eagles to the Hudson Valley and raise awareness of the once endangered species. Today, EagleFest attracts over 3,000 visitors including families, students and young attendees who witness the beauty and majesty of these birds of prey, learn ways to protect our environment, and advance conservation – inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.”
Other activities at EagleFest include joining master storyteller Jonathan Kruk and musician Steve Kellman for stories and songs of bald eagles in the Hudson River Valley; taking a family bird walk led by Teatown Director of Education Emily Edmonds-Langham; and seeing raptors on the wing with Brian Bradley’s Skyhunters in Flight.
“Bald eagles are among the largest raptors in the Northeast,” said Edmonds-Langham. “Keep your eyes on the skies to spot this massive bird of prey in flight — but don’t confuse it with other soaring species. Eagles hold their broad wings flat when flying, while turkey vultures and black vultures teeter through the air with their wings in a distinct ‘V’ shape. All three of these big birds love leftovers, feeding on carrion and serving as essential members of nature’s clean-up crew.”
Teatown invites photographers to capture images of the Hudson Valley’s eagles and raptors in its Sixth Annual EagleFest Photo Contest, open for submissions Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 15. Winning images will be showcased on Teatown’s website and across its social media channels. For last year’s winning photos, visit here.
EagleFest also invites attendees to visit viewing sites throughout the region offering guided eagle spotting and spectacular river views. Viewing sites include the Echo Boat Ramp (at the Croton train station), George’s Island Park in Montrose, Steamboat Riverfront Park in Verplanck, Groundwork Hudson Valley Science Barge in Yonkers, and Wave Hill in the Bronx. Guests can collect stamps from a viewing site and participating exhibitors at EagleFest headquarters at Croton Point Park in their EagleFest Passports to enter to win a raffle prize.
Croton Point Park is accessible via Metro-North to the Croton-Harmon station. Free shuttle buses will operate throughout the day to bring attendees to and from headquarters, outlying parking lots, the Metro-North Train Station, and the Croton Boat Ramp viewing site. Free parking is available in the park and just outside the park entrance.
As eagles are more likely to congregate in the lower Hudson Valley when temperatures are consistently cold and ice forms on the waterways, Teatown recommends to dress warmly, with layers and with appropriate footgear. Scarves, gloves, and hats are highly recommended. Tents and theaters will also be heated.
A video on previous EagleFest events is available here, and high-resolution photos from previous years are available here.
For more event information and tickets, visit teatown.org. Follow on Instagram @teatown_lake_reservation or Facebook at Teatown Lake Reservation.
Teatown Lake Reservation is a nonprofit environmental education center and nature preserve whose mission is to inspire its community to lifelong environmental stewardship,
