Fun Things To Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Nutcrackers, Sugar Plums, Carolers & More, Dec. 21 & 22

12/18/13 - By Jill Muller

The official start of winter is upon us this weekend with plenty to do in Westchester (if you’re not too busy trying to get all your last minute shopping done before Christmas). Take a winter solstice hike at Westmoreland Sanctuary on Saturday to slow down and enjoy the winter around us before the hustle of the holidays.

Also on Saturday, little ones can participate in a dance class at the Sugar Plum Party at the Dance Gallery in Tuckahoe, where each dancer will receive a tutu to take home. In Peekskill, make a Christmas craft at the Field Library or decorate a tree for wildlife at Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. On Sunday, play with the wolves at the Holiday Howl in South Salem.

All weekend long you can take the family to visit the Westchester County Center to see the Nutcracker, enjoy A Christmas Wizard of Oz at the Westchester Sandbox Theater or head over to Ridge Hill for the Holly Jolly Celebration at Legoland. Also, don't forget to enter our Biggest Holiday Giveaway! Maybe you'll win a fantastic gift for you or someone you love. Good luck! 

Read on for our top weekend picks. If you see something that piques your interest, click through to the event listing to view full details. Looking for more options? Be sure to check our Event Calendar for more fun happening this weekend and beyond.

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ALL WEEKEND

The Nutcracker White Plains
The magical family holiday classic with inspiring dancing, spectacular scenery and costumes, classic choreography and special stage effects at the County Center. $20 adults; $15 children and seniors; $25 all ages day of.

A Christmas Wizard of Oz Mamaroneck
All the friends you know from Dorothy’s famous trip to Oz return in a musical tale about the joy of giving and the happiness of home. But there’s a twist. All the characters in this fun tale will be played by ONE actor at the Westchester Sandbox Theater. $15 adults; $10 children 10 and under.

Holly Jolly Celebration Yonkers
Guests are invited to spread holiday cheer by participating in activities such as searching for hidden snowmen in MINILAND, helping to build a Winter Town, and learning how to build a LEGO brick reindeer. $14.40 - $24.

SATURDAY

Sugar Plum Party Tuckahoe
Dance into the Land of Sweets and join The Dance Gallery for a party celebrating The Nutcracker. Dancers will participate in a magical dance class, create a craft and have a tea party. Each dancer will have a tutu to take home with them along with other special treats. Must RSVP as space is limited. $20.

Winter Solstice Hike Mount Kisco
The shortest day of the year has arrived. There is no better way to celebrate than a beautiful winter walk through Westmoreland Sanctuary. Make sure to dress for the weather. Ages 7 and older. $5.

Christmas Craft at the FieldPeekskill
Kids can drop in to make a special holiday craft at the Field Library in Peekskill. FREE.

Decorate a Tree for Wildlife Ossining
Head to Teatown Lake Reservation for a holiday tradition that celebrates nature’s gift to us. Help decorate a tree with goodies for the birds, squirrels, and other wildlife. $5.

SUNDAY

Winter in the Woods  Mount Kisco
Head to Westmoreland Sanctuary to discover how wildlife survives the harsh winters. $5.

Holiday Howl South Salem
Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families while visiting the Center's wolves. Guests will also assemble “wolfy” gifts and then watch the wolves tear them open. Registration required. $13; $11 children 12 and under.

BEYOND WESTCHESTER

Head to Greenwich for the Reindeer Festival and Santa’s Workshop. Santa and his live reindeer, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen will be available at the downtown area at McArdle’s Florist and Garden Center all weekend long.

Take a ride to Wall Township, NJ to see Santa ride The Christmas Express and talk to all the children. The train leaves every half hour from 11am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. 

Don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more fun happening throughout Westchester!