ALL WEEKEND

Tuckahoe’s Winterfest – Tuckahoe
Celebrate Tuckahoe’s Winterfest starting on Saturday with ice skating, holiday music and tree lighting. The party continues on Sunday with pictures with Santa, ice skating, reindeer, hayrides and more. FREE

Trains: Your Ticket to the Great Outdoors – Scarsdale
The Greenburgh Nature Center once again teams up with Yonkers Model Railroad Club to present this exhibit featuring countryside scenes, mountains, tunnels and a replica of the Nature Center. Program runs through December 15. $3 + regular admission

SATURDAY

Holiday Ornament Making Workshop – Somers
Learn how to make beautiful seasonal ornaments with gourds at Lasden Park. Registration is required. FREE

Old Timey Handmade Holiday – Mount Kisco
Join the Westmoreland Sanctuary where families can make soap, candles and a wreath. Younger children can collect sticks, pinecones and other natural items to make original ornaments. $35 for family of four; $20 individual (in advance). $45 family of four; $30 individual (at the door)

Lunch with Santa at Sportime USA – Elmsford
Child admission includes unlimited rides, choice of climbing wall or soft adventure plus pizza and beverage. Adult admission includes pizza and beverage. Reservations suggested. $20 child; $5 adult. Walk-ins $25 child; $10 adult.

St. Nicholas Day Celebration – Yonkers
Enjoy traditional Dutch holiday musical performances, treats, refreshments and a visit from St. Nicholas himself at Philips Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers. $4 adult; FREE for children 12 and under

Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting – Chappaqua
Enjoy a holiday open house and old fashioned craft workshop at the Horace Greeley House. Tree lighting is at 4:30. FREE

A Holiday Open House – Sleepy Hollow
Join staff of Philipsburg Manor on a crisp winter’s eve to experience the beauty and serenity of an 18th century historic site lit by candle lanterns and bonfires. Take part in a hands-on, winter themed craft, listen to live fiddle music, and toast the evening with complimentary sweets and hot beverages. $12 adults, $8 children age 3–18

Yorktown Annual Lights Parade and Tree Lighting – Yorktown
Enjoy Yorktown’s Winter Wonderland with the Holiday Electric Lights Parade Spectacular beginning at 6:30pm. Bring your camera for a photo op with Santa. Bring a boxed or canned non-perishable food item to benefit local food pantries. FREE

Tree Lighting – Tarrytown
Join the Village of Tarrytown for the 14th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Patriot’s Park. After the tree lighting, bring the kids next door to the Warner Library to visit with Santa. FREE

Tree Lighting – Bedford Hills

Join the Bedford Hills Neighborhood Association for the Annual Tree Lighting at Depot Plaza to celebrate the season with caroling and refreshments. FREE

Tree Lighting – Ardsley
Meet at the firehouse at 6pm and walk down to the tree at Legion Park in Ardsley. Refreshments will be served at the Community Center following the tree lighting and music by Ardsley’s own Select Chorus. FREE

SUNDAY

KMA Community Portrait Day – Katonah
A program packed day of portrait making for all ages, including portrait themed projects for kids and adults at the Katonah Museum of Art. Sign up in advance for a 20 minute session with a portrait artist. $10; FREE for children ages 12 and under

FREE Arts Day – Peekskill

Explore the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art with docent led tours, family educational workshops, and video screenings and performance by Jordan Rathus. FREE

FREE Arts Day at Hudson River Museum – Yonkers
Join the staff for carolers and crafts. Teens and adults “sing up” the holidays in Glenview’s Great Hall. Visitors make a winter wonderland snow globe ornament. FREE

Tree Lighting – Pound Ridge
Scotts Corner is transformed by the Pound Ridge Business Association into a glittering holiday wonderland. Gather in front of the firehouse to wait for Santa and the lighting of the tree. FREE

Natural Ornaments at Westmoreland – Mount Kisco
Join in the crafting by turning regular items from the outside into beautiful works of art to hang on a tree, window, or mantel. $5

Animal Adventures at Teatown Lake Preserve – Ossining
Meet a few of Teatown’s furry friends and discover how they stay warm in the winter. $5

Meet the Animals at Greenburgh Nature Center – Scarsdale
A naturalist presents an informative program that allows children ages 5 – 12 and their adult companions to get up close to some furry, feathery, and scaly friends. $8

BEYOND WESTCHESTER

SPARKLE: Nights of 10,000 Lights at Boscobel – Garrison
A six night series of brilliant evening events featuring thousands of lights, luminous displays and festive holiday happenings around the gardens and grounds of Boscobel. $15 adults; $10 ages 3 to 11; FREE for ages 2 and under

Holiday Spirit Festival – Wappingers Falls
Features a magical Christmas village and train displays, enchanted forest of lights, Santa’s workshop, stage shows and an all new Dickens tales. Runs through December 28 on weekends. $11 adults; $8 children ages 2 – 11.

Frosty Fest – Ulster Park
A holiday light spectacular. Visit Frosty and his friends and giant light displays. Visit Candy Cane Lane, magical mansion, 3D walk through, two stage shows, glistening gardens and more. $12 adults; $8 children under 12

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