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Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Chanukah Fun, Christmas Shows, Holiday Party, Dec. 7-11

12/6/15 - By Susan Miele

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we at Mommy Poppins have been scouring all the great holiday events for Westchester families to bring you the best of the best. Below are our top picks for the coming week.

There are numerous Chanukah events to choose from, such as Light the Chanukah Lights, as well as assorted Christmas activities, including theatrical events like Christmas with the Celts and the Community Holiday Musical "Pageant."

In addition to our top picks, there are other options to choose from (both holiday-themed and otherwise) on our Event Calendar, and our December GoList showcases our top picks for the rest of the month! 

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The Junior Holiday Party - Monday
It's a holiday party for little ones, with both traditional and surprising features—like the Christmas Obstacle Course. FREE

See all Monday events.

Music of the Season with Suzanne - Tuesday
Rev up your fa-la-las for this holiday sing-along for young children. FREE

See all Tuesday events.

Light the Chanukah Lights  - Wednesday
Celebrate Chanukah at this FREE program featuring dreidels, refreshments and crafts.

See all Wednesday events.

Christmas with the Celts - Thursday
The first of two Celtic Christmas celebrations in Westchester, this has Irish, Scottish and American holiday music, plus step dancing and more. Also check out other upcoming holiday shows.

See all Thursday events.

Community Holiday Musical "Pageant" - Friday
This original holiday musical tells the story of how a holiday pageant affects a given community. Familiar Broadway songs are incorporated.

See all Friday events.

Remember to check out our Event Calendar and follow us on Facebook for more ideas!