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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Paper Bag Players, Kwanzaa, Slam Dunk Tournament, Dec. 26-27
Though Christmas is Friday, the seasonal fun continues throughout the weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Equally noteworthy: Holiday hoopla is also starting to simmer down.
If you haven’t yet squeezed in enough holiday events, there’s still a chance to catch Winter Wonderland and other recurring attractions; check our Event Calendar for the full list of options. But if you’re ready to move on, your kids might enjoy the comic antics of The Paper Bag Players or cheering at the Slam Dunk Tournament. If FREE is sounding good about now, shift holiday gears at a Kwanzaa Celebration or enjoy a performance by the Spring Valley Puppet Theater, among others.
Read on for our top weekend picks, and check out our roundup of holiday mini-camps to help keep your kids occupied next week. Also be sure to sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters to get top picks delivered straight to your inbox.
Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa from your friends at Mommy Poppins!
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All Weekend
The Paper Bag Players - Mamaroneck
This is the show for you if you’re looking for some wacky humor! Titled "Pop-Pop-Popcorn," the performance features sets and props made out of paper bags and boxes. Interactivity included.
It's a Wonderful Life - Pleasantville
One of the most iconic holiday films, this Frank Capra classic reminds us of the true meaning of riches. Bring the tissues.
Slam Dunk Tournament - White Plains
Basketball fans of all ages can check out high school students take to the court for an up-and-coming all-star competition.
Winter Wonderland - Valhalla
This holiday attraction has an outdoor ice-skating rink that’s twice the size of last year’s and sporadic circus performances. Take a ride on the Wonderland Express, hop on a hay ride, visit the Santa Experience and more.
Saturday, December 26
Jingle Jangle: A Winter Celebration - Hudson
For a true slice of history, celebrate Christmas the way the servants who worked at this historic home would have in the 19th century: the day after! Entertainment, crafting, ice-carving demonstrations, wagon rides and food crafting are just a few of the highlights in store.
Disney's Tarzan - White Plains
Watch Disney's Tarzan swing onto the stage of the White Plains Performing Arts Center for the first time.
Sunday, December 27
Kwanzaa Celebration - Yonkers
Celebrate Kwanzaa at this annual event featuring music, refreshments, workshops and a Kinara lighting. FREE
Spring Valley Puppet Theater - White Plains
This puppet show, set to music, is back by popular demand. FREE
Beyond Westchester
Here’s a holiday twofer: Attend ReMake the Holidays, where visitors partake in various upcycling workshops and view demos and art installations. While there, visit the ongoing exhibit Gingerbread Lane, featuring an artist’s display of more than 1000 gingerbread structures.
Catch a live performance of Pedal Punk, where Cirque Mechanics utilize a 20-foot-high, pedal-powered mechanical contraption for a heart-pounding pole drop, aerial acts and high-flying tricks (on a trampoline).
Remember to check out our Event Calendar for even more fun happening this weekend and beyond in Westchester and the Hudson Valley!
Photo credit: Paper Bag Players
