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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Chanukah, Christmas on the Farm, Winter Wildflowers, Dec. 12-13
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Chanukah, as evidenced by the abundance of holiday happenings in Westchester and the Hudson Valley!
The recurring holiday events taking place throughout the month are now supplemented with a fresh batch of holiday fanfare, including Dickens' Christmas Carol and a new holiday musical: Pageant. For a nature-themed holiday excursion, there’s Christmas on the Farm, as well as the chance to get crafty with your centerpiece at Winter Wildflower Arrangements. There are also several Hanukkah events rounding out the weekend.
Read on for our top picks—then be sure to consult our Event Calendar for the full panoply of options! Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Fun Guide to plan the remaining days of the holiday season, including the best places to visit Santa in Westchester.
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Frosty Fest - Ulster Park
This holiday light spectacular brings Frosty and his friends, Candy Cane Lane, stage shows, gift shops, tasty treats and more.
Dickens' Christmas Carol - Sleepy Hollow
Nestle in to the cozy confines of the Old Dutch Church and enjoy an adaptation of this Charles Dickens’ classic.
Holidays on the Hill Train Show - Somers
Visit the main house all decked out for the holidays at Lasdon's holiday train show, as well as the decorated greenhouses and 7-foot poinsettia tree.
Winter Wonderland - Valhalla
This month-long holiday attraction returns for the second year, with enhancements such as an outdoor ice-skating rink that’s twice the size of last year’s and sporadic circus performances. This Friday, the grand light show makes its debut. Take a ride on the Wonderland Express, hop on a hay ride, shop at the vendor booths, visit the Santa Experience and more.
Holiday Spirit Festival - Wappinger Falls
This holiday festival features a magical Christmas village and train display, enchanted forest of lights, Santa's workshop, stage shows and more. Friday-Sunday
Community Holiday Musical "Pageant" - Bronxville
This original holiday musical tells the story of how a holiday pageant affects a community.
Saturday, December 12
Christmas on the Farm - Katonah
Your senses will know its Christmastime, with the smell of roasting chestnuts, the sounds of caroling, the tastes of cookies and punch, and the sight of Santa’s Workshop. FREE
Winter Wildflower Arrangements - Rye
Make a beautiful holiday centerpiece with wildflowers that are provided to suit the vase that you bring.
Sunday, December 13
Family Chanukah Party – Scarsdale
This holiday celebration features doughnut-eating contests, Chanukah house decorating, card making, games and more. FREE
The Hanukkah Challenge – Pleasantville
This family-friendly event will feature trivia, contests, food and music—including make-your-own candy dreidel. A menorah-lighting will conclude the event, and participants are encouraged to bring their own.
Chanukah on Ice – Larchmont
Help carve and light a giant ice menorah in this cool (no pun intended) Hanukkah event at an ice-skating rink.
Beyond Westchester
Ballerina Swan begins a three-week run in Manhattan this weekend, providing a family-friendly introduction to ballet. This production is set to Tchaikovsky's glorious Swan Lake and tells the tale of a Central Park swan who yearns to do ballet through a mix of theater and dance.
An offbeat alternative to traditional Christmas caroling, Unsilent Night attendees help create a "sound sculpture" by blasting the music of avant-garde composer Phil Kline. Participants broadcast one of the four parts of Kline's Unsilent Night score on boomboxes, smartphones or MP3 players as they parade from Washington Square Park to Tompkins Square Park. FREE
Remember to check out our Event Calendar for even more fun happening this weekend and beyond in Westchester and the Hudson Valley—and be sure to sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters to stay up-to-date on our latest reviews, tips and more!
Photo © Tom Nycz - Dickens' Christmas Carol, Historic Hudson Valley
