20 Best Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley November 2023 with Kids
November brings loads of things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley as the area gears up for holidays from Veterans Day to Thanksgiving—and then it's full steam ahead to the holiday season!
November kicks off the season of holiday celebrations with the opening of Christmas exhibitions and light shows. This year includes the Festival of Lights at Harvest Moon, the Westchester Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru, and the return of the Polar Express-themed train ride through the Catskills. For even more festive fun, don't miss Frosty Day in Armonk, the Holiday Kickoff at the Hudson River Museum, and the opening of the holiday train shows at Greenburgh Nature Center and Lasdon Park.
Find more top November fun in our Fall Fun Guide, including our roundup of fabulous fall hikes. And, as you get ready for Thanksgiving, make reservations at one of these restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, or get ready for Turkey Day with some of our favorite Thanksgiving crafts, games, and activities.
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Places featured in this article:
Play Group Theatre
White Plains Public Library
Storm King Art Center
Westbrook Lane Station (at the Kingston Plaza shopping center)
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Hudson River Museum
Hudson Highlands Wildlife Education Center