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Strike a pose with the stunning decorations in Santa's Village at American Christmas in Mount Vernon. Photo by Jody Mercier
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10/27/24 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

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, including Holiday Lane at American Christmas, the Westchester Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru, and the return of the Polar Express-themed train ride through the Catskills.

Other kid favorites this season include holiday train shows such as the Holidays on the Hill Train Show at Lasdon Park & Arboretum. 

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Day of the Dead Celebration at New Rochelle Public Library

New Rochelle – FREE
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Learn about the cultural history of Dia de Muertos in this program by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company featuring songs, dances, and stories. Selections from the company repertoire include folk, native, and contemporary works developed across the company’s nearly 20 year history. READ MORE

Omnium Circus presents "I’m Possible" at Paramount Hudson Valley

Peekskill
Saturday, November 3, 2024
The new Omnium Circus show “I’m Possible” follows young Johnny on his journey to courage, strength, and perseverance through an awe-inspiring circus adventure.  READ MORE

Children & Families at Storm King Art Center

New Windsor
Sundays, November 3, 10, and 17, 2024
Explore Storm King Art Center, the gorgeous 500-acre outdoor museum, and learn art techniques inspired by the sculptures on display with a new theme every session. READ MORE

Holiday Lane at Christmas in America

Mt Vernon
Opens Saturday, November 9, 2024
Experience holiday magic on a grand scale. Holiday Lane at Christmas in America is decorated with more than 100,000 twinkling lights, captivating animatronics, and nine enchanting themed areas.  READ MORE

Polar Express Train Ride in Kingston

Kingston
Opens Friday, November 15, 2024
Once on board, the conductors walk through the coach to punch your golden ticket as you’re served hot chocolate and a cookie by dancing chefs, while passengers read the classic children’s book. READ MORE

Holiday Train Show at Greenburgh Nature Center

Greenburgh
Weekends beginning Saturday, November 16, 2024
The Holiday Train Show returns to the Greenburgh Nature Center for four weekends, featuring a special 12-foot-by-18-foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes. READ MORE

Fall Fest Weekend at the Westchester Children's Museum

Rye
Saturday, November 16-Sunday, November 17, 2024
Kids of all ages can enjoy fun fall-themed STEAM activities that celebrate the changing seasons. Hands-on activities include leaf litter microbiomes, pumpkin batteries, DIY corn maze, applesauce cinnamon dough sculptures, seed sorting, and leaf raking.    READ MORE

Annual New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade

New Rochelle – FREE
Saturday, November 23, 2024
The city of New Rochelle hosts its 60th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring giant parade balloons, marching bands, floats, vintage cars, dancers, singers, and marchers from local colleges, schools, and more. The parade is reportedly the largest parade in New York outside of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC.   READ MORE

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza

Valhalla
Opens Saturday, November 23, 2024
This holiday lights extravaganza returns to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla for its 11th season. The interactive holiday event is bigger and better than ever, with two 100-foot light tunnels, a live Santa Claus, and thousands of electrifying lights that create magical vignettes.  READ MORE

The Wonderland of Lights in Rhinebeck

Rhinebeck
Opens Thursday, November 28, 2024
This spectacular drive-thru holiday light experience returns to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. The attraction features dozens of illuminated exhibits along a mile-long route.  READ MORE

Peace, Love & Lights at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Bethel
Opens Friday, November 29, 2024
This drive-thru light experience on the site of the Woodstock Festival returns with even more lights, with themed displays depicting New York and holidays around the world plus special rock-n'-roll-themed displays honoring the site's history.  READ MORE

Holiday Kickoff at the Hudson River Museum

Yonkers
Friday, November 29-Sunday, December 1, 2024
Enjoy this weekend-long event at the Hudson River Museum, which celebrates both Thanksgiving and December holidays. View the night sky in a holiday-edition planetarium show, tour Victorian Glenview, which is decked out in its holiday finery, and enjoy storytelling and a mesmerizing magic show by Didi Maxx. READ MORE

Holiday on the Hill Train Show at Lasdon Park & Arboretum

Somers
Opens Saturday, November 30, 2024
Celebrate the season at this festively decorated train show at Lasdon Park. Stroll through the outdoor exhibits, then explore the elaborate train show featuring festive flower displays, waterfalls, characters from Frozen, and more. Afterward, meet with Santa! READ MORE

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