Dress in white for the throwing of colors at the Holi festival in Hawthorne this May. Photo courtesy of the festival

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Enjoy a Mother's Day brunch on the Newburgh waterfront at Blu Pointe. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

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Friends young and old enjoy the attractions and Legoland New York, the first major theme park in the Northeast in 40 years.

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Summer camps are a great way to make new friends and develop new skills

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Spend a day or weekend at Mohonk Mountain House for Mother's Day. Photo courtesy of the resort

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The weeping cherry blossoms nestled in Boscobel's formal garden are stunning in the spring.

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Celebrate the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson this April. Photo courtesy of the festival

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Hop the ferry to Governors Island to explore all the island has to offer. Photo by Diana Kim

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Take to the skies on Legoland New York's new Minifigure Skyflyer. Rendering courtesy of the resort

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Kids can climb the walls at the Cliffs in Valhalla. Photo courtesy of the Cliffs

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Kids can peek into the marine life in the aquariums at the Marine Education Center in Mamaroneck. Photo by Susan Miele

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Roam the the cedar walk and gardens at Caramoor for a free, fun outing. Photo by Gabe Palacio

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Tig & Peach offers drop-in, no reservations required, open play 7 days a week.

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Tour the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, an annual rite of fall. Courtesy Historic Hudson Valley

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Kids love a birthday party filled with games and pizza at Chuck E. Cheese. Photo courtesy of Chuck E. Cheese

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Romp through the woods in the beautiful Catskills. Photo by Deborah Dadlani

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Head to the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum from 5-8 pm on the third Saturday of the month to explore the museum for free, Photo by the author

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Kids can run, swing, slide, and even make music at Sally’s Dream Playground. Photo by the author

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The Ausable Chasm has been described as the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks and it's one of our top 100 things to do in New York State with kids. Photo by Anna Fader

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Westchester kids will love a visit during FREE hours at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum. Photo by KD

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Kids can get up close with farm animals and enjoy plenty of outdoor seasonal fun at the Hurds Farm Apple Blossom Festival in Modena. Photo courtesy of the farm

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Holiday Light Shows: Drive-Thru and Drive-by Christmas Displays Near Westchester for 2020

Bethel Woods' Peace, Love, and Lights is a completely drive-thru display in 2020. Photo courtesy of Bethel Woods

11/18/20 - By Susan Miele

The holiday season is a time for lifting spirits, and boy could we use some of that in 2020. With the urgent need for safety and the desperate craving for fun, numerous area venues are creating stunning drive through Christmas light displays sure to put a twinkle in children’s eyes. Below, we’ve rounded up five Christmas light spectacles—including one cool community celebration that's totally FREE—in Westchester and Hudson Valley. If you want to see more stunning lights, look no further than these over-the-top displays put on by local homeowners.

For more seasonal holiday fun, make sure you check out our list of must-do holiday experiences. If you’re looking for extravaganzas without the in-person factor, catch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and other national celebrations virtually to kick off the holiday season from the comfort of home.

Stay on top of our Event Calendar for many more options both in-person and virtual, and bookmark our Holiday Fun Guide for Westchester Families.

Editor's note: While we are trying to promote safer activities that occur outdoors or with social distancing guidelines in place, please keep your family and others safe by always wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. If you arrive at an event that appears too crowded, try using the “nearby” search feature on our Event Calendar to find something else to do.