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Holiday Light Shows & Displays Are Back in Westchester County- Get Your 2021 Tickets Now

10/19/2021

 
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Shimmering lights, festive music, Santa Claus, lighted tunnels, glistening trees, diverse light displays and bright animations are in store for you at these upcoming holiday light displays. Watch with delight from the comfort of your own car at a drive-thru event. Or meander through a magical world filled with twinkling lights at a holiday walk-though experience. Whether you try one or all of the shows on our list, these night illuminations are sure to brighten your spirits.  

Believe it or not it's not too early to book your tickets for some of the best holiday light shows in Westchester County and nearby.​ These book quickly so reserving early is a great idea if you have a date in mind. Enjoy the magic of the season!
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Westchester's Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Pkwy, Valhalla,  NY 10595
November 26 - January 2


Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza will return to Kensico Dam Plaza bigger and better than ever with thousands of more lights, magical holiday animations and a live Santa!

Guests will be dazzled and delighted along the 1.2 miles of holiday lights with new Elf Disco, a whimsical display of jubilant children from around the world, a breathtaking Peace on Earth LED display with animated trumpets and angels, and two new thirty-foot snowflakes to light up the largest holiday Christmas tree in Westchester. There is also a bigger and better snowstorm central that the whole family can enjoy right from the warmth and safety of your own car.

Not to miss! Check out our review from last year.
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Julie Larsen Maher © WCS
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights​
Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
November 19 – January 9


Holiday Lights are back this year with a fully outdoor experience. The experience will encompass an expansive area of the zoo and will be include 5 separate lantern safaris representing animals from different geographic regions; the all new larger-than-life Forest of Color; and activity areas spread out across the park. Fan-favorite seasonal activities include professional ice carving demonstrations and competitions, wildlife stilt walkers, Wildlife Theater performances, holiday train rides, seasonal treats, and more.

In addition to the dozens of new animal lanterns, synchronized light shows, and activities, the zoo has added the one-night-only Holiday Cheers event for adults age 21 and older. On December 1, the Holiday Lights experience will feature unlimited food sampling along with select seasonal adult beverages.  Of course, the evening will also include all of the Holiday Lights displays, lantern safaris, music and activities. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are expected to sell out. For more information visit Holiday Cheers online.
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Lumagica
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, 130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY 10560
November 26 - December 30

Visit the Farm this holiday season for a magical, one-of-a-kind, walkthrough light experience! Enjoy a dazzling display of light sculptures in partnership with LUMAGICA, renowned for their world-class light installations featured throughout Europe. This will feature the biggest holiday light park in all of Westchester and Putnam counties, right on the apple orchard! 

Guests will experience LUMAGICA as a walking tour through a magical forest full of marvelous animal structures and festive decorations, all brilliantly illuminated by over 350,000 LED lights. The orchard will be transformed into a radiant fantasy sure to delight guests of all ages!
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Peace, Love & Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Light Experience in the Catskills
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY
​November 19 - January 2

Peace, Love & Lights is a a drive-thru holiday light experience in the beautiful Sullivan Catskills. Experience the Bethel Woods grounds from the comfort of your car: just turn off your headlights and follow the magical glow. The display features 1.7 miles of lights and theme areas including: NEW YORK, Holidays Around The World, Snowflake Alley, Christmas, Candy Cane Lane, Enchanted Forest and Groovy Way.
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Magic of Lights
Jones Beach State Park, Bay Pkwy, Wantagh, NY
November 13 - January 10

Magic of Lights™ is a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience to celebrate the season. Pile everyone into the car and experience Magic of Lights from the safety and comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path. At every turn, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays that bring your favorite holiday themes and characters to life.
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NYBG Glow, Haupt Conservatory, Marlon Co Photography
NYBG GLOW
​New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY
November 24 - January 2
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Returning for its second year, NYBG GLOW is an outdoor light experience that will offer more displays to wander through and explore. The beauty of the Garden’s landmark landscape and historic buildings will be breathtakingly illuminated with a newly expanded 1.5-mile colorful experience. NYBG’s iconic sights and buildings will become dramatic, glittering canvases with the Haupt Conservatory and Mertz Library Building as the centerpieces. Washes of brilliant color, thousands of dazzling, energy-efficient LED lights, illuminated plant stories, and whimsical, picture-perfect installations reflect the surrounding gardens and collections, creating a spectacle not to be missed.

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NYBG GLOW evenings, beverages and light fare will be available at one of NYBG’s outdoor bars or the Bronx Night Market Holiday Pop-Up, and festive offerings will include artistic ice sculpting, music, and pop-up performances around the Garden to add to the seasonal atmosphere.
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Cross County Shopping Center Christmas Tree
Cross County Shopping Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY
November 20 through Christmas
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​Cross County Center will offer a real NYC Christmas experience right in the heart of Yonkers with the lighting of the largest holiday tree in Westchester! Standing over 40 feet tall, the tree is composed of over 20,000 LED lights (about 2 miles of strands!) that shoppers can walk-thru! The tree lighting will take place on November 20th and includes live musical and dance performances, the pop-up ice skating rink with special characters, strolling entertainers and an electronic train ride.

Events Held Last Year That May Be Back

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Cross County Christmas Tree
The following events were held last year but have not yet been announced for winter 2021-2022. Stay tuned!
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Grand Holiday Illumination at Untermyer Park and Gardens
Untermyer Park and Gardens, 945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY
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ERDAJT Drive-Thru Light Display
8 Patrick Dr, Lagrangeville, NY
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Let There Be Light
GARNER Arts Center, 55 W Railroad Ave, Garnerville, NY

A Frosty Fest
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses, 778 Broadway, Ulster Park, NY

Orange County Fair Holiday Light Spectacular
239 Wisner Ave, Middletown, NY
That concludes our list of upcoming Drive-Thru and Walk-Thru Holiday Light Shows and Displays in and near Westchester County. For more upcoming events visit our Community Calendar. Or join our email list!

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