Grand Holiday Illumination at Untermyer Park and Gardens
Some of your favorite holiday events are back this season like the New York Botanical Garden's Train Show and Grand Holiday Illumination at Untermyer Park and Gardens. For safety, other events have been reimagined like the new drive-thru light extravaganza at Westchester's Winter Wonderland.
Check out this list of upcoming family-friendly holiday events in and near Westchester County. Many of these will fill up quick so reserve your tickets now. Enjoy the magic of the season!
Check out this list of upcoming family-friendly holiday events in and near Westchester County. Many of these will fill up quick so reserve your tickets now. Enjoy the magic of the season!
Westchester County Holiday Events
Holiday Tree, Skating & Santa Photos at Cross County Shopping Center
Nov 13-Dec 24
Cross County Shopping Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY
Starting November 13th, come see the brand new 44 foot tall Cross County Christmas Tree for a real NY holiday experience! The sparkling Christmas Tree has an intriguing walk through feature. Adding to the experience, there will be strolling entertainers from stilt walkers to musical performances at the tree throughout the season.
Take advantage of the Holiday Food Truck Market, on The Green lawn, right next to the tree and make a night of it. Food Trucks on The Green lawn are open for lunch and dinner, daily from November 27th to December 24th.
In addition there will be Santa Photos at Cross County Shopping Center. For safety, this year Santa will be featured in a new, custom space that allows for social distancing and a touchless experience. You’ll be able to capture a magical photo of your family inside Santa’s workshop. Face coverings are required for the staff, Santa and all guests. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
Starting November 27th, families can skate at the Pop-Up Holiday Ice Skating Rink. Guests will be limited per skate session and are required to wear masks. Admission is $10 per person (ages 5 and up) and includes skate rentals and a one-hour session.
Nov 13-Dec 24
Cross County Shopping Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY
Starting November 13th, come see the brand new 44 foot tall Cross County Christmas Tree for a real NY holiday experience! The sparkling Christmas Tree has an intriguing walk through feature. Adding to the experience, there will be strolling entertainers from stilt walkers to musical performances at the tree throughout the season.
Take advantage of the Holiday Food Truck Market, on The Green lawn, right next to the tree and make a night of it. Food Trucks on The Green lawn are open for lunch and dinner, daily from November 27th to December 24th.
In addition there will be Santa Photos at Cross County Shopping Center. For safety, this year Santa will be featured in a new, custom space that allows for social distancing and a touchless experience. You’ll be able to capture a magical photo of your family inside Santa’s workshop. Face coverings are required for the staff, Santa and all guests. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
Starting November 27th, families can skate at the Pop-Up Holiday Ice Skating Rink. Guests will be limited per skate session and are required to wear masks. Admission is $10 per person (ages 5 and up) and includes skate rentals and a one-hour session.
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Westchester's Winter Wonderland – New Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza
Fri Nov 27th - Sun Jan 3rd 2021
Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Pkwy Rd, Valhalla, NY
Westchester's Winter Wonderland is back this year with a Drive-Thru Light Extravaganza. Unlike prior years where there was skating, rides and circus shows, this year will be an experience from the safety of your car.
Enjoy a festive 1.2-mile drive through Kensico Dam Plaza, filled with dazzling exclusive light displays that will thrill youngsters of all ages. See your favorite holiday characters. Jovial music right on your car radio, wave to Santa and other surprises all seen from the safe and controlled environment of your car.
Tickets are on sale now at wwinterwonderland.com. Open select nights, Friday, November 27th through Sunday, January 3rd! Tickets are available for specific dates and time slots by reservation only.
Fri Nov 27th - Sun Jan 3rd 2021
Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Pkwy Rd, Valhalla, NY
Westchester's Winter Wonderland is back this year with a Drive-Thru Light Extravaganza. Unlike prior years where there was skating, rides and circus shows, this year will be an experience from the safety of your car.
Enjoy a festive 1.2-mile drive through Kensico Dam Plaza, filled with dazzling exclusive light displays that will thrill youngsters of all ages. See your favorite holiday characters. Jovial music right on your car radio, wave to Santa and other surprises all seen from the safe and controlled environment of your car.
Tickets are on sale now at wwinterwonderland.com. Open select nights, Friday, November 27th through Sunday, January 3rd! Tickets are available for specific dates and time slots by reservation only.
Grand Holiday Illumination at Untermyer Park and Gardens
Sat Dec 12th - Sun Jan 3rd 2021
Untermyer Park and Gardens, 945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY
Back for another year, the annual Grand Holiday Illumination will take place from December 12 until January 3. The Illumination will be free, outdoor, socially distanced and masked. Reservations are required but tickets are not on sale yet. You can check their website for updates.
Sat Dec 12th - Sun Jan 3rd 2021
Untermyer Park and Gardens, 945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY
Back for another year, the annual Grand Holiday Illumination will take place from December 12 until January 3. The Illumination will be free, outdoor, socially distanced and masked. Reservations are required but tickets are not on sale yet. You can check their website for updates.
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Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo
Fri Nov 20th - Sun Jan 10th 2021
The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY
The Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights, a family-favorite holiday light experience, is returning to the Bronx this year to bring light and joy to the holiday season. The event will take place on select dates from November 20 to January 10 with a WCS member preview November 17-19. Tickets for Holiday Lights must be purchased in advance and are available online.
For safety, this year’s experience will be more spread out to accommodate social distancing and better organized to eliminate bottleneck areas. Even bigger and better this year, the zoo will have nearly 50 more animal lanterns this year and five geographically representative lantern safaris that include species from around the world.
During your safe, and leisurely tour, you can also enjoy holiday-themed music, ice carving demonstrations, costumed characters, stilt walkers, souvenirs, and seasonal sweets like hot chocolate and s’mores.
Visit the Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights website for details, tickets and the full schedule of activities.
Fri Nov 20th - Sun Jan 10th 2021
The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY
The Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights, a family-favorite holiday light experience, is returning to the Bronx this year to bring light and joy to the holiday season. The event will take place on select dates from November 20 to January 10 with a WCS member preview November 17-19. Tickets for Holiday Lights must be purchased in advance and are available online.
For safety, this year’s experience will be more spread out to accommodate social distancing and better organized to eliminate bottleneck areas. Even bigger and better this year, the zoo will have nearly 50 more animal lanterns this year and five geographically representative lantern safaris that include species from around the world.
During your safe, and leisurely tour, you can also enjoy holiday-themed music, ice carving demonstrations, costumed characters, stilt walkers, souvenirs, and seasonal sweets like hot chocolate and s’mores.
Visit the Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights website for details, tickets and the full schedule of activities.
NYBG Glow, New York Botanical Garden
Fri Nov 27th - Sat Jan 9th 2021
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY
New this year, let it GLOW at The New York Botanical Garden with an all outdoor experience illuminating NYBG’s landmark landscape and Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. With lots of room to spread out, explore a glowing world of color and light featuring the Haupt Conservatory as the centerpiece—its iconic exterior a glittering canvas. Washes of brilliant colors, thousands of dazzling lights, and picture-perfect installations fill the Reflecting Pool and enliven surrounding gardens and collections. Also during your visit, enjoy artistic ice sculptures, music, roving dancers, plus more outdoor fun. Purchase tickets in advance.
Fri Nov 27th - Sat Jan 9th 2021
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY
New this year, let it GLOW at The New York Botanical Garden with an all outdoor experience illuminating NYBG’s landmark landscape and Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. With lots of room to spread out, explore a glowing world of color and light featuring the Haupt Conservatory as the centerpiece—its iconic exterior a glittering canvas. Washes of brilliant colors, thousands of dazzling lights, and picture-perfect installations fill the Reflecting Pool and enliven surrounding gardens and collections. Also during your visit, enjoy artistic ice sculptures, music, roving dancers, plus more outdoor fun. Purchase tickets in advance.
NYBG Holiday Train Show
Thu Nov 12th - Sun Jan 31st 2021
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY
Open only to members this year (to manage capacity and distancing) the Holiday Train Show is a go! Families can marvel at model trains zipping through an enchanting display of famous New York landmarks—imagine the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Rockefeller Center, and other favorites—each delightfully re-created from natural materials such as birch bark, acorns, and cinnamon sticks. Walk-up tickets are not available, purchase tickets in advance.
Thu Nov 12th - Sun Jan 31st 2021
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY
Open only to members this year (to manage capacity and distancing) the Holiday Train Show is a go! Families can marvel at model trains zipping through an enchanting display of famous New York landmarks—imagine the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Rockefeller Center, and other favorites—each delightfully re-created from natural materials such as birch bark, acorns, and cinnamon sticks. Walk-up tickets are not available, purchase tickets in advance.
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