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Celebrate the holiday spirit at the Snow Ball with the Snow Sisters at FASNY Museum of Firefighting. Photo courtesy of FASNY
Celebrate the holiday spirit at the Snow Ball with the Snow Sisters at FASNY Museum of Firefighting. Photo courtesy of FASNY
11/29/24 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Christmas lights and holiday activities are back this December, and that's just the beginning of all there is to see and do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this month.

Fun family festivities this month include the newly revamped Holidays on the Hill Train Show at Lasdon Park. We visited this spectacular display last year and got beautiful photos with Santa. This year, they have added even more trains as well as a scavenger hunt with elves and a pop-up holiday shop. 

Other festive celebrations this month include Tuckahoe's Winterfest, the Kingston Snowflake Festival, and plenty of opportunities to meet Santa, including at Brunch with Santa at the Royal Regency Hotel.  

Want even more fun things to do this weekend? Our Westchester and Hudson Valley Events Calendar is packed with great family activities for every day of the week—and you can filter by age, location, or even free events!

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Winter Celebration at Hommocks Park Ice Rink

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
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Kingston Snowflake Festival

Kingston – FREE
Friday, December 5, 2025
Enjoy carolers, s'mores, horse-drawn carriage rides, flame throwers, an aerialist, ice sculpture carvings, and more at Kingston's Snowflake Festival. Don't miss the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on an antique fire truck to light the holiday tree. Open stores offer treats and hot beverages.  READ MORE

Tuckahoe's Winterfest

Tuckahoe – FREE
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Tuckahoe's Winterfest returns with a day-long lineup of seasonal fun. Enjoy Santa encounters, a live DJ, train rides, face painting, food vendors, caroling, and other holiday entertainment.  READ MORE

Katonah Peppermint Parade

Katonah – FREE
Saturday, December 6, 2025
See the arrival of Santa in the Peppermint Parade through downtown Katonah. Enjoy live holiday music in the gazebo.  READ MORE

Grinch Day - Nanuet Town Centre

Nanuet – FREE
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Meet the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who at Nanuet Town Centre, enjoy a story time, and snap photos in the Whoville-themed decor area. The fun continues with a Rudolph Dog Contest at 4pm, music and games hosted by a lively DJ, a Grinch ornament craft station, and a Grinch Hair Station for kids.  READ MORE

Grand Holiday Illumination at Untermyer Gardens

Yonkers – FREE
Daily from Saturday, December 6, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026
Inaugurated in 2015, the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy's Grand Holiday Illumination has quickly become a Yonkers tradition, and thousands of visitors come to enjoy the spectacle. Come for FREE and see the Walled Garden lit with more than 100,000 lights and listen to holiday music from many traditions.  READ MORE

The Laurie Berkner Band Holiday Celebration at the Tarrytown Music Hall

Tarrytown
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Enjoy both original and classic holiday songs as performed by beloved children's artist Laurie Berkner and friends.  READ MORE

Shake it Off's Grinchmas

Scarsdale
Friday, December 12, 2025
Shake it Off invites you to celebrate Grinchmas. This event celebrates all things Grinchy, complete with meeting the Grinch himself, a dance party, and photo opportunities. There will also be a hot cocoa station, a fun craft, and delicious pizza.  READ MORE

Finding Neverland: The Musical at White Plains Performing Arts Center

White Plains
Select dates from Friday, December 12 - Sunday, January 4, 2026
The story of how Peter became Pan comes to life in this hit Broadway Musical at the White Plains Performing Arts Center! Based on the movie, Finding Neverland tells the story of J.M. Barrie, the playwright who created "Peter Pan," exploring themes of imagination, friendship, and the spirit of childhood. READ MORE

Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow Winter Stroll

Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow – FREE
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Experience the charm of the season as the towns of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown come alive with festive lights, warm treats, and joyful celebrations. Enjoy extended shopping hours, outdoor dining, storytelling, a holly jolly trolley, holiday treats, carolers, an ugly sweater contest, live entertainment, and other special events! READ MORE

Emelin Theatre's Nutcracker Dream

Mamaroneck
Select dates from Saturday, December 13-Monday, December 22, 2025
This 90-minute, family-friendly adaptation of the Nutcracker by acclaimed choreographer Carole Alexis, inspired by the work of Rudolf Nureyev and Marius Petipa, brings the beloved holiday classic to life. Performed by Ballet des Amériques professionals with local young dancers, it’s a festive must-see, READ MORE

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at West Point

West Point
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Cirque Dreams Holidaze dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the whole family. This annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as holiday characters come to life, captivating audiences while defying gravity.  READ MORE

Cross County Center Menorah Lighting

Yonkers – FREE
Monday, December 15, 2025
Join Cross County Center for a special Chanukah Menorah Lighting with Chabad of Yonkers. Rabbi Mendy Hurwitz will light the menorah in celebration of the festival of lights, and guests will enjoy live music, cultural dancing, and delicious treats. READ MORE

Snow Ball with the Snow Sisters at FASNY Museum of Firefighting

Hudson – FREE
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Appearing for this special event are the Snow Sisters, Elsa and Anna. First, the Snow Sisters lead a festive sing-a-long and teach a dance. Then, kids play some winter-themed games with prizes for all and do a holiday craft. All attendees can pose for pictures with the Snow Sisters in front of a magical winter background.  READ MORE

Brunch with Santa at the Royal Regency Hotel

Yonkers
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Join Santa for a magical holiday experience at the Royal Regency Hotel in Yonkers. Enjoy brunch favorites—from fluffy pancakes to savory scrambled eggs—followed by photos with Santa and holiday activities like face painting, balloon art, gingerbread cookie decorating, and a creative coloring station. READ MORE

KM's Holiday Spirit Festival

Wappingers Falls
Select dates through Saturday, December 27, 2025
Experience the magic of Kevin McCurdy’s Holiday Spirit Festival Winter Wonderland Walk! Take a fun-filled stroll through the sparkling Enchanted Forest of Lights, discover the cozy Polar Bear Igloo, and dance along to the tunes of Candy Cane Lane Musical Trees.  READ MORE

Winter Wonderland at Dogwood Acres Farm

Middletown
Multiple dates through Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Make your holidays even more memorable with a trip to Dogwood Acres Winter Wonderland with wagon rides through holiday lights, a Marshmallow Cannon, Snowball Fight, Dogwood Express, and so much more. Visit with the Reindeer! Stop and see Santa. Enjoy some S'mores at the fire pits, and eat tasty treats.  READ MORE

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza

Valhalla
Multiple dates through Wednesday, December 31, 2025
This holiday lights extravaganza returns to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla for its 12th season. This year's three-day opening weekend will be a walk-thru and will feature the return of the Santa Fun Run, an all-new Mascot Dash, and a winter market.  READ MORE

Holidays on the Hill Train Show at Lasdon Park & Arboretum

Katonah
Multiple dates through Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Discover an all-new Holidays on the Hill Train Show, featuring a 2,500-square-foot exhibit set within the stunning Lasdon Glass House Conservatory. Afterward, visit Santa in his cozy cottage and explore the beautifully decorated Conservatory Plaza with a fun scavenger hunt as you try to find the little elves hiding throughout. READ MORE

Legoland New York Holiday Bricktacular

Goshen
Select dates through Saturday, January 3, 2026
Experience the holidays at Legoland New York, where the entire resort is bursting with holiday cheer. Visit the new Lego City Elf Extravaganza, sing and dance at one of the seasonal shows, take “elfies” with your favorite holiday Lego characters, go ice skating at Icicle Alley, and more. READ MORE

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Katherine Dhurandhar
Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.
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