2022 Holiday Fun in and Around Westchester
We are so excited for the holidays! To help you out with your planning, we’ve rounded up a list of cool events and things to do in and around Westchester. From Santa Claus to reindeers to holiday lights, you’ll find fun things to do for kids of all ages. Happy planning!
14th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop
Every day from November 25th through December 24th, enjoy a holiday wonderland with three LIVE reindeer and photos with Santa Claus! Proceeds benefit Kids in Crisis. Get a photo taken with Santa and receive a complimentary gift bag. Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, 437 North Street, Greenwich, CT 06830, 203-869-3418, greenwichreindeerfestival.com
HERSHEY’S Melted Hot Chocolate
Warm up the holidays with a HERSHEY’S Melted Hot Chocolate. The signature recipe uses a full HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate bar mixed with white milk and topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, chocolate chips and a snack-sized HERSHEY’S Bar. Hershey’s Chocolate World Times Square, 47th St & 7th Avenue, New York, NY, chocolateworld.com/locations/times-square.html
Christmas Fantasy with Lights at Storybook Land
Experience Christmas magic in real life! Watch as Santa Claus waves his magic wand and lights up Storybook Land with over 1 million lights! Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus until December 23. All rides and snack bars are open. Check the website for holiday hours. Storybook Land, 6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, Storybookland.com
Holiday Events at Cross County Center
Cross County Center offers an action-packed lineup of holiday events for everyone! Stop by this holiday season and enjoy photos with Santa, a pop up Ice Skating Rink, Holiday Food Truck Market and the largest Christmas Tree in Westchester that you can walk thru! Cross County Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY 10704, 914- 968-9570, crosscountycenter.com.
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza
Guests will be dazzled and delighted along the 1.2 miles of holiday lights by several new additions for 2022, including a new North Pole and live Santa display; breathtaking Kaleidoscope Corrido; cheerful Snowmen Caroling Corner; more electrifying lights surrounding the largest holiday Christmas tree in Westchester and a new 30-foot glistening star guests will be able to make their New Year’s wish upon! Tickets are $25 weekdays, $35 weekends per vehicle. Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza, Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Pkwy Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595, wwinterwonderland.com
Holiday Fair & Craft Sale
The Fair and Craft Sale will be held mostly outdoors, with the nostalgic feel of a Winter Street Fair – Christmas trees, cider & chestnuts, holiday treats, children’s activities, festive music and caroling, puppet shows, a silent auction, and a wide array of beautiful and unique handmade gifts, crystals, candles, and more. Hand and Hoe Lot, 241 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977, fellowshipcommunity.org/hand-and-hoe.
Palisades Center: Shop Small Day
Palisades Centerm, in partnership with the Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce, will host a special event highlighting small businesses throughout the mall! Meet the business owners, listen to live music, enjoy free giveaways, and more! Check Shop Small Saturday on November 26th. 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY, palisadescenter.com
Holiday Fun at the Palisades Center
Check out holiday events taking place at Palisades Center! Check out Santa’s Arrival – November 19 (5 PM – 7 PM), Visits with Santa – November 18 – December 24, Santa Cares (sensory friendly event) – December 5 (9 AM – 10:30 AM) and Pet Night with Santa – December 11 (4 PM – 6 PM.) 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY, palisadescenter.com
Ramsey Farmers’ Market
The Ramsey Farmers’ Market is hosting the Second Chance Toy Collection on November 13 and graciously accepting donations of gently used plastic toys. The market will begin its winter hours effective December 4, taking place every Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM during the months of December through April. The market will be closed on December 25 and January 1. Ramsey Main Street Station, Ramsey, NJ, ramseyfarmersmarket.org
RYDE Nutcracker Performances
The Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble’s annual performance of The Nutcracker will be held December 9th through 11th at Rockland Community College. Six full length performances, including special narrated shows for younger guests. Discounted tickets available for Girl Scout Troops. Rockland Community College
145 College Road, Suffern, NY 10901, rocklandyouthdanceensemble.org
