Awesome Westchester Weekend: November 22-24
It’s time for another awesome Westchester weekend, and this one is full of fun for the entire family. Enjoy New Rochelle’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade, Lumina, welcome back Winter Wonderland, and so much more. There are plenty of fun and family-friendly things going on this weekend, and it’s time to start planning, so check out our list of awesome things happening this weekend.
Can’t make it out this weekend? Check out our calendar of events that will keep you posted on everything fun happening in Westchester all month long.
Lumina
November 22 – December 30, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Get ready to create magical memories with your family in this enchanting illuminated forest. With over half a million dazzling lights, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer. Enjoy festive performances from our Christmas choir, and don’t miss your chance to take photos with Santa on select nights. This is the perfect family-friendly experience to celebrate the season together. Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, 130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY 10560
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza
November 23 – December 31, 5 pm –9 pm
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza returns to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla for its eleventh season, featuring thousands of dazzling lights, impressive light tunnels, and a live Santa Claus. New for 2024 is a 125-foot pixel LED wall, a Live Ice Queen character, a Festivus Pole, and an OtoCast app for storytelling. Special themed nights include Taylor ‘Swiftie’ Night on November 27, Princess Night on December 5, and a family-friendly New Year’s celebration on December 31. Families can enjoy holiday classics through their vehicle’s FM radio, and the drive-through should be about 25-30 minutes. Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Pkwy Road, Valhalla
7th Annual Tree Light Event
November 22, 5 pm
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style at the 7th Annual Tree Lighting Event, located at the Ground Level Village Entrance. Your entire family can enjoy an exciting lineup featuring an enchanting holiday princess, elves, a stilt-walking toy soldier, and the amazing XFactor Drumline. Plus, a festive parade with Santa. Families can enjoy music and dancing courtesy of DJ Omar, who will also be giving away fun surprises for the kids. Make unforgettable memories together at this FREE event. The Mall at Bay Plaza, 200 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475
60th Annual New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade
November 23, 10 am – 1 pm
The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of New Rochelle, is excited to present the 60th Annual Thanksgiving Parade. The parade will kick off at the Huguenot Children’s Library and proceed along North Avenue to Bonnefoy Place. Families can look forward to a delightful celebration featuring giant parade balloons, marching bands, colorful floats, vintage cars, dancers, singers, and participants from local colleges, schools, businesses, and community organizations. Huguenot Children’s Library, 794 North Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801
The Great Holiday Train Show
Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am – 4 pm, through January 4, 2025
The beloved annual tradition is back for its fourth year, featuring three exciting new train displays, including an expanded LEGO layout and village. Families won’t want to miss cherished family favorites like the Polar Express and Santa’s Double Track Holiday Train. Children can engage in a Scavenger Hunt through the historic Horace Greeley house, enjoy crafting sessions in the activity room, play at the train table, or capture memorable moments by sitting on the mini train for perfect photo opportunities. New Castle Historical Society, 100 King Street, Chappaqua, 10514
Mary Poppins at Yorktown Stage
November 22, 7:30 pm, November 23, 2 pm–5 pm
Yorktown Stage is bringing a childhood classic to life. In the musical “Mary Poppins,” the beloved nanny arrives to help the troubled Banks family in 1910 England. Young siblings Jane and Michael, who have gone through many nannies, learn the importance of valuing each other with Mary Poppins’ magical and practical guidance. As she takes them on memorable adventures, both children and adults discover that “Anything can happen if you let it.”
This captivating musical combines an engaging story, memorable songs, impressive dance numbers, and innovative stagecraft. Based on P.L. Travers’ books and the classic Disney film, “Mary Poppins” delighted audiences on Broadway for over 2,500 performances, earning multiple Olivier and Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical. Yorktown Stage, 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights
Friendsgiving at the Village Branch
November 23, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Children ages 5 to 12 won’t want to miss the chance to celebrate Thanksgiving in the charming style of Charlie Brown! This event will offer children the chance to create crafts, a “traditional” Snoopy feast with jellybeans, popcorn, pretzels, and toast, and the classic “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” Registration is now open. Just be mindful that the food may contain allergens such as tree nuts and soy. Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village Branch, 85 Main Street, Haverstraw, NY 10927
Upcycle Art Workshops
November 24, 2 pm – 3 pm
Upcycle Art workshops offer a fantastic opportunity to breathe new life into forgotten books. Guests are encouraged to unleash their creativity and imagination while repurposing these old treasures. All supplies will be made available to those who join. Unleash your inner artist this weekend at Hudson Valley Books for Humanity. Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, 67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562
Ann’s Place 22nd Annual Festival of Trees
November 22 – 24, 10 am – 5 pm
Ann’s Place is hosting the 22nd Annual Festival of Trees, “Celebrating Traditions,” at The Summit in Danbury to kick off the holiday season. Families can expect live performances, beautifully decorated trees, holiday shopping, raffles, and children’s crafts.
Special events include Sip, Stroll & Shop on November 22 from 4 pm to 7 pm, offering holiday shopping and a complimentary drink. On November 23 from 7 pm to 10 pm, adults 21 and older can attend Tastings at the Lodge, featuring wine, spirits, a build-your-own mac and cheese station, and live music. Proceeds benefit Ann’s Place, which supports local families facing cancer through counseling and wellness programs. The Summit at Danbury, 100 Reserve Rd, Danbury, CT 06810
Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
Fridays – Sundays, 3 – 9 pm, November 22 through Jan. 5, 2025
Experience the magic of the season at the Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights show, where, on select evenings, the grounds transform into a breathtaking display of millions of lights and lanterns that bring majestic animals and wild environments to life. Sponsored by Con Edison, this immersive adventure will create unforgettable holiday memories for families of all ages.
Stroll through seven stunning lantern trails featuring nearly 100 species that connect you to the vital wildlife that WCS staff work tirelessly to protect, both globally and in our very own New York zoos. This year, don’t miss out on exciting new attractions, including interactive glowing walls, six towering 12-foot trees, and dazzling illuminated flowers that invite you to play and explore. Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460
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