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MacKID Guide to Westchester County Holiday Activities

UPDATED Santa, Drive through Lights, Menorah Lighting, Train Shows, and More in Westchester County

By Kelly Fitzpatrick November 28, 2022

It's time for holiday family fun in Westchester County, New York!  We can hardly wait! We are lucky to have so many holiday attractions and events in the Armonk, Chappaqua, Mount Kisco, Pleasantville area where families have been making memories for years. From Santa sightings to light displays and holiday markets ... MacaroniKID Armonk, Chappaqua, Mount Kisco, Pleasantville has all the details for you and your family to make the most of this holiday season right here in Westchester County and slightly beyond.

Last updated: 12/14/2022


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Santa Sightings



12.14 Brunch with Santa, Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre, Elmsford.

12.17 Breakfast with Santa – Jefferson Valley 

12.17 Breakfast with Santa at the Bear Mountain Inn

12.17 Santa at the Bear Mountain Ice Rink 2 p.m. - 3:30 session

12.18 Breakfast with Santa – Briarcliff 

12.18 Santa at Boscobel

12.18 Thornwood FD Santa Wagon

12.18 Briarcliff Manor FD Santa Wagon


Ongoing

Santa's Village at American Christmas, Mount Vernon

Photos with Santa at the Cross County Shopping Center

Ladson Park Santa and Train Show, Katonah

Photos with Santa at Ridge Hill

Photos with Santa at the Jefferson Valley Mall

Meet Santa Claus at Ridge Hill

Photos with Santa at The Westchester

Greenwich Reindeer Festival, Greenwich, CT

Polar Express Train Ride, Whippany NJ or Kingston, NY


Holiday Lights



12.19 Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop at Ridge Hill

12.19 Menorah Lighting at Cross County Center

12.20 Chanukah Giant Lego Menorah, Mount Kisco

12.22 Chabad of the Rivertowns Hanukkah Town and Menorah Lighting, Ridge Hill, Yonkers

Ongoing

Westchester Winter Wonderland, Kensico Dam, Valhalla

Lights on Jenkins Court, Ossining

Christmas House Westchester, White Plains at The Westchester

Holiday Lights on the Farm, Muscoot, Katonah

LUMAGICA Light Show at Harvest Moon Orchard, North Salem

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Stamford Holiday Stroll

Illuminate the Farm - Queens County Farm Museum

Watt Holiday Lights, Goshen

Peace, Love, and Lights, Bethel Woods

The Wonderland of Lights, Rhineback

A Frosty Fest, Ulster



Holiday Markets


December Weekends and Christmas Eve, IHEART Hudson Valley Christmas Market, Washingtonville

12.17 Christmas Craft Fair, New Windsor

12.17 Old-Fashioned Christmas Jubilee, Pine Bush

12.17 Christmas Market at the Jefferson Valley Mall 12 p.m.

12.17 and 12.18 Holiday Boutique at Railroad Arts Studio

12.18 Chanukah Village, Irvington


Ongoing Holiday Boutique at Philipsburg Manor - Historic Hudson Valley



Other Activities and Events


3 Week Mini-Session Beginning Sunday 12.4 Breaking Ground Dance Center

12.16 The Polar Express Movie Viewing at Hotel MTK, Mount Kisco

12.17 Meet and Greet with the Grinch and Shake It Off Westchester

12.17 The Palace Stamford: The Nutcracker

12.17 Family Holiday Caroling and Hike, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

12.18 MKCC Shop with Frosty

12.18 The Nutcracker at The Tarrytown Music Hall

12.18 Winter Solstice Celebration, Muscoot, Katonah

12.19 December Nature Meditation, Mount Holly Preserve

12.28 The Lost Latkes by WonderSpark Puppets, Tarrytown

12.21 Motown for Kids/Holiday Party, The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester

12.21 It’s A Wonderful Life at The Ridgefield Playhouse

12.28 and 12.29 Slime Camp, Katonah Art Center

Ongoing

Santa's Village at American Christmas, Mount Vernon

Scarsdale Ballet Studio Nutcracker Wonderland Party, An Interactive Journey

Holiday Mansion Tours, Lyndhurst, Tarrytown

Holiday Tea Musicale, Caramoor Center for the Arts, Katonah


Printables

Printable December Events Calendar

Personalized Letters from Santa and Your Elf on a Shelf


Crafts


Celebrate the 8 Nights of Hanukkah With This Hanukkah Bucket List | Macaroni KID Armonk - Chappaqua - Mount Kisco - Pleasantville

Hanukkah Craft ~ Pasta Menorah | Macaroni KID Armonk - Chappaqua - Mount Kisco - Pleasantville

A Simple Snowman Craft Your Kids Can Make | Macaroni KID Armonk - Chappaqua - Mount Kisco - Pleasantville

Festive Ornament Crafts to Make with the Kids! | Macaroni KID Armonk - Chappaqua - Mount Kisco - Pleasantville

Easy-to-Make Holiday Gift: Homemade Gingerbread Play Dough | Macaroni KID Armonk - Chappaqua - Mount Kisco - Pleasantville

How to Make a Homemade Snow Globe | Macaroni KID Armonk - Chappaqua - Mount Kisco - Pleasantville


Kid Friendly Recipes

Cookies and Milk Fudge: A Yummy Twist on a Holiday Tradition | Macaroni KID Armonk - Chappaqua - Mount Kisco - Pleasantville

Sweet Potato Latkes: A Sweet Twist on a Traditional Recipe | Macaroni KID Armonk - Chappaqua - Mount Kisco - Pleasantville

Oh, Deer! How To Make These Adorable Reindeer Cupcakes | Macaroni KID Armonk - Chappaqua - Mount Kisco - Pleasantville


For more winter fun, check out our Ice-Skating Guide and our Winter Guide to Kids Programming


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