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Holiday Train Shows In and Around Westchester County

All aboard! You'll love the old time family fun of holiday train displays in our area

By Kelly Fitzpatrick November 5, 2024

Is that the sound of nostalgia or the hum of a holiday train? It's hard to tell, but you can get your fill of it at the amazing holiday train displays throughout Westchester County.  Read on for a description of each of these spectactular displays that bring joy to people of all ages throughout the holiday season.


New Castle Historical Society's Great Holiday Train Show

Chappaqua

Now in its' fourth year, New Castle Historical Society's Great Holiday Train Show lights up the Horace Greeley House with holiday magic. Children and adults alike will enjoy the extensive displays that wind through the various rooms of the house.  

Details:

November 16th - January 4th

Children's tickets $9.39

Member tickets $11.29

Non-member tickets $16.74

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Greenburgh Nature Center Holiday Train Show

Scarsdale

For an extra special day, head on over to Greenburgh Nature Center on November 18th or 19th to also enjoy the Holiday Market.  The annual holiday train show display takes place in the Manor House and will delight families watching the train whiz through the countryside setup.

Details:

Nov 16-17, 23-24, Nov 30-Dec 1, and Dec 7-8
Times: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Price: Members: $3, Non-Members: $10 (children under 2 are free)
includes Animal Museum admission + train show

Train Show tickets can be purchased at the Manor House entrance on the day you attend.

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Lasdon Park Holidays on the Hill Train Show

Katonah

This annual tradition grows in size each year and now features twelve train tracks throughout the conservatory.  Dress for indoor and outdoor weather as a portion of the display is outside.  

Details: 

Reservations strongly recommended.  Please arrive on time for your viewing slot.

Dates: November 25th - December 31st, 2023

Tickets: Free admission for children under 2

Children $10

Seniors $15

Adults $20

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Holiday Train Show at NYBG

Bronx

No list of holiday train shows would be complete without the beloved tradition of the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Gardens.  NYBG is sharing an all new, outdoor display for the first time that visitors can enjoy prior to heading into the conservatory to watch trains zip past over 200 iconic New York landmarks.

Details:
Dates: November 16th - January 20th

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tickets: $15-$35 Free under 2

Must be reserved in advance.


Do you know of a family friendly event happening this fall in the Armonk, Chappaqua, Millwood, Mount Kisco, Thornwood, Pleasantville, Amawalk, Bedford, Bedford Hills, Cross River, Goldens Bridge, Granite Springs, Jefferson Valley, Katonah, Lincolndale, Mohegan Lake, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Purdys, Shrub Oak, Somers, South Salem, Waccabuc, Yorktown and Yorktown Heights area and all the towns in between? Submit it to our calendar and we’ll have it listed in no time!