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Mostly Free & Fun Things to Do this Weekend with Westchester Kids: Frosty Fest, Christmas and Chanukah Fun & More, Dec. 13-14
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Chanukah as evidenced by the abundance of holiday happenings taking place in Westchester and the Hudson Valley! This weekend check out Frosty Fest, Holiday Spirit Festival, and SPARKLE: Nights of 10,000 Lights.
Make Holiday Decorations from Nature—perhaps some nice Winter Wildflower Arrangements--or for nature, as you Decorate a Tree for Wildlife. Enjoy the Hanukkah Celebration at RJCC, shop till you drop at the Chanukah Fun House and Gift Shop or take in the sounds of the season at Holiday Music and the Holiday of Christmas.
For a breather from the holidays, there’s the annual Toy and Train Show, Candy Bingo, a live performance of Curious George and NBA FIT Dribble, Dish & Swish.
Read on for just a few of the many happenings we’ve culled from our Event Calendar, then check out our December GOList for our top picks for the rest of the month. If you haven’t handed in your wish list yet, check out the best places to visit Santa in Westchester, and don’t miss our roundup of Chanukah events too!
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Holiday Spirit Festival – Wappingers Falls
Soak up the holiday festivities at this event, which is loaded with special features, including a magical Christmas village, enchanted forest of lights, Santa’s workshop and more. $11 adults; $8 children ages 2–11
Frosty Fest– Ulster Park
At this holiday light spectacular, visit Frosty and his friends, enjoy giant light displays, explore Candy Cane Lane, magical mansion and more. $12 adults; $9 children under 12
SATURDAY
Decorate a Tree for Wildlife – Ossining
Head to Teatown Lake Reservation for a holiday tradition that celebrates nature’s gift to us. Help decorate a tree with goodies for the birds, squirrels and other wildlife. $5
Holiday Decorations from Nature - Cross River
Utilize materials from nature to create beautiful decorations for your home or as a gift. FREE
Curious George - Mamaroneck
Fans of the trouble-making monkey can enjoy a live performance all about George and his crazy antics. $15
Holiday Music and the Holiday of Christmas - Mount Vernon
In addition to live holiday music and a visit to this historic home, revelers can learn about the history of Christmas in America at an informative presentation. FREE
Candy Bingo - Somers
You’ll have images of sugarplums dancing in your head as you and your family enjoy a community game of candy bingo. FREE
NBA FIT Dribble, Dish & Swish - New Rochelle
Sign your athlete up for this opportunity to showcase his or her basketball skills—and potentially advance in the competition! FREE
SUNDAY
Hanukkah Celebration at RJCC - Pleasantville
Feast on ricotta latkes, make crafts and pound away in this holiday drum circle. Adults: Free; children: $10
Toy and Train Show - White Plains
Returning to Westchester is the largest toy and train show in the northeast featuring more than 350 vendors—worth a view whether you’re buying or just spectating. Ages 13 & up: $12; 12 and under: FREE
Winter Wildflower Arrangements - Rye
Make a beautiful holiday centerpiece with wildflowers that are provided to suit the vase that you bring. $5
BEYOND WESTCHESTER
Head over the bridge to check out the 23rd Annual Gingerbread Wonderland and Craft Show in Morristown, NJ. The 200+ edible structures on display are quite impressive, as indicated by the photo album from last year’s event. They aren’t just houses—they’re entire landscapes or still lifes. Have your own gingerbread project at the ready at home, as you’ll leave there inspired to craft one yourself!
Catch a performance of PUSH Physical Theatre, a form of acrobatic storytelling (or storytelling acrobatics). The troupe is self-described as "a cross between fine art sculpture and the hit movie The Matrix."
Remember to check out our Events Calendar for even more fun happening this weekend and beyond in Westchester. And be sure to sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on our latest reviews, tips and more.
