💗 Loving Westchester's Christmas Special: Lights, Laughs & Lore

🎅 Santa sightings for last minute asks and naughty / nice list checks!

• The Westchester Mall | White Plains… Tue. (9a-9p), Wed. (9a-5p)

• Cross County Center | Yonkers… Tue. (10a-9p), Wed. (10a-6p); excludes 3-4p break, reservations required on Christmas Eve!

• Ridge Hill | Yonkers… Tue., (11a-8p, break 3-4p), Wed. (10a-5p, break 1-1.30p)

• Jefferson Valley Mall | Yorktown Heights… Tue. (10a-8p), Wed. (9a-5p)

• Christmas in America | Mount Vernon… Tue. (11a-2p, 2.30-6.30p)

🎄 Holiday attraction hours

• Winter Wonderland | Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla… Tue. (4.30-10.45p), Wed. & Thu. (closed), Fri.-Sun. (5-9.45p)

• Lumina | Harvest Moon, North Salem… Tue. (5-7.45p), Wed. & Thu. (closed), Fri. (5-7.45p), Sat. (5-8p), Sun. (5-7.45p)

• Grand Holiday Illumination | Untermyer Gardens, Yonkers… Tue.-Sun. (4.30-8p) …yes, open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

• Great Holiday Train Show | New Castle Historical Society, Chappaqua… entry times: Tue. (10a & 1.15p), Wed. (open 10a-12.45p), Thu. (closed), Fri.-Sun. (10a-1.15p)

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⛸️ Pop-Up Ice Skating Rink

Open every day this week except Christmas, check here for times | Cross County Center, Yonkers | Various hours | $12 (ages 5+), includes skates

Glide into the holidays at Cross County Center’s synthetic ice rink. Perfect for young and first-time skaters, the smooth "glice" surface skates slower than real ice. Located at Center Court near the Christmas tree, admission includes skate rental and a one-hour session.

🎅 Christmas Week Celebrations

Tue., Dec 23 & Fri., Dec 26 | Westchester Children’s Museum, Rye

Celebrate Christmas Week at Westchester Children’s Museum with storytimes that connect with holiday themes of kindness & joy (10a & 5p) and Makerspace sessions to craft ornaments & winter art (3-5p).

✨ Planetarium Laser Shows at Hudson River Museum

Wed., Dec 24 & Fri., Dec 26 | Hudson River Museum, Yonkers | Times vary | Tickets $25; Members and Youth (ages 3–18) $16; includes general admission.

Catch two holiday-themed shows (Holiday Magic & Nutcracker Fantasy) at the Hudson River Museum as part of the Planetarium Laser Shows series. Both shows are approx. 30 minutes long and feature choreographed laser visuals with classic holiday tunes. Check the link above for tickets and details because the laser show series ramps up after the holidays with Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Beatles and Taylor Swift shows!

🎩 Edge of Your Seat Magic Show

Fri., Dec 26 | Pound Ridge Library | 2-2.45p | Free, registration required (waitlist)

Magic of Amore brings award-winning wonder to Pound Ridge. Watch handkerchiefs turn to magic wands and mysterious objects materialize from thin air in this dazzling performance where kids become the magician's assistant for edge-of-your-seat excitement.

🎭 Finding Neverland

This week’s shows: Fri., Dec 26 (7.30p), Sat., Dec 27 (2p & 7.30p), Sun., Dec 28 (2p) | White Plains Performing Arts Center | Tickets from $53

Discover the magical story behind Peter Pan with WPPAC’s production of the Broadway hit Finding Neverland. Follow J.M. Barrie as he forms an unexpected friendship with widow Sylvia and her four sons, sparking the inspiration for his most beloved creation.

❄ Paul Winter's Winter Solstice Celebration

Tue., Dec 23 | Tarrytown Music Hall | 7.30p | Tickets from $65.50

Seven-time Grammy winner and artist-in-residence of NYC’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine brings his Winter Solstice Celebration to Tarrytown alongside cellist Eugene Friesen, pianist Henrique Eisenmann, bassist Peter Slavov, percussionist Bertram Lehmann, and vocalist Theresa Thomason.

🐍 Movie Party: Anaconda

Fri., Dec 26 | Alamo Drafthouse, Yonkers | 7.15p | Tickets $23

Alamo Drafthouse hosts one of its always popular movie parties this Friday for Anaconda, the new comedy starring Paul Rudd and Jack Black. Ticket holders will receive interactive movie props related to the film.

🤣 Belly Laughs & Brews

Fri., Dec 26 | Captain Lawrence Barrel House, Mount Kisco | 7p | Tickets $28.52

Hard Headed Comedy hits the Captain Lawrence Barrel House in Mount Kisco for its last show of the year, featuring sets from veteran comedians Sonya Vai, Michael Brigante, Kevin Israel and Luz Michelle.

🎤 Cipha Sounds

Fri., Dec 26 - Sun., Dec 28 | Levity Live, West Nyack | Multiple showtimes, click here for tickets

NYC comedy scene headlining regular and tourmate with the likes Dave Chappelle and Michael Che, Cipha Sounds brings his unique set to West Nyack’s Levity Live for five shows between Friday and Sunday.

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🎭 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes

This week: shows running every day (incl. Christmas) | Radio City Music Hall, New York | Various times | Find tickets here

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the world-famous Rockettes at this year's spectacular. Whether it's your first time or an annual family tradition, this milestone season features iconic dancing, stunning costumes, and unforgettable performances.

🎪 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil

This week: shows running every day except Christmas through Dec 28 | The Theater at MSG, New York | Various times | Find tickets here

Cirque du Soleil reinvents the classic holiday poem in a way only they can with interesting characters, acrobats, daring stunts and a rockin’ holiday soundtrack. The show only runs until Sunday, so this is the last week to catch it this season.

🩰 George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

This week: shows running every day except Christmas through Jan 3 | David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, New York | Various times | Find tickets here

New York City Ballet's Nutcracker production features 90 dancers, 62 musicians, and over 125 children bringing Tchaikovsky's score to life. Watch the famous Christmas tree grow to 40 feet, get swept away in swirling snow, and meet enchanting characters. A magical holiday tradition for all ages.