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💗 Loving Westchester's Weekday Highlights: Turkey To Go & A Winter Wonderland

Plus, it's a homecoming for two star performers with Westchester roots

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Wes+Bec Willetts
November 18, 2025

Hello, Westchester!

 

It’s the time of year when you take stock a little. Maybe things went your way, maybe they veered wildly, or maybe you’re still figuring out where you stand. Whichever it is, you’re not alone.

 

This year so far has been unlike any we’ve had. We took a real swing at building something with you, and watching it grow into a community has been the best part — meeting you, hearing from you, and getting to know the brilliant people and businesses shaping Westchester.

 

We’ve got a lot planned for the months ahead, all focused on making this more useful, valuable and fun, while supporting local, hardworking, talented businesses and artists. To do that well, we’ll be asking for your input. When those questions land, jump in. Your voice steers where this goes next.

 

Finally, one quick announcement: now that the newsletter has grown quite large, we are opening up our doors to brands and businesses who want to promote with us, and we have some sweet early supporter deals! We’re opening space for local businesses and brands who want to reach this audience, and we’ll only share things we genuinely think you’ll care about. If you know someone who may be interested, tell them to get in touch. We have limited spaces!

 

Now, back to this week in Westchester — and everything there is to enjoy!

 

Bec+Wes

 

 

In today’s edition:

Plus, a message from our partners, QueenBHive (for all things comms and brand) & QueenBPoker (for all things fun and play!)

 

If you saw our note and would like to chat about advertising with us, shoot us an e-mail at [email protected]. We love supporting local businesses and events!

 

Let’s go!

💓 The Pulse

Loving Westchester’s Featured Events!

Fri., Nov 21 | The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College | 8p | Tickets from $69.50

 

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Regina Spektor returns to her alma mater Purchase College this Friday for a one-night-only “Benefit Concert for ArtsWestchester” in celebration of its 60th anniversary.

 

Fri., Nov 21 - Sun., Nov 23 | Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla | 5p | Tickets $30, Children under 5 FREE

 

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland returns with an opening weekend NovemberFest walkthrough event. Guests will follow along the 1.2 mile path on foot, snapping photos and waving hello to Santa. Don’t miss the tree lighting at 6p on Friday!

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📆 What’s Happening?

 

Kid-friendly Fun!

Fri., Nov 21 - Sun., Nov 23 | Yorktown Stage

 

The seven show run of Shrek The Musical continues this week at the Yorktown Stage with a Friday evening performance followed by matinees on Saturday & Sunday. Check the link above for daily times & tickets.

 

Multiple dates & times beginning Fri., Nov 21 | Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, North Salem | Tickets $15-35

 

Harvest Moon is aglow from this Friday when the on switch is flicked for over half a million lights across the orchard grounds for the Lumina light experience. Early pics and videos look incredible. We can’t wait to get over there and see for ourselves.

 

🎄 Winterfest Continues

Currently running through Jan 4 | Cross County Center, Yonkers

 

With Friday night’s tree lighting in the books, festivities continue at Cross County Center’s Winterfest. Revelers can come down for photos with Santa, ice skating and a food truck market running Wednesdays through Fridays.

 

🎄 Christmas in America

Currently running | Christmas in America, Mount Vernon | Times vary | FREE

 

Mount Vernon’s decoration destination, Christmas in America, has revamped its Holiday Lane walkthrough, making it 12 times bigger and completely free, while sending 10% of sales to Mount Vernon non-profits.

 

🎅 Santa’s Hanging at the Mall

Currently running, multiple dates & times | The Westchester Mall, White Plains

 

Head to White Plains’ Westchester Mall and let the little ones grab a glimpse of the man, himself. Santa will be set up on Level 1 from 11a-4p Tuesday through Thursday and 11a-7p on Friday for wish lists and photos.

 

Grown Ups & Date Nights

Tue., Nov 18 | Bronxville Public Library | 1.30-2.30p | FREE admission

 

Digital innovation executive Lee Huang helps guests understand how AI & ChatGPT are transforming the way we live & work and how to harness its power to your advantage while tackling questions surrounding it (i.e. will AI take my job?) head-on.

 

Tue., Nov 18 | Mamaroneck Cinemas | 7p

 

A-Sides with Jon Chattman & LMC Media Center return with a cult-classic Video Vault screening, Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction. Head down before the show and catch a set from Smoky O & John G rocking out tunes from the film.

 

🎭 You’re the Artist at Rye Arts Center

  • Wed., Nov 19 | Open Mic Night… guests are encouraged to showcase their talents across poetry, comedy, spoken word & music | 6.30-8.30p

  • Thu., Nov 20 | “Color and Line” BYOB paint night in the style of Alma Thomas | 6.30-9p

 

Thu., Nov 20 | Bedford Village Flower Shoppe | 6p

 

Join Bedford Village Flower Shoppe this Thursday for their “Lush & Lovely: Friendsgiving Floral Centerpiece Workshop” aimed at helping guests put together the perfect arrangement for hosting on the holidays.

 

Fri., Nov 21 & Sat., Nov 22 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill

 

Westchester’s own, Anthony Rodia, brings his veteran comedy chops to the Paramount Hudson Valley stage on Friday & Saturday night as part of his “Laugh Till It Hurts” tour. Limited tickets remain.

 

Fri., Nov 21 - Sun., Nov 23 | The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester

 

Live show legends, Widespread Panic, take The Cap stage for three consecutive nights beginning this Friday, teaming up with Conscious Alliance for a food drive benefitting Meals on Main Street to score donators a limited edition event poster.

 

Fri., Nov 21 - Sun., Nov 23 | Irvington Theater

 

Irvington Theater has partnered with Broadway Training Center to bring The Secret Garden to the stage, reimagined as a musical and performed by Broadway Training Center’s advanced students. Check the above link for showtimes & tickets.

 

 

The Beat

Westchester’s Live Music Scene

Thanks to our partner, QueenBPoker!

 

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🦃 Thanksgiving Take Out

H-O-T-T-O-G-O, you can get your bird to go…

🦃 Full Feasts

 

Milton Point Provisions | Rye | Order by Nov 19

 

Milton Point Provisions has a real knack for meat — everything is always beautifully cooked and treated with the kind of care that only comes from people who love what they do. Their Thanksgiving offerings are priced similarly to other local gourmet markets (think midsize prepared-feast). Thoughtful sides, seasonal flavors, and that “made-from-scratch” feeling without doing it yourself.

 

Susan Lawrence | Chappaqua | Order by Nov 22

 

A Westchester holiday institution. Turkey, soups, trimmings, breads, desserts — all individually priced. Expect premium holiday pricing here, especially for mains and larger orders, but the quality is consistently exceptional.

 

DeCicco & Sons | Order by Nov 22

 

Their Thanksgiving packages start at $219 for up to six people, with options laddering up to a feast for 12 for $539. If you want everything handled in one go — turkey, sides, apps, pies — this is an easy and very good, heat-and-serve route.

 

Moderne Barn | Armonk | Order by Nov 24

 

Restaurant-quality Thanksgiving without leaving the house… well, not quite — you’ll still need to pop out to pick it up. Their prix fixe takeout menu sits in the restaurant-price range, ideal if you want something polished and festive without cooking.

 

Mt. Kisco Farmers Market | Mt. Kisco | Order by Nov 25

 

A cozy, market-made Thanksgiving from Chef Anton, with holiday pies by Niecy’s Bakeshop. This is a great choice if you want something homemade without the effort. You can build your own menu from their à la carte options: with soups ($16/qt), roast turkey + gravy ($25/person) and classic sides ($18/qt). You name it, they’ve thought of it! Ideal if you want flexibility rather than a fixed package.

 

Red Horse by David Burke | White Plains | Limited availability

 

A fully cooked, ready-to-reheat feast from Chef David Burke, featuring carved turkey off the bone, signature sides, and Dixie Lee Bakery pies. Full Feast ($500, feeds 8–10). Half Feast ($250, feeds 4–6).

 

🥧 Side Action

 

Lulu’s Kitchenette | Pleasantville | Order by Nov 23

 

A brilliant option if you want a full Thanksgiving spread minus the turkey. Lulu’s handles the supporting stars: classic sides, salads, seasonal sauces, breads, sweets, and their beloved Smash Pies. Side dish and salad half trays start at $59.49 and full trays at $125.49, making it easy to build an entire table around their dishes.

 

Ladle of Love | Bronxville & Mt. Kisco | Order by Nov 20

 

Homemade, wholesome, and comforting. Their holiday mains and sides are individually priced, generally in the mid-range for artisanal prepared foods. Their veggie sides have modern nuances, such as mushrooms with shallots and coconut milk, and truffled cauliflower!

 

Dig Inn’s “Digsgiving” | Pre-order now

 

Fresh, vegetable-forward holiday dishes. Their packages scale from 8 to 30 people, and pricing varies by size — typically moderate compared to other full holiday spreads. Modern, seasonal, and reheat-friendly. Always delicious.

🏡 Where the Heart Is

Incredible homes are listed in Westchester every week. Here’s one that caught our eye…

 

Listed by Julia B Fee Sothebys

72 Magnolia Drive is a charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 1,858 square foot home in Dobbs Ferry's sought-after Riverview Manor neighborhood. This warm and inviting home features a generous living room with wood-burning fireplace, a renovated eat-in kitchen opening to an oversized patio with outdoor fireplace, an en suite primary bedroom with sliders to the rear garden, and a versatile windowed lower level with additional bedroom and bath.

 

The home is perfectly positioned just 3 minutes to Dobbs Ferry's Metro-North Station (44 minutes to Grand Central) and under 5 minutes to The Parlor's wood-fired pizzas and cozy, neighborhood hang Uncle Lefty’s in Hastings. Location, location, location.

 

Thanks for reading Loving Westchester!

 

We’re really enjoying putting this together twice a week and hope you enjoy reading it. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again… we love to hear from you! You can reach us at [email protected].

 

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Until next time,