💗 Loving Westchester's Weekend Rundown: Comedy, Coffee & Chocolate Crafts

🎅 A Winter Wonderland NovemberFest

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

Westchester Parks Foundation hosts the first annual NovemberFest - a special three day walkthrough event at the Winter Wonderland trail. Opening weekend festivities include: Friday night tree lighting (6p), Saturday’s Santa Fun Run & Mascot Dash (5p) and live music from Smoky O and Traveling Medicine Man on Sunday.

🦃 61st Annual New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade

Sat., Nov 22 | North Ave. (from Eastchester Rd. to Bonnefoy Pl.), New Rochelle | Kicks off at 10a

Post up on North Ave. and catch Mighty Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Scooby-Doo and friends take to the skies for the 61st annual New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade. The friendly characters will be joined by 11 marching bands, 10 floats, dancers, singers & more!

🚂 The Great Holiday Train Show

Begins Sat., Nov 22 | New Castle Historical Society, Chappaqua | Check link for times & tickets

The New Castle Historical Society’s Great Holiday Train Show returns this Saturday for its fifth year. Don’t miss train layouts new for this year along with LEGO Around the World, The Polar Express and Santa’s Holiday Train plus activities & crafts for kids!

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✨ Brighten Up Your Weekend

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

Harvest Moon’s Lumina installation lights up Westchester’s farm country starting Friday night. Expect new trail walkthrough features, cozy fire pits, character photo ops, seasonal food & drinks and over 500,000 shimmering lights.

🐲 A Yorktown Fairy Tale

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

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

🍫 Chocolate and Craft Workshop

Sat., Nov 22 | 365 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale | 10.30-11.30a | Tickets $33.85

Shake It Off and Scarsdale Chocolate Works team up this weekend for a Paw Patrol-themed morning event, complete with a chocolate craft session, bounce time and a dance party with a special visit from Chase!

🍎 Make Your Own Apple Cider

Sun., Nov 23 | Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale | 11a | Tickets $7

Greenburgh Nature Center hosts an educational fall program focused on apple cider where participants will try their hand at operating an old-fashioned press to create their own cider to sample. Limited space available.

🧦 Sock Puppet Workshop with LMC Kids

Sun., Nov 23 | The Toy Box, Mamaroneck

If you or your little ones enjoy the magic of LMC Kids’ puppets, then why not learn to make your own sock puppet? The Toy Box will be holding a Sock Puppet Workshop with LMC Kids on Sun., Nov 23.

🎙 Regina Spektor Returns to Purchase

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 Friday for a one-night-only “Benefit Concert for ArtsWestchester” in celebration of its 60th anniversary.

🏡 Hidden Gems Play Reading Series: Radiant Vermin

Sat., Nov 22 | Hudson Valley Writers Center, Sleepy Hollow | 7p | Tickets $10

The Sleepy Hollow Arts Collective presents a staged reading of Philip Ridley’s Radiant Vermin this Saturday night, a fast-paced black-comedy satire on the housing market, homelessness and inequality.

☕ Coffee & Conversation with State Senator Shelley Mayer

Sat., Nov 22 | Laughing Horse Coffee & Tea Co., Harrison | 9-10a

New York State Senator Shelley Mayer drops by to visit our friends at Laughing Horse Coffee & Tea Co. in Harrison to speak with residents of Senate District 37 and field their questions and concerns about the district. RSVP encouraged.

🔮 A Wickedly Green Cabaret & Party

Sat., Nov 22 | The Central, Peekskill | 7-9p | FREE admission

Stage & Sips presents The Ozdust Ball, inspired by the Wicked world of Oz, at The Central in Peekskill. Come in costume and expect cabaret performances, dancing, singing and plenty of green “elixir” to go around.

🔪 A Killer Meal

Sat., Nov 22 | Red Horse by David Burke, White Plains | 6-9p | Tickets $125

Visit Red Horse by David Burke this Saturday night for an immersive 3-course murder mystery dining experience in which you and fellow diners become characters in the story as it unfolds at your table.

🎹 RiverArts' 2025 Chamber Music Benefit

Sun., Nov 23 | The Newington-Cropsey Foundation, Hastings-on-Hudson | 1-3p | Tickets $100

Join RiverArts for their 10th annual Chamber Music Benefit with an afternoon of Mozart and Dvořák piano quartets set inside the historic Newington-Cropsey Foundation. Limited tickets remaining!

😂 Westchester’s Got Jokes This Weekend:

• Anthony Rodia… Westchester’s-own plays two as part of his “Laugh Till It Hurts Tour” | Fri., Nov 21 (8p) & Sat., Nov 22 (7p) | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill | Tickets from $61.50

• Don’t Tell Comedy… returns to Westchester with a secret stop in New Rochelle | Sat., Nov 22 | Venue unknown, New Rochelle | 8p | Tickets $27

• Comedy From Scratch… award-winning show feat. Ariel Elias (Jimmy Kimmel Live!), Caitlin Reese (The Onion) & Ben Asher (Comedy Central) | Sat., Nov 22 | The Idea Kitchen, Larchmont | 8p | Tickets from $28.52

• Brad Upton… the internationally-touring comedy veteran visits the Emelin Theatre | Sat., Nov 22 | Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck | 8p | Tickets from $41

• TriState Standup… open mic competition, winner receives $50 and a spot on a future showcase | Sun., Nov 23 | Wolf & Warrior Brewing Company, White Plains | 6p showtime | FREE admission, $10 bar tab minimum

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🎄 Lighting Up the Scoreboard

Multiple dates & times beginning Fri., Nov 21 | Heritage Financial Park, Wappingers Falls

New York Yankees’ affiliate, Hudson Valley Renegades host Winter Glow, a mile-long drive-thru journey of dazzling holiday light displays perfectly synced to festive music. The holiday experience begins Friday night, check the link for future dates.

🚂 Take a Ride on The Polar Express

Running Fridays through Sundays in Nov, check link for future dates, times & tickets | Catskill Mountain Railroad, Kingston

Passengers can relive the magic of The Polar Express on a vintage coach, complete with a golden ticket, hot chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, dancing chefs and a stop at the North Pole for the first gift of Christmas - a silver sleigh bell.

Zeppieri & Sons, Bronx

A short hop from Westchester and absolutely worth it. One of our favorites, their pumpkin cheesecake is rich, balanced, and a solid offering for when you say, “I’ll bring dessert!”

RocBoards, Valhalla

Style it out with a charcuterie board. Their Thanksgiving pre-orders are full, but walk-ins are open on November 26 and 27. They’ll have a limited selection of small, medium, and large charcuterie boards, dessert boards, pies, and their popular brie skillets.

Noble Pies, Tarrytown (and others)

Ridiculously good whether sweet or savory. We’re waiting to see which special they’ll run this weekend (they are always amazing!), but they have plenty to choose from on their menu.

Susan Lawrence, Chappaqua

I think we only need to say the words and you’ll understand… Pumpkin cream pie donuts. Oh and they have stuffing muffins too! Stuffing… muffins! A guaranteed table win.

Chantilly BXV, Bronxville

Their decorate-yourself turkey cookie pack keeps kids (and grown-ups) happy. While you’re there, peek at the pecan pie and the Nutella wreath — both dangerous in the best way.

WildFig Floral, Katonah

If you’re up north, WildFig is a heavenly sanctuary that makes stunning seasonal arrangements. A lovely option if you want to bring something beautiful that lasts beyond the meal.

JMB Cake Studio, Carmel

A bit of a drive, but what an idea. Espresso Martini Dessert Cups! Silky Belgian chocolate ganache layered with espresso-infused chocolate mousse, topped with three chocolate-covered espresso beans. These little cups punch way above their size and make an incredible host gift. Sold as a set of six.