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Get into the holiday spirit and see the farm in a new light when its beloved event, Holiday Lights on the Farm, returns!
At the event, visitors will be able to see Muscoot’s farm animals inside of the decorated barns, participate in holiday-themed activities, and listen to music.
The event will include a Santa letter writing station, glitter tattoo station and holiday movie. Inside the main house, there will be an opportunity to visit and take pictures with Santa for $5, and raffles will also be available for purchase. Parking is free.
Food trucks will be on site with refreshments for sale. Food truck schedule:
- Friday, Dec. 6: Pizza Girls
- Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 21: Three Little Pigs
- Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14 and Friday, Dec. 20: Wanna Empanada
Admission
Registration required.
Admission is $6 per person. Free for children 2 and under. Event is rain or shine. No refunds.
Tickets are on sale now!
Dates and Times
Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers, NY 10536. (directions) A 777-acre, early 1900s interpretive farm, is a Westchester County Park. It is open daily and offers a variety of interpretive programs to the public on weekends throughout the year.
Visit Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm for more information or call (914) 864-7286.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation will celebrate its 100th year in 2025 and, to kick things off, is launching a 100-Mile Hike Challenge in which entrants aim to hike 100 miles at the park by May 7, 2025.
Participants of the challenge will have six months to complete it, and those who are successful will be recognized at the park’s 100-Year Anniversary Celebration at the Reservation, Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Participants will be able to log their miles through RunSignup in order to track their progress and have six months to complete the challenge.
Registration
FREE registration required
Registration is free to participate.
Location
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation; Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River, NY 10576 (directions)
Parking is $5 with a Park Pass, $10 without and is applicable weekends only from Labor Day and before Memorial Day Weekend. Parking fees are daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
The Trails Without Limits program allows individuals who may be living with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, amputation, paraplegia, arthritis, cardiac issues, joint replacements, or have other mobility concerns the opportunity to immerse themselves in Westchester County Parks by using an All-Terrain Trackchair.
The program will rotate throughout Westchester County Parks from March through November. Program is free. Learn more.
This captivating fall read-aloud program aimed at fostering a love for reading in young children is set to take place in three picturesque Westchester County Parks.
The engaging initiative is organized by Westchester County Director of Programs and Policies, Childcare and Education Roseanne Finizio in collaboration with the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival.
The program will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and feature interactive storytelling sessions in English. Experienced and noteworthy storytellers will bring stories to life, creating a vibrant and immersive environment for youngsters 3 to 6 years old and families to enjoy.
The fall schedule for the Park and Read Program is as follows: Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- Mondays: Nov. 25; Dec. 2, 9 and 16
Location: Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm
Venue: Activity building
Address: 51 Route 100, Somers, NY 10536 (directions)
Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Admission is free. Westchester County residency rules apply.
For more information about the Park and Read program, please email or call (914) 995-2501.
About the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival: The Chappaqua Children's Book Festival is an annual event held in Chappaqua, NY, that celebrates children's literature and authors. With a mission to inspire a love for reading and learning, the festival brings together authors, illustrators and families for a day filled with literary activities, book signings and storytelling sessions.
Westchester's Winter Wonderland Drive-thru Holiday Light Extravaganza returns to Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla, creating a memorable and affordable holiday experience the whole family can enjoy! The event is open most days, beginning Saturday, Nov. 23 through Tuesday, Dec. 31. Opens at 5:30 p.m. weekdays, 5 p.m. weekends; end times vary. Tickets are $37 per car and reservations are required.
Guests will be dazzled and delighted along the 1.2 miles of holiday lights by several new additions for 2024 including: a new character –Ice Queen– who will be interacting with children of all ages from the Ice House, kept cool in the breeze of Old Man Winter. Other brand-new additions include 125-foot pixel wall filled with thousands of lights that will illuminate scenes of the winter night sky, and OtoCast App that will allow families to hear magical stories of the larger-than-life light displays along the route surrounding the largest holiday Christmas tree in Westchester! Special themed nights, including a Taylor ‘Swiftie’ Night Wednesday, Nov. 27, Princess themed Night Wednesday, Dec. 4, and family-friendly festive New Year’s Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is presented by WMCHealth, sponsored by Westchester Parks Foundation and operated by Westchester County Parks. Additional sponsors: Con Edison, Wegmans, Dark Tech Effects, Eclectic Precision, News 12 Westchester, Westchester County Tourism, NY, Robison, M&T Bank, and Iona Preparatory School.
Get more information or call (914) 231-4600.