Tuesday, Dec. 12
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk at the Westchester, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Little Explorers, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
If you’re looking for something to do with your child who’s 3 to 5 years old, take them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, and animal and nature activities. Also: Dec. 19.
Get details and register.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Gardening Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon
Enhance your gardening skills and plant knowledge by working side by side with the gardeners at Lasdon Park. Tasks include planting, watering, weeding, pruning, staking, deadheading, potting up and more. Through Nov. 26, 2024.
Get details and register.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Photography Exhibit, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
View people’s talents and love for wildlife photography. The exhibit is on display through Jan. 27, 2024.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7317
Art in the Park: Testament to the Tree, noon - 3 p.m.
The exhibit features a variety of media including paintings, photographs, graphic design and woodwork, as well as educational materials about trees. Daily through Sunday, Dec. 17. Park admission is free; parking fees are in effect weekends only: $5 with Park Pass, $10 without Park Pass.
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Westchester Winter Wonderland Drive-Through Holiday Light Extravaganza, 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Make priceless memories with your family by taking a 1.2-mile drive through Kensico Dam Plaza to see it dazzle in thousands of lights. Open most nights and times vary. It runs through Dec. 31. Get details and reservations.
Thursday, Dec. 14
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Visit and celebrate the season with iconic and immersive exhibits that will delight audiences of all ages. Visitors will be surrounded by the magic of the season as they stroll by colorful characters and enchanting holiday scenes. Also: Dec. 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31.
Get details and tickets.
Friday, Dec. 15
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk at the Westchester, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Holiday Lights on the Farm, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit and see the farm in a new light! Visit our animals inside the decorated barns as you follow along with a holiday story and participate in a variety of activities along the way! Also: Dec. 16.
Get details and register.
Saturday, Dec. 16
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Winter Wildflower Arrangements, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Make a festive centerpiece for the holidays. Bring your own vase, and we'll help you make a beautiful winter bouquet using dried plants and natural objects from the field and forest. Donation: $5.
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Climate Change at Lenoir, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us for a walk as we learn about how climate change is affecting our Preserve and the things that live in it. All ages.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Cocoa Around the World, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Delve into the history and farming of hot cocoa as well as our modern traditions while you taste from different cocoas around the world and assemble your own hot chocolate mix to take home!
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Wreaths Across America, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach our children the value of freedom. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 49 will be at Lasdon’s Trail of Honor to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths at the memorials of our country’s fallen heroes. Wreath placement starts at 11 a.m., and the ceremony at Noon. Participate, sponsor or register.
Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050
The Lox and Friends with Special Guest Mary J. Blige, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m.
The 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Celebration with The Lox and Friends with Special Guest Mary J. Blige live in concert.
Get tickets.
Sunday, Dec. 17
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Dormant Ecosystem Exploration, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Let’s go on a hike to explore the still winter ecosystem across the reservation.
Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Chill(y) Hike, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
We’ll take a relaxing hike around a shorter stretch of the preserve before returning to the nature center for a nice fire.