Monday, Dec. 16
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Park and Read, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6 can discover the joy of reading at picturesque Muscoot Farm with our captivating read-aloud program. In the activity building.
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Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Westchester Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza,
5 p.m. - 9:45 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 through Dec. 31; $40.57+ per car.
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Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050
Westchester Knicks, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Knicks challenge the Greensboro Swarm.
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Tuesday, Dec. 17
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly. Go at your own pace or get motivated by joining an inspiring group of people who have grown the program into a small community.
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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, 4, or 5, bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animals and nature activities. Please meet at the Activity Building; $11.98 for a child and caregiver.
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Thursday, Dec. 19
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm-to-Fable, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ages 3 through 6 will explore the whimsy of the world around them by combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Registration for this class is required online, where you can pay what you want.
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Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Lasdon! Visitors of all ages will be surrounded by the magic of the season as they stroll by colorful characters, enchanting holiday scenes, and iconic and immersive exhibits. Admission: $10 - $20; free for ages up to 24 months. Select dates through Jan. 5.
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Friday, Dec. 20
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly. Go at your own pace or get motivated by joining an inspiring group of people who have expanded the program into a small community.
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Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Birding with the Audubon Society, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join Anne Swaim, the executive director of Saw Mill River Audubon, on a venture to observe birds that visit the Sanctuary. Meet near Playland Lake in the back of the main Playland parking lot. Then continue to Edith Read Sanctuary. Please bring binoculars.
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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 of the decorated barns, participate in holiday-themed activities, listen to music and enjoy delicious eats from food trucks! $7.77 for ages 3 and older. Rain or shine; no refunds. Also: Dec. 21.
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Saturday, Dec. 21
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Book Buddies, 9 a.m. - noon
Come into one of our animal enclosures and encourage your child to read in a unique atmosphere. Bring your favorite books or pick from our collection!
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Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Winter Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy beautiful Lenoir through a self-guided nature scavenger hunt provided by Preserve staff. Bundle up, then check in at the nature center anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the instructions!
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Second Photography and Art Exhibit, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
View people’s talents and love for wildlife and nature through photography and artwork. Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 25.
Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Dip Candle Workshop, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dip into the nature center to learn how to make tapered candles by hand.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Yuletide at Hilltop Hanover Farm, noon - 1 p.m.
Learn about the history and celebration of Yule and the importance that the winter solstice and agriculture play in this celebration of light and the symbolic rebirth of the sun. Enjoy some snacks and activities, and craft a Yule log to take home. $5 per person suggested donation.
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Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Naturalist’s Choice Hike, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us for a walk through Marshlands’ trails as we interpret the wonders of nature.
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Nature Movie, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us for a nature film and popcorn. Pre-registration is required by Dec. 19, call (914) 864-7322.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Gardening Sundays, 10 a.m. - noon
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Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Winter Crafts, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Drop in the nature center to make crafts to celebrate winter.
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Trail of Honor Luminaria and Candlelight Vigil, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hundreds of luminaria will be lit at dusk (about 5 p.m.) for the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 49’s candlelight vigil at the Vietnam Memorial. This moving and beautiful event is a tribute to the veterans as they remember their fallen comrades. Free.
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