The holiday season doesn’t end on Christmas Day—there’s still plenty of magic to enjoy between December 26 and January 1 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley! From dazzling light displays and festive brunches to live music and New Year’s Eve celebrations, this week is packed with events for every mood. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, a romantic night out, or a lively party to ring in the new year, these local happenings will keep the holiday spirit alive. Grab your calendar and let’s plan an unforgettable week!
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Friday, Dec 26
- 17th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop (Westchester): Mon–Fri 12–6 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Christmas Eve 9 am–3 pm
- Cross County Center Pop‑Up Holiday Ice Skating & Market (Yonkers): daily during mall hours
- Lumina Magical Light Experience Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, North Salem (Fri–Sun evenings)
- Newburgh Frost Fest (HV): Lantern walks, hot cocoa, ornament-making, Santa fun run (Dec 19–21)
- Holiday Drinks & Trivia at Angry Orchard (Walden): 6–8 pm trivia and cider night
- Holiday Comedy & Speed Dating (East Fishkill): 6:30–9 pm at Sloop Brewing Co
- Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop
437 North Street, Greenwich, CT - Holiday Train Show — Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale (weekend)
- Westchester Children’s Museum “Bricktacular” — Rye (weekend)
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Holiday Bricktacular — Yonkers (weekend)
- Hard Headed Comedy – Captain Lawrence Brewery
- Planetarium Laser Shows at the Hudson River Museum
Saturday, Dec 27
- Holiday Vendor Market (Yonkers): 11 am–7 pm
- Expressive Kids Art (2–3 yrs) at Katonah Art Center
- Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings (Mt. Kisco): 6 & 8:30 pm showings
- Victorian Christmas at Sunnyside (HV): 10 am–3 pm tours & crafts
- Olana Winter Solstice Celebration (Hudson): 1–5 pm activities & donkey visits
Saugerties Solstice Lantern Walk at Opus 40: 3–7 pm - Kwanzaa Celebration at Hudson Hall: 3–5 pm family arts & drumming
- Expressive Tot Art Class (Katonah Art Center) 40 Radio Circle Dr, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
- 914 PopUps Holiday Vendor Market 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY 10704 – Sat, 11 am–7 pm
- Lumina Magical Light Experience Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, North Salem (Fri–Sun evenings)
- Holiday Train Show — Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale (weekend)
- Westchester Children’s Museum “Bricktacular” — Rye (weekend)
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Holiday Bricktacular — Yonkers (weekend)
- Planetarium Laser Shows at the Hudson River Museum
Sunday, Dec 28
- Teen Art Night (Hartsdale): ages 5–12
- Mommy & Me Animals & Nature (Mt. Kisco)
- Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights (nearby): through January 4th
- Winter Solstice Activities at Olana (Hudson)
- Mid‑Hudson Discovery Museum 3D Snowman (Poughkeepsie): 1 pm hands-on fun
- Westchester Children’s Museum “Bricktacular” 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580
- Holiday Train Show at Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583
- Lumina Magical Light Experience Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, North Salem (Fri–Sun evenings)
- Holiday Train Show — Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale (weekend)
- Westchester Children’s Museum “Bricktacular” — Rye (weekend)
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Holiday Bricktacular — Yonkers (weekend)
- Planetarium Laser Shows at the Hudson River Museum
Monday, Dec 29
- Classic Tour at Yankee Stadium (Bronx): evening tours
- Christmas Spectacular Starring The Rockettes (Radio City): 4 pm show
- Holidays on the Hill Train Show – Lasdon Park & Arboretum- 2610 Route 35, Katonah, NY 10536
- Ossining Arts Council Holiday Show – 8 North Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562
Tuesday, Dec 30
- Radio City Christmas Spectacular: 11 am performance
- Grand Holiday Illumination at Untermyer Gardens (Yonkers)
- Holiday Twilight Tours at Boscobel House & Gardens
- Lyndhurst Mansion Holiday Tours
635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 - Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive‑Thru 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY 10595
- Planetarium Laser Shows at the Hudson River Museum
Wednesday, Dec 31
- Final Candlelight Carols on Strings – Mt. Kisco
- Winter Wonderland Drive‑Thru – Valhalla
- Radio City Christmas Spectacular: 5 pm show
- Grand Kyiv Ballet – The Nutcracker (NYC): 12 pm matinee
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical (NYC): 8 pm performance
- Planetarium Laser Shows at the Hudson River Museum
Thursday, Jan 1
- Grand Holiday Illumination at Untermyer Gardens- 945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
- First Day Hike – Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve, Cold Spring, NY
- First-Day Hike – Rockefeller State Park Preserve
- First Day Hike – Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie Entrance: 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 – Highland Entrance: 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY 12528
- LEGOLAND Gingerbread Man Cookie Decorating – Ridge Hill Mall, 39 Fitzgerald St, Yonkers, NY 10710
- Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive‑Thru – Valhalla
- Planetarium Laser Shows at the Hudson River Museum
As the year winds down, these events offer the perfect way to savor the season and start the new year on a high note. Whether you’re strolling through sparkling lights, enjoying a cozy brunch, or dancing the night away at a New Year’s Eve bash, Westchester and the Hudson Valley have something special for everyone. Make your plans early, bundle up, and celebrate the joy of community and tradition. Here’s to a festive finish and a bright beginning—cheers to 2026!
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