Here’s a festive roundup of tree lighting ceremonies happening across Westchester County and the Hudson Valley in 2025 to add to your holiday blog post:
🎄 Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Westchester County
Cross County Center – Yonkers
📅 November 15, 6:00 PM
🎄 A 40-foot tree lights up the night at 7:30 PM, with live music, train rides, food trucks, and a visit from Mrs. Claus. Ice skating opens the same night.
📍 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY
🎟️ Admission: $10 for skating [westcheste…gazine.com]
Katonah Tree & Menorah Lighting
📅 December 1, 6:00 PM
🎄 Held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with community caroling and festive cheer.
📍 Bedford Road, Katonah [westcheste…gazine.com]
Armonk Frosty Day Parade & Tree Lighting
📅 December 1, 12–5 PM
🎄 Parade at 4 PM, tree lighting at 4:30 PM. Includes entertainers, train rides, and crafts.
📍 Main Street, Armonk [westcheste…gazine.com]
Mount Kisco Tree Lighting
📅 December 1, 6–7:30 PM
🎄 Caroling, ukulele performances, and a visit from Kris Kringle. Donations accepted for local food pantry.
📍 Village Hall Green, Mount Kisco [westcheste…gazine.com]
Rye Holiday Lighting Ceremony
📅 December 7, 4:30 PM
🎄 Includes tree, menorah, and Kwanzaa lighting, plus food trucks and train rides.
📍 Crawford Park, Rye [westcheste…gazine.com]
Tarrytown Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
📅 December 7, 2–9 PM
🎄 Held at Patriots Park with vendors, music, and a festive tree lighting.
📍 Patriots Park, Tarrytown [westcheste…gazine.com]
🎄 Rockland County Tree Lighting Ceremonies
🌟 Nyack Holiday Lights Parade & Tree Lighting
📍 Main Street & Veterans Park, Nyack
🗓️ Saturday, December 7 at 4 PM
Enjoy a festive parade with floats, music, and a visit from Santa, followed by the tree lighting in Veterans Park.
Pearl River Tree Lighting Ceremony
📍 Central Avenue Field, Pearl River
🗓️ Sunday, December 1 at 5 PM
Hosted by the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce, this event features caroling, refreshments, and a visit from Santa.
Haverstraw Village Tree Lighting
📍 Village Hall, Haverstraw
🗓️ Friday, December 6 at 6 PM
Includes live music, hot chocolate, and holiday crafts for kids.
Clarkstown Tree Lighting – New City
📍 Town Hall, New City
🗓️ Saturday, December 7 at 5 PM
A community celebration with performances by local school choirs, refreshments, and a visit from Santa.
Suffern Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting
📍 Village Hall, Suffern
🗓️ Saturday, December 7 at 6 PM
Includes horse-drawn carriage rides, hot cocoa, and a festive market.
🎄 Orange County Tree Lighting Ceremonies
🌟 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – Slate Hill
📍 Stone Oak Tree Farm, Slate Hill, NY
🗓️ Saturday, November 29
Enjoy a cozy tree lighting with Santa, festive treats, and a charming farm atmosphere. [hvparent.com]
🎅 Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting – Greenwood Lake
📍 Greenwood Lake Village Square
🗓️ Saturday, November 29
A festive celebration with music, vendors, and the lighting of the village tree. Santa makes a special appearance for photos and cheer. [hvparent.com]
🎁 Holiday Lights in Bloom – Orange County Arboretum, Montgomery
📍 Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Montgomery, NY
🗓️ November 29 – December 29
While not a traditional tree lighting, this free walk-through display features glowing gardens and holiday-themed lights, perfect for a peaceful evening stroll. [hvparent.com]
🎄 The Real Santa Experience – Emmerich Tree Farm, Warwick
📍 101 Sleepy Valley Rd, Warwick, NY
🗓️ Weekends starting November 28
Includes a tractor ride to Santa’s cabin, wreath-making, and a festive market. While focused on tree cutting, the event includes holiday lighting and decor. [iloveny.com]
🌟 Tree Lighting Ceremonies in the Hudson Valley
Beacon Christmas Tree Lighting
📅 November 29, 4–6 PM
🎄 Held at Memorial Park with performances, Santa photos, raffles, and hot chocolate kits.
📍 Robert Cahill Drive, Beacon, NY [thebeaconb…aconny.com]
LEGOLAND New York – Goshen
📅 December 6
🎄 A 35-foot LEGO tree lit by cast members from LEGO Masters. Includes meet-and-greets, dance parties, and festive LEGO fun.
📍 LEGOLAND New York Resort, Goshen [hudsonvall…ountry.com]
Greenwood Lake Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting
📅 Date TBA
🎄 A free community event with music, vendors, and a festive tree lighting.
📍 Greenwood Lake, NY [mommypoppins.com]
City of Poughkeepsie Festival of Lights
📍 Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie
🗓️ Friday, December 6 at 5:30 PM
Enjoy a waterfront tree lighting, fireworks, vendors, and festive entertainment. A magical kickoff to the season
Grand Illumination at Tymor Park – Union Vale
📍 Tymor Park, Union Vale
🗓️ Saturday, December 7, 4:30–6 PM
Visit with Santa, make s’mores, and enjoy a handcrafted ornament and magical reindeer food. Free for residents, $5 per family for non-residents. [destinatio…tchess.com]
Rhinebeck Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
📍 Rhinebeck Bank Plaza, E. Market St.
🗓️ Saturday, November 30 at 5:30 PM
Parade, wagon rides, live music, and Santa lighting the tree. A charming small-town celebration. [dutchess.org]
East Fishkill Tree Lighting Ceremony
📍 East Fishkill Community Center, Hopewell Junction
🗓️ Saturday, November 30 at 5 PM
Santa visits, refreshments, and entertainment by the East Fishkill Chorus. [dutchess.org]
Wappingers Falls Tree Lighting
📍 Schlathaus Park, Myers Corners & All Angels Hill Rds.
🗓️ Saturday, November 30 at 5 PM
Old-fashioned family fun with carols, refreshments, gifts for kids, and Santa. [dutchess.org]
Celebration of Lights Parade & Fireworks – Poughkeepsie
📍 Main & Market Streets to Waryas Park
🗓️ Friday, December 6 at 5:30 PM
Parade with floats, music, puppets, and two tree lightings followed by fireworks. A festive spectacle
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