It’s December and we are here to give you a peek at some happenings going on around Westchester for the cold winter weather. Please feel free to let us know about any others that may not be listed.
Pop Up Ice Skating Rink
Now through January 10, 2019. Tuesday – Friday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The rink is closed Christmas Day and Mondays, except December 24 – open 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cross County Shopping Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY
The skating rink is located next to Santa, by Victoria Secret and the Gap. The rink is not made of ice. It is a synthetic floor, which is perfect for first time and young skaters.
Photos with Santa
Now through December 24.
Cross County Shopping Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY
Come visit with Santa, take a picture and get a free gift!
Story Drama Side by Side
December 4 and December 11, 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY
Story time comes to life! Caregivers and children work together to create new adventures to existing stories using drama, acting and early literacy skills. Ages 3-5 years.
New Rochelle Holiday Lighting Ceremony
December 6, 5:30 p.m.
Memorial Plaza (the corner of Main Street and Memorial Highway) New Rochelle, NY
Join the local community in the annual lighting of the holiday tree. Holiday songs will be sung by Songcatchers; a youth chorale. The ceremony will include a Kwanzaa celebration, a soloist singing Hanukkah music, the lighting of a Menorah, a Christmas Blessing, and the finale of the tree lighting by the Mayor of New Rochelle.
Toys for Tots at the Cottage
December 8 & 9, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Thomas Paine Cottage – 20 Sicard Avenue, New Rochelle, NY
Come and enjoy the holiday festivities at the Thomas Paine Cottage. Donate a toy to help out the community.
Breakfast with Santa
December 8, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
The Westchester – 125 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY
Come and have Breakfast with Santa! There will be other fun activities, music and much more! Reservations are required. Please call The Westchester Guest Services at 914-421-1333 to RSVP.
Holiday Toy and Train Show
December 9, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Westchester County Center – 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY
THE largest toy and train show in the northeast! There are new and antique toys and trains and more!
Lifestyle Westchester Toy Drive
December 9, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Westchester – 125 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY
With a donation of an unwrapped toy, come and participate in kid friendly activities. Location is on Level 4.
Grand Holiday Illumination
December 13 – January 1, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Untermeyer Gardens Conservancy – 945 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY
Come and view the gorgeous Walled Garden decorated with fantastic illumination and seasonal music from Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Zoroastrian traditions will be played.
Beauty and the Beast
December 21 – January 13
White Plains Performing Arts Center – 11 City Place, White Plains, NY
Come and see Beauty and the Beast in Westchester! Details on showtimes and prices are on the website.
Ring in the New Year at Noon at New Roc City
December 31, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
33 LeCount Place, New Rochelle, NY
Come ring in 2019 at Noon at New Roc City! Many events for kids of all ages such as crafts, activities, a DJ clowns, face painting, and more! Admission for the event is a $10 donation for the New Rochelle Library Foundation for a family of four. Pre-registration is required and you can register online, submit the donation, and download the family pass.
