Unwrap a Memorable Holiday


Westchester is the place to be this holiday season for plenty of festive cheer and unique, family-friendly activities. Explore the outdoors, marvel at dazzling light displays, cheer on the home team and laugh in the New Year. Give yourself the gift of a unique seasonal adventure in Westchester.

Holiday Highlights

Take your holiday to new heights with Wings Air’s Holiday Lights Helicopter Tours, featuring breathtaking views of twinkling seasonal displays in NYC and Westchester. Tours depart from Westchester County Airport through Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 25).

 

Celebrate the season with a festive gathering at The Sailhouse restaurant’s Winter Igloo Village. Through Jan. 3, reserve your igloo for up to 10 people and enjoy a cozy, one-of-a-kind winter experience with stunning Hudson River views and festive bites and drinks.   

 

Join the pack for a Holiday Howl at Wolf Conservation Center in North Salem. Learn about the wolves and watch as they open their holiday presents. Bring a canned good to donate to Feeding Westchester and receive a souvenir wolf photo. Weekends, Dec. 20-28. 

All Aboard for Holiday Fun

Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show has arrived at Lasdon Public Gardens in Katonah. Journey through an enchanting display of model trains adorned with lights and flowers, solve the Elf Scramble riddle, visit Santa’s Cottage and indulge in delicious wood-fired pizza and ice cream. Through Dec. 31.  

Sports Spotlight 

Enjoy action-packed sports events at Westchester County Center. See future NBA stars take the court at a Westchester Knicks game, the minor league affiliate of the New York Knicks. Regular season games run through March and deliver plenty of high-energy fun and family-friendly entertainment.

 

Catch the ringside excitement at the World Championship Sumo event on Jan. 30. Cheer on 12 of the world’s top professional sumo wrestlers as they compete to crown a champion.

Comedy Countdown

Savor a three-course meal with a side of laughter during Comedy Friday at Red Horse by David Burke on Dec. 19 in White Plains.

 

Ring in 2026 with Westchester Comedy Club’s New Years Eve Laughs featuring an exciting lineup of stand-up comedic talent. The Dec. 31 shows, at 7pm and 10pm, take place at Tre Angelina in White Plains. 

Cozy Havens

Unwind with the Stay, Sip and Spa Package at Peekskill’s Abbey Inn & Spa. Available through Dec. 31, the package includes overnight accommodations at a discounted rate, two welcome mimosas, and a $200 spa credit. Or, rejuvenate at the historic Bedford Post Inn with a cozy stay featuring lush amenities like soaking tubs, a yoga studio and two restaurants perfect for chasing away winter’s chill.  


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Photo Credits:(top to bottom): Wings Air Helicopters; The Sailhouse; Wolf Conservation Center; Lasdon Public Gardens; Westchester Knicks; Caramoor; Bedford Post Inn.