Last updated: November 11, 2024
Ready for holiday fun in Mount Vernon? Let our guide show you all the festive happenings! Whether you're a Mount Vernon regular or a one-time visitor, this guide ensures you don't miss a moment of magic.
Start your holiday season with the enchanting Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon, where dazzling light displays illuminate the ambiance and bring joy to all. Experience the sparkle of the Winter Glow at Mount Vernon, featuring twinkling decorations and community spirit that shines through each gathering. And definitely don't forget that Mount Vernon by Candlelight offers a unique perspective on local history, beautifully showcasing the city’s charm during this special time of year. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Unique light display in a historic garden setting.
The Grand Holiday Illumination at Untermyer Gardens Conservancy features over 100,000 lights illuminating the Walled Garden, accompanied by holiday music from various traditions.
Where: Yonkers | More Info: Grand Holiday Illumination - Untermyer Gardens Conservancy
Interactive holiday light display with new character and storytelling app.
Westchester's Winter Wonderland is a 1.2-mile drive-thru holiday light show featuring thousands of lights, including a 125-foot pixel wall, dancing trees, and a 50-foot dove. New attractions include the Ice Queen character and the OtoCast App, which provides magical stories about the light displays. The event benefits the Westchester Parks Foundation and offers a variety of holiday characters and music.
Where: Valhalla | More Info: Westchester's Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show Experience
Unique holiday shopping experience with local vendors.
The Tarrytown Music Hall will host a Holiday Market in December 2024, featuring vendors selling gifts and seasonal items. The event promises a variety of festive offerings, making it a great destination for holiday shopping.
Where: Tarrytown | More Info: Holiday Market - Tarrytown Music Hall
Immersive winter experience with diverse artisanal vendors and seasonal activities.
The Downtown White Plains Holiday Market is a 12-day shopping and seasonal experience featuring nearly 50 unique artisanal vendors. Enjoy outdoor firepits, ice sculpting demonstrations, live entertainment, and visits with Santa. The market also includes special igloo experiences offering a warm and cozy spot to connect with friends and family over board games and take-out meals from local restaurants.
Where: White Plains | More Info: Holiday Market - White Plains
Live orchestral performance of John Debney's score accompanying the film "Elf."
The New York Philharmonic presents "Elf in Concert," where John Debney's score is performed live while the film "Elf" plays on the big screen. This heartwarming classic follows Buddy, an elf who travels to New York City to find his real father. The event is family-friendly and lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including an intermission.
Where: New York City | More Info: Elf in Concert - New York Philharmonic
Broadway stars performing Mariah Carey's holiday hits with a full orchestra.
Broadway Sings Mariah Carey: A Holiday Spectacular at The Cutting Room features a stunning cast of Broadway stars backed by a 14-piece orchestra, performing original arrangements from Mariah Carey's holiday albums. The concert includes classic hits like "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and "O Holy Night," creating a high-energy musical experience that captivates audiences with its sheer brilliance.
Where: New York City | More Info: Broadway Sings Mariah Carey: A Holiday Spectacular - The Cutting Room
High-flying circus stunts and holiday cheer.
Cirque Mechanics presents Yuletide Factory, an industrial-strength circus spectacle featuring acrobats, jugglers, and gymnasts transforming a drab assembly plant into a holly jolly holiday show. The performance includes contortion, juggling, trampoline, and acro-dancing, with sparkling holiday spirit and high-flying fun for the whole family.
Where: New York City | More Info: Yuletide Factory - The New Victory Theater
Historic mansion tour featuring elaborate holiday decorations and rare artifacts.
Explore Lyndhurst Mansion, transformed into an extravagant holiday spectacle with elaborate decorations and rarely-seen items from its former owners. This one-hour tour visits the main two floors of the mansion, offering a discussion of history, architecture, and art.
Where: Tarrytown | More Info: Holiday Classic Mansion Tours at Lyndhurst
Family-friendly exploration of historic period rooms.
Explore the first floor of the centuries-old Keeler Tavern Museum during the Holiday Stroll Open House. Costumed interpreters will share stories about the site's former residents, and fun activities like a partridge scavenger hunt and take-home crafts will engage visitors.
Where: Ridgefield | More Info: Holiday Stroll Open House - Keeler Tavern Museum
Spectacular display of hand-folded origami models.
The Origami Holiday Tree at the American Museum of Natural History is a 13-foot tall, intricately decorated tree featuring over 1,000 hand-folded origami models of various animals and iconic museum exhibits, showcasing the art of origami and celebrating the holiday season.
Where: New York City | More Info: Origami Holiday Tree - American Museum of Natural History
Holiday celebration with jolly trolleys and festive activities.
Explore the charming villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow during the 4th Annual Winter Stroll. Enjoy jolly trolleys, carolers, dancers, and a storefront decoration contest. Discover special treats, discounts, and performances throughout both villages.
Where: Tarrytown | More Info: Rivertowns Holiday Trolley
