Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Will Light Up the Night Saturday
The on-switch will be flipped at 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29, for Westchester’s first-ever Winter Wonderland featuring 2.5 milion dancing lights at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla.
Highlights of the program include: Choreographed light show comprising the “Lights of Wonder” triangle, the “Dancing Cherry Trees of Wonderland” at the base of the dam and the “Memorial Walkway;” The Santa Experience, where kids of all ages can meet and take “selfies with Santa;” Ice skating on an outdoor recreation rink; Tractor-drawn Cherry Tree Hay Ride; Rides on the “Wonderland Express,” a mini-Himalaya ride; Food and beverage vendors and seating under a heated dining tent; Bars featuring products from Prospero Winery and Captain Lawrence Brewery; and Shopping for holiday gifts and seasonal items in the Shoppers’ Tent .
“Winter Wonderland” will also feature free entertainment on select evenings including: Storytelling with master storytellers Jonathan Kruk and Anne Sayre; Strolling entertainment featuring Miz Liz; Dickens Carolers; Forever Young Singers; Quartet from the Westchester Chordsmen; Ice sculpting demonstrations; Appearances by Miss Westchester and Miss Westchester Teen; and DJ entertainment.
“Winter Wonderland” will be opened Wednesdays through Sundays until December 14, and daily from December 17 through January 4, except closed on Christmas Day. Hours are 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and Sundays and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
The ice skating rink will be open for an additional four hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays until Dec. 20, and every day thereafter until January 4, except closed Christmas Day, for those who wish to skate at times that are not part of the “Winter Wonderland” event hours. Regular skating admission fees apply for daytime skating.
General admission is $10 per person. Children age 3 and under are admitted free. Admission covers light shows, strolling and stage entertainment. Individual fees apply for ice skating, rides and other activities. Visit WWinterWonderland.com for fees and activity schedules. Parking is free.
The event is sponsored by the Friends of Westchester County Parks, Con Edison, Party Line Tent Rentals, Pamal Broadcasting, Ltd, The Journal News Media Group, Cablevision/News 12 Westchester and Westchester County Tourism.
General information is available at WWinterWonderland.com or call Friends of Parks at (914) 231-4548 or County Parks at (914) 864-PARK.
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