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Thursday Dec. 11, 2025

10–11am

Cartwheels and Coffee

Ages: 2 and under
Classes
Free

New York Gymnastics CenterBriarcliff Manor

10:30–11:30am

Baby Lap Time (Pre-Walkers)

Ages: 2 and under
Books & Readings
Dance

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

Mr & Mrs Claus at Stew’s!

11am–9pm

Stew Leonard’s Holiday Mini-Drive Through 2025

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Stew Leonard’s YonkersYonkers

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2–4pm

EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care Fordham Road Food Distribution

Neighborhood Care Fordham RoadBronx

6–8pm

Grand Holiday Illumination 2025

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Untermyer GardensYonkers

Friday Dec. 12

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Various

Winter Fest at Cross County Center

Ages: All
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

Mr & Mrs Claus at Stew’s!

11am–9pm

Stew Leonard’s Holiday Mini-Drive Through 2025

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Stew Leonard’s YonkersYonkers

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3–7pm

Meet Santa Claus at Stew’s

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Stew Leonard’s YonkersYonkers

4:30–7pm

It’s a Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Community
Free

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation CenterBronx

6–8pm

Grand Holiday Illumination 2025

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Untermyer GardensYonkers

Saturday Dec. 13

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Various

Winter Fest at Cross County Center

Ages: All
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

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11am–7pm

Meet Santa Claus at Stew’s

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Stew Leonard’s YonkersYonkers

Mr & Mrs Claus at Stew’s!

11am–9pm

Stew Leonard’s Holiday Mini-Drive Through 2025

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Stew Leonard’s YonkersYonkers

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Noon–2pm

ArtsWestchester Second Saturdays

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

ArtsWestchesterWhite Plains

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Noon–5pm

Wreaths Across America

St. Paul’s Church N.H.S., 897 S. Columbus Av., Mt. Vernon,, NYMt. Vernon

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Noon–4pm

Family Science Workshop: Visualizing Heat

Ages: All
Classes
Environment

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

6–8pm

Grand Holiday Illumination 2025

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Untermyer GardensYonkers

Sunday Dec. 14

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Various

Winter Fest at Cross County Center

Ages: All
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

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10am–6pm

Holiday Music Festival and Silent Auction

Ages: All
Free
Music

Hoff-Barthelson Music SchoolScarsdale

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11am–7pm

Meet Santa Claus at Stew’s

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Stew Leonard’s YonkersYonkers

Mr & Mrs Claus at Stew’s!

11am–9pm

Stew Leonard’s Holiday Mini-Drive Through 2025

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Stew Leonard’s YonkersYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Science Workshop: Visualizing Heat

Ages: All
Classes
Environment

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

2:30–3:30pm

Yorktown Menorah Lighting & Kids Fair

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Yorktown Community & Cultural CenterYorktown Heights

3:30–4:30pm

Yorktown Menorah Lighting & Kids Fair

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Yorktown Community & Cultural CenterYorktown Heights

3:30–4:30pm

Celebrate Hanukah with Jewish Culture 4 Kids

Ages: 8 and under
Free
Holiday

First Hebrew CongregationPeekskill

4pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

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4:30–5:30pm

Trail of Honor Candlelight Vigil

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Lasdon Public Gardens & Veterans MemorialKATONAH

5–6pm

Somers Menorah Lighting & Kids Fair

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Somers Town Hall (Elephant Hotel)Somers

6–7pm

Somers Menorah Lighting & Kids Fair

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Somers Town Hall (Elephant Hotel)Somers

6–8pm

Grand Holiday Illumination 2025

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Untermyer GardensYonkers

Monday Dec. 15

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Various

Winter Fest at Cross County Center

Ages: All
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

Mr & Mrs Claus at Stew’s!

11am–9pm

Stew Leonard’s Holiday Mini-Drive Through 2025

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Stew Leonard’s YonkersYonkers

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