33 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Kids
Looking for FREE Christmas events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley? Read on for dozens of options.
Joy abounds in the holiday season...and so do expenses. Between presents, family portraits, holiday feasting, vacation plans, and other expenditures, it's easy to burn a hole in your wallet. That's why we've worked hard to identify ways to enjoy seasonal fun in Westchester and the Hudson Valley that are FREE. And who doesn’t love a bargain?
From craft-making to stage performances, community festivities, and light shows, we've got the goods. And whether you plan to attend a tree-lighting celebration or a menorah-lighting event, we've got that, too. We've got plenty of ways to meet Santa—you can even see him land by helicopter! All FREE.
Just think: With all the money you'll save with these freebies, you can budget the funds to attend these must-do holiday attractions for Westchester kids, snag tickets to holiday performances, or buy presents at holiday craft fairs. We've captured many more ways to savor the season in our Holiday Guide, where you'll find more holiday resources like our roundup of Polar Express and Christmas train rides and other ways to spark joy. There's a lot more where this came from, and more on the way, so keep an eye on our activities calendar!
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Places featured in this article:
Downtown Katonah
Desires By Mikolay
Library Green/Ruby Dee Park
Reformed Church of Bronxville
Yonkers Public Library - Will Branch
Downtown Katonah
Untermyer Park & Garden
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
St. Paul's Church National Historic Site
Pound Ridge Library
Irvington
Ridge Hill Town Square
Mount Kisco Village Hall
Huguenot Children's Library
Irvington Public Library
New Rochelle Public Library
New Rochelle Public Library, Ossie Davis Theater
Orange County Arboretum, Thomas Bull Memorial Park (Grove St. entrance)
Town of Arlington
Downtown Pleasant Valley
Museum Village
Rhinebeck
New Paltz Middle School
Homewood Suites by Hilton at Newburgh-Stewart Airport
Bear Mountain Trailside Museums and Zoo
Willow Kiln Park