Don't Miss: Holiday Lights, Crafts and Gifts this Weekend in Nyack

It will be a little drier on Saturday and Sunday, which means that it is a good chance to get out an about. This pre-Christmas weekend gives you plenty of opportunity with many events going on, some seasonal and some not. Here are some things to do:

Holiday Lights: The Veterans Park Gazebo in Nyack is the location 4-6 p.m. Saturday for a tree lighting, entertainment, refreshments, and a visit from Santa. For openers, kids of all ages can enjoy free refreshments served by Patisserie Didier Dumas and Sweet Pea Market. Everyone can then settle in and enjoy the sounds of the season offered by the Lower Hudson Valley Youth Chorus under the direction of Jared Rosenblum, as well as the Sunrise Choir from Nyack’s Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church directed by Joanne Turnbull. The Bossy Frog Band, with Jeffrey Friedberg, will also lend its special brand of musical fun to the festivities. To top off the merriment, the Highland Hose Company has made special arrangements for a visit from Santa himself — and if everyone is good, there will be presents. This year’s Holiday Lights celebration is made possible by Blue Rock School and Nyack pediatrician Dr. Kenneth Zatz, MD. The Chamber thanks The Pour House for donating the tree, and Highland Hose Company for working their special connections with the North Pole.

“Crocks, Bottles and Jugs” in Nyack: The Historical Society of the Nyacks will open a new exhibit, “Crocks, Bottles, and Jugs,” on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Historical Society of the Nyacks Museum is located in the lower level of the Depew House, behind the Nyack Library, at 50 Piermont Avenue.

Holiday Craft Bazaar in Palisades: The Palisades Community Center will hold its Holiday Craft Bazaar on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring artisans from the Hudson Valley. There will be jewelry, pottery, hats, scarves, lampwork beads with a demonstration, candy, and foods for sale. The center is at 675 Oak Tree Road in Palisades.

Indoor Street Fair/Gift Gallery in Nyack: The shopping fun kicks up a notch at Nyack's third annual holiday Indoor Street Fair/Gift Gallery on SundayDecember 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Nyack Center. This special holiday event brings many of Nyack's favorite merchants together under one roof with previews of their unique and most popular gift-giving ideas. Shoppers will delight in the distinctive selection of fine jewelry, home decor, art, clothing, skin care products, chocolates, sweets and hand-crafted gifts curated specially for the Fair. Shoppers will also enjoy a warm, welcoming shopping experience filled with extra surprises ― including a visit by a special guest at 3:00 pm. (Who could that be?) The Nyack Center is located at 58 Depew Ave.

“Will Dance for Food” Fundraiser in Bedford: Several dance companies are joining forces for “Will Dance for Food,” a fundraiser to benefit the Food Bank for Westchester. The dance showcase is at 7 p.m. at the Mary Lou Meese Theatre at Fox Lane High School on Route 172. You can find out more and buy tickets at https://www.dancersforfood.com/.

“Harry and Snowman” Fundraiser: Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship will present a special screening of the documentary “Harry and Snowman” at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Bow Tie Cinemas in Mount Kisco. The film is about a man who bought a broken-down horse off a slaughter truck and transformed him into a world-class show jumper. All proceeds go to Endeavor’s programs and services. Visit www.harryandsnowman.com to learn more about the film and watch the trailer, and go to www.endeavorth.org to purchase tickets. Bow Tie Cinema is at 144 Main Street in Mount Kisco.

Holiday Concert at West Point: There will be two free concerts at the United States Military Academy at West Point at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The West Point Holiday show features the Concert Band, the Benny Havens Band, and the Hellcats. The concerts are at Eisenhower Hall on Pitcher road at West Point. For more information, click here.

Fundraiser in Chappaqua: Homes for the Holidays and Habitat for Humanity of Westchester will build four homes in the town of New Castle and will present an incredible evening of Jazz with the Daniel Lauter Quartet at Chappaqua Station from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, email info@chappaquastation.com or call 914-861-8001.

“Get the Last Word In” in Peekskill: The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art will present a panel discussion on how to promote your art from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Then, from 4 to 6 p.m. Writing the Walls II, a collaboration between poets and artists, will be presented, with a reception to follow. General admission is $10, or $5 for seniors, educators, children, and students. The center is at 1701 Main Street in Peekskill. For further information, click here.

Music Festival and Holiday Boutique: The Friends of the Hoff-Barthelson Music School will hold its annual Holiday Music Festival and holiday boutique on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the festival will include vendors selling their wares, raffles, and music by the school’s ensembles. Proceeds from the Holiday Music Festival benefit programs at the School and financial aid. For additional information, contact 914-723-1169, hb@hbms.org, www.hbms.org.

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