Westchester's Winter Wonderland Set To Open

VALHALLA, NY — Westchester's Winter Wonderland is set to reopen for its sixth season at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The opening will be at 5 p.m. Nov. 29.

Starting the day after Thanksgiving, the celebration will continue for six consecutive weekends through Jan. 4, in addition to weekday bonus days during the school holiday.

For one $20 all-inclusive ticket price, guests can enjoy unlimited access to Santa's Village, amusement rides, a live circus performance, ice skating rink plus free skate rental, a holiday light show featuring favorite elves Ned and Albert and one of Westchester's tallest lighted Christmas tree.

The official tree lighting ceremony will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 29, led by County Executive George Latimer and Westchester parks Foundation Executive Director Joe Stout.

Latimer said there was no better way to welcome the holiday season than at the Winter Wonderland.

"Grab your family and friends and come out to our beautiful Kensico Dam Plaza for a visit with Santa at the North Pole, ice skating or our very own Ball Drop on New Year's Eve," he said.

According to organizers, new this year is the addition of Santa's Village at the North Pole with live reindeer. Parents can take their own photos or jump in to take a family selfie.

Visitors can also visit live reindeer, mail letters to Santa and see the real-life frozen "North Pole," described as "a total Santa experience."

For the complete schedule, including special events, or to purchase tickets, go to the Winter Wonderland website.

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