More exciting holiday event news with the kick-off of the 3rd annual Westchester’s Winter Wonderland. Held at Kensico Dam Plaza, a Westchester County park in Valhalla, the 2016 Westchester’s Winter Wonderland event will feature an exciting lineup of entertainment, including circus performers, carolers, story tellers and more. Plus, this year it will take place under a larger tent – a “big top” tent that will be Hanneford’s Holiday Circus. The 800-person, double-poled, red and white striped circus tent will be the only tented holiday circus in the tristate area, providing longer shows, as well as pony and camel rides on the weekends. Additionally, the New York Rangers will install their RangersTown ice rink for families to enjoy, plus a calendar of activities are planned to keep people entertained through January 2nd.
More features at Westchester’s Winter Wonderland include:
- The Santa Experience, with additional costumed character appearances
- Rides: The Wonderland Express, Winter Hay Ride and the Holly Jolly Caterpillar
- The Westchester Knicks Holiday Dining Tent and Hospitality Tent
- Individually-tented shopping vendors in newly named sections on the plaza: “Main Street,” “Light Show Lane” and “Hay Ride Way”
- A larger, 32-foot Christmas tree, with a tree lighting ceremony on opening night
- Candy Cane Forest lights at the entrance to the events
Admission for Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is $15 per person; ages 5 and under are free (ticket price allows for unlimited access to amusement rides, ice skating and rentals, as well as visits with Santa Claus.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.wwinterwonderland.com.
