Westchester Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru

Westchester Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru: Westchester Parks Foundation and Westchester County’s parks Department have re-imagined the seventh season of the popular holiday event at Valhalla’s Kensico Dam Plaza to help create a safe and memorable holiday family experience. The Westchester Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights Extravaganza’s new drive-thru experience presents 1.2 miles of holiday lights, larger than life displays, live characters, and Santa right from the safety of your own car!

The celebration begins the day after Thanksgiving, and will run through January 3, 2021. The event will be open 6 to 9:45 pm Tuesday through Sunday December 20 and every night December 21 through January 3, 2021 (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).

The Drive Thru installations include a Family Fireside Forest scene, Old Man Winter blowing snowflakes on Winter Winds Way, floating stained-glass angels at Peace On Earth Place, a 50 foot dove soaring in the sky on Take Flight Way, lit dancing trees in the Magical Woods, a light display of elves at work in the Land of Packages, a favorite holiday song brought to light on Fa La La La La Lane, a Twirling Tunnel, Character Corner, Candy Cane Lane, Westchester’s largest Christmas Tree at Christmas Tree Plaza and, of course, Santa Clause – in a mask!

Reservations are strongly encouraged to avoid long lines and wait times. Tickets are $25 per car in advance. (+additional cost for van/limo). Advance notice is required for limos and buses that seat more than eight people, please call 914-231-4600 for reservations. Same day drive ups are permitted but cannot guarantee wait time at the gate. On-site purchases are available at an additional $10 per vehicle and available on a first come, first served basis if space allows.

Westchester County Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor said: “I am so proud of the Westchester Parks Foundation and Parks Department for their commitment to the re-imagining of Westchester’s Winter Wonderland this season. We thank County Executive Latimer for continuing to stand up for parks and providing residents a safe outlet to celebrate this year, and of course, thank you to the Parks Foundation and our great sponsors for the funding they provide.”