Page 14 - Westchester Magazine 2021 Holiday Look Book

Calendar of Events
THE POLAR EXPRESS 4D EXPERIENCE AND SHARK-DIVING SANTA
The Polar Express 4D Experience and Shark-Diving Santa Norwalk Aquarium, Norwalk
The Polar Express 4D Short: Nov 26–Jan 2 (runs hourly)
Nov 26–28, then Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through Jan 2, 11a.m.&1p.m.
The Maritime Aquarium is back with one of its most unique holiday traditions. Catch a 13-minute version of the beloved children’s movie The Polar Express with special effects in the IMAX theater. Follow that up with a visit from Santa — but don’t expect to sit on his lap. Trading in his reindeer for scuba gear, Santa dives into the shark tank to prove they aren’t the man-eaters that popular fiction purports and to give visitors a one-of-a-kind Christmas card. Tickets are $7 ($6 if you’re a member) and can be purchased with aquarium admission. maritimeaquarium.org
Branches of Joy Tree Decorating Competition & Food Drive
Ridge Hill, Yonkers
Dec 1-Dec 22
Community and local corporate partners were selected to decorate live trees located on Market Street or in Town Square for display through Dec 22. The public can view in person or online and vote for their favorite trees; with each vote, Ridge Hill donates to Feeding Westchester. There’s more holiday fun, with Santa visits and photos daily Nov 26 – Dec 24, plus a menorah lighting with Chabad of Yonkers, Sunday Nov 28. Free parking through the holidays. Reservations for Santa visits available at ridgehill.com/events.
A Christmas Carol: The Musical
White Plains Performing Arts Center
Dec 3–30
2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
The Dickens classic gets a musical retelling with this performance. The show, which had raging success at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, has come to Westchester and is the perfect backdrop for holiday fun the entire family will love. Tickets are $39–$61, based on seating. wppac.com/shows/a-christmas-carol
Yorktown Menorah & Tree Lighting
Sparkle Lake Park, Yorktown
Dec 4, 6:30 p.m. (Rain/Snow date: Dec 5)
Welcome in the holiday season with these ceremonial lightings. But this is no ordinary tree lighting: There’s an electric-lights parade to kick your holiday christenings up a notch. yorktownny.org/parksandrecreation/holiday-electric-lights-parade-0
White Plains Holiday Market
Court Street and Renaissance Plaza
Dec 5–19
11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Need a last-minute gift for the person who has everything? With more than 62 vendors in attendance this year, there’s sure to be the perfect present for even the most difficult to shop for loved one. Gifts aren’t the only bestowals you’ll find at the market, modeled after a German Christmas market. There will also be a Christmas-tree farm on site — in case you forgot that, too. wpbid.com/holidaymarket
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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MARITIME AQUARIUM