Page 10 - Westchester - 2023 Holiday Look Book

Calendar of Holiday Events
By Tina Nouri-Mahdavi
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT THE OCTAGON HOUSE
TOURS & EXHIBITS
15th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival
Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, Greenwich
Nov 24–Dec 23
Monday-Friday 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Closed Sundays Santa and his three live reindeer return for another year of a beloved Greenwich holiday tradition: photos with Santa, a reindeer meet-and- greet, Santa’s Workshop (featuring coloring stations, letter writing, raffles, and contests). All photos with Santa support Kids in Crisis (kidsincrisis.org), and you can even bring your dog for a photo with Santa. greenwichreindeerfestival.com
A Soulful Christmas Gala & Show
Westchester County Center, White Plains
Dec 16, 4 p.m.
During a six-hour event, there’s never a dull moment; walk down the red carpet, enjoy a cocktail hour, and savor your dinner before you savor a plethora of performances, from soulful carols to funky dance routines. The gala is a chance to support a charitable cause and, in return, revel in decadent entertainment and food. Tickets range from $135 to $269. eventbrite.com/e/a-soulful-christmas-gala-show-tickets-672674957907
Beary Merry Holiday
Trailside Museums & Zoo, Bear Mountain State Park
Dec 16, 10:30; Snow/Rain Date Dec 17
Children get the chance to go to the Bear Den to make holiday treats for the black bears at 10:30 and the bears themselves come to unwrap their gift boxes of treats. Additionally, all ages can enjoy an ice-skating rink, merry-go-round, and tons of hiking trails for the family. Free admission. trailsidemuseumsandzoo.org/events
Victorian Christmas at the Octagon House
The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, Irvington
Select Dates and Times through Jan 2
A Victorian Christmas is not only a thing of the past, but also now a must-see experience at The Armour-Stiner Octagon House. During this hour-long guided tour, travel back to 1872 and immerse yourself in the ornate décor of a Victorian-Era holiday, complete with plentiful wreaths, garlands,
and ornaments on a grand Christmas tree. Tickets are $29, and it is recommended for kids 12+. armourstiner.com/guided-tours/victorian-christmas-at-the-octagon-house/
Holiday Classic Mansion Tour
Lyndhurst Mansion, Tarrytown
Thursday-Monday, Nov 27 – Dec 31
Tours are given every half hour from 9 a.m. –3 p.m.
This Gothic Revival country house enchants with a one-hour guided tour of its hallowed halls, adorned with tableaus of décor and dozens of Christmas trees curated specifically to complement the historic period of the mansion. The mansion also displays rare items owned by the mansion’s previous owners. The tour is not recommended for young children, as it is an hour of history, art, and architecture. Tickets range from $20-$28.
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lyndhurst.org/events/december-classic-mansion-tours
15TH ANNUAL GREENWICH REINDEER FESTIVAL
PHOTOS: (TOP) GREENWICH REINDEER FESTIVAL & SANTA’S WORKSHOP; (BELOW) THE ARMOUR-STINER OCTAGON HOUSE