Kensico Dam Holiday Light Extravaganza – Nov 23-Dec 31

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza, presented by Westchester Medical Center Health Network, will return to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla for its eleventh exciting season from November 23 through December 31, 2024.

Westchester’s most beloved interactive holiday event will be bigger and better than ever with thousands of electrifying lights creating magical vignettes, TWO 100-foot light tunnels and the best LIVE Santa Claus in Westchester making it accessible and convenient for all! New features for 2024 include:

• A new 125-foot pixel LED wall filled with thousands of animated lights that will illuminate scenes of the winter night sky complete with captivating northern lights.
• New Live Ice Queen Character that will greet guests at the beginning of the ride and create a magical snow experience for all to enjoy!
• New Festivus Pole, straight out of a Seinfeld episode, where you can air your grievances at this traditional aluminum Festivus pole!
• New OtoCast App that will allow families to hear magical stories of the larger-than-life light displays along the route.  The app is available for free to download through wwinterwonderland.com
• Special themed nights including a Taylor ‘Swiftie’ Night November 27, Princess themed Night December 5, and family-friendly festive New Year’s December 31

Starting Saturday, November 23rd at 5:00 p.m., the festive celebration takes place six consecutive weeks through December 31, 2024, starting at 5:30p.m. weekdays and on Saturday – Sundays at 5:00p.m.  *End times vary per night. Tickets are $37 per vehicle, making it a great value for families!  (+additional cost for large passenger vans/limos, call for special reservations). Reservations are required to avoid additional surcharges. Holiday classics will be simulcast through your vehicle’s FM radio, setting the mood from the moment you enter the park. Guests should allow 25-30 minutes to drive-thru the attraction.

Support our Sponsors

When purchasing tickets, guests will have the option to donate additional fund to Westchester Parks Foundation to help expand its Camp Morty program for underserved youth along with Westchester Medical Center Health Network Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.

The lighting masterpiece is designed by Peekskill based Eclectic Precision and Dark Tech Effects.  Wegman’s is returning as the live character sponsor. Additional special event nights include the official tree lighting celebration on November 23 sponsored by Robison and a family-friendly festive way to ring in the New Year December 31 at Winter Wonderland sponsored by M&T Bank.  Iona Preparatory School PK-12 in New Rochelle is also returning as the official app and music sponsor for the event.

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is a place to make priceless holiday memories. It has become a Westchester holiday tradition without the hassle or expense of traveling to New York City and one of the safest and most affordable holiday options for the 2024 Holiday Season. For complete information and to purchase tickets, visit wwinterwonderland.com