Top Things to Do with Kids in Westchester County NY - December 2011
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Chanukah Wonderland, 27 Center Street (Ardsley Shopping Center), Ardsley. 914-693-6100. www.chanukah2011.com.
4. The Pelham Art Center hosts a celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. In conjuntion with Westchester Free Arts Weekend, the free festival will include a classical Indian dance demonstration, Mehndi (Henna ink tattoos), and traditional Indian folk art workshops, where visitors can make a diya, a traditional clay oil lamp. December 4. 1:30-3:30pm.
Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham. 914-738-2525. www.pelhamartcenter.org.
5. The Field Library invites children of all ages (with a helping adult) to celebrate Kwanzaa by making a special Kwanzaa Craft. December 26. 2pm. FREE.
The Field Library, 4 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill. 914-737-0847. www.fieldkids.wordpress.com.
6. If a bit of holiday silliness is your pleasure, you'll want to catch the Westchester Sandbox Theatre's presentation of Goldilocks and the Christmas Bears. Chaos ensues when Goldilocks tries to bring the Christmas spirit to the hibernating three bears. Best for children ages 2-10. December 17 at 2:30pm and 4:30pm; December 18 and 24 at 11am and 1pm. $10.
Westchester Sandbox Theatre, 931c East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck. 914-630-0804. www.westchestersandboxtheatre.com.
Teenage Dreams
Sleepy Hollow Performing Arts Center's original production of NYC: A Teenage Winter Dream is a holiday romp filled with fun, energetic numbers. The story of teenagers in love set against the backdrop of a festive Upper East Side highlights themes of childhood, love, loss, and resolution. Mix all that with a dash of Modern Family, High School Musical, and Glee to create an evening of entertainment for the whole family. December 16-17 at 7:30pm; December 18 at 2:30pm. $18; $16 students and seniors. Call 914-909-5070 for tickets.
Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main Street, Irvington. 914-591-6602. www.irvingtontheater.com.
Classic Holiday Magic
For the past 15 years, the Westchester Ballet Company has been entertaining audiences with its production of The Nutcracker, and this magical holiday classic has become a tradition for families. The production features professionally trained student dancers from communities throughout Westchester and neighboring areas, along with professional guest soloists. Under the direction of Beth Fritz-Logrea and Jean Logrea, the show includes spectacular scenery and beautiful costumes, classic choreography, and special stage effects that rival the best productions in the New York metropolitan area. December 17 at 12:30pm and 4:30pm; December 18 at 2pm. Tickets purchased in advance: $20; $14 children ages 2-10 and seniors. All tickets are $25 the day of the performance. For tickets, call 914-995-4050 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Westchester County Center, 198 Central Park Avenue, White Plains. 914-995-4050. www.countycenter.biz.
Winter Vacation at Hogwarts
In the "Someone-Should-Have-Thought-of-This-Sooner" department, Chappaqua Public Library will hold a Harry Potter Marathon. During winter vacation (December 27-30), kids are encouraged to dress up in Potter-themed attire, bring snacks or lunch, and view the entire series in order. Those in costume will be eligible to win a daily raffle drawing.
On December 27 at 10am, it's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone [PG], followed at 2pm by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [PG].
On December 28, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban [PG] shows at 10am, followed by Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire [PG-13] at 2pm.
December 29 brings Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [PG-13] at 10am and Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince [PG] at 2pm.
And on December 30, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 [PG-13] will be shown at 10am, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 [PG-13] at 6pm. FREE.
Chappaqua Public Library, 195 South Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua. 914-238-4779. wwwchappaqualibrary.org.
A Miniscule Mansion
Nybelwyck Hall, a dollhouse representing Lilliputian life at its most elegant, makes its appearance with chandeliers lit, in Glenview, the Hudson River Museum's 1897 home. The 24-room dollhouse and the granite-and-mortar Glenview share architectural features-a Great Hall and a curving double staircase. Dollhouse enthusiast Mark O'Banks created Nybelwyck Hall over the course of a decade, and furnished it with rugs he designed along with more than 900 objects, including minute musical instruments that play, doors with intricate locks that work, and a tiny dollhouse within the dollhouse's nursery. Open 12-5pm Wednesday-Sunday November 27, 2011 through January 8, 2013. Museum admission $5; $3 ages 5-16 and seniors; free children younger than 5.
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers. 914-963-4550. www.hrm.org.
