Some of the more special events coming up this winter – from the train show to improv to holiday fairs…
NOVEMBER 23-JANUARY 26
HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW
This year’s show—presented in an immersive indoor winter wonderland adjacent to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory—showcases Central Park, with its iconic landscape fashioned in mosses and hollies, and architectural treasures such as Belvedere Castle. In addition to a variety of classes, there are also adults only Bar Car Nights with an after hours viewing of the show, ice sculpture, fire pit, dueling pianos. New York Botanical Garden; 718.817.8700; nybg.org
DECEMBER 6: 11:30AM-3PM
37TH ANNUAL SENIOR HALL OF FAME
The Senior Hall of Fame is a special tradition honoring seniors who give their time and energy to improve the quality of life in our community, says county executive George Latimer. Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown; 914-831-6300; events.westchestergov.com
DECEMBER 6: 7:30PM
8TH ANNUAL WESTCHESTER CHRISTMAS FOR VETERANS
An unforgettable night of rock, blues, soul, and holiday music, and a special visit by Santa Claus direct from Radio City Music Hall. Kick off the holiday season while supporting our American heroes. All the proceeds go to help veterans organizations such as Disabled American Veterans Chapter 144, Veterans Adaptive Sports, and Friends Of Fallen Heroes. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St., Peekskill; 914-739-0039; paramounthudsonvalley.com
DECEMBER 7 & 8
10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET
Artists, crafters, and specialty food vendors gather in the Market Sheds and Event Gallery at Bethel Woods, providing guests the opportunity to shop a wide selection of unique holiday gifts. The Event Gallery and Market Sheds provide this special opportunity to “shop local.” Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY; 866-781-2922; bethelwoodscenter.org
THRU DECEMBER 8
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE ADVENTURE OF THE DYING DETECTIVE
When a wealthy man suddenly becomes ill and dies, his widow calls in Sherlock Holmes to unravel a mysterious tale of family rivalries, opium addiction, and thwarted dreams. Holmes is drawn into a thrilling new case where, shockingly, the tables turn and he becomes the victim himself. Journey on a trip through the first floor of Lyndhurst Mansion on the trail of this classic mystery. M&M Performing Arts and Red Monkey Theater Group bring this fast-paced performance to Lyndhurst Castle, 65 South Broadway, Tarrytown; 888-718-4253; lyndhurst.org
DECEMBER 11-JANUARY 1
GRAND ILLUMINATION
The Walled Garden will be covered in holiday lights, there will be multicultural music playing and hot cocoa will be served. Everything is free.Untermyer Gardens, 945 N Broadway, Yonkers; 914-613-4502; untermyergardens.org
DECEMBER 13-29
MR. DICKENS TELLS A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Recreates the famous performance tour by Charles Dickens in 1867 with his classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim. Taken from the original script, actor Mikel Von Brodbeck, plays Dickens and tells the well-loved tale as guests journey through the main floor of the beautifully decorated Lyndhurst mansion. Lyndhurst Castle, 65 South Broadway, Tarrytown; 888-718-4253; lyndhurst.org
DECEMBER 21: 2PM
HOLIDAY RECITAL
Acclaimed organist Kathryn Jones performs a Holiday recital on the 1830 Erben, among the nation’s oldest working pipe organs, accompanied by soprano. Arrive at 12:30 PM, for a talk about the historical development of Christmas as a holiday in America. St. Paul’s Church N.H.S., 897 S. Columbus Av., Mt. Vernon; 914-667-4116; nps.gov/sapa
DECEMBER 22
BIRD COUNT
With the Hudson River Audubon Society, come to the Bronx-Westchester Christmas bird count and help gather info on local bird populations in this 90th year of the count. Groups of volunteers will meet throughout the area and canvas for birds. Contact Michael Bochnik 914-237-9331; hras.org/bwcbc
THRU DECEMBER 24
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL HOLIDAY FAIR
Vendors will take over half of the historic Vanderbilt Hall for almost six weeks to sell artwork, clothing for all ages, men’s/women’s accessories, children’s clothing/toys and home goods. A range of products and price points guarantees that New Yorkers, commuters, and tourists alike can find interesting gift items for others as well as covet-worthy items for themselves. Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal; grandcentralterminal.com/events
JANUARY 5: 7PM
COLIN MOCHRIE’S HYPROV
Mochrie and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci present HYPROV: Hypnosis and Improv — two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans and sceptics and for decades worldwide. Twenty random volunteers from the audience will be put under hypnosis (the process of which is a show in its own right), their inhibitions evaporated and their minds no longer their own.. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390 ext.100; tarrytownmusichall.org
FEBRUARY 20: 8PM
BOB SAGET
Bob Saget has starred in many successful TV shows, including Full House and Americas Funniest Home Videos but he’s also an out of his mind standup comedian for over 30 years. From his 2014 Grammy-nominated stand-up special, “That’s What I’m Talkin’ About” to his scene-stealing cameos in “Entourage,” Saget embraces his dark side. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390 ext.100; tarrytownmusichall.org
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Some of the more special events coming up this winter – from the train show to improv to holiday fairs…
NOVEMBER 23-JANUARY 26
HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW
This year’s show—presented in an immersive indoor winter wonderland adjacent to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory—showcases Central Park, with its iconic landscape fashioned in mosses and hollies, and architectural treasures such as Belvedere Castle. In addition to a variety of classes, there are also adults only Bar Car Nights with an after hours viewing of the show, ice sculpture, fire pit, dueling pianos. New York Botanical Garden; 718.817.8700; nybg.org
DECEMBER 6: 11:30AM-3PM
37TH ANNUAL SENIOR HALL OF FAME
The Senior Hall of Fame is a special tradition honoring seniors who give their time and energy to improve the quality of life in our community, says county executive George Latimer. Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown; 914-831-6300; events.westchestergov.com
DECEMBER 6: 7:30PM
8TH ANNUAL WESTCHESTER CHRISTMAS FOR VETERANS
An unforgettable night of rock, blues, soul, and holiday music, and a special visit by Santa Claus direct from Radio City Music Hall. Kick off the holiday season while supporting our American heroes. All the proceeds go to help veterans organizations such as Disabled American Veterans Chapter 144, Veterans Adaptive Sports, and Friends Of Fallen Heroes. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St., Peekskill; 914-739-0039; paramounthudsonvalley.com
DECEMBER 7 & 8
10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET
Artists, crafters, and specialty food vendors gather in the Market Sheds and Event Gallery at Bethel Woods, providing guests the opportunity to shop a wide selection of unique holiday gifts. The Event Gallery and Market Sheds provide this special opportunity to “shop local.” Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY; 866-781-2922; bethelwoodscenter.org
THRU DECEMBER 8
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE ADVENTURE OF THE DYING DETECTIVE
When a wealthy man suddenly becomes ill and dies, his widow calls in Sherlock Holmes to unravel a mysterious tale of family rivalries, opium addiction, and thwarted dreams. Holmes is drawn into a thrilling new case where, shockingly, the tables turn and he becomes the victim himself. Journey on a trip through the first floor of Lyndhurst Mansion on the trail of this classic mystery. M&M Performing Arts and Red Monkey Theater Group bring this fast-paced performance to Lyndhurst Castle, 65 South Broadway, Tarrytown; 888-718-4253; lyndhurst.org
DECEMBER 11-JANUARY 1
GRAND ILLUMINATION
The Walled Garden will be covered in holiday lights, there will be multicultural music playing and hot cocoa will be served. Everything is free.Untermyer Gardens, 945 N Broadway, Yonkers; 914-613-4502; untermyergardens.org
DECEMBER 13-29
MR. DICKENS TELLS A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Recreates the famous performance tour by Charles Dickens in 1867 with his classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim. Taken from the original script, actor Mikel Von Brodbeck, plays Dickens and tells the well-loved tale as guests journey through the main floor of the beautifully decorated Lyndhurst mansion. Lyndhurst Castle, 65 South Broadway, Tarrytown; 888-718-4253; lyndhurst.org
DECEMBER 21: 2PM
HOLIDAY RECITAL
Acclaimed organist Kathryn Jones performs a Holiday recital on the 1830 Erben, among the nation’s oldest working pipe organs, accompanied by soprano. Arrive at 12:30 PM, for a talk about the historical development of Christmas as a holiday in America. St. Paul’s Church N.H.S., 897 S. Columbus Av., Mt. Vernon; 914-667-4116; nps.gov/sapa
DECEMBER 22
BIRD COUNT
With the Hudson River Audubon Society, come to the Bronx-Westchester Christmas bird count and help gather info on local bird populations in this 90th year of the count. Groups of volunteers will meet throughout the area and canvas for birds. Contact Michael Bochnik 914-237-9331; hras.org/bwcbc
THRU DECEMBER 24
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL HOLIDAY FAIR
Vendors will take over half of the historic Vanderbilt Hall for almost six weeks to sell artwork, clothing for all ages, men’s/women’s accessories, children’s clothing/toys and home goods. A range of products and price points guarantees that New Yorkers, commuters, and tourists alike can find interesting gift items for others as well as covet-worthy items for themselves. Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal; grandcentralterminal.com/events
JANUARY 5: 7PM
COLIN MOCHRIE’S HYPROV
Mochrie and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci present HYPROV: Hypnosis and Improv — two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans and sceptics and for decades worldwide. Twenty random volunteers from the audience will be put under hypnosis (the process of which is a show in its own right), their inhibitions evaporated and their minds no longer their own.. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390 ext.100; tarrytownmusichall.org
FEBRUARY 20: 8PM
BOB SAGET
Bob Saget has starred in many successful TV shows, including Full House and Americas Funniest Home Videos but he’s also an out of his mind standup comedian for over 30 years. From his 2014 Grammy-nominated stand-up special, “That’s What I’m Talkin’ About” to his scene-stealing cameos in “Entourage,” Saget embraces his dark side. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390 ext.100; tarrytownmusichall.org