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Holiday Lights Dazzle Lower Hudson Valley & NYC
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Festive light displays illuminate Westchester and Rockland Counties.
- Bronx Zoo offers a lantern trail with millions of lights.
- Holiday events include ice skating and Santa photos in Yonkers.
The holiday season has arrived, bringing a sparkle to the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City. Families can explore a variety of festive light displays, including menorah and Christmas tree lightings across Westchester and Rockland Counties. A popular attraction is the Westchester Winter Wonderland, a 1.2-mile drive-through light show running until December 31st.
The Bronx Zoo is also transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring millions of lights across six lantern trails with new attractions like snow tube slides. In Yonkers, the Cross County Center offers illuminated trees, a pop-up ice rink, holiday shopping, and opportunities for Santa photos, along with upcoming menorah lightings. These events provide ample opportunities for festive family entertainment.
The Journal News/lohud is actively curating a map of holiday lights displays in the region. Residents and businesses with notable light installations are encouraged to submit their locations by emailing afontones@lohud.com. Photo submissions of spectacular displays are also welcomed for potential online and print features.
