Kids can see the amazing display of Hanukkah lamps at The Jewish Museum, which is open on Christmas Day.
What’s Open Christmas Day for Westchester Kids?
Many playspaces and activity centers are closed, but there are ways to keep busy. If you are looking for something to do in Westchester or beyond here are a few ideas.
Take a Hike On Christmas Day
Quite literally, getting outdoors for fresh air is a perfect family activity. Challenge yourself to reach the top of Turkey Mountain in Yorktown, or walk along the North or South County Trailways where strollers are welcome. Your local park playground is another option.
Turkey Mountain Preserve, Locke Lane, Yorktown. yorktownny.org.
North and South County Trailways, westchestergov.com.
Go to the Movies
Movie theaters are one of the most dependable activities for local families on Christmas Day. Luckily, many theatres are showing family-friendly fare.
Bedford Playhouse is featuring Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Little Women.
Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford. 914-234-6704. bedfordplayhouse.org
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Yonkers is featuring Jumanji: The Next Level and Start Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Yonkers, 2548 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. 914-226-3082. drafthouse.com
Regal UA Cortlandt Town Center is showcasing Little Women, Spies in Disguise, Cats and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Regal UA Cortlandt Town Center, 3131 East Main St., Mohegan Lake. 844-462-7342. regaltheatres.com
Showcase Cinema de Lux is playing Spies in Disguise, Cats, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Showcase Cinema de Lux, 29 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers. 800-315-4000. showcasecinemas.com
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Indoor Play in Westchester
Besides having a large movie theatre Ridge Hill also offers other family fun on Christmas Day. Legoland Discovery Center is open all day on Christmas Day. Kids can enjoy Holiday Bricktacular, a limited-time event with seasonal building activities and holiday themes throughout the center. In addition, see MINILAND New York as a Winter Wonderland, stop by the creative workshop for holiday mosaic builds and dress up in your favorite ugly sweater. 10 am – 5 pm daily, until Dec. 30. Check the website for prices. Reservations not required.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester, 39 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers. 844-740-9223. legolanddiscoverycenter.com
Beyond Westchester for Kids
With no commuters on the road and a reduced number of people on the streets, Christmas Day can be an excellent time to visit New York City.
The Jewish Museum
Continuing its popular tradition, The Jewish Museum is open on Wednesday, December 25 from 11 am to 5 pm. On view in Scenes from the Collection are 80 Hanukkah lamps from North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, ranging in date from the Renaissance to the present. In addition, Nefesh Mountain, a bluegrass band with a Jewish perspective, will perform two concerts for Hanukkah at 11:30 am and 2 pm. Admission is $18 for adults and free ages 18 and under. Concert tickets for Nefesh Mountain are $18 per person and include Museum admission.
The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave., New York, NY. 212-423-3200. thejewishmuseum.org
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