'Tis Almost The Season For 'Sleighbells On The Avenues' In Larchmont

Update: Due to the weather forecast, Sleighbells on the Avenues has been rescheduled to Sunday, Dec. 4. All events will remain the same.

LARCHMONT, NY — Santa is still a few weeks away from visiting the Hudson Valley, but the holiday excitement is already getting started in Larchmont.

The village is once again set to light up and will soon be filled with the sound of sleighbells as horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and tree lightings turn the streets of the picturesque village into a living holiday postcard.

A series of free events organized by the Larchmont Chamber of Commerce and supported by local merchants will take place throughout the holiday season. A taste of a white Christmas is guaranteed when the giant snowglobe comes to Addison Park next to the CVS pharmacy.

Again this year, organizers have created a virtual Larchmont in the cyber-world to help us cross names off our gift-giving lists right from the sofa. Larchmont’s "Digital Downtown" is an online catalog that helps holiday shoppers sort gift lists by category and makes it easier to support local businesses — even taking care of the delivery.

The virtual local retail district includes 50 of Larchmont's most charming and trendy shops and businesses. The one-stop online shopping destination can be found here.

The holiday festivities will start right after the Thanksgiving leftovers are put away.

Saturday, November 26:

"Find Frosty" scavenger hunt for kids. Pick up a Frosty passport at Village Mercantile and scout out Frosty charms in stores around town while taking advantage of small business Saturday promotions. Cool prizes have been set aside for the victors.

*Sunday, December 4 (NEW DATE):

• Free horse-drawn carriage rides will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at either of 2 stops, the corner of Larchmont Ave. and Addison St, or the intersection of Chatsworth Ave. and Vanderburgh Ave. Carolers will serenade those waiting in line for their turn.
• Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet kids and grownups from a Snowglobe in Addison Park from noon-2 p.m.
• Elsa and Olaf are coming to town. From noon to 2 p.m., Elsa will sing and visit with fans in the pocket park on Palmer Avenue between Stefanie’s Kloset and Chase Bank. Olaf will chill in front of the Larchmont Playhouse.
• Starting at 2 p.m., pick up a glow ring at the Larchmont Library.
• At 3:30 p.m. join the Friends of the Library on the front library lawn for a cocktail.
• A tree lighting will take place in Constitution Park at 5:15 p.m.
• At 5:30 p.m., the "Frosty's Winter Wonderland" movie will play in Constitution Park.

A holiday tree trimming contest will run from November 28 - January 1. Six trees located throughout the Palmer and Post Rd. business districts will be decorated by local non-profit organizations. You will be able to vote for your favorite through an app and the winner will receive a $500 donation from the Larchmont Chamber.

The digital downtown will be open for business throughout the holiday season.