Train Show; Candle-Making; Volunteering: Westchester Parks Events

Here are some of the activities at Westchester's parks this weekend.

THURSDAY – SUNDAY, DEC. 7 – 10

Kensico Dam Plaza, One Bronx Parkway, Valhalla – (914) 231-4033

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland – Thurs. & Sun. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Entertainment, the "Santa Experience," unlimited skating, rides, dazzling light show, vendors, food and more on select dates through Dec. 31. Admission $15 per person ages 4 and older. Go to WWinterWonderland.com for a full schedule.

FRIDAY, DEC. 8

Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains – (914) 995-4050

Westchester Knicks vs. Texas Legends Basketball – 7 p.m.

Tickets and information at WestchesterKnicks.com or call (914) 559-6889.

FRIDAY - SATURDAY, DEC. 8 - 9

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282

Muscoot Farm Christmas Carol – 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Enjoy the farm’s take on this holiday classic. Registration and fee required. Also 12/15 & 16.

SATURDAY, DEC. 9

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282

Morning Farm Chores – 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

A hands-on farming experience for children ages 8 and older. Registration and fees required.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River – (914) 864-7322

Help Our Bluebirds – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Help clean out and repair the boxes to get them ready for spring nesting. Gloves will be provided.

Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye – (914) 967-8720

Winter Wildflower Arrangements – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Make a festive centerpiece for the holidays. Bring your own vase and make a beautiful winter bouquet using dried plants and natural objects from the sanctuary. Fee $5.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466

Volunteer Work Project – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Bring work gloves and help with a maintenance project. Great for any type of service hours. Hand tools provided.

SATURDAYS – SUNDAYS, DEC. 9 – 10

Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, Yonkers – (914) 968-5851

Project Feeder Watch – Time TBA

Learn how to identify birds at the feeder and how to do an official bird count.

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268

Holidays on the Hill Train Show – 11 a.m. –4 p.m.

Admission fee and dates at LasdonPark.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 10

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282

Make a Holiday Wreath – Noon – 3 p.m.

Make your own wreath to decorate your home for the holidays. Registration and fee required.

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Muscoot House Tour – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Tour the inside of the historic mansion and learn about the Hopkins family who lived there. Also 12/17.

Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains – (914) 428-1005

Where Do They Go in Winter? – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Learn how local animals survive through the winter months, followed by a craft. Registration required by 12/4. Fee $3 per child.

Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5297

Archaeology at Croton Point – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Discover local archaeology and history through presentations by Lower Hudson Chapter New York State Archaeological Association. More info at lablhc.org

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466

Holiday Candle Making – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Make ‘n’ take a candle to take home with you or to use as a gift.

PHOTO: Lasdon Park/ Westchester County