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Don't Miss: Hikes, Crafts, Trains, Skating, Show This Weekend

Westchester's parks have some great events lined up Dec. 14-17.

Westchester's parks have some great events lined up for the weekend.

THURSDAY – SUNDAY, DEC. 14 – 17

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

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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.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 15

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

Riverlovers Pot Luck Supper – 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Pot luck dinner and presentation. Go to RiverLovers.org.

FRIDAY - SATURDAY, DEC. 15 - 16

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. 16

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

Naturalist’s Choice Hike – 1 p.m.

Find out where the naturalist will take you on hike to experience the changing season. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water.

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

Holiday Crafts – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Make some holiday crafts to decorate your home or to give as gifts. Refreshments will be served. Registration required by 12/4. Fee $4 per child.

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

Holiday Stress Relief Hike – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

A relaxing hike around the preserve to help relieve the stress of the holiday season.

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

Winter Ecology Walk – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Find out how animals and plants survive the cold winter months during a leisurely stroll to discuss the ecology of the season.

SATURDAYS – SUNDAYS, DEC. 16 - 17

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. 17

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

Evergreen Plant Tour – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

A hike to learn about and admire all the plants that throughout the year.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.

PHOTO: Santa's House and Holiday Train Show at Lasdon Park / Westchester County

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