Holiday Shows; Skating; Crafts; Hiking; Helping: In the Parks

There's a lot going on for the holidays! Plan a dazzling evening of skating and gazing at the Winter Wonderland. Enjoy the holiday train show at Lasdon. Lend a helping hand at the nature conservatories. Here are some of the events going on in Westchester Parks this weekend.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY, Dec. 1, 2 and 3:

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

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

SATURDAY and SUNDAY, Dec. 2 and 3

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

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

Admission fee and additional dates at LasdonPark.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 2

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

Hike Muscoot’s Outback – 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Meet at the reception center for an intermediate hike around the farm. For ages 8 and older.

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Victorian Decorations – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Join the fun and help make decorations for the holiday program at the farm.

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

Volunteer Work Corps Day – 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bring work gloves and help out with invasive vine removal, trial maintenance, beach clean-up and more.

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

Nature Dream Catchers – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Come in from the cold and make your own dream catcher from natural materials. Registration required by 11/29.

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.

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

Holiday Decorations from Nature – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

A program designed for kids to gather and use materials from the natural world to create beautiful decorations. Hot chocolate and craft materials will be provided.

SUNDAY, DEC. 3

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

Closing Reception for Photography Exhibit – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Stop by to pick up your purchases and exhibits. Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of Marshlands.

MONDAY, DEC. 4

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

Westchester Knicks vs. Maine Red Claws – 7 p.m.

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

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.

PHOTO: Santa's House at Lasdon Park/ Westchester County