Winter Wonderland Adds New Year's Eve Continuous Ball Drop

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza has added a night-long ball drop for New Year's Eve to ring in 2022.

The drive-thru, presented by Westchester Medical Center Health Network, will be open through Jan. 2 at Kensico Dam Plaza.

It's bigger and better than ever with extended hours, thousands of more lights, magical holiday animations and a live Santa. And for New Year’s Eve, there will be a continual ball drop the entire night.

The event is open starting at 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 5 p.m. on weekends through Jan. 2. End times vary per night. Reservations are required to avoid additional surcharges. Tickets are $25 off-peak per car weekdays, $35 peak per car on weekends. There are additional costs for large passenger vans/limos; call for special reservations.

Organizers said guests will be dazzled and delighted along the 1.2 miles of holiday lights with a new electrifying Elf Disco, a whimsical display of jubilant children from around the world, a breathtaking Peace on Earth LED display with animated trumpets and angels, and two new 30-foot snowflakes to light up the largest holiday Christmas tree in Westchester. And if that is not enough, there is also a bigger and better snowstorm central that the whole family can enjoy right from the warmth and safety of your own car.

Holiday classics will be simulcast through your vehicle’s FM radio, setting the mood from the moment you enter the park. Guests should allow 25-30 minutes to drive through the attraction.

Additional attractions include favorite elves Ned and Albert, glittering angels of peace, 50-foot dove, dancing trees, glowing snowballs, candy cane lane, a spectacular 100-foot light tunnel, Westchester’s favorite 40-foot Christmas tree, Santa and friends, and more.

For complete information and to purchase tickets, visit wwinterwonderland.com.