​Holiday On The Hill Train Show To Open At Lasdon Park

KATONAH, NY — Expect glad tidings galore at the re-imagined Holiday on the Hill Train Show in the Conservatory at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, which opens Friday, Dec. 4.

To ensure the public’s safety, all New York State protocols are followed regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic including requiring visitors to wear masks inside the Conservatory, social distancing of family groups and hand sanitizer available to all.

As a feature of the Conservatory, it is engineered for proper air circulation and ventilation with two different kinds of fans and vents that bring in fresh air that will be in operation during exhibit hours, according to a spokesperson.

The 2,400-square-foot exhibit space was transformed into a holiday fairyland, which includes more than 350 feet of track running four separate layouts of G-scale trains that wind past detailed miniature winter landscapes including the North Pole, New York City landmarks, a Lasdon Park replica and well-known holiday characters.

The exhibit features thousands of colorful plants, shrubs, trees and flowers and the story of Suzie Sparkle that will engage children to learn some fun facts about the plants they see during the holiday season and why no two snowflakes are the same.

Of course, Santa will be on hand at the Main House to bring cheer to the festivities and hear wishes from the children. This year the house will be closed due to COVID-19, but Santa will be ready for safe scheduled appearances.

The Garden Shop will be open and selling poinsettias, additional holiday plants, gifts and stocking stuffers and treats. Guests will be able to relax with recorded holiday music while enjoying a quick snack on the Conservatory Plaza.

Dates, times and tickets are available at LasdonPark.org. Tickets will be sold online only with scheduled viewing times; no tickets will be sold on-site.

Tickets are available through Dec. 31. Admission is $20 per adult, $10 per child and free for ages 2 and under. Senior admission is $15. Use code Sparkle20 to receive a 50 percent discount on your ticket purchase.

The exhibit is presented by Westchester County Parks and the Friends of Lasdon Park and Arboretum with support by Mary Ward and Carol Cirieco from Houlihan Lawrence of Somers, West-Fair Electric and Whitehall Auto.

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial is a Westchester County Park on Route 35. The address is 2610 Amawalk Road in Katonah.

Go to the Friends of Lasdon Park and Arboretum website or call 914-864-7268 for more information.