Westchester's Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Begins

VALHALLA, NY — Westchester County's Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza has returned to Kensico Dam Plaza this year, and organizers are saying it's bigger and better than ever.

Some time slots are sold out, so making reservations sooner rather than later is a good idea.

Presented by Westchester Medical Center Health Network, the drive-thru extravaganza has thousands more lights, magical holiday animations and Santa Claus, according to organizers.

The 1.2 miles of holiday lights features Elf Disco, jubilant children from around the world, a Peace on Earth LED display with animated trumpets and angels and two new 30-foot snowflakes that will light up the largest Christmas tree in Westchester.

The entire experience can be enjoyed by the whole family without ever having to leave their car, with festive holiday music playing through their vehicle's radio.

Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26 and take place for five consecutive weeks through Jan. 2. The drive-thru event will not be open Dec. 24 or Dec. 25.

Tickets — per car, not per person — are $25 off-peak or $35 peak. There is an additional cost for large passenger vans and limos; call for special reservations.

To reserve tickets, go to this website.

Kensico Dam Plaza is at 1 Bronx River Parkway in Valhalla.