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Holiday Events in Rockland

Holiday Events in Rockland


At Rockland Parents, we are excited about the upcoming holidays; and are ready for the enchantment to begin now, so we checked in with our partners to find out what they have in store for the most beautiful time of the year.

Check out the fun events, from a Santa workshop to visiting some Holiday Lights, and don’t forget to mark your calendars!
 

2022 Holiday Events in Rockland County
 

14th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop

Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses 
437 North Street, Greenwich, CT  06830
203-869-3418  
greenwichreindeerfestival.com
Every day from November 25th through December 24th, enjoy a holiday wonderland with three LIVE reindeer and photos with Santa Claus! Proceeds benefit Kids in Crisis. Get a photo taken with Santa and receive a complimentary gift bag.
 

HERSHEY’S Melted Hot Chocolate 

Hershey’s Chocolate World Times Square, 47th St & 7th Ave
chocolateworld.com/locations/times-square.html
Warm up the holidays with a HERSHEY’S Melted Hot Chocolate.  The signature recipe uses a full HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate bar mixed with white milk and topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, chocolate chips and a snack-sized HERSHEY’S Bar.


Christmas Fantasy with Lights

Storybook Land
6415 Black Horse Pike (routes 40/322)
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Storybookland.com
Experience Christmas magic in real life!  Watch as Santa Claus waves his magic wand and lights up Storybook Land with over 1 million lights!  Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus until December 23.  All rides and snack bars are open.  Check the website for holiday hours.
 

Holiday Events at Cross County Center

8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY 10704
914- 968-9570
crosscountycenter.com
Cross County Center offers an action-packed lineup of holiday events for everyone! Stop by this holiday season and enjoy photos with Santa, a pop up Ice Skating Rink, Holiday Food Truck Market and the largest Christmas Tree in Westchester that you can walk thru!
 

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza 

Kensico Dam Plaza, 
1 Bronx River Pkwy Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595
wwinterwonderland.com
Guests will be dazzled and delighted along the 1.2 miles of holiday lights by several new additions for 2022, including a new North Pole and live Santa display; breathtaking Kaleidoscope Corrido; cheerful Snowmen Caroling Corner; more electrifying lights surrounding the largest holiday Christmas tree in Westchester and a new 30-foot glistening star guests will be able to make their New Year’s wish upon! Tickets are $25 weekdays, $35 weekends per vehicle.
 



Holiday Fair & Craft Sale 

Hand and Hoe Lot
241 Hungry Hollow Road
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
fellowshipcommunity.org/hand-and-hoe 
The Fair and Craft Sale will be held mostly outdoors, with the nostalgic feel of a Winter Street Fair - Christmas trees, cider & chestnuts, holiday treats, children’s activities, festive music and caroling, puppet shows, a silent auction, and a wide array of beautiful and unique handmade gifts, crystals, candles, and more.
 

Palisades Center- Shop Small

1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY
palisadescenter.com
Palisades Center in partnership with the Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce will host a special event highlighting small businesses throughout the mall! Meet the business owners, listen to live music, enjoy free giveaways, and more!  Check Shop Small Saturday on November 26.
 

Holiday Fun at Palisades Center 

1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY
Palisadescenter.com
Holiday events are taking place at Palisades Center! Check out Santa’s Arrival - November 19 (5 PM - 7 PM), Visits with Santa - November 18 - December 24, Santa Cares (sensory friendly event) - December 5 (9 AM - 10:30 AM) and Pet Night with Santa - December 11 (4 PM - 6 PM.)


Ramsey Farmers’ Market

Ramsey Main Street Station
Ramsey, NJ
ramseyfarmersmarket.org
The Ramsey Farmers’ Market is hosting the Second Chance Toy Collection on November 13 and graciously accepting donations of gently used plastic toys. The market will begin its winter hours effective December 4, taking place every Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM during the months of December through April. The market will be closed on December 25 and January 1.
 

RYDE Nutcracker Performances

Rockland Community College
145 College Road
Suffern, NY 10901
rocklandyouthdanceensemble.org
The Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble’s annual performance of The Nutcracker will be held December 9th through 11th at Rockland Community College. Six full length performances, including special narrated shows for younger guests. Discounted tickets available for Girl Scout Troops. 


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