Westchester’s Winter Wonderland turns Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla into a 1.2-mile drive-through holiday light extravaganza, with a light tunnel, a giant pixel wall, characters and what organizers call Westchester’s largest holiday tree. Proceeds benefit the Westchester Parks Foundation.
The show runs from late November through December 31 (in 2025 it opened November 21). Watch Westchester County Parks for 2026 dates and tickets.
Quick Facts
| Typical season | Late November – December 31 |
|---|---|
| Where | Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Pkwy, Valhalla, NY |
| Tickets | Per car, reservations required (2024: $37 per car) |
| Hours | Opens about 5–5:30 p.m. |
| Extras | Themed nights and a family New Year’s Eve night in past seasons |
It’s about 40 minutes from Midtown via the Bronx River Parkway or Sprain Brook Parkway. See more in our Westchester & Hudson Valley guide.
About Kensico Dam Plaza
Kensico Dam Plaza is a Westchester County park at the foot of the Kensico Dam, a massive stone dam completed in 1917 that holds back the Kensico Reservoir, part of New York City’s water supply. The wide plaza makes a dramatic setting for a drive-through light show, with the floodlit dam behind the displays.
Drive-Through Tips
- Reserve a time slot in advance; tickets are per car.
- Tune to the show’s radio station for the music.
- Weeknights are less busy than weekends.
- Check for special themed nights on the county parks calendar.
More in Westchester
See our Christmas in Westchester & the Hudson Valley guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Westchester’s Winter Wonderland?
At Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, New York.
