Winter Wonderland at the Kensico Dam in Valhalla Is open for the Season

Winter Wonderland at the Kensico Dam in Valhalla Is open for the Season

Kensico Dam Plaza is open to the public as usual. The park will close at 4pm on event days.

Winter Wonderland is open 5pm-10pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 5pm-9pm on Sundays and weekdays. For the full event calendar, please visit the homepage: 

The $15 ticket price is all-inclusive. It includes the ice-skating, skate rentals, visits with Santa and characters, entertainment, and rides.

You can purchase your ticket at the box office at Kensico Dam Plaza on the day you wish to attend, but if you want to avoid the lines you may want to purchase your ticket ahead of time online here.

Tickets for groups of 20 or more people are $13 each, saving you $2 off the regular ticket price.

You can purchase a meal from our selection of food trucks and eat in our heated dining tent. More info on the dining selection is here.

A full bar will be available in the hospitality and/or dining tents every evening.


Kensico Dam Plaza is handicapped accessible. There are no stairs to negotiate through the event. Handicapped parking is available, but your car must display a handicapped placard or plate. Strollers are welcome!

Tickets are non-refundable once you enter the event. However, since tickets are not date specific, you can use your ticket any day you like.

Parking at Westchester Winter Wonderland is always FREE, safe, and secure.

Sorry, but we do not allow pets, aside from service animals.

The Santa Experience

One of our most popular features is The Santa Experience where children and their families have the opportunity to meet Santa himself. The Santa Experience gives children the opportunity to share their wish list while making a lasting memory of a lifetime. Expect to see surprise guests (see schedule for appearance dates) and while you wait maybe get your face painted or a colorful tatoo.

Santa Claus is proud to present a Holiday Cirque Spectacular starring incredible performers from all over the world.

Show times: 5:30/6:30/7:30 every night  Be amazed by the juggling dexterity of the Aristov family 

They will prove that the hand is quicker then the eye!

World Record Hula Hoop Champion Tatiana. With a simple child's toy Tatiana will spin and twirl hula hoops up and down her body, finishing with 40 hula hoops spinning at the same time! Incredible acrobatics performed high above the stage by the Amazing Georg.Georg has appeared with the Moscow Circus, Cirque Musica, Cole Bros. Circus of the stars and can be seen at numerous NBA halftime shows.

So Join Santa and his talented friends in a Rollicking Good Time at the 2015 Westchester Winter Wonderland!

 

Unlimited Ice Skating at the RangersTown Rink
Pay one price means skate all you like for one price, skates included! The rink will be double the size of last year which promises you twice the fun. So plan to lace up and enjoy the crisp autumn air.
 

Unlimited Rides
Enjoy a spin on the Wonderland Express or relax and take a seat on our hay ride as it takes you up close to the dancing trees on the far side of the plaza. 
 

Candy Cane Lane

As you stroll the grounds this year you will can expect to find new lighting features throughout the park that are sure to delight and enchant the entire family.

 

Musical Light Show
Dancing lights will magically light up the night all choreographed to music from the holiday season.
 
Members of Friends of Westchester Parks receive unlimited complimentary entrance to Westchester’s Winter Wonderland. You will need your member card that you received with your membership package and a photo ID with the same name on the card. A “Friend” level receives entrance for one person. “Family” level membership receives entrance for four people.
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