The Ultimate Bedford & Katonah Holiday Guide

The holiday season is approaching quickly, and there’s no better time to explore the charm and festivities of Bedford and Katonah. These picturesque towns come alive with twinkling lights, festive events, and cozy traditions that make this time of year truly magical. From enchanting markets to delightful dining experiences and family-friendly activities, our holiday guide highlights the best ways to celebrate and create lasting memories in the heart of Westchester. Whether you're a local or just visiting, let this guide be your roadmap to a season filled with joy and holiday spirit!

Small Business Saturday

Did you know that the Saturday after Thanksgiving is Small Business Saturday? Instead of battling it out on Black Friday, support some of the fabulous small businesses that we have in our neighborhood! I've listed a few below that I'll be stopping into for my holiday shopping.

For The Home:

• Mast Market in Bedford

• Sarah Crossman Art

• Florrie

• New York Stoneware

• Old New House

• Phat Olive

• Gather

• Katonah Reading Room

• The Shepherd + Co

Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry & Skincare

• Rivay

• Bubble & Tweet

• Charles Department Store

• Him by Catherine H

• Rubysue

• Squires

• Weinstein's Pharmacy

• Fado

• Our North

• Nine by Ash

• Bijou

• Duchess

For The Kids

• G. Willikers

• &James

• Teddy's Closet

Bedford Events

November 23

• Holiday Wreath Making with Bonnie Cherner @ Bedford Farms

December 7

• Mistletoe Mart at Bedford Presbyterian Church from 9am-3pm

• Holiday Market at Bedford Hills Train Station from 1-6pm

• Shine Bright Bedford from 5-8pm at The Bedford Village Green

  • Tree lighting

  • Caroling

  • Luminary display

  • Holiday Market

December 13

• Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner at Chabad of Bedford at 6:30pm
  

December 15

• Chanukah Concert with the Maccabeats at Chabad of Bedford at 11am

January 1

• Chanukah Menorah Lighting at 4pm at Bedford Village Green

• Chanukah Menorah Lighting at 5pm at Pound Ridge Green

Katonah Events

November 30

• Small Business Saturday

• Holiday Gift Market at Muscoot Farm

December 1

• Tree & Menorah Lighting

• Sip & Shop at 6 Honey Hollow Court from 3-7pm

December 3

• Giving Tuesday

December 7

• 4th Annual Peppermint Parade 

• Holiday Lights on the Farm @ Muscoot Farm (Dates: 12/6 & 12/7, 12/13 & 12/14, 12/20 & 12/21)

December 13

• Holiday Stroll from 5-8pm

Other Events & Festivities:

• Holiday Lane - Now through December 29

• Victorian Christmas at The Octagon House - Now through December 30

• The Great Holiday Train Show - Now through January 4

• Lumina Light Experience - November 22 through December 30

• Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights - November 22 through January 5

• Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza - November 23 through December 31

• Family Shabbat Dinner for Hanukkah - December 6 from 5-6:30pm

• Mt. Kisco Holiday Tree Lighting - December 6 at 6pm

• Nefesh Mountain: A Hanukkah Celebration - December 12 at 7:30pm

• The Giant Lego Menorah Build - December 25 at 3pm

• Lincoln Park Jewish Center Annual Channukah Celebration - Yonkers - December 29 from 4:30-8:30pm

Christmas Tree Farms

• Fairview Tree Farm (Fairview, CT) - open Nov 29 - Dec 3

  • Experience the magic of the holidays at the Night of Lights Merry Christmas Hayride! This enchanting event features a 30-minute tractor-pulled hayride through beautifully lit tree fields and festive holiday scenes, complete with visits from Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch. Warm up by a cozy bonfire, enjoy tasty treats, and soak in the holiday spirit. Running select nights from November 30th through December 22nd, the event offers evening rides (tickets required) and special daytime hayrides with Santa on weekends from 1:00–3:00 PM, with proceeds supporting local charities. Fun for all ages awaits at this festive tradition!

• Battenfeld Christmas Tree Farm (Red Hook) - opens Monday, November 25th - 27th, Reopening 11/29 through mid December

• Cockburn Farm (Garrison) - open Black Friday until Christmas Eve

• Connecticut Audubon Society - H. Smith Richardson Christmas Tree Farm (Westport, CT) - Saturday after Thanksgiving

• Emmerich Tree Farm (Warwick) - Nov 29

• Wright Family Farm (Warkwick) - Nov 29

• Solvang Christmas Tree Farm - Nov 29

• Christmas Tree Lane (Wallkill) - Nov 30

  • Plus a holiday market from local vendors! (only on the weekends of Nov 30 & Dec 1 and Dec 7 & Dec 8)