Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or older cousin, there is nothing like seeing twinkle in a child’s eye or the joy in a child’s face when they meet Santa, create an ornament they can giveaway or put on the tree, or create a gift that a real life black bear can open and play with just feet away at the zoo. These are the small moments that create lifetime memories. These are the moments that are shared and looked back upon with joy as we grow older. In this weeks Peekskill Herald Roundup, we focus solely on kid friendly events.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Field Library – Eco Ornaments
Green is the color of the season and going green is a perfect way to liven up your house with Eco Ornaments. With a little imagination and a touch of creativity, kids will transform old CDs, coffee cup lids, and other recycled items into festive holiday decorations. The Eco Ornaments event will take place in the Children’s Library starting at 4:00 p.m. sharp. Space and materials are limited, so make sure to arrive on time. This event is suggested for children ages 3-5 years old. 
Friday, December 20, 2024
Meet Santa at Peekskill Central Firehouse
You better watch out, You better not cry, Better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is comin’ to town.
Just in time for Christmas, join the Peekskill Fire Department as they host Santa Claus and his friends at the Peekskill Central Firehouse on Friday, December 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This free event is a great opportunity for kids to meet Santa, tell him what is on their Christmas list and take a photo with him. This event is suggested for children (and adults) of all ages.
Peekskill Central Firehouse – Winter Wonderland Window Contest
While visiting the Peekskill Central Firehouse, take a look at the Winter Wonderland Windows painted by students from the Advanced Art program at Peekskill High School. After checking them out, vote on your favorite winter scene by sending the Peekskill Professional Firefighters Local 2343 Facebook page a private/direct message or sending an email to [email protected] and let them know which one you think is best. But do not wait, voting officially ends on December 20th.
For those who cannot make it to the Firehouse in person but would still like to look at the 6 Winter Wonderland Window scenes and vote, check out this Facebook post by the Peekskill Professional Firefighters Local 2343 who put all of the Winter Wonderland Windows online so everyone can see them.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Trailside Museum and Zoo – Beary Merry Holiday
On December 21st at 10:30 a.m., visit the Trailside Museum and Zoo for a Beary Merry Holiday at Bear Mountain. Join the Trailside Museum staff and help make some tasty festive treats and snacks for the Pal and Sadie, the resident black bears at the zoo. Then at 11:00 a.m. Pal and Sadie will come out of their dens to unwrap their “presents” full of delicious treats that you prepared specially for them.
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After watching Pal and Sadie open their gifts, visit the rest of the other animals at the zoo. Top the day off with a visit to the Bear Mountain Inn to check out the Gingerbread Houses and gift shop. Then head over to the ice skating rink and lace up those skates for a fun time ice skating. Finish the day off with a spin on the merry-go-round or take a seat by the large fireplace. If ice skating and the merry-go-round are not your thing, you can always play on the huge playground or take a hike on one of the many hiking trails at Bear Mountain. Rain/snow date for the Beary Merry Holiday is Sunday December 22. Don’t forget parking is $10 per car at Bear Mountain and the zoo has a suggested entrance fee of $1 per person. However, you can always give more. There is a cash donation box at the entrance of the zoo. The walk from the parking lot to the bear den is approximately 20 minutes. This event is suggested for children of all ages.
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Teatown – Gifts for Wildlife
Do you know what’s on a chipmunk’s Christmas list? What does a Corn Snake want for Hannukah? On Sunday, December 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. visit Teatown to find out and create Gifts for Wildlife. At this event, you can craft edible winter offerings for wildlife with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to share the magic of the season. Materials for this program may include nuts or birdseed that was prepared in a facility that is not nut-free in case allergies are an issue..
The fee for this event is $15 for non-members, $10 for members and the ticket price includes all materials fees. One ticket per attendee required. This event is suggested for children of all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 20 participants. Use this link to purchase your tickets in advance before they sell out.
Don’t forget to tell everyone at these kid friendly events, you read about them in the Peekskill Herald.
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