Jingle All the Way in Bedford

It's time to get your Christmas on!

Giant spruces will be glowing with holiday lights after this weekend's events.

Here's what's happening:

Katonah

Weekend of Lights, Shop and Stroll Saturday in Katonah

On Dec. 2, the Katonah Chamber of Commerce kicks off the holidays with a  weekend filled with special shopping events, music and lights. The weekend begins on Friday, December 2nd with the first night of holiday lights. On Saturday, December 3rd, everyone is invited downtown for holiday shopping, dining and strolling and fun activities.

Holiday cookie collection

Customers of Katonah businesses will be invited to stroll from shop to shop and fill a bag with festive holiday cookies to take home. Participating businesses include: Boo Girls, Charles Department Store, Coldwell Banker, Cross Sport Woman, Ebba, The Eclectic Collector, Eiluj, Fine Lines of Katonah, The Gift Garage, Houlihan Lawrence, Jems, Katonah Wine & Liquor, kd studio, Raymond Opticians, Sgaglio's and Surburban Groove.

Community Caroling

Join friends and neighbors at 3 p.m. at the Gazebo for a community sing-a-long.

Katonah Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Sunday December 4

On Sunday, Dec. 4, residents are invited to for the ceremonial lighting and for holiday music from some of the areas best acts including: John Jay High School’s two talented groups, The Notables and The Rolling Tones, local Girl Scout troops and more! Hot chocolate and cookies will be served, compliments of St. Luke’s parish community members.

Bedford Village

Hosted by the Bedford Village Business Association, festivities get underway on Friday Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. with hot chocolate at the Bedford Firehouse and a countdown to the lighting of the tree on the Village Green at 7 p.m. There will be caroling by the Charis Chamber Voices.

Jingle Pass Weekend

With its start marked by the village tree lighting, the weekend offers a festive shopping atmosphere at participating village businesses. "We like the idea of suppporting the community while encouraging them to support us," said Maureen Laning, Bedford Village Business Association president. "Offering special discounts and hot chocolate and cider is a way to bring people to the village and encourage the hometown feeling." See the attached flyer for participating stores.

Holiday Tours at the Court House

offers free tours of Bedford Village buildings that offer a glimpse of Bedford's past. On Friday, from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, from 11:00 Am - 3:00 PM, stop by the 1787 Court House and Bedford Museum and get a glimpse into Bedford's past. Tours are free during the holidays.

Bedford Hills

Bedford Hills Tree Lighting

is on Saturday, December 3 at 6:15 p.m. at Depot Plaza in Bedford Hills. There will be caroling by the Antioch Choir, cookies, hot chocolate and Santa Claus is scheduled to make an appearance, too!