The holiday season is set to kick off with festive fun and family-friendly activities on November 21, as Santa makes his grand arrival for a special holiday celebration.

Taking place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Level 1, in front of H&M, the free Santa’s Arrival Celebration promises an afternoon filled with holiday cheer, entertainment, and activities for visitors of all ages.

Families can enjoy a variety of seasonal activities, including holiday card making, ornament decorating, coloring, a special Grinch meet-and-greet, skating fairies, and exciting Rockette-style performances.

Several participating tenants will also be part of the festivities, including Wendy’s, Great American Cookies, Immersive Gamebox, and Bridges, adding to the afternoon’s family-friendly atmosphere.

The celebration offers a festive opportunity for families to welcome the holiday season, enjoy seasonal entertainment, and create special memories together.

With Santa’s arrival, holiday crafts, and plenty of entertainment, November 21 is shaping up to be a festive afternoon for the entire family.

Event Details:

• Date: November 21
• Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Location: Level 1, in front of H&M
• Admission: Free

Families are invited to enjoy the festivities and celebrate the start of the holiday season!

As Thanksgiving approaches, Rockland County is preparing to embrace one of the most meaningful times of the year — a season centered on gratitude, family, community, and giving back.

From the streets of Nyack and the neighborhoods of New City to the communities of Haverstraw, Spring Valley, Pearl River, Suffern, Stony Point, and beyond, Thanksgiving offers an opportunity for residents throughout Rockland County to pause, reflect, and appreciate what makes this community such a special place to call home.

Whether gathering around the dinner table with family and friends, supporting local businesses, volunteering with charitable organizations, or lending a helping hand to a neighbor, the spirit of Thanksgiving reminds us that the greatest blessings are often found in the connections we share with one another.

Rockland County is a community built on diversity, tradition, resilience, and a strong sense of togetherness. Its residents represent many backgrounds and cultures, each contributing to the unique character that makes the county so vibrant. As the holiday approaches, it is a wonderful time to recognize the countless individuals, organizations, first responders, healthcare workers, educators, small business owners, and volunteers who work throughout the year to make our communities stronger.

Thanksgiving is also a time to remember those who may be facing challenges, experiencing loss, or spending the holiday alone. A simple phone call, a shared meal, or an act of kindness can make a meaningful difference in someone’s day. As we celebrate, let us continue to look out for one another and extend compassion to those who need it most.

As families make their holiday preparations and communities begin to take on the warmth of the season, we encourage everyone to shop locally, travel safely, support those in need, and take a moment to appreciate the people and places that make Rockland County special.

From all of us, we wish every resident of Rockland County a very happy, healthy, and peaceful Thanksgiving!

May your holiday be filled with family, friends, delicious food, meaningful memories, laughter, love, and plenty of reasons to be thankful.

                                        Happy Thanksgiving, Rockland County!