Mrs. Green's Grand Opening Fun; Santa and Sleigh Rides

With so many festive and last-minute shopping options this weekend; here's a few from Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown:

_Cookies and Milk with Santa in Sleepy Hollow Friday night…and sleigh rides, s’mores, and more.  From 6 to 7:30 p.m. come by Village Hall at 28 Beekman and across the street in the parking lot, for a ride on the Clydesdale horse-drawn sleigh, making marshallows/’smores and enjoying hot cocoa, help judge the holiday house decorating contest. Questions? Call the rec department at 366-5109.

_Closed last Saturday due to snow, this is your last chance to enjoy the Holiday Open House at Philipsburg Manor, which is, more accurately, both in buildings and outdoors so dress snugly and enjoy an evening of bonfire, cocoa, history, crafting and…oh, shopping if you so desire.

_Want to avoid the congestion of last minute shopping, and shipping? Here’s an updated round-up of Westchester artists making and peddling truly one-of-kind gifts on Etsy.com.

_Closer to Christmas, even better! The Christmas Festival at the First Baptist Church of Tarrytown on 56 Broadway has been rescheduled for this Saturday, December 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Decorate Gingerbread houses for fun or competition, make crafts, eat cookies drink hot drinks, sing carols, or participate in a cookie contest. Everyone welcome! 

_Have you ever seen so much excitement in a grocery store? After quite the pre-party Thursday night with enough free samples to make a meal, entertainment, massages, and everyone (it seemed) in town flocking to the lights flashing across the sky, Mrs. Green's officially opens its big doors today. They will continue to greet customers with festivities (and freebies, bring your coupon!) all weekend. They write: "Join us throughout the weekend for additional attractions will from more live music by area singer/songwriter Curtic Becraft, to Holiday Storytelling for the younger visitors, and continued tastings throughout the store." Store hours are Monday –Sunday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; 45 North Broadway.

_Holiday fun and special shopping ops Friday night during Third Friday's pop-up shop at the W@tercooler, 5 to 9 p.m. 21 North Broadway.