December community events: Photo galleries

Collections of photos from community events and happenings in December taking place in Bedford, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge and Mount Kisco. This page will be updated throughout the month as new photo galleries are added.

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Sights of the Season

Photos by JIm MacLean

The holidays were embraced with joy, wonder and moments of reflection around northern Westchester last weekend.

Jolly time in Pound Ridge — Left, Pound Ridge Fire Department and the Recreation and Parks Department sponsored a Candy Cane Drive Around including Santa and Mrs. Claus and Frosty on Dec. 13.

Holiday Light Parade — Above, the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce marked the conclusion of its HolidayFest with a light parade downtown on Dec. 13.

Tinsel Trot — Bedford Riding Lanes Association members held a holiday procession, with spectators lining Succabone Road on Dec. 14.

Bedford menorah lighting — Rabbi Arik Wolf and Supervisor Ellen Calves, top left, light the menorah on the Bedford Village Green on Dec. 14.

Illuminations — The candlelight concert Dec. 14 at Bedford Presbyterian Church.

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Katonah Fire Dept. Peppermint Parade

Photos by Gabe Palacio

Santa and plenty of elves visited early and passed out candy canes during the Katonah Fire Department's annual Peppermint Parade on Dec. 6.

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Bedford Turkey Trot

Photos by Michael and Natasha Mast

Clockwise, Karen Mack of Shrub Oak, left, was designated with bib #1 this year because she had run the race 16 times in a row, more than anyone else. Caroline DeFilippo, right, is on the race committee and has always worn a turkey hat to the race. NATASHA MAST PHOTO Amanda Asaro finished 7th overall and was the first female finisher as well as “Queen of the Mountain.” She also won the race in 2021 and holds the women’s course record. Asa Friedrich was the overall winner and was the first male finisher as well as the “King of the Mountain,” the additional prize given to the first male to crest Indian Hill.  MICHAEL MAST PHOTOS Alexandra, Isabella and Victoria Ransom of Mount Kisco. Their father Michael also ran the race.NATASHA MAST PHOTO

Working off the wattle

The 2025 Turkey Trot had its 20th running Nov. 29 through Bedford. The race attracts nearly 500 runners annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, starting and ending at Bedford Village Memorial Park.

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