Five Things for the Week Ahead: Trains, Jazz Soirees and a Tree Lighting

1. The  is celebrating its 20th Annual Holiday Train Show kicking off tonight. The event goes on all through the week and will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Display cases will feature eminiatures of trains, bridges and New York landmarks, and a film will be screened as well. Prices are $20 for adults and $18 for children.

2.  is a Scarsdale Woman’s Club event being held Wednesday at 1 p.m. There will be choral singers, a pottery exhibit and a holiday boutique. Pottery and wreaths will be for sale. The event is free.

3. This Thursday, a will be taking place in New Rochelle at 6 p.m. The event is free and will be held at Main Street and Memorial Highway. An added bonus -- Santa Claus will be a special guest.

4.  in the Bronx is holding its First Friday series. With the additional romance of candlelight, there will be jazz, a mansion tour and refreshments. The event will have a Christmas theme, which will include holiday stories and a cappella music by the Metropolitones. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. and go to 8:30 p.m. Event fee is $8.

5. This Friday, the  will be performing at the Paramount Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. The event costs $45.

Be sure and check our other weekly features to help you plan activities. On Wednesday, we haveGrab & Go Kids Planner and on Thursday, see our Get Out Weekend Planner