Things to Do with Kids in Westchester this Weekend

Plan a fun weekend for your family in Westchester County!

By NYMetroParents Staff August 3, 2022

Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids in Westchester. Start planning your weekend now.

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Mommy & Me: Animal Kingdom (Morning)

WHEN: Apr. 8 - Sep. 30, Fridays, 10am
WHERE: Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco, NY
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Come with your child every Friday to make a new animal friend! WANT TO GO? $10. 914-666-8448.
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Dinosaur Safari

WHEN: Apr. 11 - Oct. 30, Mondays-Fridays, 10am-5pm; Weekends and Holidays, 10am-5:30pm
WHERE: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Dinosaur Safari is returning with MORE dinosaurs than ever before in a new experience that will immerse visitors in a recreation of a world that disappeared millions of years ago. WANT TO GO? $41.95; $36.95 seniors 65 and older; $31.95 children 3-12; free for children 2 and younger. 718-220-5100.
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LEGO NINJAGO - Ninja Training Camp

WHEN: May. 20 - Sep. 11, Monday-Friday, 12- 5:30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5:30pm
WHERE: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester , 39 Fitzgerald St. , Yonkers , NY
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: Go on a quest and complete challenges to level up your Ninja skills in the virtues of courage, generosity, honesty, wisdom, balance, and curiosity. WANT TO GO? $26.99; $49.99 Summer Play Pass give you access for the rest of the year. 914-775-6012.
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Around the Table: Stories of the Foods we Love

WHEN: Jun. 4 - Sep. 11, Tuesdays-Sundays, 10am-6pm
WHERE: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: NYBG will be growing edible plants from all over the world, delving into the science behind these plants, and inviting Bronx artists to design picnic tables that tell their own stories about the foods and food traditions they love. WANT TO GO? $30; $28 Students and Seniors; $15 Children 2-12; free for children younger than 2. 718-817-8700.
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Summer Fest 2022 FREE

WHEN: Jun. 22 - Aug. 13, See below for complete schedule
WHERE: Cross County Center, 8000 Mall Walk , Yonkers , New York
AGES: All
WHAT: Bring the family out for FREE outdoor concerts, food trucks, Zumba classes and kid’s rock and roll shows, presented by NYC’s Rock & Roll Playhouse. WANT TO GO? 914-968-9570.
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Summer Sounds Concert Series FREE

WHEN: Jul. 8 - Aug. 26, Fridays, 7:30pm
WHERE: New Ro Parc, 455 Main Street, between North Avenue and LeCount Place, New Rochelle, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Hear exciting live music all summer long. WANT TO GO? 914-654-2087.
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Public Sewing Day FREE

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 5, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay Street Route 22, Katonah, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Join Brooklyn-based artist, Amanda Browder, at the KMA for a Public Sewing Day, part of Browder's participatory public art project, “Metropolis Sunrise.” Browder will guide community volunteers in the sorting, arranging, pinning, and sewing of fabric parts which will come together to create a large colorful textile sculpture. No previous sewing experience required. Participants will be welcome to explore the Museum's current exhibitions free of charge. Masks are recommended indoors for everyone over age 2, regardless of vaccination status.

WANT TO GO? 914-232-9555.
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Community Paddle FREE

WHEN: Aug. 5 - 26, 8/5, 1-5pm; 8/12, 10am-2pm; 8/19, 1-5pm; 8/26, 10am-2pm
WHERE: Starlight Park, 1490 Sheridan Blvd., Bronx, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Take out a canoe or a kayak and explore NYC’s only freshwater river. WANT TO GO?
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Special Sunday at the Hammond

WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 7, 2-5pm
WHERE: Hammond Museum, 28 Deveau Rd, North Salem, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Bring the family out for a special Sunday at the Hammond with live music and art programs for adults and kids.

2:00-2:30pm - Chinese Pictographs for Kids - inspired by the current exhibition in the gallery, learn about the pictographic history behind Chinese written characters and try your hand at brush writing

3:30-4:00pm - Curators tour of Cloud Wanderings of Wang Mansheng exhibition

Throughout the afternoon, live music provided by Chick’s Candy Store, as well as a scavenger hunt and Chinese nature poetry

WANT TO GO? Included with admission: $8; $6 seniors 65 and older and students with ID; free for children younger that 12 and members. 914-669-5033.
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Cultural Heritage Celebration: India FREE

WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 7, 12-6pm
WHERE: Kenisco Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, New York
AGES: All
WHAT: Experience an exciting display of Indian culture featuring music, entertainment, crafts, and food vendors. WANT TO GO? 914-995-2000.
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Even More Weekend Fun

Mommy & Me: Animal Kingdom (Afternoon)

WHEN: Apr. 8 - Sep. 30, Fridays, 1pm
WHERE: Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco, NY
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Come with your child every Friday to make a new animal friend! WANT TO GO? $10. 914-666-8448.
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Bicycle Sundays FREE

WHEN: May. 1 - Oct. 2, Sundays, 10am-2pm
WHERE: Bronx River Parkway, Exit 22 at the Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Travel the parkway like never before- by foot, bike, skates, or scooters! WANT TO GO? 914-995-2000.
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Yonkers Waterfront Live Summer Concert Series FREE

WHEN: Jun. 3 - Aug. 26, Fridays, 6:30-8pm
WHERE: Yonkers Waterfront Amphitheater , 71 Water Grant Street, Yonkers, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Take in the sounds of the city with the waterfront as the backdrop. WANT TO GO?
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Grab & Go Coloring Bookmark FREE

WHEN: Jun. 27 - Sep. 2, Monday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-12pm
WHERE: Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester, NY
AGES: 3-12
WHAT:

Pick up a Grab & Go Coloring Bookmark and crayons to take home and keep. This program is sponsored by The Klein Foundation. Sign up starting Monday, June 27th.

WANT TO GO? 914-939-6710.
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Grab & Go Summer Crafts FREE

WHEN: Jun. 27 - Sep. 2, Monday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-12pm
WHERE: Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester, NY
AGES: 3-12
WHAT:

Children will be given a bag with all of the pieces they need to make 2 summer crafts at home. This program is sponsored by The Klein Foundation. Call to register beginning Monday, June 27.

WANT TO GO? 914-939-6710.
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Grab & Go Rock Painting Kits FREE

WHEN: Jun. 27 - Sep. 2, Monday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-12pm
WHERE: Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Pick up Grab & Go Rock Painting kits for children, tweens, teens, adults, seniors, and families. Participants will be given paint, rocks, and paintbrushes to take home and keep. This is sponsored by The Friends of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library. Registration begins Monday, June 27.

WANT TO GO? 914-939-6710.
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Reading is an Ocean of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program' FREE

WHEN: Jun. 27 - Sep. 2, Anytime
WHERE: Port Chester/Rye Brook Library, One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester, NY
AGES: 3-17
WHAT:

Starting Monday, June 27th, children of all ages can visit the library to sign up for our summer reading program. Children will be given a bingo board to record the books they read. Once they get a bingo, they can come back to the library with their bingo board for a prize. This program is being sponsored by The Klein Foundation.

WANT TO GO? 914-939-1180.
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Summer Storywalk FREE

WHEN: Jun. 27 - Sep. 2, Anytime
WHERE: Port Chester/Rye Brook Library, One Haseco Avenue, One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Take a StoryWalk around the lawn of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library facing Westchester Avenue. Enjoy walking and reading Smiley Shark by Ruth Galloway. The StoryWalk is a great way for parents/caregivers to take children on a short stroll and introduce them to a new book at the same time. You can also go to the library's website to see and listen to children's librarian Ms. Tee read the story. This program is sponsored by The Klein Foundation.

WANT TO GO? 914-939-1180.
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Summer Storywalk FREE

WHEN: Jun. 27 - Sep. 2, Anytime
WHERE: Port Chester/Rye Brook Library, One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Take a StoryWalk around the lawn of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library facing Westchester Avenue. Enjoy walking and reading Smiley Shark by Ruth Galloway. This StoryWalk is a great way for parents/caregivers to take children on a short stroll and introduce them to a new book at the same time. You can also go to the library's website portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org to see and listen to children's librarian Ms. Tee read the story. This program is sponsored by The Klein Foundation.

WANT TO GO? 914-939-1180.
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Adopt a Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy FREE

WHEN: Jun. 27 - Sep. 2, All Day
WHERE: Port Chester/Rye Brook Library, One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester, NY
AGES: 3-17
WHAT:

Sign up in person or by phone to adopt a stuffed animal reading buddy. Please note: supplies are limited. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library.

WANT TO GO? 914-939-1180.
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Scavenger Hunt FREE

WHEN: Jun. 27 - Sep. 2, Mondays, 9am-6pm; Tuesdays-Fridays, 9am-5pm; Saturdays, 9am-12pm
WHERE: Port Chester/Rye Brook Library, One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester, NY
AGES: 3-17
WHAT:

Children will be given a list of items to find in the Children's Room. If they can find all of the items, they will be given a prize. *Please note: While supplies last. This program is sponsored by The Klein Foundation.

WANT TO GO? 914-939-1180.
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Friday Night Fireworks

WHEN: Jul. 8 - Aug. 26, Fridays, 9:15pm
WHERE: Rye Playland , 1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy a beautiful fireworks show at Playland Friday nights all summer long! WANT TO GO? FREE with admission starting at $14.99 and $4.99 for Westchester Residents. 914-997-2642.
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Pup Park Sundays at The SoNo Collection FREE

WHEN: Jul. 10 - Sep. 25, Sundays, 11am-4pm *NO SESSION 7/24, 8/7, 8/28, 9/4, and 9/18*
WHERE: The SoNo Collection, 100 N. Water St., Norwalk, Connecticut
AGES: All
WHAT:

Get your furry friends together for a play date at The SoNo Collection's pop-up Pup Park on the beautiful rooftop SoNo Garden. Savor summer eats while your paw-some pups romp, run, and play. Visit The SoNo Collection's delicious restaurants and marketplace eateries, plus, discover a fun day filled with games, giveaways, photo opps, and more! It will be a paws-itively good time! Sundays,

WANT TO GO? 203-299-0701.
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Summer Fridays at Hudson River Museum

WHEN: Jul. 15 - Aug. 19, Fridays, 5-7pm
WHERE: Hudson River Museum , 511 Warburton Avenue , Yonkers, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Experience the exhibitions currently on view, attend a free planetarium show at 6pm, and enjoy the outdoor courtyard with games for all ages. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

WANT TO GO? pay-what-you-wish. 914-963-4550.
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Back-To-School Denim Campaign FREE

WHEN: Aug. 1 - 31, Mondays-Thursdays, 11am-8pm; Fridays-Saturdays, 10am-9pm; Sundays, 12-6pm
WHERE: The Westchester , 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

The Westchester is proud to host its back-to-school denim drive, “Do Good with Denim”, to support sustainability and positively impact the community. Customers will be able to contribute any type of denim apparel items to the Do Good With Denim drive; jeans, jackets, shirts, skirts during the month of August. Two trunks will be available for customers to drop off their denim: one at Guest Services on Retail Level 1 and one at the Mall Management Office on Retail Level 4, Savor. All donated denim products will be given to The Sharing Shelf in time for back to school where they will be provided to students to help them return to school in style. Three local college students from Westchester Community College’s Fashion Design & Technology program will also be upcycling denim that will be displayed on mannequins throughout the month of August at Center Court. A Do Good With Denim event will be taking place Saturday, August 27th from 1-4pm at Center Court, Retail Level 1. Customers who donate their denim apparel during the event can enter to win prizes, make crafts with upcycled denim, and more!

WANT TO GO? 706-474-1184.
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Afro-Peruvian Ensemble (Amphitheater 2022) FREE

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 5, 8pm
WHERE: Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

The Afro-Peruvian Ensemble is an unforgettable live experience that celebrates a unique heritage and will get you up on your feet! This amazing ensemble brings you the joyful sounds of the Peruvian coast with a contemporary treatment rooted in the rich Afro-Peruvian tradition. The ensemble’s repertoire includes uplifting festejos and zamacuecas, dazzling Peruvian waltzes and hypnotic landos, as well as the “contrapunto de Cajones”(box drums counterpoint) and “contrapunto de Zapateo” (tap dancing competition) classics of the Afro-Peruvian folklore rarely seen in the US. Doors open at 7:30pm. No reservations required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Free parking is available. This program is part of the 2022 Summer Amphitheater Series.

WANT TO GO? 914-963-4550.
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Boyd Meets Girl

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 6, 11am-12pm
WHERE: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

The guitar-and-cello duo Boyd Meets Girl will enchant you with their eclectic and engaging repertoire ranging from Bach to Beyoncé. In the serenity of Caramoor’s Sunken Garden, the concert begins with a meditative mindful listening session. Please bring your own seating for this concert, as it takes place in the grassy Sunken Garden.

WANT TO GO? $25; free for children. 914-232-1252.
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Angélique Kidjo

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 6, 8-9:30pm
WHERE: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

“Africa’s premier diva” (TIME Magazine), Angélique Kidjo returns to the Caramoor stage, now with a fifth Grammy Award under her belt! Dance the night away as Kidjo and her band performs music from her childhood home of Benin mixed with the West African traditions with elements of R&B, funk, and jazz. For those who prefer a more casual concert environment, Garden Listening tickets are $20, and are free for Members and children under 18 years old. Listen to the concert broadcast onto Friends Field (audio only) while enjoying a picnic, admiring a starry sky, or relaxing with the family.

WANT TO GO? Adults starting at $40 and Children starting at $20. 914-232-1252.
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Clifton Anderson: Been Down This Road Before (Amphitheater 2022) FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 6, 8pm
WHERE: Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Clifton Anderson is considered one of the leading trombonists and composers performing in Jazz today. His performances embody the fertile and varied history of musical experiences; he’s worked with a who’s who of musical giants; from Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner, Dizzy Gillespie, and Slide Hampton to Stevie Wonder, Keith Richards, and Paul Simon, among many others. His music flows from Hard and Post Bop straight ahead, Caribbean, to contemporary grooves to American songbook material and original works, with an undercurrent of social commentary. Clifton’s stellar sextet will be performing selections from his latest release “Been Down This Road Before” along with other fan favorites. Doors open at 7:30pm. No reservations required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Free parking is available. This program is part of the 2022 Summer Amphitheater Series. Sponsored by YFJ Consulting LLC.

WANT TO GO? 914-963-4550.
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Family Art Project: Roll Out the Landscape

WHEN: Aug. 6 - 7, 10am-1pm
WHERE: Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave., Bronx, NY
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: Experience and sketch the many wonders of Wave Hill's natural landscape. WANT TO GO? $10; $6 students and seniors; $4 kids. 718-549-3200.
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Orchestra of St. Luke’s

WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 7, 3pm, conversation with Xian Zhang; 4-5:30pm, performance
WHERE: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Please note that, due to health issues, Bernard Labadie has withdrawn from this performance. This Summer Season closes with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s in an all-Beethoven program. Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin, known worldwide for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique, performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, a work filled with imperial grandiosity, seemingly fitting its nickname: “Emperor.” Xian Zhang, Music Director of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, conducts. For those who prefer a more casual concert environment, Garden Listening tickets are $20, and are free for Members and children under 18 years old. Listen to the concert broadcast onto Friends Field (audio only) while enjoying a picnic, admiring a starry sky, or relaxing with the family.

WANT TO GO? Adults starting at $40 and Children starting at $20. 914-232-1252.
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Make a Sunprint!

WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 7, 1-2:30pm
WHERE: Pelham Art Center - Courtyard, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham , NY
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Harness the sun and use plants, florals, leaves and other objects to create something special. WANT TO GO? $40; $36 Members. 914-738-2525.
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Old Timers Day Music Fest 2022 FREE

WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 7, 11am-5:30pm
WHERE: Crotona Park Amphitheatre , 901 Claremont Pkwy. , Bronx, NY
AGES: All
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South Salem Fire Department Annual Carnival & Parade

WHEN: Aug. 10 - 13, Wednesday-Friday, 6-10pm; Saturday, 5-10pm
WHERE: South Salem Fire Department, 1190 Route 35, South Salem, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: This annual event is back with rides, games, food, prizes, and more! Be there to kick off this 4 day event with a parade down Route 35. WANT TO GO? $30 wristbands per person for unlimited rides. 914-763-3706.
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If you're like us, you love weekends because it's the time when you get to spend quality time with your kids, whether you are planning a day trip to a nearby destination or are looking for things to do that are close to home in Westchester County. There’s lots to do this weekend with your family, from concerts and performances to museum exhibits, shows, crafts activities, seasonal events, parades, and more, so you're sure to find something to do that the whole family will love. Look no further for ideas and plan your weekend with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly (virtual and in-person) events happening in and around Westchester County, including family fun in Mamaroneck, White Plains, Scarsdale, South Salem, Yonkers, Valhalla, Hastings-on-Hudson, Katonah, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Tarrytown, Larchmont, Croton-on-Hudson, Pellham, Pleasantville, Bronx, and Peekskill. You can also check out our calendar for things to do each month, and for more fun in the New York area, visit our Rockland, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island weekend roundups!

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