Things to Do with Kids in Westchester this Weekend

Plan a fun weekend for your family in Westchester County!

By NYMetroParents Staff December 11, 2023

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

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Anastasia

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 15
WHERE: White Plains Performing Arts Center, , White Plains Performing Arts Center, White Plains Performing Arts Center

WHAT:

From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, comes this dazzling musical based on the beloved 1997 animated movie. From the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920’s, a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past.

Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat to find out if she is indeed Princess Anastasia. Including classic songs from the motion picture like “Journey to the Past” and “Once Upon a December”, this show is perfect for the whole family!

WANT TO GO? $45-$65

Jessica Lynn- A Very Merry Country Christmas

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 16
WHERE: Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, , Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

WHAT:

Jessica Lynn’s A Very Merry Country Christmas” has become a genuine New York holiday tradition, rivaling, and even eclipsing some of the biggest of holiday spectaculars. This fun-filled, family sleigh ride through the most wonderful time of the year was named by press as the “#1 Great Thing to do in The Hudson Valley for The Holidays,” “Best of Westchester,” and “Best of Hudson Valley.”

A sell-out performance every year, the show is a full multi-media presentation featuring dancers, marching bands, choirs, special effects and even an annual visit from Santa himself. With all of the traditional holiday songs you know and love, people of all ages become a part of the show and experience the magic of Christmas while raising money and collecting toys for Toys for Tots.

WANT TO GO? $25-$42.50

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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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