2023 Purim Events in Westchester
Purim is celebrated on March 6th-7th this year where families come together to commemorate the saving of the Jewish people from Haman. This joyous celebration generally includes games, a festival meal, songs, costumes ( both kids and adults), the reading of the Book of Esther, and more. Below, we’re sharing a list of fun Purim events for you and your family to enjoy in Westchester.
Tuesday, February 28th from 7:30pm-8:30pm
Cooking Class with the Cantor: Purim Edition
Learn how to make Hamantaschen with Cantor Margot. The class is limited to eight people. Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Friday, March 3rd from 10:45am-11:30am
Friday Night Shabbat Tots: Purim
Families can celebrate Purim by making hamantaschen with Renana Shvil of Fiddleheads Cooking Studio. The event is geared toward children five and younger. $18 per family. JCCMW, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
Sunday, March 5th from 10:30am-1:30pm
Purim Carnival
Attend the Greenburgh Hebrew Center’s annual Purim Carnvial. The event includes purim songs, a megillah story, a costume parade, Sports Bouncer, LavaSlide, games, Shushan Food Court, prizes, cotton candy, costume parade, Magic with Joshy K, and more! Greenburgh Hebrew Center, 515 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Sunday, March 5th from 10:45am-11:30am
Young Families Purim Celebration at Emanu-El
Families will enjoy songs, stories, and decorate crowns and masks! Costumes are encouraged and families can register here. 2125 Westchester Avenue East, Rye, NY 10580
Sunday, March 5th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Purim Circus
Families can watch the Westchester Circus Arts Troupe and learn things, too! Costumes are welcomed. Register here. Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Sunday, March 5th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Purim Carnival & Purimshpiel
Temple Beth Shalom, 740 North BroadwayHastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706
Sunday, March 5th from 4:00pm-6:00pm
Jazz for all Ages Purim Festival
Visit the Emanu-El Downtown for a Jazz Age Purim Party! Families can come costimes and enjoy an immersive circus. Don’t miss a festive, multi-sensory Purim event that will leave attendees with joyful, upside-down memories to take home. Kids six months and younger are free. Emanu-El Downtown, 440 W 21st St, New York, NY 10011.
Monday, March 6th from 4:00pm-6:00pm
Purim Celebration
Dress up and come in costume to the Purim Celebration at the Pleasantville Community Synagogue. This includes a costume parade, music, pizza, goody bags, and crafts. At 6:00pm, families can enjoy a service, music and celebration! Pleasantville Community Synagogue, 219 Bedford Road – Pleasantville, NY 10570.
Tuesday, March 7th from 4:00pm-6:00pm
A Purim in the Circus Experience
Celebrate Purim with an interactive circus show, aerialist, juggler, acrobatics, tight wire & stilts, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and hamentashen. Chabad of Bedford, 220 South Bedford Road, Bedford Corners, NY 10549
Tuesday, March 7th at 5:00pm
Purim in the Circus
Enjoy a family-friendly evening with a Megillah reading, Hamantshen, masquerade, concessions, and a spectacular show by CirqOvation. Free event but families have to RSVP in advance. 303 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Tuesday, March 7th from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Purim in the Palace
Enjoy a Purim celebration at the Radisson Hotel New Rochelle. The event includes Multimedia Megillah reading, buffet, magic show, crafts, music, and more. Radisson Hotel New Rochelle, 1 Radisson Plaza New Rochelle, NY 10801.
Tuesday, March 7th at 6:00pm
Purim Under the Sea
Families can enjoy a cool, interactive bubble show as well as an interactive Megillah reading and buffet. Chabad Jewish Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Eastchester, NY, 10709
