Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Westchester

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Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Westchester

Get ready for another fantastic Westchester weekend! We’ve got a lineup of exciting events that are perfect for the whole family. Start planning your weekend now with our list of can’t-miss happenings!

Can’t make it out this weekend? Check out our calendar of events, which will keep you posted on everything fun happening in Westchester all month long.

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A Black History of Colonial New York Exhibit

In honor of the Pinkster season through Juneteenth weekend, join the beautiful Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall for this temporary exhibit on the earliest Black History of New Netherland and colonial New York. Explore the lives of free and enslaved people in New Netherland, including Juan Rodriguez and the “Land of the Blacks.” Learn about the Hudson Valley and, in particular, Westchester County’s role in provisioning the sugar plantations of the Caribbean.
May 1 – June 22, 10 am–5 pm
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, 29 Warburton Ave.

Lag B’Omer Jewish Unity BBQ 2025

Enjoy a joyful celebration of unity, community, and tradition at the Lag B’Omer Jewish Unity BBQ! Enjoy delicious kosher BBQ, music, fun activities for all ages, and the warm spirit of togetherness that makes this day so special. Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable evening of joy and connection!
May 16, 5 pm
Chabad of Yorktown, 2629 Old Yorktown Road

Bronx Anti-Prom 2025

Come hang out and dance the night away at Bronx Anti-Prom, the Library’s annual celebration for teens, featuring music, art activities, snacks, and more. Special outfits are optional… but always encouraged! Anti-Prom welcomes and celebrates young people of all sexualities and gender identities and expressions.
May 16, 6:30 pm
Clason’s Point Library, 1215 Morrison Ave.

Children’s Shakespeare Theatre Presents: As You Like It

There will be dancing, singing, and the wit and wisdom of some of Shakespeare’s most memorable characters as the children of Children’s Shakespeare Theatre bring an As You Like It set in the 1920s to life.
May 16, 7 – 9 pm, May 17, 2 – 4 pm
Palisades Presbyterian Church, 117 Washington Spring Road

Family Art Project: Painting to Migratory Birdsongs

Migrating birds pass over Wave Hill each spring, singing and warbling as they go. Some even stop here and treat us to a birdy concert! With the music of migratory birds for inspiration, sculpt and paint your own feathered friends.
May 17 & 18, 10 am – 1 pm
Wave Hill, 675 W 252nd St.

Young Herbalist Workshop

Nurture your young herbalist! Join this children’s workshop to learn about the use of herbs in food and cosmetics. Participants will make herb-infused cookies and hand lotion.
May 17, 10 am – 11:30 am
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Road

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate Ward Pound Ridge Reservation’s 100th Anniversary with a day of events that pay homage to the Reservation’s mission and history. In addition to family-friendly activities, the day includes nature walks led by former curators, a Wolf Conservation Center, a Children’s tent with several activities and crafts, Historical presentations, Anthony Cogswell from The Nature Company, Live music, a Birds of Prey Show with James Eyring, and more!
May 17, 10 am – 4 pm
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Route 35 and 121 South

SPCA Westchester Dog Walk & Pet Fair

Join SPCA Westchester for the biggest dog event in the county! This fun-filled family event has something for everyone. Attendees can take part in a 2.5 mile trail walk with their canine companions and enjoy shopping in the SPCA’s Woof and Meowtown Vendor Village, music with 100.7 WHUD, yummy food trucks, a doggy lure course and agility playground, kids activities, demos, and meet the many furry adoptables who will be on-site!
May 17, 10 am – 1 pm
FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Road

Yonkers Arts Weekend

Enjoy free admission to the Museum and family-friendly activities, including art workshops that celebrate our current exhibitions, the environment, and the thriving arts scene in Yonkers. In the courtyard, participate in a “Bubble Extravaganza” with giant bubbles, flowing streamers, and kites, and hear live music from the Westchester Center for Jazz Ensemble.
May 17, 11 am – 5 pm
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave.

Fleischer Cartoons: Greatest Hits

Join this block of cartoons from the legendary Fleischer Studios featuring Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman, and more! These episodes are newly restored in high definition to better showcase the magic and artistry produced during the golden age of animation.
May 17, 11 am – 12 pm
Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road

Asian American Pacific Islander Festival

Enjoy live performances, arts & crafts, scavenger hunt, and kids’ storytime.
May 17, 11am – 3:30pm
Pascone Park, Ashford Ave., and McCormick Drive

Garnet Arts Festival

A thoughtfully curated “Retro/Vintage Market”, offering handmade crafts, eye-catching retro/vintage clothing, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind ephemera. Enjoy delicious samples from Hudson Valley’s premier makers, bakers, and top-shelf distilleries!
May 17, 12 pm – 6 pm
GARNER Arts Center, 55 West Railroad Ave.

Goats on the Go

Kids can take a pygmy goat on a walk around the farm! This hands-on experience allows children to provide important socialization, enrichment, and exercise for our animals, helping to enhance their well-being. It’s a fun and meaningful way for kids to connect with animals while learning about the responsibility involved in animal care.
May 17, 1–2 pm
Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100

Run the Farm

The Run the Farm trail race includes a 5-mile trail race and two “Kids Run The Farm” age-appropriate trail races (1k and 2k).
May 18, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100

Fiber Craft Studio Sheep and Wool Festival 2025

Held under the leafy shade trees of the Threefold community campus, this family-centered event features child-friendly craft activities, a petting zoo, live music, local craft vendors, and delicious food.
May 18, 10 am – 4 pm
Fiber Craft Studio, 275 Hungry Hollow Road

Nyack Famous Street Fair

A “Do Not Miss” exciting family fun day awaits you at the Nyack Famous Street Fair. The fair is held in historic downtown Nyack, located on the Hudson River. It is a perfect spring shopping and dining event with over three hundred exhibitors from four states, with a diverse array of arts & crafts, new retail items, home decor, and unique gifts lining downtown.
May 18, 10 am – 5 pm
Downtown Nyack, NY, 100 Main St.

Polish Heritage Festival

Gather your family and friends, leave your passport at home, and enjoy Polish traditions! The day will include Polish American Cultural Exhibits, Polka Music & Dancing, authentic Polish foods & bakery, craft items, Children’s Polish School performance, and the opportunity to meet the 2025 Parade Marshall and Miss Polonia.
May 18, 12 pm – 6 pm
Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway

Music of Queen + More For Kids ft. Scaramouche & The Fandangos

The Rock and Roll Playhouse performs songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history. They offer their core audience of families with children aged ten and under games, movement, stories, and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity.
May 18, 2 pm
Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave.