Your Awesome Westchester Weekend: April 28-30
Happy (almost) Weekend. We are excited for the upcoming Westchester Children’s Book Festival where young readers will have the chance to meet their favorite authors. There’s also the musical production of “This Man’s a Spy” and you don’t want to miss A Small Obsession: The Intimate Craft of the Dollhouse where you and your family can learn more about the intricacies of dollhouses as well as the “Planetarium Show: Tycho Goes to Mars” at the Hudson River Museum. Have a great Westchester weekend.
Friday, April 28th-May 7th, various times
Amazing Butterflies
Want to learn more about butterflies? You and your kids can do that right in Westchester at the new Amazing Butterflies Exhibit at Lasdon Park. Open from now until May 7th, the immersive and exciting new exhibit is produced by Minotaur Mazes of Seattle and based on an exhibition created for the Natural History Museum in London. The exhibit features scientific input and interpretation where families are invited to shrink down to the undergrowth and learn more about the life cycle of a butterfly in an interactive maze. Families start as a caterpillar as they make their way to a secret world with grass and leaves towering over your head. Through this journey, families will learn more about the relationship between caterpillars, butterflies, and the natural surroundings. Lasdon Park, 2610 Route 35, Katonah, NY 10536.
Friday, April 28th-Sunday, April 30th
A Small Obsession: The Intimate Craft of the Dollhouse
Discover the historic 19th-century summer residence of Horace Greeley. You will be transported into a miniature world filled with intricate details and stunning craftsmanship as you browse through the period rooms. While exploring the exhibit, take a closer look at the tiny furniture, delicate fabrics, and miniature accessories that bring each dollhouse to life. The magic of dollhouses goes beyond their visual appeal, they also offer a glimpse into the history of the craft and design. Many of the dollhouses in this exhibit were created by skilled artisans and reflect the styles and trends of their time. New Castle Historical Society, 100 King Street, Chappaqua, NY 10514.
Saturday, April 29th from 10:00am-3:00pm
Family Art Project: Barking up a Wave Hill Tree
Visit some of Wave Hill’s treasured trees and have a tactile experience making simple but rich bark rubbings. Then, frame and decorate your bark designs to take home a reminder of the wonder of trees. Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10471
Saturday, April 29th from 10:00am-3:00pm
2023 Westchester Children’s Book Festival for Early Readers
Enjoy author readings, train rides, an interactive carnival zone, access to Mohawk Day Camp’s incredible campus, and more! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Appropriate for young readers ages 2-8. Mohawk Day Camp, 200 Old Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10603.
Saturday, April 29th and Sunday, April 30th from 10:30am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm
Weekend Storytime
Join the Westchester Children’s Museum for storytime about Earth Day. Included with museum admission. Westchester Children’s Museum,
Saturday, April 29th and Sunday, April 30th from 12:30pm-1:00pm
Planetarium Show: Tycho Goes to Mars
Join Tycho, a dog with a knack for getting into trouble, on his latest adventure as he discovers Mars up-close. See an ancient volcano, a gigantic canyon, and help Tycho search for water to power his kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars when it looks so cold, dusty, and dry? Finding his way back home is not going to be easy. But if anyone can do it, Tycho can. Recommended for ages 8+; 27-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged. Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Saturday, April 29th from 1:00pm-2:00pm
Eco-Avengers! LIVE Animal Program
Kids will love this interactive program where they will have the opportunity to meet live animals and learn how your actions help them in their natural habitats! Marsh Conservatory, 220 Boston Post Rd, Rye, NY 10580.
Saturday, April 29th at 1:00pm
“Bugs Workshop” with MadScience
Families will have the opportunity to learn all about entomology as they inspect authentic insect specimens, match-up insects with their habitats, and more. Registration is required. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, New York 10576.
Sunday, April 30th at 10:30am and 12:30pm
This Man’s a Spy
Enjoy a live musical show with the production of “This Man’s a Spy.” Performed and written by Carla and Keyes, the musical tells the story of the encounter between Benedict Arnold and British Major John André. Grace Hall, 7 Old Albany Post Road, Ossining, NY, 10562
Sunday, April 30th from 12:30pm-1:00pm
Kids’ Cooking Class
Families and their kids (ages 3-7) will enjoy a fun, hands-on cooking class with Jodi Greebel, MS, RDN. $20 suggested donation for Feeding Westchester. JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, NY.
Sunday, April 30th from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Pinch Pot Workshop
Visit the Kinosaito Arts Center and enjoy a free family pinch pot workshop. All materials are provided. Kinosaito Arts Center, 115 7th St, Verplanck, NY, 10547.
Sunday, April 30th at 1:30pm
Burke Heels & Wheels 5K & Family Fun Run
Wheelchair athletes, runners, walkers and families all compete together at the annual Heels & Wheels 5K Road Race & Walk and Kids Fun Run. Community members are invited to cheer on the athletes. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
