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Friday Aug. 8, 2025

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Cross County Center Summer Fest

Ages: All
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

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10am–5pm

Dinosaur Safari

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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10am–6pm

Van Gogh’s Flowers

New York Botanical GardenBronx

10am–noon

Family Fridays in the Garden

Ages: 3 – 12
Environment
Free

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Garden & Compost SiteBronx

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10am

Dinosaur Express

Catskill Mountain RailroadKingston

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10am–9:30pm

Back to School at Cross County Center

Ages: All

Cross County CenterYonkers

10:30am–3pm

Live Butterfly Tours

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

The Nature Center at GreenburghScarsdale

Dino Dig

10:30am–3pm

Dino Dig

Ages: 3 – 8

The Nature Center at GreenburghScarsdale

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11am–noon

Morning Stroller and Sibling Tour

Ages: All
Tours

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

Westchester Park & Read with Rosie on the Boardwalk

11:30am–12:30pm

Park & Read with Rosie on the Boardwalk

Ages: All
Books & Readings

Westchester Children’s MuseumRye

1pm

YA Summer Zine

Ages: 13 and up
Craft & DIY

Throg’s Neck LibraryThroggs Neck

1:30pm

Dig! Plant! Grow! Pickling Party

Ages: All
Food & Drink

New York Botanical GardenBronx

Westchester The Miracle Bean And The Chocolate Machine – Show Photo

2–6pm

The Miracle Bean And The Chocolate Machine: An Immersive Experience

Ages: All
Theater

Harvest Moon Farm & OrchardNorth Salem

2pm

After Lunch Storytime at Matthews-Muliner Playground

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Matthews-Muliner Playground (Mathews Ave. between Morris Park Ave. and Rhinelander Ave.)Bronx

3–5pm

NYC Parks Kids In Motion: Color Me Tote Bag

Metcalf Playground in Soundview ParkBronx

3pm

Summer Painting Club

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Hunts Point LibraryBronx

3pm

Crafty Friday

Ages: 13 and up
Craft & DIY

Mott Haven LibraryBronx

3pm

Summer Adventure: Make Some Noise!

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Soundview LibraryBronx

3:30pm

Anime Otaku Club

Ages: 13 and up
Film

Melrose LibraryBronx

Jenga

4–5pm

Giant Game Night @ the Village Branch

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village BranchHaverstraw

4pm

TEENS GET CRAFTY: Bead Crafts!

Ages: 13 and up
Craft & DIY

Kingsbridge LibraryBronx

6–10pm

South Salem Fire Department Annual Carnival and Parade

South Salem Fire DepartmentSouth Salem

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