Things to do with kids in Upstate NY

Things to do with kids in Upstate NY

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Saturday July 12, 2025

9:30am–5:30pm

Shark Weekend

Ages: All
Attractions

Westchester Children’s MuseumRye

Dino Dig

10:30am–3pm

Dino Dig

Ages: 3 – 8

The Nature Center at GreenburghScarsdale

10:30am–3pm

Live Butterfly Tours

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

The Nature Center at GreenburghScarsdale

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11am–4pm

Anniversary of the Battle of Stony Point

Stony Point Battlefield State Historic SiteStony Point

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11:30am–12:30pm

Little Skywatchers: A Cosmic Adventure (Planetarium Show)

Ages: All
Attractions
Film

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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11:30am–4pm

“Hike the Hudson” Backpacks

Ages: All
Free

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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12:30–1:30pm

Magic Tree House: Space Mission (Planetarium Show)

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions
Film

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

Jenga

2–4pm

Giant Games

Ages: 5 – 12

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

Sunday July 13

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Various

Cross County Center Summer Fest

Ages: All
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

9am–4pm

New York Metro Reptile Expo

Ages: All
Animals
Expo

Westchester County CenterWhite Plains

9:30am–5:30pm

Shark Weekend

Ages: All
Attractions

Westchester Children’s MuseumRye

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10am–5pm

Nyack Famous Street Fair

Ages: All
Festivals
Free

Downtown Nyack, NYNyack

Dino Dig

10:30am–3pm

Dino Dig

Ages: 3 – 8

The Nature Center at GreenburghScarsdale

10:30am–3pm

Live Butterfly Tours

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

The Nature Center at GreenburghScarsdale

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11am–7pm

Summer Fest No Limit Ninja Pop-Up

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

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11am–7pm

Sunday Fundays at Cross County Center Summer Fest 2025

Ages: All
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

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11:30am–4pm

“Hike the Hudson” Backpacks

Ages: All
Free

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

Noon–6pm

Hispanic Heritage Festivals

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

Kensico Dam PlazaValhalla

Noon–6pm

Annual Irish Heritage Day Festival

Ridge Road ParkHartsdale

Noon–4pm

Second Sunday Kids Crafts at the HSRC History Center

Historical Society of Rockland CountyNew City

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12:30–1:30pm

Magic Tree House: Space Mission (Planetarium Show)

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions
Film

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

3–6pm

Boogie Baby NYC

Ages: 4 and under

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Monday July 14

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Various

Cross County Center Summer Fest

Ages: All
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

Dino Dig

10:30am–3pm

Dino Dig

Ages: 3 – 8

The Nature Center at GreenburghScarsdale

4–4:45pm

Reading Buddies (Gr. 1-3)

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

5–5:45pm

Reading Buddies (Gr. 1-3)

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

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5–7pm

Drive-in Family Movie Night @ the Village Branch

Ages: 5 – 12

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village BranchHaverstraw

Family Storytime

6–6:45pm

Family Storytime with Mr. Frank

Ages: 3 – 4

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

6:30–7:30pm

Tissue Paper Stained Glass Art (Gr. K-6)

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Craft & DIY

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

Tuesday July 15

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Various

Cross County Center Summer Fest

Ages: All
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

10:30–11:30am

Littles: Toddler Time (Walkers – Preschool Age 3)

Ages: 2 and under
Books & Readings
Craft & DIY

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

Tales & Tunes

10:30–11am

Tales & Tunes

Ages: 2 and under

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

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