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Things to do with kids in Westchester

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Friday Aug. 8, 2025

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Various

Cross County Center Summer Fest

Ages: All
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

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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

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

6–10pm

South Salem Fire Department Annual Carnival and Parade

South Salem Fire DepartmentSouth Salem

Saturday Aug. 9

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Various

Cross County Center Summer Fest

Ages: All
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

9:30am–5:30pm

80’s/90’s Big Weekend Event

Westchester Children’s MuseumRye

Westchester The Miracle Bean And The Chocolate Machine – Show Photo

10am–6pm

The Miracle Bean And The Chocolate Machine: An Immersive Experience

Ages: All
Theater

Harvest Moon Farm & OrchardNorth Salem

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–5pm

Stellar Summer Thursdays (Planetarium Shows)

Ages: All
Film

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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11am–7pm

Back to School at Cross County Center

Ages: All

Cross County CenterYonkers

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11:30am–4pm

“Hike the Hudson” Backpacks

Ages: All
Free

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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11:30am–12:30pm

Little Skywatchers: A Cosmic Adventure (Planetarium Show)

Ages: 5 – 8
Film

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Science Workshop: Summer Thunder

Ages: 5 – 8
Environment

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Early Explorers: Play Space

Ages: 4 and under
Free

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Bubble Blossoms

Ages: All
Art

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

5–10pm

South Salem Fire Department Annual Carnival and Parade

South Salem Fire DepartmentSouth Salem

8–9:30pm

Comedy From Scratch at The Idea Kitchen “Best of Westchester Comedy Show” BYOB Stand-Up

Ages: All
Comedy
Nightlife

The Idea KitchenLarchmont

Sunday Aug. 10

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Various

Cross County Center Summer Fest

Ages: All
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

9:30am–5:30pm

80’s/90’s Big Weekend Event

Westchester Children’s MuseumRye

Westchester The Miracle Bean And The Chocolate Machine – Show Photo

10am–6pm

The Miracle Bean And The Chocolate Machine: An Immersive Experience

Ages: All
Theater

Harvest Moon Farm & OrchardNorth Salem

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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–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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11am–5pm

Stellar Summer Thursdays (Planetarium Shows)

Ages: All
Film

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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