Things to Do With Kids in Westchester

Things to do with kids in Westchester

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Saturday Aug. 9, 2025

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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

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10am–5:30pm

Dinosaur Safari

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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10am–1pm

Family Art Project: Woodland Worlds

Ages: All
Art
Craft & DIY

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10am–6pm

Van Gogh’s Flowers

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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

Dave-and-Puppet-scaled

10am

Dinosaur Express

Catskill Mountain RailroadKingston

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

Dave-and-Puppet-scaled

12:30pm

Dinosaur Express

Catskill Mountain RailroadKingston

Bronx Family Time August 2025

1–3pm

Family Time August 2025: Art-Making for All Ages

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

The Bronx MuseumBronx

1pm

Family Movie Day

Ages: 5 – 12
Film

West Farms LibraryBronx

1:30pm

Dig! Plant! Grow! Pickling Party

Ages: All
Food & Drink

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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2–3pm

Public Gallery Tour

Ages: All
Art
Community

2–4pm

Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshops

Ages: All
Community
Dance

Baobab: Tree of life by Beam CenterBronx

2pm

Slime!

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Mott Haven LibraryBronx

2pm

Family Movie: Winnie the Pooh (2011)

Ages: 12 and under
Film

Pelham Bay LibraryBronx

2pm

Family Movie Day

Ages: 3 – 12
Film

Woodstock LibraryBronx

Dave-and-Puppet-scaled

3pm

Dinosaur Express

Catskill Mountain RailroadKingston

5–10pm

South Salem Fire Department Annual Carnival and Parade

South Salem Fire DepartmentSouth Salem

7:30–8:30pm

Full Moon Hike

Hudson Highlands Nature Center Outdoor Discovery CampusCornwall

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

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