The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in Westchester

Things to do with kids in Westchester

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Tuesday Dec. 31, 2024

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11am–noon

Countdown to Noon!

Ages: 8 and under
Free
Holiday

Chatham Square Library

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11am–noon

Family New Year Party

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
Holiday

Queens Public Library at Forest HillsForest Hills

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11:15am–noon

A Family New Year’s Countdown and Celebration

Ages: 12 and under
Craft & DIY
Free

Queens Public Library – Glen OaksGlen Oaks

11:30am–12:30pm

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

Ages: 8 and under
Free

Stapleton LibraryStaten Island

2023 Holiday Bricktacular – ARCH – -14

Noon–6pm

Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND New York Resort

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions
Christmas

LEGOLAND New York ResortGoshen

2:30–4:30pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

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3–9pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

6–7:30pm

Milk & Cookies New Year’s Eve Family Friendly Comedy Show

Ages: 5 and up
Comedy

West Side Comedy ClubUpper West Side

Wednesday Jan. 1, 2025

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Various

Big Apple Circus | Hometown Playground

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Dance

Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center

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All day

Big Apple Circus

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Theater

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterManhattan

TADA! Youth Theater The History Mystery Photo Credit Chad David Kraus Photography

All day

Stream TADA! Youth Theater’s The History Mystery

Ages: 3 and up
Theater
Virtual

Virtual

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9am–6pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th Avenue

9–11am

First Day Hike with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society

Ages: 5 and up
Environment
Free

Rockwood HallPleasantville

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10am–10pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

10am–5pm

December Break at the Cradle of Aviation Museum: Snoopy and the Space Program – Past, Present, and Future

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

Cradle of Aviation MuseumGarden City

STARSCAPE

11am–7pm

STARSCAPE

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

Genesis HouseMeatpacking District

11am–12:30pm

New Year’s Day Hike

Ages: 3 and up
Free
Outdoors

Deere ParkStaten Island

2023 Holiday Bricktacular – ARCH – -14

Noon–6pm

Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND New York Resort

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions
Christmas

LEGOLAND New York ResortGoshen

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Noon–6pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

Thursday Jan. 2, 2025

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Various

Big Apple Circus | Hometown Playground

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Dance

Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center

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All day

Big Apple Circus

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Theater

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterManhattan

TADA! Youth Theater The History Mystery Photo Credit Chad David Kraus Photography

All day

Stream TADA! Youth Theater’s The History Mystery

Ages: 3 and up
Theater
Virtual

Virtual

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9am–6pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th Avenue

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10am–10pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

10am–5pm

December Break at the Cradle of Aviation Museum: Snoopy and the Space Program – Past, Present, and Future

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

Cradle of Aviation MuseumGarden City

Photo – Deep Sea Explorers – Jellyfish Craft

11am–4pm

Museum Adventure Activity: Deep Sea Explorers

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Photo – Festive Lighthouses

11am–1pm

Festive Lighthouses

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Classes

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

STARSCAPE

11am–7pm

STARSCAPE

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

Genesis HouseMeatpacking District

Photo – Secret Sirens Scavenger Hunt

11am–4pm

Monster Mayhem Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

2023 Holiday Bricktacular – ARCH – -14

Noon–6pm

Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND New York Resort

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions
Christmas

LEGOLAND New York ResortGoshen

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Noon–6pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

2:30–4:30pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

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