The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in Westchester

Things to do with kids in Westchester

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Friday Jan. 3, 2025

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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 – Snow Globe Workshop

11am–1pm

Snow Globe Workshop

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Craft & DIY

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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3–9pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Saturday Jan. 4, 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–7pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th Avenue

9–10am

Animal Meet & Greet

Ages: All
Animals
Community

Rye Nature CenterRye

9am–noon

Piggy Bank Workshop

Ages: 5 – 12
Classes
Craft & DIY

Home Depot BronxBronx

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10am–10pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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10am–1pm

Family Art Project: Starry Night Sky

Ages: 12 and under
Art
Community

Wave HillThe Bronx

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

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

11am–noon

Family First Saturdays | Family Tour and Storytime at the Morgan

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Books & Readings

The Morgan Library & MuseumMurray Hill

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

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Noon–1pm

The Rock & Roll Playhouse: Music of David Bowie & More

Ages: 8 and under
Music

Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music CenterUpper West Side

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12:30–1:30pm

Earth, Moon, and Sun (Planetarium Show)

Ages: 5 – 12
Attractions
Film

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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

Sunday Jan. 5, 2025

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Various

Big Apple Circus | Hometown Playground

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Dance

Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center

BAC_Hometown Playground

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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