The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in Westchester

Things to do with kids in Westchester

Find the best upcoming events & activities for kids (5–8)

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Sunday Jan. 5, 2025

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Noon–6pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

Noon–1pm

Frozen Jr at the Bellmore Theatre

Ages: 12 and under
Dance
Music

Bellmore Movies and ShowplaceBellmore

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12:30–1:30pm

Earth, Moon, and Sun (Planetarium Show)

Ages: 5 – 12
Attractions
Film

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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3–9pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Monday Jan. 6, 2025

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

3:30–4:30pm

Melted Snowmen! Storytime and Craft

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Free

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

4–4:45pm

Get Crafty! Hot Chocolate Paper Craft

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Mariners Harbor LibraryStaten Island

Tuesday Jan. 7, 2025

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

9:30–10:30am

Little Explorers

Ages: 3 – 8
Animals
Environment

Muscoot FarmKatonah

STARSCAPE

11am–7pm

STARSCAPE

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

Genesis HouseMeatpacking District

2:30–4:30pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

Wednesday Jan. 8, 2025

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

10am–noon

Bird and Nature Walk: Great Kills Park

Ages: All
Outdoors

Great Kills Park

STARSCAPE

11am–7pm

STARSCAPE

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

Genesis HouseMeatpacking District

2:30–4:30pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

3–4pm

Fun with Printmaking

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Detective Keith L. Williams Field HouseJamaica

Thursday Jan. 9, 2025

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

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

2:30–4:30pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

3:30–4:30pm

Open Play: Kidz Sensory Open Play

Ages: 8 and under
Free

Huguenot Park LibraryStaten Island

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7–9pm

Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto

Ages: All
Attractions
Dance

UBS ArenaElmont

Friday Jan. 10, 2025

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

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

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