The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in Westchester

Things to do with kids in Westchester

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Saturday Sep. 20, 2025

9am–1pm

Heritage Farm Stand Saturdays

Ages: All

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical GardenStaten Island

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10am–7pm

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck

Ages: All
Food & Drink

Staten Island MallStaten Island

10:30am

Saturday Storytime: Fun at the Farm!

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Charleston LibraryStaten Island

Furry tails

11am–midnight

Furry Tails with a Twist

Ages: All

Multiple Venues

11am

Sensory Saturday Storytime!

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Stapleton LibraryStaten Island

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11am–7pm

The Westerleigh Folk Festival

Westerleigh ParkStaten Island

1–7pm

Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
En Español

SIUH Community Park Staten Island Ferry Hawk StadiumStaten island

Sunday Sep. 21

Zootopia

4–6pm

“Better on the Big Screen” Zootopia

Ages: All
Film

St. George TheatreSaint George

Monday Sep. 22

11:30am

Lapsit Storytime: Books and Babies!

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryStaten Island

Tuesday Sep. 23

11am

Family Movie: Lilo & Stitch (2025)

Ages: 12 and under
Film

Charleston LibraryStaten Island

2pm

Family Movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

Ages: 12 and under
Film

Charleston LibraryStaten Island

3pm

Back to School Storytime + Craft

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

4pm

Friendship Bracelet Designs for Teens and Tweens

Ages: 5 and up
Craft & DIY

South Beach LibraryStaten Island

4pm

Tween Art Studio: Collage Art

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Stapleton LibraryStaten Island

Wednesday Sep. 24

11:15am

Little Movers Storytime: Pets

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Mariners Harbor LibraryStaten Island

4pm

Family Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryStaten Island

Thursday Sep. 25

11:30am

Little Movers Storytime: Toddlers and Tales

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryStaten Island

3:30pm

Throwdown Thursday

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

South Beach LibraryStaten Island

4pm

Friendship Bracelets

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Mariners Harbor LibraryStaten Island

Friday Sep. 26

3:30pm

Create Your Own Buttons or Magnets

Ages: 5 and up
Craft & DIY

South Beach LibraryStaten Island

Taylor 400 x 400

7pm

Let’s Sing Taylor – An Unofficial Live Tribute Show with Special Guest Let’s Sing Katy

Ages: All
Music

St. George TheatreSaint George

Saturday Sep. 27

9am–1pm

Heritage Farm Stand Saturdays

Ages: All

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical GardenStaten Island

OEM square

11am–3pm

FREE NYC Emergency Management Family Preparedness Day

Ages: 5 and up
Free

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

11am

Meet the Author! Event: Kay Healy

Ages: 3 – 12
Books & Readings

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

Wednesday Oct. 1

10:15am

Little Movers Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Richmondtown LibraryStaten Island

Saturday Oct. 4

CrimsonRise Waterfront 5K and 1M RunRollWalk

8:30–11:30am

CrimsonRise Waterfront 5K and 1M Run/Roll/Walk

Ages: 5 and up
Fundraisers
Sports

Wolfe’s Pond BeachStaten Island

9am–1pm

Heritage Farm Stand Saturdays

Ages: All

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical GardenStaten Island

Noon–8pm

The Staten Island Oktoberfest

Ages: All

SIUH Community Park Staten Island Ferry Hawk StadiumStaten island

2pm

Family Movie Matinee and Coloring: Monsters Inc.

Ages: 12 and under
Film

Mariners Harbor LibraryStaten Island

Sunday Oct. 5

CELEBRATE Oktoberfest FINAL Party Flyer

Noon–4pm

Oktoberfest – Celebrate at Snug Harbor

Ages: All
Food & Drink
Games

celebrate at snug harborStaten Island

1–6pm

Lighthouse Point Fest

Ages: All
Festivals

National Lighthouse MuseumStaten Island

Friday Oct. 10

Feast 400×400

6–11pm

Mt. Loretto Italian Festival

Ages: All
Festivals

Mount LorettoStaten Island

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