The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in Westchester

Things to do with kids in Westchester

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Saturday May 17, 2025

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10am–1pm

Family Art Project: Painting to Migratory Birdsongs

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10–11:30am

Young Herbalist Workshop

Ages: 5 – 12
Classes
Craft & DIY

Bartow-Pell Mansion MuseumBronx

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10am–1pm

SPCA Westchester Dog Walk & Pet Fair

Ages: 3 and up
Animals
Community

FDR State ParkYorktown Heights

10am–noon

Super Seedlings

Ages: 3 – 8
Free

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Garden & Compost SiteBronx

Museum Movers May

11am–noon

Museum Movers: Yoga for Kids

Ages: 3 – 8

Bruce MuseumGreenwich

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Floral Greeting Cards

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Craft & DIY

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–3pm

Big Truck Day!

Ages: 5 – 8
Attractions
Community

Randall’s Island Park

2pm

May Family Movie Night

Ages: 3 – 12
Film

Hunts Point LibraryBronx

2pm

Pippi at 80: Girl Groups and the Power of Singing Together

Ages: 5 – 12
Music

Parkchester LibraryBronx

2pm

Kid's Movie Saturday

Ages: 3 – 12
Film

Baychester LibraryBaychester

2pm

May Family Movie Night & Craft

Ages: 3 – 12
Film

Hunts Point LibraryBronx

Sunday May 18

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8:30–10:30am

Run the Farm

Ages: 3 and up
Animals
Environment

Muscoot FarmKatonah

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9–10:30am

Bronx Zoo Family Morning: Dino Safari

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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10am–4pm

The Big Nest

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10am–1pm

Family Art Project: Painting to Migratory Birdsongs

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10am–5:30pm

Wings Over Wave Hill

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Floral Greeting Cards

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Craft & DIY

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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12:30–2pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Environment

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1–2pm

Meet the Raptors!

Ages: All
Animals
Environment

Origami

2–3pm

Origami for Kids

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

2pm

Music of Queen + More For Kids ft. Scaramouche & The Fandangos

Ages: 12 and under
Music

Garcia’s at The Capitol TheatrePort Chester

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2:30–3:30pm

Falconry Presentation: Skyhunters in Flight

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Environment

Monday May 19

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Noon–8pm

Walk-In Crafts for Kids @ the Village Branch

Ages: 12 and under
Craft & DIY
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village BranchHaverstraw

Homeschoolers

2–3pm

Homeschoolers of Haverstraw-STEAM Stations

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

3pm

Kids STEAM: Storytime STEAM

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Riverdale LibraryBronx

4pm

Bingo!

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Mott Haven LibraryBronx

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6:15–7:45pm

Drive-in Family Movie Night @ the Village Branch

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village BranchHaverstraw

Tuesday May 20

11am

Family Storytime

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Morrisania LibraryBronx

4pm

Crafternoons

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

West Farms LibraryBronx

5:30–7pm

Drive-in Family Movie Night

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

Wednesday May 21

10:30am

Little Movers Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Morris Park LibraryBronx

4pm

Kids Crafternoon

Ages: 3 – 12
Craft & DIY

Tremont LibraryBronx

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