The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in Westchester

Things to do with kids in Westchester

Find the best events happening this weekend for kids (5–8)

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Saturday Aug. 23, 2025

Dino Dig

10:30am–3pm

Dino Dig

Ages: 3 – 8

The Nature Center at GreenburghScarsdale

11am

Process Art: Read & Make

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Throg’s Neck LibraryThroggs Neck

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11:30am–12:30pm

Little Skywatchers: A Cosmic Adventure (Planetarium Show)

Ages: 5 – 8
Film

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

Noon–4pm

Community Fun Day

Ages: All
Community
Free

Powerhouse Faith & Deliverance MinistriesYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Science Workshop: Summer Thunder

Ages: 5 – 8
Environment

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

1pm

Saturday Arts & Crafts

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Grand Concourse LibraryBronx

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2–3pm

Public Gallery Tour

Ages: All
Art
Community

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2–4pm

Giant Games

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
Games

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

2pm

Movie Saturdays!

Ages: All
Film

Mott Haven LibraryBronx

3pm

Storytime/Playdate Time

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

West Farms LibraryBronx

Sunday Aug. 24

Dino Dig

10:30am–3pm

Dino Dig

Ages: 3 – 8

The Nature Center at GreenburghScarsdale

Noon–4pm

Barnyard Tails & Activities Day with Jonathan Kruk and Steve Kelman

Historical Society of Rockland CountyNew City

Barnyard Tales

Noon–4pm

Barnyard Tails & Activities Day

Ages: 5 – 8
Games
History & Culture

Historical Society of Rockland CountyNew City

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Noon–4pm

Family Science Workshop: Summer Thunder

Ages: 5 – 8
Environment

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

Noon–3pm

Barkfest On Third: Last Howl of Summer

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Food & Drink

Third Avenue between Bruckner Blvd & 134th StBronx

2:30pm

Sunday Family Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Grand Concourse LibraryBronx

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