The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in Westchester

Things to do with kids in Westchester

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Saturday Sep. 6, 2025

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11:30am–4pm

“Hike the Hudson” Backpack Activity

Ages: 5 – 8
Attractions
Free

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Science Workshop: Summer Thunder

Ages: 5 – 8
Environment

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Thaumatropes in Spaaaaaace!

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Classes

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Back to School Keychains

Ages: 5 – 8
Classes
Craft & DIY

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

2pm

Family Movie Matinee

Ages: 5 – 12
Film

Tremont LibraryBronx

2pm

Family Storytime

Ages: 3 – 12
Books & Readings

Wakefield LibraryWakefield

3pm

Storytime/Playdate Time

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

West Farms LibraryBronx

Sunday Sep. 7

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10am–1pm

Family Art Project: Such Are Snakes

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11:30am–4pm

“Hike the Hudson” Backpack Activity

Ages: 5 – 8
Attractions
Free

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Bronx Block Party

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
Festivals

Bronxwood Avenue, between Boston Road & Allerton AvenueBronx

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Noon–4pm

Family Science Workshop: Summer Thunder

Ages: 5 – 8
Environment

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Thaumatropes in Spaaaaaace!

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Classes

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Back to School Keychains

Ages: 5 – 8
Classes
Craft & DIY

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

2pm

Sunday Family Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Bronx Library CenterFordham Manor

Monday Sep. 8

11am

Baby Lapsit

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Pelham Bay LibraryBronx

Tuesday Sep. 9

11am

Bilingual Family Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Bronx Library CenterFordham Manor

11am

Bilingual Storytime Hispanic- Heritage Month Edition

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Hunts Point LibraryBronx

4pm

School Age Snacks and Stories

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Baychester LibraryBaychester

Wednesday Sep. 10

Builders Club

5–7pm

Builders Club

Ages: 5 – 12

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

Thursday Sep. 11

10:30am

Little Movers Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Sedgwick LibraryBronx

11am

Little Movers Storytime!

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Hunts Point LibraryBronx

Friday Sep. 12

Jenga

4–5pm

Giant Game Night @ the Village Branch

Ages: 5 – 12

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village BranchHaverstraw

4pm

Friday Flicks: Family Movie Time

Ages: 5 – 12
Film

Bronx Library CenterFordham Manor

7pm

Movie Nights at the Nature Center on the Great Lawn

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Film

Greenburgh Nature CenterScarsdale

Saturday Sep. 13

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10am–1pm

Family Art Project: Paint and Fly with Monarch Butterflies

Ages: All
Craft & DIY

2025 Back-to-School Family Fun Walk at Sheldrake Environmental Center

10–11am

Back-to-School Family Fun Walk

Ages: 5 – 12
Classes
Community

Sheldrake Environmental CenterLarchmont

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11:30am–4pm

“Hike the Hudson” Backpack Activity

Ages: 5 – 8
Attractions
Free

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Science Workshop: Summer Thunder

Ages: 5 – 8
Environment

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Thaumatropes in Spaaaaaace!

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Classes

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Back to School Keychains

Ages: 5 – 8
Classes
Craft & DIY

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

1pm

Family Movie Day

Ages: 5 – 12
Film

West Farms LibraryBronx

2pm

Saturday Family Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Bronx Library CenterFordham Manor

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