The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in Westchester

Things to do with kids in Westchester

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Wednesday April 9, 2025

11am

Little Movers

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Kingsbridge LibraryBronx

11am

Family Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Allerton LibraryBronx

1pm

Lapsit Storytime- Baby Loves Poetry

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

The New York Public LibraryBronx

3:30pm

Paint Party!

Ages: 3 – 12
Craft & DIY

Sedgwick LibraryBronx

4–4:45pm

Reading Buddies

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

4pm

Mindfulness Café: Retro Game Edition

Ages: 5 and up
Games

Van Cortlandt LibraryBronx

5–5:45pm

Reading Buddies

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

Builders Club

5–7pm

Builders Club

Ages: 5 – 12

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

Thursday April 10

Various

Build the Thrill Event

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions

LEGOLAND Discovery Center WestchesterYonkers

10am–6pm

The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism

Ages: All

New York Botanical GardenBronx

3pm

Tween Library Trivia

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Mosholu LibraryBronx

3pm

Kid's Lounge

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Pelham Bay LibraryBronx

3:30pm

STEAM Marble Run Set

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Morrisania LibraryBronx

4pm

STEAM: LEGO’s

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Edenwald LibraryBronx

4pm

Board Games!

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Mott Haven LibraryBronx

4pm

Game On @ West Farms

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

West Farms LibraryBronx

4:30pm

Spring Craft

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Parkchester LibraryBronx

Friday April 11

Various

Build the Thrill Event

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions

LEGOLAND Discovery Center WestchesterYonkers

10am–6pm

The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism

Ages: All

New York Botanical GardenBronx

10:30am

Virtual Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Sedgwick LibraryBronx

3pm

STEAM & Sketch

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Soundview LibraryBronx

3pm

Friday Night Fun and Games

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Grand Concourse LibraryBronx

3:30pm

Video Games

Ages: 3 – 12
Games

Wakefield LibraryWakefield

Jenga

4–5pm

Giant Game Night @ the Village Branch

Ages: 5 – 12

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village BranchHaverstraw

6–7pm

Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt with Bluey

Ages: 8 and under
Easter
Holiday

Shake It OffScarsdale

7–9pm

Amphibian Night Hike

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Environment

Westmoreland SanctuaryMount Kisco

Saturday April 12

Various

Build the Thrill Event

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions

LEGOLAND Discovery Center WestchesterYonkers

10am–6pm

The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism

Ages: All

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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10am–2pm

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Ages: 12 and under
Easter
Food & Drink

Bartow-Pell Mansion MuseumBronx

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10am–1pm

Family Art Project: Flora and Fauna Mosaics

Ages: All
Art
Craft & DIY

10am–noon

Bunny Hop on The Hill

Ages: 8 and under
Easter
Holiday

Ridge HillYonkers

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