The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in Westchester

Things to do with kids in Westchester

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Monday April 21, 2025

Stories & Crafts

All day

Walk-In Crafts for Kids @ the Village Branch

Ages: 12 and under
Craft & DIY
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village BranchHaverstraw

3pm

Tween & Teen Video Games

Ages: 5 and up
Games

Baychester LibraryBaychester

3:30pm

Spring Egg Hunt

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Morrisania LibraryBronx

Tuesday April 22

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

11am

Turtle Dance Music

Ages: 3 – 12
Music

Parkchester LibraryBronx

11am

Urban Health Plan Spring Fling Nutrition Event 1-5 years old

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Hunts Point LibraryBronx

11am

Cuentos Y Canciones – Bilingual Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterBronx

3pm

Earth Day Crafts

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Grand Concourse LibraryBronx

3:30pm

Craft Corner: Earth Day Craft

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Morrisania LibraryBronx

4:30pm

Earth Day Clay Necklace

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Parkchester LibraryBronx

Game On

4:30–5:30pm

Game on! @ the VILLAGE BRANCH

Ages: 5 – 12

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village BranchHaverstraw

Wednesday April 23

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

4:30pm

Crafternoons

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Parkchester LibraryBronx

Builders Club

5–7pm

Builders Club

Ages: 5 – 12

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

Thursday April 24

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

2:30pm

SWITCH it Up!

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Throg’s Neck LibraryThroggs Neck

3:15–4:30pm

Storytime & Craft with Christina Connors

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Bedford BooksBedford

3:30pm

STEAM: Circuits Kit

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Morrisania LibraryBronx

4pm

Safety & Prevention + Color with an Officer!

Ages: 12 and under
Craft & DIY

Mott Haven LibraryBronx

Friday April 25

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

Jenga

4–5pm

Giant Game Night @ the Village Branch

Ages: 5 – 12

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village BranchHaverstraw

Saturday April 26

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–1pm

Family Art Project: A Growing Season

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11am–noon

Alpine House Open House

11:30am

Music of Taylor Swift + More for Kids

Ages: 3 – 12
Music

Garcia’s at The Capitol TheatrePort Chester

Noon

Family Movie Day: Big Hero 6

Ages: All
Craft & DIY

Jerome Park LibraryBronx

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Noon–2pm

Close Encounters: Scavengers and Decomposers Petting Zoo

Ages: All
Animals
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