The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in Westchester

Things to do with kids in Westchester

Find the best upcoming events & activities for kids (5–8)

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Saturday April 26, 2025

Noon

Family Movie Day: Big Hero 6

Ages: All
Film

Jerome Park LibraryBronx

2pm

Music of Taylor Swift + More for Kids

Ages: 3 – 12
Music

Garcia’s at The Capitol TheatrePort Chester

Sunday April 27

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

Westchester The Paper Bag Players

11am

The Paper Bag Players: We Start to Sing!

Ages: 3 – 12
Theater

Tarrytown Music HallTarrytown

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Noon–2pm

Close Encounters: Scavengers and Decomposers Petting Zoo

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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1–2pm

Kids on the Move! Earthy Explorations

Ages: 3 – 8
Classes
Outdoors

Origami

2–3pm

Origami for Kids

Ages: 5 – 12

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

Monday April 28

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

4–4:45pm

Reading Buddies (Gr. 1-3)

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

5–5:45pm

Reading Buddies (Gr. 1-3)

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

Wednesday April 30

4–4:45pm

Reading Buddies

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

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 May 1

2:30pm

Creative Play (Game Day)

Ages: 3 – 12
Games

Throg’s Neck LibraryThroggs Neck

4pm

Games & Discussions

Ages: 5 and up
Games

Van Cortlandt LibraryBronx

4pm

Lego Playtime

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

West Farms LibraryBronx

Friday May 2

2:30pm

Fun Film Fridays

Ages: 3 – 12
Film

Throg’s Neck LibraryThroggs Neck

3:30pm

Family Board Games

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Morrisania LibraryBronx

3:30pm

Word Bingo

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

West Farms LibraryBronx

4pm

Spelling Bee at the Library!

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

West Farms LibraryBronx

Saturday May 3

Noon

Family Game Day

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Tremont LibraryBronx

2–6pm

Holifest 2025

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Craft & DIY

Roger Sherman Baldwin ParkGreenwich

2pm

Board Games!

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

West Farms LibraryBronx

Monday May 5

2:30pm

LEGO Engineers

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Throg’s Neck LibraryThroggs Neck

3:30pm

Lego Creations Hour

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Castle Hill LibraryBronx

4–4:45pm

Reading Buddies (Gr. 1-3)

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

4pm

Open Play @ West Farms

Ages: 3 – 12
Games

West Farms LibraryBronx

5–5:45pm

Reading Buddies (Gr. 1-3)

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

Tuesday May 6

3:30pm

Kid's Afternoon BINGO

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Baychester LibraryBaychester

3:30pm

Games at Castle Hill (In Person)

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Castle Hill LibraryBronx

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