The Best FREE Things to Do in Westchester

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Wednesday Jan. 14, 2026

3:45–4:45pm

BE BOLD: Ballet Programming

Ages: 5 – 12
Dance
Free

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation CenterBronx

4–4:45pm

Dr. MLK, Jr. Facts & Craft for Kids

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
History & Culture

Westchester Square LibraryBronx

Thursday Jan. 15

10:30–11:15am

Baby Lap Time (Pre-Walkers)

Ages: All
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

4–5pm

MLK Silhouette Craft

Ages: 3 – 8
Craft & DIY
Free

Mount Kisco Public LibraryMount Kisco

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5–6pm

Makey Makey Lab

Ages: 9 – 12
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

Friday Jan. 16

Playtime Storytime

10:30–11:15am

Playtime Storytime

Ages: 4 and under
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

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2–3pm

Free Homeschool Track & Field Practice

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Torne Valley Sports BubbleSuffern

4–5pm

Wonderspark Puppets at High Bridge

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

High Bridge LibraryBronx

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4–5pm

Giant Game Night @ the Village Branch

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
Games

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village BranchHaverstraw

Saturday Jan. 17

9:30–11am

Winter Waterfowl Watching

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Edith Read Wildlife SanctuaryRye

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Noon–4pm

Family Science Workshop: Visualizing Heat

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Cinematic Wearables

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Gorgeous Gloves

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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2–3pm

123 Andrés Family Concert

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
Dance

Warner LibraryTarrytown

Sunday Jan. 18

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Gorgeous Gloves

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Art Workshop: Cinematic Wearables

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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Noon–4pm

Family Science Workshop: Visualizing Heat

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

Sunday Brunch with Cary Brown

Noon–2pm

Sunday Brunch with Cary Brown & John Lissauer

Ages: All
Free

Jazz on MainMt. Kisco

1–2pm

Science Show: Dry Ice Discovery

Ages: All
Free

Bronx Library CenterFordham Manor

Monday Jan. 19

9am–12:30pm

MLK Days of Service 2026

Ages: All
Community
Free

Riverdale YBronx

10–11:30am

MLK Day of Service—Blanket and Book Bundles

Ages: All
Community
Free

Shames JCC on the HudsonTarrytown

11am–1pm

MLK Day of Service Volunteer Program: Packing Meal Kits

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Free

JCC Mid-WestchesterScarsdale

1–2:30pm

MLK Day of Service—Blanket and Book Bundles

Ages: All
Community
Free

Shames JCC on the HudsonTarrytown

Sensory Play

5–5:45pm

Sensory Play

Ages: 2 and under
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

Village Family Movie Night

5–7pm

Drive-in Family Movie Night @ the Village Branch

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village BranchHaverstraw

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6–7pm

Science in Action-Catapults

Ages: 9 – 12
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

Tuesday Jan. 20

10:30–11:30am

Toddler Time (Walkers – Preschool Age 3)

Ages: All
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

Wednesday Jan. 21

Panera Bread

6am–8pm

Panera Bread® Grand Opening

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Thursday Jan. 22

10–11am

Winter/Spring Music fun for Babies, Toddlers & Preschooler with musician Kurt Gallagher

Ages: All
Free
Music

Port Chester-Rye Brook Public LibraryPort Chester

10:30–11:15am

Baby Lap Time (Pre-Walkers)

Ages: All
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

4:30–5:30pm

Polar Bears! Kids Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension

Ages: 5 – 12
Environment
Free

Katonah Village LibraryKatonah

Friday Jan. 23

Downy Woodpecker

8am–5pm

Bird Feeder-Watch Fridays at Greenwich Audubon

Ages: All
Animals
Free

Greenwich Audubon CenterGreenwich

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