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Things to Do with Kids in Westchester this Weekend

Things to Do with Kids in Westchester this Weekend

Plan a fun weekend for your family in Westchester County!


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Disney/Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 6
WHERE: Main Street School Lawn, , Main Street School Lawn, Main Street School Lawn

WHAT:

A modern Irvington Theater tradition continues! Join your neighbors for a Sunset Cinema screening of Disney/Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” on the Main Street School Lawn! Gates open at 5:30pm for treats and family fun, and the film will begin at sunset. Don’t miss your chance to experience this scary-good classic on the big screen!

 

WANT TO GO? $5

In the Heights

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 6
WHERE: White Plains Performing Arts Center, , White Plains Performing Arts Center, White Plains Performing Arts Center

WHAT:

From the creator of Hamilton comes this 4-time Tony Award Winning Best Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda! In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights—a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.

WANT TO GO? $45-$65

Disney/Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 6
WHERE: Main Street School Lawn, , Main Street School Lawn, Main Street School Lawn

WHAT:

A modern Irvington Theater tradition continues! Join your neighbors for a Sunset Cinema screening of Disney/Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” on the Main Street School Lawn! Gates open at 5:30pm for treats and family fun, and the film will begin at sunset. Don’t miss your chance to experience this scary-good classic on the big screen!

 

WANT TO GO? $5

In the Heights

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 6
WHERE: White Plains Performing Arts Center, , White Plains Performing Arts Center, White Plains Performing Arts Center

WHAT:

From the creator of Hamilton comes this 4-time Tony Award Winning Best Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda! In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights—a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.

WANT TO GO? $45-$65

Saturday Music Fun with Kurt Gallagher at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7
WHERE: Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, , Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library

WHAT:

Join the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library for Music Fun with Kurt Gallagher! Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will have a blast moving, giggling & making music as they sing, stomp & clap along to Kurt’s interactive songsFor more information, please call (914) 939-6710 and press 3. This program is sponsored by The Capitol Theatre.

WANT TO GO? Free

Living History: Music by Carla & Keyes FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7
WHERE: John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay Street (Route 22), John Jay Homestead, John Jay Homestead

WHAT:

Join historic musicians and performers Carla Lynn Hall and Jim Keyes for living history. Families will be transported through time with story and song. Known professionally as Carla & Keyes, the duo has created programs about John Andre, Madame C.J. Walker and “Hulda: The Other Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

This event will coincide with the NY Unit of the Herb Society of America’s annual Herb Fair & Market at John Jay Homestead.

WANT TO GO? Free

Horah with the Torah – Tot Parade FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7
WHERE: Chabad of Rivertowns, , Chabad of Rivertowns, Chabad of Rivertowns

WHAT:

Kids, it’s time to dance and celebrate! Come twirl with ‘Horah with the Torah’ – a special Simchat Torah bash just for you! Parade with the Torah, dive into super-fun activities, gobble up a yummy Torah dinner, and, guess what? Decorate your very own Torah cupcake with treats from By The Way Bakery! Fun, friends, and frosting – all for free, perfect for ages 0-8, and everyone’s invited!

WANT TO GO? Free

Saturday Music Fun with Kurt Gallagher at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7
WHERE: Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, , Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library

WHAT:

Join the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library for Music Fun with Kurt Gallagher! Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will have a blast moving, giggling & making music as they sing, stomp & clap along to Kurt’s interactive songsFor more information, please call (914) 939-6710 and press 3. This program is sponsored by The Capitol Theatre.

WANT TO GO? Free

Living History: Music by Carla & Keyes FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7
WHERE: John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay Street (Route 22), John Jay Homestead, John Jay Homestead

WHAT:

Join historic musicians and performers Carla Lynn Hall and Jim Keyes for living history. Families will be transported through time with story and song. Known professionally as Carla & Keyes, the duo has created programs about John Andre, Madame C.J. Walker and “Hulda: The Other Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

This event will coincide with the NY Unit of the Herb Society of America’s annual Herb Fair & Market at John Jay Homestead.

WANT TO GO? Free

Horah with the Torah – Tot Parade FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7
WHERE: Chabad of Rivertowns, , Chabad of Rivertowns, Chabad of Rivertowns

WHAT:

Kids, it’s time to dance and celebrate! Come twirl with ‘Horah with the Torah’ – a special Simchat Torah bash just for you! Parade with the Torah, dive into super-fun activities, gobble up a yummy Torah dinner, and, guess what? Decorate your very own Torah cupcake with treats from By The Way Bakery! Fun, friends, and frosting – all for free, perfect for ages 0-8, and everyone’s invited!

WANT TO GO? Free

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If you're like us, you love weekends because it's the time when you get to spend quality time with your kids, whether you are planning a day trip to a nearby destination or are looking for things to do that are close to home in Westchester County. There’s lots to do this weekend with your family, from concerts and performances to museum exhibits, shows, crafts activities, seasonal events, parades, and more, so you're sure to find something to do that the whole family will love. Look no further for ideas and plan your weekend with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly (virtual and in-person) events happening in and around Westchester County, including family fun in Mamaroneck, White Plains, Scarsdale, South Salem, Yonkers, Valhalla, Hastings-on-Hudson, Katonah, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Tarrytown, Larchmont, Croton-on-Hudson, Pellham, Pleasantville, Bronx, and Peekskill. You can also check out our calendar for things to do each month, and for more fun in the New York area, visit our RocklandManhattanQueensBrooklyn, and Long Island weekend roundups!

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