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Things to Do with Kids in Rockland County this Weekend

Things to Do with Kids in Rockland County this Weekend

Plan a fun weekend for your family in Rockland and Bergen counties!


Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids in Rockland County. Start planning your weekend now.


Editor's Picks for This Weekend

Family Science Workshop: Leap into Moon Science

WHEN: Saturday, Mar. 25
WHERE: Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Hudson River Museum, Hudson River Museum

WHAT:

The Year of the Rabbit has a close association with the Moon, since the Chinese have long imagined seeing, not a “man in the moon,” but a leaping rabbit, on the Moon’s face. Learn about the science of the moon with a wearable demonstration of the phases, make a crater or two, compare our moon to others, and use your imagination to find and paint a face, a rabbit, or something else on our nearest neighbor in space.

WANT TO GO? Included with admission: $6-$10

Kids Night Out/Glowga

WHEN: Saturday, Mar. 25
WHERE: Peace in Piermont, 458 Piermont Ave., Peace in Piermont, Peace in Piermont

WHAT:

Drop your little love off for a night of fun! Weather permitting, the group will adventure around Piermont, paint + craft, play board games, have a talent show + end the night with glowga (glow-in-the-dark yoga) + a guided meditation!

WANT TO GO? $50

Family Science Workshop: Leap into Moon Science

WHEN: Saturday, Mar. 25
WHERE: Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Hudson River Museum, Hudson River Museum

WHAT:

The Year of the Rabbit has a close association with the Moon, since the Chinese have long imagined seeing, not a “man in the moon,” but a leaping rabbit, on the Moon’s face. Learn about the science of the moon with a wearable demonstration of the phases, make a crater or two, compare our moon to others, and use your imagination to find and paint a face, a rabbit, or something else on our nearest neighbor in space.

WANT TO GO? Included with admission: $6-$10

Kids Night Out/Glowga

WHEN: Saturday, Mar. 25
WHERE: Peace in Piermont, 458 Piermont Ave., Peace in Piermont, Peace in Piermont

WHAT:

Drop your little love off for a night of fun! Weather permitting, the group will adventure around Piermont, paint + craft, play board games, have a talent show + end the night with glowga (glow-in-the-dark yoga) + a guided meditation!

WANT TO GO? $50

More Fun Events

Ramsey Farmers’ Market FREE

WHEN: Sunday, Mar. 26
WHERE: Erie Plaza train station 2 W. Main St, Erie Plaza train station 2 West Main St., Erie Plaza train station 2 W. Main St, Erie Plaza train station 2 W. Main St

WHAT:

Year round Sunday Farmers’ Market featuring 40+ outstanding, local farmers, food purveyors and artisans. Offered: local vegetables and fruits, artisan breads, fresh fish directly from the Hampton Bays, fine cheese and pasta, homemade chili, sauces and prepared meals, gourmet chocolates, fine bakery items and much more. Vegan, gluten free and organic options.

WANT TO GO? Free

Season Opening of LEGOLAND New York Resort

WHEN: Friday, Mar. 31
WHERE: LEGOLAND New York Resort, One Legoland Blvd., LEGOLAND New York Resort, LEGOLAND New York Resort

WHAT:

Be there when LEGOLAND New York opens for the season with seven themed lands at the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination! Get a Minifigure’s eye view of how LEGO is made on the LEGO Factory Adventure Ride, save the kingdom on the Dragon Coaster, get your official LEGOLAND Driver’s License in LEGO City, and explore cities built out of millions of bricks in Miniland.

WANT TO GO? Tickets start at $59

Stand-Up Science

WHEN: Friday, Mar. 31
WHERE: Rhino Comedy, 22 Lafayette Avenue, Rhino Comedy, Rhino Comedy

WHAT:

A show that’s equal measures hilarious, educational and deeply personal. NYC based scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller takes you on a journey that explores everything from milk to thermodynamics with a wit and humor that makes these topics both approachable and delightful. And you probably like that sort of thing, nerd.

NOTE: This event is PG-13 and not for all kids. However, it is frequently attended and enjoyed by parents and their teenagers. There’s no swearing or anything too explicit, but some mature references.

WANT TO GO? $15

Season Opening of LEGOLAND New York Resort

WHEN: Friday, Mar. 31
WHERE: LEGOLAND New York Resort, One Legoland Blvd., LEGOLAND New York Resort, LEGOLAND New York Resort

WHAT:

Be there when LEGOLAND New York opens for the season with seven themed lands at the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination! Get a Minifigure’s eye view of how LEGO is made on the LEGO Factory Adventure Ride, save the kingdom on the Dragon Coaster, get your official LEGOLAND Driver’s License in LEGO City, and explore cities built out of millions of bricks in Miniland.

WANT TO GO? Tickets start at $59

Stand-Up Science

WHEN: Friday, Mar. 31
WHERE: Rhino Comedy, 22 Lafayette Avenue, Rhino Comedy, Rhino Comedy

WHAT:

A show that’s equal measures hilarious, educational and deeply personal. NYC based scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller takes you on a journey that explores everything from milk to thermodynamics with a wit and humor that makes these topics both approachable and delightful. And you probably like that sort of thing, nerd.



NOTE: This event is PG-13 and not for all kids. However, it is frequently attended and enjoyed by parents and their teenagers. There’s no swearing or anything too explicit, but some mature references.

WANT TO GO? $15

R.E.A.D. to a Dog FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 1
WHERE: Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main Branch, 10 West Ramapo Road, Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main Branch, Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main Branch

WHAT:

For ages 5 & up. Sign up for a 15 minute session to read one-on-one to a therapy dog! Registration is open for everyone. Call to register.

WANT TO GO? Free

Overtures: Minas with Orlando & Patricia King Haddad FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 1
WHERE: Rockland Conservatory of Music, 45 South Main Street, Rockland Conservatory of Music, Rockland Conservatory of Music

WHAT:

Bring the kids out to this free concert featuring, a Philadelphia-based bossa nova jazz band consisting of singer and guitarist Orlando Haddad and singer and pianist Patricia King.

Haddad is noted for bringing Brazilian music and culture to the city of Philadelphia, PA when he and his wife Patricia, after living in Brazil, moved back from Rio de Janeiro to the U.S. in 1984. Minas has performed in all of the area’s main venues and Orlando taught Brazilian Percussion at the University of the Arts, a post he held for 10 years. Minas also created an educational program, “Brazilian Adventure”, which brought assembly programs and residencies to public and independent schools in the tri-state area. This program has been seen by over 500,000 students.

WANT TO GO? Free

R.E.A.D. to a Dog FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 1
WHERE: Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main Branch, 10 West Ramapo Road, Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main Branch, Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main Branch

WHAT:

For ages 5 & up. Sign up for a 15 minute session to read one-on-one to a therapy dog! Registration is open for everyone. Call to register.

WANT TO GO? Free

Overtures: Minas with Orlando & Patricia King Haddad FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 1
WHERE: Rockland Conservatory of Music, 45 South Main Street, Rockland Conservatory of Music, Rockland Conservatory of Music

WHAT:

Bring the kids out to this free concert featuring, a Philadelphia-based bossa nova jazz band consisting of singer and guitarist Orlando Haddad and singer and pianist Patricia King.

Haddad is noted for bringing Brazilian music and culture to the city of Philadelphia, PA when he and his wife Patricia, after living in Brazil, moved back from Rio de Janeiro to the U.S. in 1984. Minas has performed in all of the area’s main venues and Orlando taught Brazilian Percussion at the University of the Arts, a post he held for 10 years. Minas also created an educational program, “Brazilian Adventure”, which brought assembly programs and residencies to public and independent schools in the tri-state area. This program has been seen by over 500,000 students.

WANT TO GO? Free

Looking for more events in your area? Search our comprehensive events calendar.

We love weekends because they allow us to spend quality time with our kids, whether with a fun day trip to a nearby family-friendly destination or a family day of fun that's close to home in Rockland County or Bergen County, NJ. 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 the perfect thing to do with your family in Rockland or Bergen this weekend. Look no further for ideas and plan your weekend with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly (in-person and virtual) events happening in and around Rockland County, including family fun in Nanuet, Haverstraw, Garnerville, Nyack, Warwick, Palisades, Montgomery, New City, and West Nyack, as well as awesome family fun in Bergen County, NJ, including things to do in Hillsdale, Paramus, Englewood, Ramsey, and nearby Jersey City. Browse our calendar for hundreds of things to do each month, and check out our weekend roundups for WestchesterLong IslandManhattanBrooklyn, and Queens!

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