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Mostly Free & Fun Things to Do this Weekend with Westchester Kids: Day of the Dead, Skull-tastic, Fairy Tea Party & More, Nov. 1 & 2
Halloween may be on Friday, but the spooky fun continues this weekend around Westchester! Extend the All Hallow’s Eve fun with The Legend Behind The 'Legend', Scared By The Sound, Horseman’s Hollow and Jay Ghoul's House of Curiosities.
On the heels of Halloween comes Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican tradition and two local celebrations: Day of the Dead in Yonkers and Day of the Dead Performance & Reception.
Though Skull-tastic and Eerie Expo might sound Halloween-y, the first is a study of animals from the inside out, and the latter is a great opportunity to meet best-selling authors.
Other weekend highlights are an eclectic assortment of fun. Check out Antics Dance: Illuminated Manuscript, a storytelling and multimedia hip-hop performance or Watch Mr. Wizard, an interactive science event. If fairies are more your thing, drop in for tea at the Fairy Tea Party--a must for those who love to wear wings.
Be sure to visit our Event Calendar for other great events happening every day in Westchester and the Hudson Valley!
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ALL WEEKEND
The Legend Behind The 'Legend' – Irvington
Visitors can enjoy a shadow puppet performance of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and experience one of Washington Irving’s spooky tales on a walk through the woods. Columbus Day performance as well. $14 for adults, $8 for ages 3–17; under 3 FREE.
Jay Ghoul's House of Curiosities - Tarrytown
Older kids can meet the creepy characters encountered on this ghoulish tour of a spooky Gothic mansion. Shows are selling out fast, so jump on this if it appeals to you. $20-$25
SATURDAY
Watch Mr. Wizard - Bronxville
Be a guest in Mr. Wizard’s science lab, as part of the Eastchester 350th Anniversary celebration. FREE
Day of the Dead in Yonkers - Yonkers
At this 15th annual celebration of the Day of the Dead, families can enjoy workshops for all, view traditional altars, live music, traditional performances, tacos for purchase and more! Members: FREE; nonmembers: $3-$6
Fairy Tea Party - Scarsdale
Enjoy tea, crafts, nature trails and the company of fellow fairies as you show off your best wings. Members: $5; nonmembers: $8
Antics Dance: Illuminated Manuscript - Valhalla
This multimedia presentation combines a live performance of hip-hop choreography and graffiti art video projection to tell the story of "The Epic of Gilgamesh," an ancient Mesopotamian poem. $18-$24
Scared By The Sound - Rye
Older kids can experience for themselves the Crypt Walk, The Haunted Wine Cellar, Creepy Morgue, Tunnels of Doom plus the all new Black Out Maze and much more at this haunted house. $16
Horseman’s Hollow - Sleepy Hollow
Prepare to be scared stiff at Philipsburg Manor, which transforms into a house of horror ruled by the undead, the evil and the insane in October. $20 (Saturdays $25).
SUNDAY
Skull-tastic - Ossining
Study animals from the inside out and see what you can learn about them by examining their bones. Nonmembers: $7; members: FREE
Day of the Dead Performance & Reception - New Rochelle
This annual celebration of the Mexican holiday features a live performance and craft activity amidst a festively decorated backdrop and exhibit. FREE
Eerie Expo - Larchmont
A panel of popular young-adult fiction authors will be on hand for discussion, autographs, photo ops and more. There’ll also be swag and a contest for those who wear a book-themed costume! FREE
BEYOND WESTCHESTER
What better way to say goodbye to your hand-crafted jack-o’-lanterns than at the Inwood Pumpkin Pageant? Drop off your pumpkin so it can enjoy one last hurrah when all the crafty gourds are lit up in tandem at dusk! From there, they’re carted off to pumpkin heaven (i.e., the recycling center). Best of all—it’s FREE!
For a cultural twist on Halloween-like rituals, try the Japanese version at Obake Family Day: Experience Japan's Ghosts & Goblins! Through storytelling, crafts, film and a haunted house, families can acquaint themselves with Japanese folklore and rituals throughout the day. Plus, take in the “Garden of Unearthly Delights” exhibition.
Check out our Events Calendar for even more fun happening this weekend and beyond in Westchester. And be sure to sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on our latest reviews, tips and more.
Photo credit: New Rochelle Public Library
