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Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Firefly Festival, Animation Design, Meet the Animals, July 13-17

7/12/15 - By Susan Miele

The height of summer is also the height of activity, as there are numerous fun events on tap for Westchester families. Unique to summer is the Annual Firefly Festival, and summer is a great time to learn a new skill like Animation Design. Kids can also enjoy a meet-and-greet with animals—ranging from bunnies to hedgehogs to toads and even worms.

Below are our top picks for Monday through Friday--but don't stop there! There are many more options to choose from on our Event Calendar; review them all to avoid missing out.

Green Meadows Farm - Monday
The library will be invaded by an eclectic assortment of representatives of the Animal Kingdom for you to acquaint yourself with. FREE

See all Monday events.

Animation Design - Tuesday
Learn how to create a computer animation with Scratch, a free application. FREE

See all Tuesday events.

Stitch to a Beat or a Botanic - Wednesday
This is what embroidery looks like in the 21st century: Participants in this workshop are invited to go the classic route by learning to stitch a traditional floral print or the more contemporary route by stitching a rap lyric (or any other idea)! FREE

See all Wednesday events.

The Rejuvenary River Circus - Thursday
Enjoy a family show in a beautiful outdoor setting, as The Arm of the Sea Theater uses masks, puppetry and live music to tell an allegorical story of the river and its ecosystem.

See all Thursday events.

Annual Firefly Festival - Friday
Enjoy an ice cream social as you join other families in observing nature’s summer light show and in catching, studying and releasing fireflies. FREE

See all Friday events.

Remember to check out our Event Calendar for lots of other options!

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