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Weekend Fun for Westchester Families: Fairy Walk, Country Fair, Falconry, Aug. 22-23
If you’re looking for fun family activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend, you’ve come to the right place! For a FREE performance by a troupe that’s played at Carnegie Hall, catch the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Pixie lovers will delight in a Fairy Walk, while baseball fans can enjoy extra entertainment at Rockland Boulders Beach Day. For midway fun, try the Otisville Country Fair, and the most intriguing nature program on our radar is Sky Hunters in Flight, which introduces visitors to the uncommon sport of falconry.
For more summer fun in and around Westchester, look no further than our Event Calendar, where you'll find many more great ways to enjoy August with your family—many of which are FREE.
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Otisville Country Fair - Otisville
Now in its 27th year, this country fair features country line dancing, a chainsaw competition, horseshoe tournament and a lot more. Cast-iron frying pan toss, anyone? Thursday through Sunday.
The Muppets Take Manhattan - Pleasantville
Kermit, Miss Piggy and pals decide to take their college show to the Big Apple. While they await their big break, catchy music, deadpan humor and celebrity cameos (think 1980s) keep things lively.
Saturday, August 22
Arts in the Amphitheater: Theater Nights - Yonkers
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest will be presented by The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival in an outdoor amphitheater to wrap up the summer season of FREE performances.
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company - New Rochelle
Local kids who trained at a 7-week library workshop join The Calpulli Mexican Dance Company on stage for part of this dance performance, which reflects the diverse dances representing different regions of Mexico. FREE
Sky Hunters in Flight - Cornwall
Learn about the ancient sport of falconry, watch a hawk and falcon in a flight demonstration, experience the silent flight of an owl and more at this educational program.
Sunday, August 23
Fairy Walk - Katonah
Don your favorite fairy wings and frolic through the woods in search of woodland creatures. FREE
Rockland Boulders Beach Day - Pomona
Extra perks at this baseball game include a pre-game concert, giveaways, a book fair, Pups in the Park and Kids Run the Bases. Ticket prices aren’t like the Major Leagues!
Plays on Seven Sundays - Yonkers
The seven-week series of plays intended for children wraps up this weekend with Cinderella. FREE
Beyond Westchester
If you’re contemplating a visit to the Bronx Zoo, try to time your visit to coincide with a performance by Danny Weinkauf and His Red Pants Band. Danny Weinkauf is a Grammy-winning composer whose impressive resume includes being a member of the band They Might Be Giants. He’s also composed recognizable tunes for TV shows and commercials (he’s even been a pediatric physical therapist for 19 years!). He now has an album out for kids and will get your toes tapping between the animal exhibits.
Head to New Jersey for Canal Day Music & Craft Festival for live music, regional crafts, food, exotic animals and a fireworks display—all in celebration of the Morris Canal.
Don't forget--there are more ideas for fun family outings in our Events Calendar.
Photo credit: New Rochelle Public Library
