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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Fantasia Anniversary, Special Needs Expo, Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 7-8
Fall fun continues for Westchester and Hudson Valley families this weekend, with a diverse assortment of activities to choose from.
Leave the electronics behind in exchange for adventure and male bonding at Clearpool Father-Son Weekend. Fans of the Disney classic Fantasia can celebrate its 75th birthday with a new restoration, while STEM fans can get their fill of robotics, Lego architecture and more at the FREE Mini Maker Faire. The Special Needs Expo offers a FREE overview of resources for both kids and adults, and you can cheer on those who’ve fought for our freedom at the Veterans Day Parade.
These are just a few of our top picks for the weekend; the rest can be found below, and there are even more fun and enriching opportunities on our Event Calendar. Consult our November GoList to plan ahead, and sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters to stay current with all our great findings!
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Mini Maker Faire— White Plains, Yonkers, West Nyack
Kids of all ages (and even adults) can get their fill of STEM-y stimulation at this three-day event featuring robotics, Lego architecture, snap circuits, 3D printing and other hot topics. Meet makers, participate in workshops or listen to an inspiring story about a notable maker. FREE
Saturday, November 7
Fall Festival - Chappaqua
This shindig features balloon twisting, arts and crafts, games, hay rides, food projects, open gym, puppet making, refreshments and more—and it’s FREE.
Fantasia - Pleasantville
Celebrate the 75th birthday of the Disney animated classic Fantasia, with Mickey Mouse and friends and the familiar, classic score.
Family Saturdays @ the Lab - Pleasantville
Following Fantasia, stick around for a hands-on workshop in film making. Can’t make the Disney movie? Drop in anyhow. It’s FREE!
Clearpool Father-Son Weekend - Brewster
Enjoy quality bonding time while tackling the wilderness in this back-to-nature sleepover exclusively for the males in your household. Over 27+ hours, big and little men partake in boating, hiking, orienteering, fishing, outdoor survival, a campfire and more.
"Pelham Reads Alice" Kickoff Celebration - Pelham
Alice in Wonderland is turning 150, and Pelham is celebrating with town-wide festivities on multiple dates. The inaugural event features period activities, including 19th-century indoor/outdoor games, thaumatrope-making and, of course, Alice storytime. FREE
Sunday, November 8
Special Needs Expo - Tarrytown
If your family has special needs, you might appreciate this bustling expo, which showcases various goods and services available in our area. Meet folks ranging from therapists to attorneys, “day-hab” centers to camps, and more. FREE
Good Night Moon and The Runaway Bunny - Tarrytown
Fans of puppetry can enjoy two children’s stories brought to life on stage.
Veterans Day Parade - Yorktown
Honor those who have served our nation at this annual town parade. FREE
Beyond Westchester
A donation of canned goods is your price of admission to the Annual Canstruction Competition, a FREE exhibition featuring sculptures crafted from canned food made by architects, engineers and other crafty sorts. Not only will you get to see some pretty innovative artistic expressions—you’ll also be supporting a good cause, as those cans will be donated to City Harvest upon deconstruction.
A cast of seven actors humorously tell the story of The American Revolution in 50 minutes using only their bodies and voices as instruments.
Don't forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more events happening throughout Westchester and follow us on Facebook for more ideas!
Photo credit: Walt Disney
