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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: SpringFest, Pinkalicious & Teen Night April 11-12
Regardless of what the weather brings to Westchester this weekend, we’ve got a great lineup of family activities to keep you entertained!
Spring is in the air at the annual Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival and SpringFest Street Fair, two of many upcoming seasonal fetes in the Hudson Valley.
Younger kids can enjoy indoor performances, such as Pinkalicious the Musical and the B.Y.O.K. (Bring Your Own Kids) Concert Series. Meanwhile, older kids can try the Hudson River Museum's all-new Teen Night or the Book-to-Movie Adaptation Series at the Mamaroneck Public Library.
Also, don’t miss Opening Day at the Science Barge or Chappaqua's It’s a Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood, which both have tons of FREE activities.
These are just some of the activities we’ve culled from our Event Calendar. Check it out for even more options, and also consult our April GoList for our top picks for the whole month.
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SATURDAY
Opening Day at the Science Barge - Yonkers
This year’s event is two hours longer than last year’s, with oodles of fun things to do, including hunting for glass eels, wearable puppets, super-high kite-flying with a kite expert and even more! FREE
It’s a Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood - Chappaqua
Just as the title evokes memories of Mr. Rogers, this newly created event features a town-wide, full day celebration of the locals who make the community function. Get behind-the-scenes tours, learn how things get done, enjoy scads of fun activities for kids, even snack on free ice cream. Let your kids navigate their way with a map for self-guided tours. FREE
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival - Pelham
Travel to Japan without leaving Westchester at this annual event that features hands-on workshops like floral art and weaving—as well as the “wish tree.” FREE
Pinkalicious The Musical - Tarrytown
Pinkatitis might be contagious at this musical stage version of the popular children’s character!
B.Y.O.K. (Bring Your Own Kids) Concert Series - Rye
Right in our backyard is this highly rated performance by Mil’s Trills, whose credentials include performances at Lincoln Center, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland and other high-caliber venues. Put on your dancing shoes!
Teen Night - Yonkers
By teens for teens, this event is sure to please the target audience, with showings of short films, a scavenger hunt, prizes, snacks and the chance to hear straight from the filmmakers. FREE
SUNDAY
Book-to-Movie Adaptation Series - Mamaroneck
This three-part series kicks off this weekend, designed to lead kids in a comparison of books vs. their movie adaptations. FREE
SpringFest Street Fair - Nyack
The lineup at this year's SpringFest features carnival rides and games, music, food and 300+ vendors. FREE
BEYOND WESTCHESTER
For high-voltage entertainment, check out Catch Me--a circus-type performance from Quebec featuring aerial acts, acrobatics, juggling, diablo and—get this—a “trampowall.”
It's hard to believe carnival season is here, but it’s true, and the Children's Carnival in Queens is offering all the usual trappings, like carnival rides, games, hayrides and children's entertainment—on the setting of a farm.
Don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more fun happening throughout Westchester!
Photo courtesy of The Science Barge.
