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Weekend Fun With Westchester Families: Puppets, Concerts, Festivals, Movies and More, July 12-13
With Independence Day behind us and summer in full force, there's no shortage of fun activities for families in Westchester and the Hudson Valley! As part of this Summer of Play, check out our July Go List for some of the top events for this month and read on for our suggestions for this weekend.
Celebrate 60 Years of Summer at a FREE, all-day family event that includes a "decades" fashion show, concerts and a slew of kid-friendly activities. For a special outdoor concert, venture to West Point for the FREE Kid's Night with Quintette 7 and "Instrument Petting Zoo" which entirely caters to kids; they can meet the musicians and instruments, hear music based on children's stories, sing along and march in a parade!
Two new series kick off this weekend: Puppet Shows in the Amphitheater, the first of four weeks of different puppet shows performed by regional artisans, and Arts in the Amphitheater: Movie Nights takes outdoor movies to a new level, with a different theme each week. Meanwhile, a couple fun series continue this weekend that are worth highlighting: this week's edition of the Art & Science Workshops allows families to get creative with flowers, and the Polish Heritage Celebration continues the cultural celebration series that transports attendees to a different country each week.
Our event calendar provides additional details on all the above, plus extensive listings for both mid-week and weekend—all summer long! Plus, be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to keep current with our latest posts, news and events.
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SATURDAY
60 Years of Summer - Yonkers
Support The Food Bank of Westchester while celebrating the Cross County Shopping Center’s 60th birthday—featuring crafts, face painting, performances, food and more! FREE
Arts in the Amphitheater: Movie Nights - Yonkers
More than just a free-outdoor movie (which in itself is great fun!), at this event you’ll watch the classic 1978 film Grease—with a sing-along and costume contest! FREE
Pleasantville Music Festival - Pleasantville
In addition to a long lineup of acclaimed musicians, this festival—now in its 10th year—offers food, crafts, face painting and more. $50 adults, $25 students/seniors, children 11 and under are FREE
SUNDAY
Puppet Shows in the Amphitheater - Yonkers
The FREE series kicks off with Story Time with Tuffy, presented by Puppetry Arts Theatre.
Art & Science Workshops - Yonkers
Combine science and crafting, as this series debut focuses on flower printing. $5 suggested donation
Polish Heritage Celebration - Valhalla
Travel the world to visit Poland—right here in Westchester! Enjoy a FREE outdoor celebration of Polish culture with food and more available for purchase.
Kid's Night with Quintette 7 & "Instrument Petting Zoo" - West Point
Truly a family concert, this FREE event entirely caters to kids, engaging them from start to finish with stories, parades and more.
BEYOND WESTCHESTER
A great lineup of FREE activities are happening this weekend throughout New York City. Spend the day on Governors Island for City of Water Day 2014, featuring an ocean of fun water activities for families including free ferry rides, free boat rides, and hundreds of waterfront activities! Arrive early to beat the crowds. FREE
Your kids can boast that they danced at Lincoln Center when they take a spin at this event geared specifically for kids—the Midsummer Night Swing: Kids Dance. At this FREE program, the younger set learns the basics of a variety of ballroom dance styles—from swing to merengue and even the tango.
Just over the border in the Bronx, the FREE SummerStage Kids: Bronx Family Day is a Disney extravaganza, featuring performances, interactive workshops in music and dance and other fun activities for families.
Be sure to check our event calendar for even more happening this weekend and beyond!
