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Celebrate Purim with singing, stories, crafts, and a carnival at Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester. Photo courtesy of the congregation
Celebrate Purim with singing, stories, crafts, and a carnival at Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester. Photo courtesy of the congregation
3/3/23 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Free things to do in March abound for local families hoping to save a little green this month. Our top picks for free things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley in March include celebrating holidays from Purim to St. Paddy's Day, plus unique picks like Slime Fest, and even a free admission day at one of our favorite local museums: Dia Beacon.

Our top picks are all below, and we've got even more fun things to do in our best of March post, plus top cost-free fun in our Free Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley Families.

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Free Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: March 1-4, 2023

Dr. Seuss and Friends Crafts

Bronxville
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday with crafts inspired by the children's favorite author and illustrator.   READ MORE

STEM Sparks - Fall STEM

Rye
Debuts Saturday, March 4, 2023
Drop by the Children's Room at the Rye Free Reading Room every Saturday for an introduction to STEM designed just for preschoolers. Sensory boxes are filled with open-ended activities and materials to boost fine- and gross-motor skills, and games to enhance problem-solving and decision-making skills through experimentation with different objects.  READ MORE

Maple Sugaring at the Nature Place

Chestnut Rudge
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Learn about maple trees and what it takes to turn sap into syrup, then head outside to tap a tree, taste the sap, watch it boil over a fire, and taste the syrup over crushed ice (with...a dill pickle). Take home a spout for tapping, along with instructions for making maple syrup at home. READ MORE

Dutchess County St. Patrick's Day Parade

Wappingers Falls
Saturday, March 4, 2023
The annual Dutchess County parade wends its way through the streets of Wappingers Falls. The event has included some 3,000 marchers viewed by about 10,000 spectators. READ MORE
Get dressed in your best for the The Princess & Protector Tea Party at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. Photo courtesy of the museum
Get dressed in your best for the The Princess & Protector Tea Party at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. Photo courtesy of the museum

Free Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: March 5-11, 2023

Young Families Purim Celebration at Emanu-El

Rye
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Celebrate Purim with singing and stories, and decorate crowns and masks in preparation for a carnival. Costumes are encouraged. READ MORE

Relief Sculpture Workshop

Verplanck
Debuts Sunday, March 5, 2023
Participants are invited to spend time in the Kino Saito classroom making expressive and colorful relief sculptures inspired by the artwork of Kikuo Saito. All materials provided. Kids and families of all abilities are welcome. READ MORE

Purim at Chabad of the Rivertowns

Dobbs Ferry
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Get ready for a fun-filled Purim celebration! This family-friendly event features Megillah reading, Hamantshen, masquerade, concessions, and a spectacular show by CirqOvation. Enjoy a night of laughter, awe-inspiring acrobatics, and endless excitement that will leave you on the edge of your seat.  READ MORE

Princess & Protector Tea Party

Hudson
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Princes and princesses put on your finest garb and join the fire service for a special tea party. Attendees will do a fun craft with the firefighters and go through the Jr. Firefighter Challenge. Tea and crumpets will also be served.  READ MORE

Bug Hunt

Yonkers
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Join a naturalist on a bug hunt around Lenoir and learn to identify the insects you see here. Fun for the whole family! READ MORE

White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade

White Plains
Saturday, March 11, 2023
The annual White Plains parade features pipe-and-drum bands, floats, and assorted fanfare. The parade starts on Mamaroneck Avenue and and heads west toward Main Street and ends at City Hall. READ MORE

Mini Golf at the Library

New Rochelle
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Putt your way through the entire three floors of the library on a course made specially for this event.  READ MORE
Celebrate the luck of the Irish at the Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo courtesy of the event
Celebrate the luck of the Irish at the Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo courtesy of the event

Free Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: March 12-18, 2023

Eastchester St. Patrick's Day Parade

Eastchester
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Celebrate Irish heritage at the Eastchester St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade starts at 3pm from Immaculate Conception School and proceeds north on Main Street, Eastchester. At the White Plains Road intersection, it continues north on White Plains Road to Lake Isle Country Club. READ MORE

Northern Westchester Putnam St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mahopac
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Put on your green and come out to celebrate at the St. Patrick's Day parade. At 1:30pm there will be a Pledge of Allegiance on the corner of Route 6 and Croton Falls Road in Mahopac, and the parade will kick off at 2pm. READ MORE

Teen Arts & Crafts: Cupcake Decorating

New Rochelle
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Teens are invited to decorate and eat their own cupcake. All materials provided. READ MORE

Luck Of The Hill

Yonkers
Friday, March 17, 2023
Feeling lucky? Grab your lads, lassies, and little leprechauns to experience the luck of the Irish at this St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring live music, dancing, and Irish flair. Join the celebration of Irish cheer on the Town Square lawn. READ MORE

Sugaring Off Party

Cross River
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Celebrate the end of the sugaring season at Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation with tasting, demonstrations, music, and food. READ MORE

Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade

Yonkers
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the 66th annual Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade on McLean Avenue. READ MORE

Live Animal Program: Animal Ecosystems

Rye
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Learn about the different animal habitats on earth, and meet animals from the rainforest, desert, and our local temperate forests.  READ MORE

Children's Book Reading: Draw Paint Tell

Rye
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Enjoy a free reading of Draw, Paint, Tell by author Caren Sacks in celebration of Women’s History Month. Copies of the book are available for purchase. Enjoy a simple art activity during the program. READ MORE

Live Show: Owl Discovery

New Rochelle
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Kids can meet live owls and learn about their habitat, bahavior, and nocturnal hunting adaptations. The program is presented by the nonprofit organization Volunteers for Wildlife.  READ MORE

Free Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: March 19-25, 2023

Slime Fest!

Rye
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Get ready for a fun mess with gooey, sticky slime! Test different slime recipes at the museum and see which one is your favorite. READ MORE

Create with Christa: Jelly Bean Catapult

Bedford
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Children learn properties of physics by making and experimenting with their own catapult.  READ MORE

Meet the Author: Yes Pepper: Girls Play Baseball, Too!

Mt Kisco
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Join local children's author Jason Klein for a reading and questions about his picture book Yes Pepper: Girls Play Baseball, Too!  READ MORE

Free Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: March 26-31, 2023

Dia: Beacon Hudson Valley Free Day

Beacon
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Dia: Beacon offers FREE admission to its gallery for Hudson Valley residents on the last Sunday of the month. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

The Nature Place Day Camp at the Green Meadow Waldorf School
Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department
Mclean Ave