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Enjoy a storybook-inspired music and dance session at the White Plains Library courtesy of the Steffi Nossen School of Dance. Photo courtesy of the studio.
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4/2/23 - By Susan Miele

Free things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley in April abound for local families hoping to save a little green. Our top picks include celebrations of Easter, Passover, and Earth Day, plus the start of spring festivals and great free activities to keep kids busy over spring break.

Dozens of no-cost selections are listed below, and we've got even more fun things to do in our best of April post. And be sure to check our Free Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley Families for even more ideas.

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Jumpin' Jamie celebrates Earth Day with a free concert. Photo courtesy of the event
Jumpin' Jamie celebrates Earth Day with a free concert. Photo courtesy of the event

Free Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: April 1-7, 2023

Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt

White Plains
Saturday, April 1, 2023
All are invited to this kids' Easter Celebration featuring an egg hunt, petting zoo, pony rides, and more. READ MORE

Saturday Storytime & Musical Petting Zoo by Bach2Rock

Larchmont
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Saturday storytime and craft is held on the first Saturday of the month. After the storytime, kids can explore different musical instruments with a "Musical Petting Zoo" provided by Bach2Rock Mamaroneck.  READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt - Highland Falls

Highland Falls
Saturday, April 1, 2023
All are invited to this free community Easter egg hunt complete with a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny. Bring your own camera for photos. READ MORE

The Easter Bunny Visits the Apple Core

Poughkeepsie
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Stop by the farm market at Barton Orchards to enjoy Easter Bunny pictures. Bring your own camera to snap a photo and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and an Easter treat. READ MORE

Opening Day Celebration

North Salem
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Celebrate Spring at the opening day celebration at the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden. Admission to the grounds and museum is free all day.  READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Mesier Park

Wappingers Falls
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Join the fun at the Mesier Park Easter egg hunt with a DJ, food trucks, and free photos with the Easter Bunny. More than 5,000 eggs were hidden in the park last year.  READ MORE

Storytime Yoga

Croton-on-Hudson
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Introduce your little one to the benefits of yoga. A certified kids' yoga instructor teaches leads participants in acting out favorite stories through yoga, music, movement, breath and sound. This class is perfect for kids ages 6 weeks to 5 years old with a caregiver, but all are welcome. READ MORE

Pre Passover Jewish Family Festival

Yonkers
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Join the fun at this Pre-Passover Jewish Family Festival at Ridge Hill Mall. This free event offers fun for all ages. Enjoy hands-on Passover activities, engaging entertainment, a lively concert featuring the popular Pumpidisa band, concession stands, and a petting zoo.   READ MORE

Easter Craft Fair / Flea Market

New Windsor
Sunday, April 2, 2023
The Easter Craft Fair and Flea Market returns, hosting vendors from all over the Hudson Valley. Enjoy gift basket raffles and a visit from the Easter Bunny.  READ MORE

Easter Eggstravaganza

Armonk
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Ridgeway Armonk Church invites all comers to an Easter egg hunt following its Sunday service. Expect egg hunts divided by age groups, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and refreshments. Kids of all ages are welcome! READ MORE

Greenville VFW Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Port Jervis
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Join this free community Easter egg hunt, with hunts divided by age group including a timeslot for special needs kids only. There will be free hot dogs and juice for children and a bake sale to benefit Greenville VFW. READ MORE

Pinch Pot Workshop

Verplanck
Sundays, April 2 - 30, 2023
Participants are invited to spend time in our classroom making imaginative pots, cups, and bowls inspired by the ceramic sculptures currently on display in our galleries. All materials provided. Kids and families of all abilities are welcome.  READ MORE

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day

Various locations
Monday, April 3, 2023
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops thank their customers with a free cone of ice cream at all participating locations across the country. Hours may vary. Use the store locator to find your nearest participating store. READ MORE

Juggling with Ned Gelfars

Yonkers
Monday, April 3, 2023
Join comedy juggler Ned Gelfars at this spontaneous and zany performance  full of juggling, magic, unicycling and more. READ MORE

Legorama Club

New Rochelle
Monday, April 3, 2023
Kids can build a special creation out of Legos and put it on display in the library READ MORE

Nature Heroes with Jumpin' Jamie

White Plains
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
“Kindie rock” musician Jumpin' Jamie presents a special musical performance to celebrate Earth Day. Join Jamie and his friends Mo The Manatee, Simon The Sloth, and Tim the Toucan as they learn about the dangers our planet is facing and how we can be like superheroes to help save it.  READ MORE

Big Truck Day

Chappaqua
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Come and check out the variety of big trucks that will be parked in the library parking lot, and don't forget the camera for photos.  READ MORE

Teen Cooking: Edible Bird Nests

Yonkers
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Celebrate spring by creating a beautiful bird's nest that you can eat later on! READ MORE

Animal Fair Puppet Show

New Rochelle
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
This free puppet show for kids features birds, beasts, and more.  READ MORE

Professor Pickle's Wondershow

New Rochelle
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Join Professor Pickle at NRPL  for an hour-long show with real magic, original music, cartoon-like sound effects, amazing bubble-play, eye-popping puppetry, goofy props, comic juggling, and slapstick antics.  READ MORE
Search for 6,000 treat-filled Easter eggs during a free community egg hunt at The Osborn. Photo courtesy of the event
Search for 6,000 treat-filled Easter eggs during a free community egg hunt at The Osborn. Photo courtesy of the event

Free Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: April 8-14, 2023

Rye Easter Egg Hunt

Rye
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Line up to hunt for chocolate eggs at the Rye recreational field. Hunters are divided into different sections based on age group.  READ MORE

Friends with Frogs and Toads

Cross River
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Ward Pound Reservation's Trailside Nature Center invites children to learn about the lifecycle of frogs and their unique body features. Activities are geared toward preschool and kindergarten-aged children. READ MORE

Community Egg Hunt at The Osborn

Rye
Saturday, April 8, 2023
The Osborn welcomes the community for a morning full of springtime and Easter fun.  During the festivities, 6,000 candy-filled Easter eggs will be hidden for children to find, gather, and enjoy. The event is split into two groups—one for children under 3 years of age and the other for children over 3. This allows the little ones to get a head start on the hunt.  READ MORE

Let's Bee Friends

Yonkers
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Kids learn all about bees in this indoor/outdoor program at the Lenoir Preserve. READ MORE

Easter Egg Decorating

Yonkers
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Children are invited to the Yonkers Riverfront Public Library to decorate Easter eggs to take home. READ MORE

Early Spring Scavenger Hunt

Rye
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Come search for the early signs of spring at the Edith Read Sanctuary, and join the scavenger hunt. Children look for natural signs and items that have been placed in “treasure boxes.” Various prizes will be given. READ MORE

Sustainable Paper Crafts for Teens

Croton-on-Hudson
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day all month with a more environmentally sustainable approach to paper crafts. Participants in this workshop at the Croton Free Library use upcycled paper materials for different projects on three consecutive Saturdays. READ MORE

Storybook Dancing with Steffi Nossen

White Plains
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Children embark on a storybook adventure, enhanced by music and dance. Led by an instructor from the Steffi Nossen School of Dance. READ MORE

Teen Cooking: Tex Mex

Rye
Friday, April 14, 2023
Teens learn to make walking tacos, salsa, and guacamole from scratch in this cooking workshop.  READ MORE
The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum offers free fun for all ages during its after-hours family night. Photo courtesy of the museum
The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum offers free fun for all ages during its after-hours family night. Photo courtesy of the museum

Free Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: April 15-21, 2023

Smokey Bear & His Wildlife Friends

Hudson
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Children will first meet live birds of prey and learn how we can all protect these regal birds by being fire-safe. Then the big man himself, Smokey Bear, will visit the museum and pose for pictures with attendees. Kids will also meet a DEC Forest Ranger and learn about their job and their equipment, and finally complete a Smokey Bear craft project. READ MORE

Spring Clay Harvesting and Craft

Rye
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Participants will harvest their own clay from the natural clay deposits near the sanctuary, then use it to create their own artwork.  READ MORE

Rockin' Geology

Yonkers
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Take a walk around Lenoir and learn about its geologic history! Park staff will talk about the formation of the land, the Hudson, and the ever-changing nature of the earth.  READ MORE

Family Free Night at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Poughkeepsie
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Come in after-hours and explore all of the museum exhibits for free at family free nights at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum.  READ MORE

Dandelion Festival

Katonah
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Join Vet2Vet of Family Services of Westchester and Blue Star Families of the New York Tri-State Area for a fun-filled day of celebrating military kids, both past and present. This event features exhibitors, games, giveaways, farm animals, food, and more. All are welcome! READ MORE

SpringFest Street Fair

Nyack
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Held in picturesque downtown Nyack, activities include rides, games, arts and crafts, entertainment, food, outdoor dining, and 200+ vendors. READ MORE

Igloo VR: Science School Bus

White Plains
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Join a science school bus ride in the library's virtual reality (VR) Igloo, a panoramic content room that provides VR without a headset.  READ MORE

Earth Day Story and Planting

Yonkers
Monday, April 17, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day with a special storytime and seed planting activity.  READ MORE

Free Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: April 22-30, 2023

Greater Ossining Earth Day Festival

Ossining
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day along the Hudson River and learn how to reduce your impact on the environment. Enjoy live music, food and drinks, eco-demonstrations, a kids' activity zone, and much more.  READ MORE

Teen STEM Challenge - Giant Bubbles

Rye
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Learn how to make giant bubbles and your own giant bubble wand on the Rye Village Green.  READ MORE

Earth Day Birding

Larchmont
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day weekend at Sheldrake! Expert birder Doug Bloom will help participants identify birds by sights and sounds and learn about their migration habits and habitats. Binoculars are helpful but not required. READ MORE

WCM Earthlings

Rye-Free with Museum Admission
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day at the museum by exploring nature's elements with crafts and activities inspired by earth, air, wind, and fire (the sun).  READ MORE

National Park Fee-Free Day

Various locations
Saturday, April 22, 2023
On select dates in 2023, The National Park Service is offering free admission at all national parks, including sites that typically charge an entry fee. Though participating locations are scattered nationwide, there are several such attractions in the Hudson Valley area. READ MORE

Earth Day Family Playdate

Olivebridge
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day at the Ashokan Center with hikes, live music, and fun activities throughout the day (10am-2pm). READ MORE

Eco-Avengers! Live Animal Program

Rye
Saturday, April 29, 2023
This program explores ideas for saving the planet that kids can practice themselves. Kids will meet live animals and learn how to help them in their natural habitats. READ MORE

Bugs Workshop with MadScience

Pound Ridge
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Children learn about entymology by inspecting real insect specimens and learning to match insects with their habitats.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

The Apple Core by Barton Orchards
Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Ridgeway Armonk Church
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop - Participating Locations -
Yonkers Public Library (Riverfront)
Yonkers Public Library (Riverfront)
Trailside Nature Museum - Ward Pound Reservation
Yonkers Public Library (Riverfront)
Edith Read Sanctuary, Playland Park
Edith Read Sanctuary, Playland Park
Yonkers Library - Grinton I Will Branch
Louis Engel Waterfront Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum (and other locations)