Spring Break 2022: Best Things To Do With Westchester Kids on Vacation

Wander one of the many kid-friendly-trails in Westchester for a lovely spring break hike.
Wander one of the many kid-friendly-trails in Westchester for a lovely spring break hike.
4/3/22 - By Susan Miele

If you're sticking close to home for spring break this year, it doesn’t mean you have to be stuck at home. There are many fun spring break activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley to keep kids busy over the upcoming vacation. Many of our picks, which cover the school break period from Monday, April 11-Friday, April 15, are even FREE!

Our picks include everything from Easter celebrations to crafting activities, camp options, places to play, and more. Many other options can be found in our Family Activity Calendar and our Guide to Spring Activities for Westchester Kids.

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1. See a Puppet Production

Kick off spring break by seeing a production of The Three Little Pigs at the Center for the Performing Arts at Rhinebeck on Saturday, April 9.

2. Embark on a Conservation Adventure

Head to the Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco to learn more about bird-banding on Saturday, April 9.

3. Shop and Say Cheese

Enjoy some Easter fun at the Easter Craft Fair and Flea Market, where kids can take a picture with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 9. FREE

4. Howl at the Moon

Spend the evening with the wolves during a Full Moon Wolf Walk on Saturday, April 16.

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Make red slime during a spring break visit to DIY Slime
D.I.Y. Slime lets you whip up a batch of your own unique goo. Photo courtesy of the venue

5. Get Crafty

Reserve your spot to do some art or make some slime!

6. Throw Some Clay

Learn a new hobby at the Clay Art Center's Saturday Clay on Saturdays April 9 or 16.

7. Hunt for Easter Eggs

Go on an Easter Egg hunt at Harvest Moon in North Salem on Saturday, April 9

8. Meet the Easter Bunny

Or have a rendezvous with the Easter Bunny at one of these Easter Bunny brunches and outings.

9. Ride the Rails

For more Easter fun, there's also the Easter Bunny Express Train Ride on Saturdays April 9 and 16

10. Try All-Natural Dye

Try a new way of dyeing eggs this year at the Natural Dyeing Easter Eggs with Botanicals class at Circle Studios in New Paltz on Saturday, April 16.

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Legoland New York opens just in time for spring break in Orange County
Lego fans will love all the brick constructions and photo-ops at Legoland New York. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

11. Visit Legoland New York

Day trip to Legoland New York in Goshen, which reopens Friday, April 8.

12. Journey to the Wizarding World

See Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, which opens on Friday, April 15.

13. Revisit a Favorite Museum

Visit one of these Westchester and Hudson Valley museums offering kid-friendly fun. Be sure to call ahead to confirm hours and reservation policies.

14. Hit an Indoor Play Space

Burn off some steam at one of these indoor play spaces if the weather isn't cooperating.

15. See an Indie Flick

Head to the movies for an introduction to short films with Kid Flicks One at the Jacob Burns Film Center on Saturday, April 16.

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pizza selection and ingredients
Sometimes a DIY-pizza night is more fun than ordering in. Photo by Alley Noel

16. Cook Together

Try a new recipe, like these homemade pop tarts, or host a homemade pizza night.

17. Dive Into a Water Park

Visit a nearby indoor water park, some of which offer day passes.

18. Hit the Trails

Head outside for a kid-friendly hike.

19. Break out the Bikes

Or, hop on a bike and explore the Empire State Trail at one of these local sections.

20. Embark on a Treasure Hunt

Check out Legoland Ridge Hill's newest exhibit, Lego Pirates: Hunt for the Golden Treasure.

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Circus artists mesmerize the audience at Flip Circus.
Circus artists mesmerize the audience at Flip Circus. Photo by Gwen Tundermann

21. See the Circus

The Flip Circus, to be exact—at Yonkers' Cross County Center, which kicks off on Friday, April 15.

22. Explore With Pooh's Crew

Check out Lasdon Park's newest exhibit, 'Hundred Acre Wood' with Winnie the Pooh and friends, starting on Saturday, April 9

23. Learn From Home

Sign up for the virtual Scratch Junior Coding Camp, which runs for the whole week.

24. Hone Your Speaking Skills

For another cool virtual option, check out the Public Speaking Skills online camp for kids ages 8-16.

25. See a National Treasure

End Spring Break and kick off National Park Week on Saturday, April 16, with FREE entrance to one of the national parks in our area.

This post, originally published in April 2017, is updated annually.