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

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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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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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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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. 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.