Mostly Free and Fun Things To Do With Kids in Westchester This Weekend: Spring, Parades, Performances and More March 22 & 23

3/20/14 - By Jill Muller

Spring is finally here and we couldn't be happier! To kick off the seasonal celebrations, head to the Greenburgh Nature Center for Spring Fling Fun or take a hike at Teatown Lake Reservation to look for frogs and salamanders returning to mate and lay eggs.

If you haven’t gotten enough Irish this month, the celebrations continue with the Yonkers and Sound Shore-Mamaroneck Saint Patrick’s Day Parades. Katonah Art Center is hosting an Open House and Free Arts Day on Sunday--all activities are FREE and include crafts, music and movement workshops including yoga, Zumba and dance.

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival adds a modern twist to the classic tale, Much Ado About Nothing, at the Paramount Theater. The Tarrytown Music Hall hosts The Very Hungry Caterpillar along with an assortment of other favorite puppet characters.

If you see something that piques your interest, click through to the event listing to view full details. Looking for more options? Be sure to check our Event Calendar for more fun happening this weekend and beyond.

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The East Coast National Baseball Card Show - White Plains
Baseball fans of all ages can enjoy memorabilia, collectibles and autograph signings. Free pack of cards to every child younger than 12 years old. $8, FREE for children 12 and under.

Maple Sugar Tours - Cornwall
Learn the history of maple sugaring, how to tap a maple tree and collect sap. Then see how the sap boils down in an evaporator to become maple syrup. $10 adults, $7 children ages 3-11.

SATURDAY

Yonkers Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Yonkers
This 59th annual parade will step off on McLean Avenue near the Bronx River Parkway at 1pm. FREE.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites - Tarrytown
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed Up Chameleon come to life at the Tarrytown Music Hall. $30.

Much Ado About Nothing - Peekskill
The Hudson Shakespeare Festival presents the Bard's beloved comedy where gossip, reputation and the battle of the sexes reign supreme. This classic tale is staged with a modern twist--set in Messina University, where football is a religion and a girl’s reputation is a Facebook post away from coming undone. $12.

Spring Fling Fun - Scarsdale
Spring is finally here. Head to Greenburgh Nature Center and explore the trails with a naturalist to see who’s awake after a long winter’s nap. $8.

SUNDAY

Annual Sound Shore-Mamaroneck St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Mamaroneck
This 3rd annual parade starts at 1:30pm on Mamaroneck Avenue. FREE.

Open House and Free Arts Day - Katonah
Instructors will be available for tours, demonstrations, on-site instruction and to answer question about classes and camps at the Katonah Art Center. Activities include drawing, painting, pottery, collage, sculpture, animation, cartooning, crafts, fashion design, group yoga, Zumba, jazz, tap, ballet, music and more. FREE.

Froggie Went A Courtin’ - Ossining
Spring is upon us and love is in the air. Hike with an educator at Teatown Lake Reservation in search of frogs and salamanders returning to mate and lay eggs. $5.

BEYOND WESTCHESTER

Take a free educational End-of-Winter Walk at The Skylands New Jersey Botanical Gardens in Ringwood, NJ on Sunday.

PS 334, The Anderson School, in Manhattan hosts the 3rd Annual VH1 Save The Music Family Day. This free family day is open to the public and gives children a stage to express their love of music, their creativity and their individuality.

Don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more fun happening throughout Westchester!