Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Fairs, RiverFest, Autism Walk, June 6-7

6/3/15 - By Susan Miele

The weekend ahead is brimming with terrific events for families in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, so get ready to make some tough choices!

There’s no shortage of fairs and festivals, such as the Bronxville Spring Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair, RiverFest and the Children’s Earth & Water Festival, just to name a few. Other fun includes rocking out to the kindie band Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets and introducing kids to the classic Pink Panther cartoons. And to support a good cause that affects millions of Americans, you and your family can Walk Now for Autism Speaks.

But that’s not all! Read on for our top picks, and check out our Event Calendar and June GoList for even more options. Want to get our posts in your inbox? Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletters.

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Blake Edwards' The Pink Panther Cartoon Shorts - Pleasantville
The name alone probably conjures up the familiar score by Henry Mancini; now it’s time to introduce the next generation to the Pink Panther, with eight classic shorts being shown on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, there will also be special workshops for kids inspired by the theme.

Annual Peekskill Open Studios - Peekskill
Meet the artists and visit studios and galleries at this vast art-hopping event, which includes live portraiture—including…yours?! FREE

Fol de Rol County Fair - Armonk
This event has been an annual tradition for 40 years. In keeping with tradition, games, pony rides, carnival rides, food, and music are all part of the lineup—plus  more. Admission is FREE.

Festa Italiana - West Harrison
From Friday through Sunday is this annual tradition of celebrate all things Italian. Feast on Italian food and enjoy children's activities, games and more. Admission is FREE.

Saturday, June 6

Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets - Mamaroneck
Don’t be surprised if you catch your little one bopping along at this kid-tailored live concert or original music.

Children's Derby Fishing - New Rochelle
Cast a line (BYO required) at this fishing event and try to win one of the prizes offered for the best literary costume! FREE

National Trails Day at Teatown - Ossining
Just in time for this national event, a new nature trail will be ready for its big debut, under the guidance of a naturalist. Be prepared for some stimulating scenery. FREE

RiverFest – Cornwall-on-Hudson
Enjoy live music, face painting, a ride-on train, a storyteller, a magician and more than 70 vendors. FREE admission.

Children’s Earth & Water Festival – Montgomery
Along with food and craft vendors, expect educational activities, animals, games, music, face painting, magicians, theater entertainers and  the “Passport to Fun.” Entertainment includes the likes of a snake show and a drum-and-dance performance—and then some! FREE admission.

Bronxville Spring Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair - Bronxville
Mom gets to shop for bargains while kids are entertained and well-fed at this sidewalk sale; Friday is shopping only, but Saturday includes the street fair with the fun stuff for kids. FREE

Sunday, June 7

Walk Now for Autism Speaks - White Plains
Help raise money and join the many local supporters of this important cause. FREE

Tarrytown Craft, Food & Street Fair - Tarrytown
More than 90 vendors and crafters exhibit their wares, and refreshments are available for purchase. FREE

Rosenthal JCC Children's Carnival - Pleasantville
This annual carnival includes bumper cars, a Zipline, rock climbing, bouncy castles, karaoke and much more! A rotating lineup of entertainers runs from mid-morning till late afternoon.

BEYOND WESTCHESTER

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden celebrates the opening day of its new Discovery Garden with the FREE Frolic Discovery Garden Grand Opening Fest, a nature and art-filled family fest featuring guided nature walks, collaborative art making, an al fresco dance party with stilt walkers, oversize puppets, live Dixieland jazz and ragtime tunes, and a funky musical parade.. The learning garden has been expanded to nearly four times its former size.

Then on Sunday, how about the Annual Egg Rolls And Egg Creams (and, now, Empanadas) Festival? Though the name suggests only a culinary agenda, other features include Chinese opera, klezmer music, Yiddish and Chinese language lessons, mah jongg, scribal arts—plus, new this year, Spanish cultural attractions as well.

Check out our Event Calendar for even more fun happening this weekend and beyond in Westchester. And be sure to sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on our latest reviews, tips and more.