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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Halloween Parades, YoFi Film Fest, Chocolate Expo, Oct. 24-25
It’s the final weekend before Halloween! Westchester cranks up the fun, so read on for some of our faves.
Two excellent parades are the Tarrytown Annual Halloween Parade and the Nyack Halloween Parade, whether you march or spectate. The former draws a large crowd and culminates in a night-time street party, while the latter is second in size only to the Greenwich Village parade in Manhattan. The younger set will enjoy the abundant offerings at Harvest Moon Festival, as well as fall fun at the Scarecrows and Pumpkins Parade.
Though it’s hard to pass up all the Halloween fun, another highlight is the YoFi Fest - Yonkers Film Festival—a four-day cinematic sensation that includes special activities just for kids all weekend.
But that’s not all! Promising fall family performances take place this weekend, as do two sweet ragamuffin parades. Be sure to consult our Halloween guide for Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and to turn the creepiness up a notch, check out our guide to Cemetery Tours. Believe it or not, there are even more options to choose from on our Event Calendar, so read on!
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YoFi Fest - The Yonkers Film Festival - Yonkers
This local film festival is a four-day event with screenings of adult films happening Friday through Sunday, but on Saturday and Sunday mornings there are special events just for kids. Whether yours are aspiring filmmakers or just simply like cool things to do, take advantage of the opportunity for hands-on filmmaking activities, screenings of uncommon G-rated films and more! FREE
Saturday, October 24
Harvest Moon Festival - Bronxville
Preschoolers rejoice! This beloved annual event returns with a long lineup of little-kid fun—from a petting zoo to glitter art, a fire truck to a carousel—and way more! Halloween activities are also featured.
Treasure Hunt through the Sanctuary - Mount Kisco
How skilled are you at navigation? Test your wits at this all-age orienteering event, with instruction and course levels for both beginner and intermediate navigators.
Boo at the Zoo - Bear Mountain
Make spooky snacks for the black bears and watch the zookeepers let them loose on the tasty Halloween decorations; then touch real animal skulls, see stuffed specimens, make autumn crafts, and learn about bats, owls and vultures.
Hansel and Gretel - Purchase
Introducing children to opera might arguably best be started with a production of Engelbert Humperdink’s Hansel and Gretel. At this performance, children are invited to dress in costume, join a photo op with the performers and enjoy a tasty treat. Performed in German, there are English subtitles to help translate.
Family Tech Day - White Plains
Costumes are optional at this STEAM-y event, featuring a 3D printing and scanning station, Lego animation and robotics, coding, mini processing with Arduino and more.
Tarrytown Halloween Parade – Tarrytown
The parade begins at Patriot’s Park and ends on Main Street, where the fun continues with a live band and an evening block party. FREE
Nyack Halloween Parade - Nyack
We think of the Greenwich Village Halloween parade as the most spectacular, but did you know that the next largest Halloween parade takes place in Nyack? Join the 20,000 or so spectators at this mammoth event in Rockland County. FREE
Sunday, October 25
Scarecrows and Pumpkins Parade – Scarsdale
Follow friendly scarecrows along the pumpkin trail and meet storybook characters along the way. Enjoy cider, treats, tattoos and more.
Family Fun Day - Tarrytown
This semi-annual event features various fun stations for kids and an appearance by performer Tom Chapin. FREE
The Chocolate Expo - Newburgh
Hardcore chocoholics can venture over to Motorcyclepedia Museum and rev into a sugar coma with over 60 vendors, Marvel heroes, face painting and live music.
Beyond Westchester
The 143rd edition of the famed Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey comes to Connecticut for a four-day stint this weekend, featuring its all-new show to dazzle audiences of all ages.
Even under ordinary circumstances, the Liberty Science Center is an excellent interactive facility that sparks wonder and learning among all ages. Now’s your chance to immerse your family there even more, at its spooktacular Halloween Camp-In.
Don't forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more events happening throughout Westchester!
Photo credit: Tarrytown Halloween Parade
