Things To Do in Westchester this Weekend: Toying with Science, Winter Hoot, Groundhog Day

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See Gary Krinsky's "Toying with Science" at the Emelin Theatre on Saturday.

As mentioned in our hot-off-the-press February GoList, this month is loaded with reasons for festivities for Westchester and Hudson Valley families, and this weekend is no exception.

You might embrace the season at Old-Fashioned Winter’s Afternoon, with a log-sawing contest and other sorts of fun, or whoop it up at the three-day music-and-more Winter Hoot. But if you like FREE as much as we do, February is packed with ways to kick of the Year of the Rat, and this weekend’s Lunar New Year Celebration is one of the standouts. Or celebrate another holiday at It's Groundhog Day! (also FREE), one of several such events this weekend. If you're in the mood for a show, snag a seat to the STEM-fully entertaining Toying with Science.

Read on for our top weekend picks, then continue on to our Event Calendar for tons of activities every single day. If you haven't done so already, sign up for our newsletters to stay in the know! 

Queens Museum: 6 Fun Things To Do With Kids

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Gaze at the famous Panorama of NYC.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park is a favorite family-friendly destination, with the New York Hall of Science, the Queens Zoo, and a playground that accommodates children with disabilities all within walking distance. The park is also home to another oft-overlooked hidden gem: the Queens Museum. Built as the city’s official pavilion during the 1939 and 1964 world’s fairs, it now serves as a cultural center for the Queens community.

Top Independent Bookstores for New Jersey Families

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Browse the board books at Little City Books in Hoboken.

Curling up with a good book is one of life's simple pleasures, and finding just the right book for your child is easy at one of New Jersey's independent bookstores. With curated lists of favorites for all ages from toddlers to teens, cozy reading nooks, and treats and gifts for sale, indie booksellers have something for everyone in the family. 

Owned by dedicated bibliophiles who care about their communities, these bookshops offer children's programs, storytimes, author visits, and a great selection of books for everyone. Stock up on reading material before your next road trip, stop in during the holiday season, or shop local for children's birthdays.

Read on for our favorite indie bookstores in New Jersey! 

Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids: Lunar New Year, Groundhog Day, Super Bowl, Monster Jam

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Thrill to the Lunar New Year Celebration at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization. Photo courtesy of the organization

Six more weeks of winter or an early spring? See what Holtsville Hal has to say this weekend during Groundhog Day festivities at the Holtsville Ecology Site. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a series of family activities, including a colorful and captivating dragon dance at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization.

The Monster Jam Triple Threat Series, which brings adrenaline-charged family entertainment to fans across the country, returns to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum this weekend.

Check our February GoList and events calendar for more inspiration. Our Winter Fun Guide will keep you tuned in all season long.

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Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend: Black History Month, Disney On Ice

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Wake Up, Brother Bear! is a highly interactive show that will take you and your cubs on a fun-filled journey through the four seasons with a playful pair of bears. Photo courtesy of the Chicago Children's Theater

Start the weekend off right with National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! There is a wide array of fun happening around town - pick from special sea lion events and activities at Shedd Aquarium during Family First Saturday, a step back in time at the Chicago Children's Museum Castle Exhibit and an extra sweet Daddy Daughter Candy Land Ball.

Celebrate Black History Month at Douglas Park's beautiful art exhibit showcasing local talent or the Chicago History Museum's exhibit on Dr. Martin King Luther, Jr. and his influence on the city. And for kid-friendly entertainment, check out Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures and the Enchanted Tales Film Series where you can catch your favorite classics - this weekend is "The Lion King."

For more fun ideas for this weekend, see our Event Calendar or our roundup of FREE things to do with kids in Chicago this winter.

February GoList: Best Things to do with Houston Kids This Month

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February is here, and it's a good thing there's an extra day added on thanks to the leap year - it's full of things to do all around Houston. Get lost in the magic of "Finding Neverland" at the Grand Theatre in Galveston (which really is magical in of itself), and while on the island, take a look at which eateries are participating in Galveston Restaurants Week.

Play with puppies at the Children's Museum, enjoy a free Beethoven concert at the Wortham Theater Center, and take the kids to see their favorite puppets come to life at Sesame Street Live! at NRG. Main Street Theater's "The Diary of Anne Frank" is also running this month through Feb. 16.

And if you're the planning type, you may have started thinking about summer plans, like what in the world you're going to do to keep your kids busy all day. Check out our summer and vacation camp guide for ideas on things they can do out of the house. Read on for the best things to do with the kids this month.

Day Trip Destinations: 6 Great Midwinter Break Getaways

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Grab a day pass for Sahara Sam's Indoor Water Park. Photo courtesy of Sahara Sam's

We're here to spare you some scrambling when it comes to finding things to do in with New York City kids during midwinter break. While we've already rounded up the best February happenings in the city, the weeklong break is the perfect time for a day trip, and we've found six exciting, kid-friendly day trip destinations less than two hours from NYC, so there's no need to book a hotel.

Whether you opt to jump around, get wet, enjoy a history lesson, or commune with nature, here are six great getaways for New York City families during February break. Find more seasonal day trip destinations in our Day Trips and Winter Getaways Guide.

Things To Do in NJ this Weekend: Free Museum Day, Lunar New Year, Groundhog Day

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Bank of America card holders get one free admission to State Discovery Museum and a host of other NJ museums on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the museum

How much longer will this winter weather last? Find out when Watershed Wally the Woodchuck hosts a Groundhog Day Celebration on this first weekend of February. That's just one of many winter events happening this weekend in New Jersey. 

Honor the upcoming Year of the Rat at Lunar New Year Celebration and Livingston Chinese Culture Day. Make the weekend even sweeter with maple sugaring demonstrations at Great Swamp OEC and Tenafly Nature Center. And bundle up for some outdoor time at A Winter's Day at the Farm and Family Nature Walk Series. 

Find even more weekend options in our Winter Guide, including the Best Kid-Friendly Museums in Northern New Jersey. And look to our February GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

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