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Celebrate the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson this April. Photo courtesy of the festival
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3/31/24 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Spring into April in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with a jam-packed schedule of things to do, including festivals, shows, and outdoor fun. 

Spring has sprung, bringing with it many fun indoor and outdoor events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Our top picks for the month include a Super Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum, which will include a presentation by a NASA scientist. There are also lots of great Earth Day celebrations in the area, including one at The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum that includes live music, hayrides, and furry friends.

Or, if you and your kids are music lovers, check out a special performance of The Music of Bob Marley for Kids at Garcia's at the Capitol Theatre by the Rock and Roll Playhouse.

Read on for all the local events you should plan on hitting this month. 

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.  

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Best Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley in April

Play Time Off Day with NFL Pros at Legoland New York

Goshen
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Families are invited to participate in challenges at Legoland New York's official "Play Time Off Day" along with NFL stars Parris Campbell Jr. (New York Giants), Brandon Graham (Philadelphia Eagles), and Matthew Slater (New England Patriots). As part of the Play Time Off promotion, Legoland New York is giving away 10,000 tickets to the Park. READ MORE

Twin Star Orchards Pig Roast

New Paltz–FREE
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Celebrate the dawning of a new season at Twin Star Orchards with a pig roast featuring live music and FREE hard cider tastings for adults. Food options include a sandwich or platter of roast pork, coleslaw, and Hawaiian sweet buns, along with wood-fired pizzas and burgers. READ MORE

"The Rainbow Fish" Live at Emelin Theatre

Mamaroneck
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Emelin Theatre presents a performance of Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s “The Rainbow Fish,” an original stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s award-winning children’s story as well as two of the author’s companion tales, “Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea” and “Opposites.”  READ MORE

Bonnet Bonanza at Lilymore Alpaca Farm - Opening Weekend

Pleasant Valley
Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7, 2024
The alpacas and llamas are getting dressed up in bonnets for the opening weekend of Lilymore Farms. Take photos with both a llama and an alpaca in front of a festive spring display. After pictures, meet the animals at the farm as well as the birds of Dreaming of a Chance sanctuary during a one-hour guided farm tour. READ MORE

Super Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Hudson River Museum

Yonkers
Monday, April 8, 2024
The Hudson River Museum opens its doors from 2pm to 5pm with fun and educational activities inspired by the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse.  The event includes eclipse viewing in the courtyard, an eclipse livestream in the lobby, and open-door eclipse presentation in the planetarium, and an opportunity for a photo op in the Greene Education Center. READ MORE

SOLD OUT-Super Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Poughkeepsie
Monday, April 8, 2024
Join this stellar event and experience one of the universe’s greatest cosmic coincidences at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pavilion with a Total Solar Eclipse viewing party! Though Poughkeepsie is not in the path of totality for this total eclipse, we will experience just over 90% eclipse coverage. READ MORE

Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" Live at Julie Harris Theatre

Briarcliff Manor
Fridays-Sundays, April 12-21, 2024
Experience the magic of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" live on stage at the Julie Harris Theatre in the Clearview School. Get ready to be enchanted by the timeless tale of Belle, the Beast, and all the beloved characters. READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at the Palisades Community Center

Palisades–FREE
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Celebrate Earth Day with creative recycled art, environmental groups, a community tag sale, children's activities, a farm stand, food, music, and more at the Palisades Community Center. Also join the community clean-up to clean up areas that affect the Hudson River. READ MORE

Spanish Guitar and Dance Spectacular at Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

Peekskill
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” and his Emmy Award-winning production come to the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater as part of a global tour. Armed with a Spanish guitar, Benise will take the audience on an unprecedented and epic adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more!  READ MORE

Disney's "The Lion King Jr" at the Tarrytown Music Hall

Tarrytown
Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14, 2024
Journey with Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast of characters from Pride Rock to the jungle in this inspiring coming-of-age tale.  READ MORE

SpringFest Street Fair in Downtown Nyack

Nyack–FREE
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Held in picturesque downtown Nyack, activities include rides, games, arts and crafts, entertainment, food, outdoor dining, and 200+ vendors. READ MORE

Greater Ossining Earth Day Festival

Ossining–FREE
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Celebrate Earth Day in Louis Engel Waterfront Park by the Hudson River and learn how to reduce your impact on the environment. Enjoy live music, food and drinks, eco-demonstrations, a kids' activity zone, and much more.  READ MORE

Earth Day Weekend at the Westchester Children's Museum

Rye–FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21, 2024
Celebrate Earth Day at the Westchester Children's Museum with STEM programs including Creature Costumes & Camouflage, Solar Race Cars, Wind Turbine Gizmos, Blackout Poetry, Nature’s Geometry, and Recycled Sculptures. READ MORE

The Music of Bob Marley for Kids at Garcia's at the Capitol Theatre

Port Chester
Saturday, April 20, 2024
The Rock and Roll Playhouse and Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre invite kids to rock out while learning about classic styles of popular music through games, movement, and stories. The music of Bob Marley is featured at this Earth Day Celebration. READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

Cornwall-on-Hudson
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Celebrate Earth Day with family activities like live music, animals, hayrides, games, professional storytelling, food trucks, and an Earth Day market with local vendors at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum.  READ MORE

Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson

Hastings-on-Hudson–FREE
Saturday, April 20, 2024
The Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson's Villard Pocket Park features Japanese music and martial arts performances, origami and calligraphy activities, a community haiku, and food and refreshments for purchase.  READ MORE

Lyndhurst in Bloom - Flower Show & Market

Tarrytown
Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21, 2024
Experience Lyndhurst in Bloom as floral designers transform the historic mansion with luscious botanical displays. The weekend includes self-guided tours of the elaborately decorated mansion and a spring market of over 30 vendors offering plants, flowers, garden items, and gifts. READ MORE

Earth Fest at Ashokan Center

Olivebridge–FREE
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Earth lovers of all ages are invited to Earth Fest for food, fun, and a variety of planet-friendly activities including wildlife, live music, story readings, hikes, crafts, and more at the Ashokan Center. READ MORE

Bedford 2030 Earth Day Festival

Bedford Hills–FREE
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Celebrate Earth Day at this spring festival that features children's activities, food, live music, composting tutorials, a native plant sale, and more at the Bedford Hills Train Station. Join in a plant and seed swap, learn how to maintain a healthy yard, and more. READ MORE

Daffodil Day Spring Festival at Honeybee Grove Flower Farm

Somers–FREE
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Honeybee Grove Flower Farm kicks off its growing season with Daffodil Day. This Spring market will be a buzz with color, local artisan vendors, food, music, and u-pick daffodils. Activities include a PopArt Kids tent and face painting. READ MORE

Reptile Show at the Westchester County Center

White Plains
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Check out more than 250 vendor tables full of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies, and more at  this special event at the Westchester County Center.  READ MORE

2024 Apple Blossom Festival with Kids Activities at Hurds Farm

Modena
Opening weekend Saturday & Sunday, April 27&28, 2024
​Marvel at the beautiful apple blossoms at Hurds Family Farm and enjoy a full day of farm activities. The Blossom Festival Experience includes a giant bounce pillow, obstacle course, kids corral playground, nature trails, and more. Fish feeding, gem mining, and duck races are available at an extra charge. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Julie Harris Theatre in the Clearview School
Louis Engel Waterfront Park
Bedford Hills Train Station
Honeybee Grove Flower Farm
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