Fun Things to Do Veteran's Day Weekend with Westchester Kids: Scavenger Hunts, Nature, Pajamas & More, Nov. 9-11

11/6/13 - By Jill Muller

Kids everywhere are thrilled about the long weekend ahead. And while its easy for little ones to lose sight of WHY they have Monday off, it’s a great time to help teach our children about freedom and the people responsible for that freedom. So while you’re out and about relaxing and enjoying your family this weekend, remember that we are able to do so because of the sacrifices of our Veterans and their families. 

If your family loves nature, visit the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum on Saturday and Meet a Live Owl or head to Westmoreland Sanctuary where your little ones can build a simple bird feeder. On Sunday join the Greenburgh Nature Center for the Turkey Scavenger Hunt

During this month of thankfulness, teach your children about giving to others at Pajama JAM to benefit The Pajama Program at Groove Performing Arts. Also check out craft ideas for creative ways to inspire kids to give thanks. 

Monday is Veteran’s Day so most libraries will be closed, however if your tot just won't do without a storytime, The Voracious Reader in Larchmont, Barnes & Noble in White Plains and the Greenburgh Nature Center will all be hosting their weekly storytimes.

Throughout the weekend stop by the Hudson River Museum where children can design a subway, an airport or a highway. This is also the last weekend to experience The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze

Read on for top weekend picks. If you see something interesting, 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. Want to stay connected? Sign up for our free newsletter, delivered right to your inbox! 

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Family Studio Art Projects – Yonkers
Join the staff of the Hudson River Museum and explore how steel, plastic, concrete, and wood affects how you travel. Design a subway, an airport, or a highway. $5; $3 children and seniors.

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze – Croton-on-Hudson
This is your last chance to see more than 5,000 individually hand carved, illuminated jack o’lanterns in this elaborate walk through experience through an historic, 18th century riverside landscape. $20 for adults, $16 for kids.

SATURDAY

Meet a Live Owl – Cornwall
Come for an exciting morning of owl facts and fiction. Join Environmental Educator Lisa Mechaley to learn about these nocturnal raptors and their fascinating history. Meet a live owl from the museum’s collection. Make an owl craft to take home. $7 adults; $5 children.

Tiny Tots Bird Feeder Workshop – Mount Kisco
A program for the little ones at Westmoreland Sanctuary. Make simple bird feeders with the help from caregivers. Then hang them up and watch the bird friend’s visit. Ages 7 and younger. $5.

Trail, Trolls, and Trees – Scarsdale
Explore the Greenburgh Nature Center’s trails while a naturalist tells the tales of the fanciful inhabitants of the woods. $8.

Forest Food Chains – Ossining
Participants will investigate the fascinating contents of owl pellets to see the connection between predator and prey at the Teatown Lake Reservation. Program not suitable for children under 6. $5.

Pajama JAM to benefit The Pajama Program – Larchmont
Groove Performing Arts is hosting its 5th Annual Pajama JAM to support The Pajama Program. Enjoy music, dancing, and bedtime stories. Wear a pair of your favorite PJ’s and bring a new pair to donate. $25 for first child; $10 for each sibling.

SUNDAY

Turkey Scavenger Hunt - White Plains
Toddlers can join the Greenburgh Nature Center’s Annual Turkey Scavenger Hunt along a woodland nature trail. After the hunt, toddlers enjoy snacks and a nature craft. $8.

Storytime on the Farm – Pocantico Hills
Get your young children out of the house for some time on the farm while letting their imaginations run wild with a good story at Stone Barns. Age appropriate books are selected to illustrate and explore farm life. FREE.

Got Worms? – Ossining
It’s a very busy world under the leaf litter, and some of that energy can be harnessed for home composting. Discover the difference between types of worms, and make a worm bin to take home at the Teatown Lake Reservation. $5.

Survival Stories: Wild Edibles and Fire Starting – Rye
The Marshlands Conservancy staff offers a guided nature walk. Bring your family and learn how to survive in the wilderness. FREE.

BEYOND WESTCHESTER

On Monday, Imagine Nation Museum will be open in Bristol, CT, and they are hosting a Veteran's Day Celebration. Kids can draw pictures and write letters to veterans at the Thank You Letter Writing Station, learn about famous veteran, Dr. Seuss and create patriotic crafts in the Museum's art area, Imagine That! 

If you're in NYC this weekend, Canstruction is a must see. This truly unique display is worth the trip. Large scale structures are created using only unopened cans of food. When the sculptures are dismantled, the cans are donated to City Harvest.

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