Mostly Free and Fun Things to Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Bodypainting Day, Performances, Workshops and More, Jan. 24-25

1/21/15 - By Susan Miele

Winter is proving to be an exciting time in Westchester with tons to do despite the freezing temperatures! This coming weekend in particular is full of entertainment and hands-on education.

With so many performances of various genres happening this weekend—it’ll be hard to choose! We've rounded up a magic show, plays, concerts and even a visual-arts performance dubbed Nyack Bodypainting Day. For even more upcoming shows, check out our roundup of kid-friendly performances happening through March.

Several compelling classes and workshops are also being offered this weekend, including Maker Day, NASA Ambassador David High and Intro to the Instruments, to name a few. The annual Toy and Train Show also returns to Westchester.

We've culled even more activities on our Event Calendar, plus find the month's highlights on our January GoList! Read on for details about this weekend's top picks.

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SATURDAY

To Kill a Mockingbird - Valhalla
The Pulitzer Prize-winning Harper Lee story about Atticus Finch, Scout and Boo Radley is brought to life on stage. $16-$22

Click, Clack, Moo - Mamaroneck
Another story adapted for the stage—this one, for younger audiences, telling the story of farm animals going on strike. $15

Maker Day - Rye
Enjoy a day of FREE workshops and demos, including 3D modeling, printing, coding, computer programming and more. FREE

The Amazing Max - White Plains
Join the fun—and perhaps be called on stage—for the magic act that garnered rave reviews from Huffington Post, PBS Kids and more! $15-$25

Nyack Bodypainting Day - Nyack
See what happens when an artist executes his craft in front of a live audience—using paint and human “canvases.” $15

NASA Ambassador David High - Scarsdale
Learn about comets and what happens as they approach the sun from a NASA Solar System Ambassador. FREE

Babysitting Course - North Salem
Help your tweens and teens learn basic safety skills and boost their babysitting resume at this instructional workshop. Certificate of completion provided to qualifying participants. FREE

Intro to the Instruments - Larchmont
This hands-on workshop gets kids up close and personal with woodwind and brass instruments. FREE

Earth-Friendly Art Workshop - Yonkers
Work with paper to craft a recycled creation in this workshop. Refreshments are provided. Suggested donation: $5

SUNDAY

Toy and Train Show - White Plains
The annual toy and train show returns with collectibles, antiques, appraisals, Star Wars, Thomas and Friends and more. $12; 12 and under: FREE

Westchester Klezmer Program - White Plains
Rousing Klezmer music will give families an introduction to Jewish cultural arts. FREE

Pianist Michael Skelly Presents an All-Schumann Recital - Croton-on-Hudson
Enjoy a piano concert performed by Michael Skelly, who has played at all the major concert halls in NYC. FREE

BEYOND WESTCHESTER

This is the final weekend for the Irish Festival in NYC, featuring a full day of craft workshops and assorted live performances celebrating all things Irish. On Saturday, the highlight is interactive dance performances and workshops, and on Sunday there’ll be a live cello performance. Erin go Bragh!

Pretend you’re in the Olympics at Winter Jam, when Central Park is transformed to a FREE winter sports festival. Just like the ski slopes, part of the park will be pumped with snow so families can enjoy snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding and more. Equipment will be provided, or you can bring your own.

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

Photo Courtesy of Emelin Theatre