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Mostly Free and Fun Things to Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Hudson River Eaglefest, Cultural Events, Performances and More, Feb. 7-8
The winter is famous for canceled flights and disrupted travel—but your family can take a trip around the world without ever leaving Westchester or the Hudson Valley by joining up with the various cultural events happening right here this weekend! Two big events are the Chinese New Year Festival and Black History Month Celebration. For Native American culture, there’s Family Day or try the Haitian Drum and Dance: Performance and Workshop. Also see our Chinese New Year roundup for even more great events that celebrate this holiday.
The curtain rises on a couple promising performances--Charlotte's Web and Musical Adventures Concert Series--plus more are coming up soon, as you’ll see in our list of kid-friendly productions.
Nature lovers will love the multi-site Hudson River Eaglefest, parents can think warm thoughts at the Annual Westchester Camp & Activities Fair and families can participate in the burgeoning national movement called Take Your Child to the Library Day.
Be sure to consult our February Go List for our top picks for the month and our Event Calendar for tons of activities every single day!
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SATURDAY
Charlotte's Web - Mamaroneck
The classic children’s book by E.B.White is brought to life on stage, telling the tale of the Zuckerman farm animals who rally to spare Wilbur the pig. $15
Musical Adventures Concert Series - Bronxville
This one-hour performance is geared towards young children, with the added objective of instilling an interest in creating music. $7.50-15
Hudson River Eaglefest - Croton-on-Hudson
See an eagle up close, participate in a guided or independent eagle viewing and enjoy raptor shows, storytelling, children’s activities, bird walks and displays from over 30 area organizations. $10-$15; 5 and under FREE
Chinese New Year Festival - White Plains
Enjoy a rousing performance by Chinese acrobats, Chinese music, dance, martial arts demos, crafts and food. $15-$20
Black History Month Celebration - Nyack
In honor of Black History Month, enjoy music, rhythm, stories and the reading of student essays about Martin Luther King, Jr. FREE
Take Your Child to the Library Day - Briarcliff Manor
Gaining traction in the Tri-State area is Take Your Child to the Library Day, a movement that started in Connecticut and is now expanding throughout the US. Participating libraries offer added incentives for taking kids to the library on this day. At this event in Briarcliff Manor, there’ll be storytime, crafts, raffles, silly photos and more! FREE
Haitian Drum and Dance: Performance and Workshop - Yonkers
Enjoy Haitian music and dance at this combination art exhibition and workshop. Haitian food will also be available for purchase. $20
SUNDAY
Annual Westchester Camp & Activities Fair - White Plains
Get a head start on summer planning at this showcase of not only camps but also classes and regional outings! There’ll be stuff for kids to keep them occupied while you get informed. FREE
Family Day - Yonkers
Experience a slice of Native American culture at the opening of a new art exhibition, with the added attraction of elaborate face painting, crafts and a musical storytelling performance. FREE with museum admission.
BEYOND WESTCHESTER
The agenda at the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Annual Dance Concert and Pow-wow features both dance and music performances that are authentic to the Iroquois and Native Peoples, as well as audience participation in a ritual dance and a photo op with the performers after the show. On weekend matinees, kids’ admission is only $1!
Head out to Brooklyn for the BAMkids Film Festival 2015. Feature films and short films for different ages will be showing all weekend, with 74 films representing 30 countries. In case that’s not enough, there’ll also be animation activities, magic shows and more.
Don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more fun happening throughout Westchester!
Photo Courtesy of Teatown Lake Reservation
