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Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Three Kings Day, Fashion Arts, STEAM, Jan. 4-8

1/3/16 - By Susan Miele

Happy new year! As we return from the holidays to our usual routines, so do the types of events on tap for Westchester families. While a couple holiday events are cropping up—such as Three Kings Day Celebration and New Year’s Firework Painting—there’s also a departure from holiday fare with novelties like 19th Century Tin-Punch Decoration.

Regardless, we understand the need to keep the kids occupied and have compiled our top picks below. One added perk: They're all FREE! If one of your new year’s resolutions is to plan ahead and identify more enriching opportunities for your kids, look no further than our January GoList and our Event Calendar!

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Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead! - Monday
Get STEAM-y at this program that incorporates principles of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. FREE

See all Monday events.

19th Century Tin-Punch Decoration - Tuesday
Step back in time to replicate the 19th-century technique of punched tin. FREE

See all Tuesday events.

Three Kings Day Celebration - Wednesday
The cultural traditions of Central and Latin America come alive in this annual event marking the close of the holiday season. Enjoy a live performance and sample Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings Bread). FREE

See all Wednesday events.

New Year’s Firework Painting - Thursday
Welcome 2016 with a bang in the form of a fireworks painting of your own creation, as well as stories and discussion about new-year’s traditions. FREE

See all Thursday events.

Fashion Arts Studio Illustration Class - Friday
Ready to design your own line of clothing? An adjunct professor at FIT leads this fashion-drawing workshop for tweens and teens. FREE

See all Friday events.

Remember to check out our Event Calendar and follow us on Facebook for more ideas!

Photo credit: Fashion Design Studio