ALL WEEKEND

The Wizard of Oz - Yonkers
You’re off to see the wizard, as this Judy Garland classic is shown on the big screen--a treat for adoring fans of all ages! $9

Westchester Festival of the Arts - Scarsdale
Peruse beautiful works of art crafted by local artists as picturesque downtown Scarsdale closes its streets to showcase the work of over 65 artists. FREE

SATURDAY

Annual Spring Junior Carnival - Eastchester
Help raise money for Tuckahoe High School's junior class while enjoying rides, arts and crafts, games, prizes and food. Admission is FREE with varying costs for rides and games. 

Spring Fest - Port Chester
Peruse unique pottery items made by local artisans while enjoying hands-on clay activities, refreshments and more. FREE

23rd Annual Community Storytelling Festival - Pound Ridge
Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to read aloud their original story or a passage from a favorite book at this annual community festival, honoring Children’s Book Week and Short Story Month. Kids of all ages are invited to attend. FREE

Family ArtsBash - White Plains
One of top picks for May, this event explores how science, technology, engineering, math and arts overlap and also features face painting, cookie decorating, a maker-faire and other fun workshops. $3 suggested donation

Second Annual Kite Day - New Rochelle
Go fly a kite! A limited number of kites will be available for use, though if you can, plan on bringing your own. Also enjoy other family-friendly activities. FREE

Candy Fairies Book Event - Yonkers
Meet the author of the Candy Fairies book series and hear her discuss her writing process. FREE

Children's Book Week Author Readings - Larchmont
Meet two local children’s-book authors as they read from other authors’ children’s books, in honor of Children's Book Week. Make a craft and collect giveaways. FREE

SUNDAY

Discover Pinkster! - Tarrytown
Also one of our top picks for this month, Discover Pinkster! is an African-American celebration of spring based on historical festivities celebrated centuries ago in the Hudson Valley.  Billed as a “rousing colonial-style celebration,” the event features drumming, traditional dance, folktales, demonstrations and more. $8-14

Designing Girls: Doll T-Shirt Creative Workshop - Hartsdale
Decorate a shirt for your American Girl doll at this workshop offered by a nonprofit organization helping kids on the autism-spectrum disorder. FREE

Spring Eco-Fest - Scarsdale
Head to Weinberg Nature Center for an afternoon of crafts, live animal shows, hikes, scavenger hunts, live music, face painting, refreshments, raffles and more! $7

One with the Clay - Rye
Get creative and enjoy hands on fun while using Native American techniques to make items out of clay. Pre-registration required. $2

BEYOND WESTCHESTER

Feast on diverse, international cuisine across 15 city blocks at the Ninth Avenue International Food Festival on Saturday and Sunday in Manhattan. In addition to all the great food, enjoy children’s activities, entertainment, and arts and crafts.

Also in Manhattan on Saturday, check out the Dance Parade and Dance Fest. The parade features over 10,000 dancers and 75 dance styles while the vibrant dance fest features a festival on 4 stages, FREE lessons, aerial performers and more.

Check out our Events Calendar for even more fun happening this weekend and beyond in Westchester. And be sure to sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on our latest reviews, tips and more. 

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