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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Fairs, Pirate School, Cheese-Making and More, August 23-24
Though the end of summer is on the horizon, there's still a lot of fun happening this weekend in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. Take your pick of large-scale fairs this weekend--the Dutchess County Fair and the Otisville Country Fair make their annual return and the New York Renaissance Faire continues. For a list of even more New York fairs, view our roundup of other fun options!
More eclectic offerings include Living History: Military Reenactment Day, Cheese Making 101, Pirate School and the return of Fairy Walk. Read on for details about these events and more happening this weekend. If something piques your interest, be sure to click through to the event listing for all the details. And remember, our calendar of events has even more ideas for fun this weekend and beyond in Westchester.
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Otisville Country Fair - Otisville
Now in its 26th year, this country fair runs Thursday through Sunday and features country line dancing, a chainsaw competition, horseshoe tournament and a lot more! FREE; activities and food for purchase; parking: $4
Dutchess County Fair - Rhinebeck
First held in 1842 and currently the second largest county fair in New York, the Dutchess County Fair boasts agricultural and horticultural shows, a full-fledged carnival with rides, food and games and more. Also enjoy quirky entertainment including racing pigs and diving dogs--plus a lot more! Tickets are $15 for adults; free for kids 12 and under.
SATURDAY
Cheese Making 101 - Yorktown Heights
Get in touch with your inner dairy maiden and try your hand at making cheese. $5-$20
The ABCs of Style - Yorktown Heights
Indulge your teens in back-to-school shopping, enhanced by tantalizing events and specials they’ll love, tailored to the teen crowd. FREE
Worldfest: Free Performing Arts Series - Yonkers
BYO seating and enjoy a free performance of Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company's "Viva Isadora" in a beautiful park setting. FREE
SUNDAY
Living History: Military Reenactment Day - Garrison
Step back in time and learn about the history of the military as re-enactors from three wars enlighten visitors about military camp life of the 18th and 19th centuries. $5; children 6 and under are FREE
Fairy Walk - Katonah
Don your favorite fairy wings and frolic through the woods in search of woodland creatures. FREE
Pirate School - White Plains
X marks the spot at this treasure hunt, which you’ll be ready for after honing your pirate skills under the tutelage of a master. FREE
BEYOND WESTCHESTER
Make your way to Queens and help kick off the US Open with Arthur Ashe Kids' Day. Enjoy interactive games, a juggling workshop, tennis and all kinds of family fun entertainment--even watch the pros practice. With the exception of one ticketed concert, all events are FREE.
Get active at Family Field Day in NYC with various sports, games and races for the whole family to enjoy. Best of all--it’s FREE!
Remember to check our event calendar for even more happening this weekend and beyond in Westchester!
