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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Lego City Weekend, Jewish Music Festival, Pow Wow, Canoe Trip and More, August 16-17
Keep the summer going this weekend in Westchester, with an array of fun options ranging from a chess tournament to a Jewish Music Festival and Lego City Weekend. There's truly something for everyone.
The New York Renaissance Faire continues this weekend, so dust off those princess crowns and pirate costumes! Also this weekend--celebrate Native American culture at the Nimham Pow Wow.
Read on for more details on our top weekend picks--many of which are FREE. Be sure to click through to the event listing for full details. Making plans weeks in advance? Check out our August Go List for our best bets for fun outings happening throughout the month. And remember to check out the myriad of weekday and weekend events we've captured in our event calendar--you'll find there's no shortage of fun things to do this summer in Westchester!
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ALL WEEKEND
Lego City Weekend - Yonkers
Both Saturday and Sunday, let loose your love of Lego and participate in assorted “brick” activities like a skyscraper workshop, sleuth work, working with the Master Builder and more. Plus, you might win annual passes! Prices start at $15, 2 and under: FREE
Nimham Pow Wow - Carmel
Venture to Putnam County for this annual celebration of Native American culture, replete with teepees, performances, foods, children's activities and more! FREE admission
SATURDAY
Chess Tournament - Scarsdale
Is your child starting to beat you at chess? Enter him or her in this chess tournament against other kids--just for the fun of it! FREE
Helping Hands Clay Workshop - Port Chester
Bond with your child over a hands-on art project, as you work together in clay--then retrieve your fired piece at a later date. $75 (for 2); $25 for each additional person
Canoe Trip in Constitution Marsh - Cornwall
Older kids can join mom and dad on a relaxing canoe ride in a beautiful setting under the guidance of an Audubon naturalist. $25-$30
Worldfest: Free Performing Arts Series - Yonkers
Enjoy a performance of Georgian dance in a beautiful park setting. FREE
SUNDAY
Jewish Music Festival - Valhalla
Immerse your family in Jewish culture, including performances, Kosher food, vendors and more. Kids’ activities will be on hand as well. FREE admission and parking; items for purchase.
Art & Science Workshops - Yonkers
Combine science and crafting, as this week's workshop is titled, “Grow & Go Take-Home Garden with Edible Wild Plants.” $5 suggested donation
BEYOND WESTCHESTER
Adding to the eclectic offerings happening in our neck of the woods this weekend are a couple events in NYC that contribute to the variety of options.
Venture down to Riverside Park for FlyNYC 2014--a FREE kite-flying festival that includes kite-making and live music.
If you’re up for a farther venture, head over to Coney Island for Sand Sculpting Contest And Unity Day, a FREE event with fundraising efforts to help families still recovering from Superstorm Sandy. Marvel at other people’s creations, make one of your own (you might win a prize!) and enjoy food and kids’ activities.
Don't forget--there are more ideas for fun family outings in our Events Calendar.
Photo credit: Constitution Marsh
