Memorial Day Weekend 2025 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Best Things To Do with Kids

Splash, slide, and cool off at Legoland's Water Playground. Photo courtesy of Legoland
Splash, slide, and cool off at Legoland's Water Playground. Photo courtesy of Legoland
5/22/24 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this long holiday weekend.

If you're staying in town for Memorial Day weekend, there's no shortage of fun things to do. Celebrate the beginning of summer with the opening of Westchester beaches and local water parks, plus the season opening of the Legoland New York Water Playground.

Families can enjoy free admission to Rye's Playland Park all weekend as part of their Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, or catch the annual fireworks show at the Sons and Daughters of Italy Festival in Wappingers Falls, which also features carnival rides, a craft fair, and food vendors.

For an easy and cheap family getaway, check out our Spring Day Trips Guide and don't miss our rundown of Top Summer Fairs and Festivals in Westchester.

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About the Author

Katherine Dhurandhar
Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.