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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Moonviewing Concert, Wildlife Adventure, Renaissance Faire and More, August 9-10
There's something for every taste this weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, with a variety of offerings--culture, nature, entertainment and a good cause. For starters, and adding to the numerous events this summer that expose Westchester residents to international culture, the Annual Moonviewing Concert allows visitors to experience Japanese culture and arts.
Get in touch with nature at the Wildlife Adventure or the hands-on workshop Preserving the Harvest: Canning. Additionally, the Art & Science Workshops continues with a nature theme.
Also on tap this weekend, there’s Family Fun Night, the South Salem Fire Department's Carnival, Worldfest: Free Performing Arts Series and the final installment of Arts in the Amphitheater: Movie Nights, which presents a twist on the traditional movie under the stars. Additionally, the New York Renaissance Faire continues this weekend.
To support a good cause—and quench your thirst—patronize Annual Lemonade for Leukemia, which offers more than just lemonade!
Read on for more on these events and be sure to click through to the event listing to get full details. Also, our August Go List highlights our top picks for the month! And be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay informed about area events every weekend. Don't forget: our event calendar includes suggestions for every day of the week, so check back often to keep your kids engaged and having fun this summer!
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New York Renaissance Faire - Tuxedo Park
Travel back in time to Elizabethan England and enjoy 30 acres of games, rides, arts, crafts, food music and dance. Check out jousting tournaments, meet Robin Hood and marvel at the jugglers, musicians, pirates, parades and more. How about watching a game of human chess? Send your kids to pirate school? All this and lots more! Do your best to dress in period attire--or be prepared to purchase some onsite. Single day tickets: $24 for adults, $11 for children; under 4 FREE. Early Bird tickets online at a discount.
South Salem Fire Department's Carnival - South Salem
Now through Sunday, enjoy a traditional carnival with all the trimmings--plus a parade on Thursday. $25
SATURDAY
Annual Moonviewing Concert - North Salem
At the 48th annual Moonviewing Concert, immerse yourself in Japanese culture, with a musical performance, tea ceremony, paper-lantern décor and a beautiful setting. $15-$20
Preserving the Harvest: Canning - Yorktown Heights
Capture tomatoes at their summer best by learning how to preserve them for sauces and salsas for the colder months. $10-$25
Wildlife Adventure - Larchmont
Roam acres of meadows, forests and ponds with a naturalist in search of herons, groundhogs, birds, chipmunks, deer and more. $5/child; FREE for accompanying adults
Annual Lemonade for Leukemia - Port Chester
Help a family reach their goal in raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at their 8th annual lemonade stand, which also features crafts, food, water play and more. 50 cents.
Worldfest: Free Performing Arts Series - Yonkers
Enjoy a performance of gospel music in a beautiful park setting. FREE
Arts in the Amphitheater: Movie Nights - Yonkers
The Hudson River Museum takes free summer movies to new heights by throwing in a fun twist: Each film is accompanied by an interactive themed event. At the final installment: Jaws plus a presentation from a shark expert! FREE
SUNDAY
Family Scavenger Hunt - Mount Kisco
Search for hidden gems using a treasure map and compass! $5-$10 per family
Family Fun Night - Mamaroneck
Visitors can try their hand at beach volleyball, go for kayak rides, enjoy 'smores and more at this annual event for families! FREE
Art and Science Workshops - Yonkers
Combine science and crafting at this week’s workshop, Feed Your Future and Veggie Stamp Printing. $5 suggested donation
BEYOND WESTCHESTER
Summer Streets continues for the second of the three-part installment, offering a long lineup of fun activities over the course of almost 7 miles along the city’s streets! Activities include art installations; live performances; mini-golf; bike repairs, lessons and helmet fittings; food vendors and picnicking; an REI Adventure Zone; interactive demos and lots more. Plus—it’s all FREE!
Venture over to Queens for The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival happening all weekend. Similar to the Moonviewing Concert going on in Westchester, this annual multicultural event celebrates the fifth moon (or the fifth month) of the Chinese lunar calendar. The highlight is the more than 120 dragon boat teams from across North America--quite a spectacle. There’ll also be music, food and art/craft demonstrations. Admission is FREE.
Don't forget--there are more ideas for fun family outings in our Events Calendar.
