Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Welcome Autumn, Festivals Galore, Touch-a-Truck and More, Sept. 20-21

9/18/14 - By Susan Miele

This weekend we officially welcome fall and the many seasonal events we can look forward to. Last week we noted the beginning of the fall-festival craze, and this weekend continues that trend. Take your pick among Fieldhome's Annual Fall Festival, the Southern Westchester Food and Wine Festival, the Peekskill Rotary Horse Show and Country Fair, the Hudson Valley Harvest Festival, the FDR Pow Wow and the ANDRUS Run for Kids Fall Festival. Additionally, the New York Renaissance Faire ends this weekend, and Bear Mountain Oktoberfest continues.

For alternative entertainment, little kids will enjoy the Junior League of Bronxville's Touch-A-Truck Event, which combines fun and a good cause (and not just trucks, either!). You can also take in a Family Concert, “let it go” at Fall Flicks or, if your kids are mature enough, catch a double feature of the first two Godfather movies at The Alamo Plays the Hits Film Series.

Read on for our top weekend picks. If you see something interesting, click through to the event listing to view full details. Looking for more options? Be sure to check our Event Calendar for more fun happening this weekend and all week long!

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Southern Westchester Food and Wine Festival - Scarsdale, White Plains, Mamaroneck
This annual epicurean extravaganza takes place in three different towns and features tastings of cuisine from top eateries, celebrity-chef battles, cooking demos, entertainment, raffles, giveaways and more—plus the Kids Zone with stuff just for the chicken-nugget crowd. Starts Friday night. Tickets: minimum $50 for 10 tickets (each redeemable for 1 food sample).

Hudson Valley Harvest Festival - New Paltz
This 3rd annual celebration of Hudson Valley agriculture features a farmers market, flea market, classic car show, 40 live bands, children’s activities and more. Plus: Enter your best in the baking contests! $5 for ages 6 & up; children 5 & under are FREE

FDR Pow Wow - Yorktown Heights
This full service Native American Pow Wow consists of over 500 artists and performers from across the Americas with over 40 vendors selling crafts, jewelry and food. Pony rides and tipi raising will surely grab the kids’ attention. $14 for adults; $8 for kids 6-12; 5 and under FREE; $8 parking

Peekskill Rotary Annual Horse Show and Country Fair - Peekskill
This is the 44th Horse Show from the Peekskill Rotary which features both English and Western riding contests throughout the day. Other attractions include pony and hay rides, bounce rides, a country fair and a craft market. FREE

New York Renaissance Faire - Tuxedo Park
Last call to enjoy this annual homage to Elizabethan England, with 30 acres of games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music, dance, jousting tournaments, Robin Hood, jugglers, parades and more. Watch a game of human chess, enroll your kids in pirate school and simply enjoy the jolly good fun of this riotous outing. Single day tickets: $24 for adults, $11 for children; under 4 FREE. Early Bird tickets online at a discount.

SATURDAY

ANDRUS Run for Kids Fall Festival - Yonkers
Support a good cause, get some exercise, have fun and celebrate the arrival of fall! Child race: $10; full race (includes admission to Fall Festival): $25; Fall Festival only: $20/family

Junior League of Bronxville's Touch-A-Truck Event - Tuckahoe
Large vehicles provide interactive amusement, as does a family concert, children’s hair styling and more—plus there’ll be a helicopter, an army truck and other awe-inspiring craft. Proceeds benefit a worthy cause, to boot. Ages 2 & up: $10; under 1: FREE.

Fieldhome’s Annual Fall Festival - Cortlandt Manor
A special Kids’ Zone features inflatable rides, pumpkin decorating, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, games and prizes. A food drive will also be held—a great way to teach the kids about giving back to the community. Plus vendors, a bake sale, a car show and more! FREE

Fall Flicks - Yonkers
How thrilled will your kids be to see a screening of Frozen under the stars, along with pre-show entertainment and refreshments? How happy will you be that it's FREE?

SUNDAY

The Alamo Plays the Hits Film Series - Yonkers
Is your teen ready for The Godfather? How about a double feature of it—parts one and two? That’s what’s playing on Sunday—and you can order food and drinks with table service right in the theater! $15 (refreshments additional)

Family Concert - Katonah
Enjoy an interactive performance of classical music—and a picnic!—at this concert intended for families.

BEYOND WESTCHESTER

Here’s a real “only in New York”: Don’t miss the New York On Location: Street Fair and Celebration at the Museum of the Moving Image, a FREE behind-the-scenes look at film production in New York. Actually go inside the trailers and trucks we so often see lining the streets (think dressing rooms, wardrobe, props, special effects); hear from movie professionals about life on the set; watch crew members demo their roles and the process; and watch stunt people do their thing. How cool is that? 

Meet inventors and see them showcase their rockets, robots, electronics and more at the World Maker Faire New York 2014—plus roll up your sleeves and try your own hand at innovation! 

Remember to check our Event Calendar for even more happening this weekend and beyond in Westchester.