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Westmoreland Sanctuary Nature Center and Wildlife Preserve - 1:00 PM Pick
Orange County Arboretum, Thomas Bull Memorial Park (Grove St. entrance) - 5:00 PM Pick
Orange County Arboretum, Thomas Bull Memorial Park (Grove St. entrance) - 5:00 PM Pick
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Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Winter Break Fun, Mardi Gras, The Wright Stuff and More, February 16-20
It’s Winter Break, when schools are closed, temperatures are low and parents need ways to keep kids busy (without spending a fortune). Well, you’ve come to the right place—we’ve scouted around Westchester for the best ways to engage your kids—and most of our best bets are FREE!
Your kids will have so much fun at Mardi Gras in Montrose, The Wright Stuff: Air Inventions & Explorations and Sprouting Seeds Workshop they won’t even realize they’re learning during school vacation! But that’s not all—read on for our top pick for each weekday, then visit our Events Calendar, which is extra jam-packed with activities throughout the entire winter break. Also check out our list of February Break art camps for alternative options.
So bundle up and head on out to as many of these events as you can get to. And if you haven't already, be sure to sign up for our FREE newsletters to stay up-to-date on the latest news, events and activities throughout Westchester and Lower Hudson Valley.
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The Royal Hanneford Circus - Monday
This is the final day to catch this annual three-ring circus with all the bells and whistles of a traditional big top. $25 - $32
Mardi Gras in Montrose - Tuesday
Wear your purple, green and yellow and enjoy this Mardi Gras celebration that includes mask-making, traditional beads and Cajun food and music. FREE
Cinema Paradiso - Wednesday
This winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film of 1988 is a beautiful story about a young boy in Italy who gets a job as a projectionist in a movie theater and is forever changed by his experience. Bring tissues. FREE
The Wright Stuff: Air Inventions & Explorations - Thursday
Get to know The Westchester Children's Museum before the opening of their facility by participating in this workshop about the history and science of air travel. FREE
Sprouting Seeds Workshop - Friday
For a true break from winter, this workshop will have you thinking spring, as you plant vegetable and flower seeds—then take them home to watch them grow! Expert guidance, a selection of seeds and an assortment of containers will be provided. FREE
Remember to check out our Events Calendar for the full extent of our daily listings!
