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Orange County Arboretum, Thomas Bull Memorial Park (Grove St. entrance) - 5:00 PM Pick
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North White Plains Library - 11:00 AM Pick
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Rye Free Reading Room at Rye Public Library - 4:00 PM Pick
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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: County Fairs, Frozen Sing-Along, Carousel Birthday, July 25-26
With such an eclectic assortment of family events taking place in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend, there’s truly something for everyone. Two big county fairs headline—the Orange County Fair and the Putnam County Fair. There’s also a centennial birthday party for a carousel. For a S.T.E.M. experience, sign your little Einstein up for Mad Science Marvels of Motion. Bibliophiles will be all a-Buzz at the Fly Guy Festival, and young (and old) divas can let it go at the Frozen Sing-Along.
Additional details about these events can be found below—along with the rest of our top picks. Even more events are on our Event Calendar, so head there too!
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Orange County Fair – Middletown
Though hard to imagine, this annual fair made its debut 175 years ago—in 1840! In addition to traditional fair features like rides, games and food, this fair also features eclectic musical styles (even Tex-Mex), stock-car racing, a petting zoo, demolition derbies—even the Kangaroo Experience. Daily through August 2.
Putnam County Fair – Carmel
Good old-fashioned fun is to be had at this three-day county fair, with pet shows, barbecue, pony rides, face painting and lots more. Admission is free. Friday through Sunday.
Saturday, July 25
Mad Science Marvels of Motion - Scarsdale
Have fun while exploring Isaac Newton’s laws of motion in this abundantly engaging physics performance. FREE
Fly Guy Festival -North Salem
Fans of Fly Guy unite! This fun celebration is devoted to this literary celebrity. FREE
Jazz Quartet iiii - Croton
The four up-and-coming jazz musicians who comprise this group list Dr. Seuss and Bach among their musical influences. Not surprisingly, then, their style is similarly eclectic, combining jazz, R&B, hip-hop and more. The musicians have impressive credentials, including performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center. Now, they're playing at the Croton Free Library, and you can see them for FREE.
Arts in the Amphitheater: Movie Nights - Yonkers
Put your memorization of all the lyrics to good use at this outdoor showing of the newest Disney classic, as you sing along to Frozen.
Sunday, July 26
Grand Carousel Day - Rye
The carousel at Rye Playland celebrates a century of rides with birthday cake, an antique car show and giveaways.
Plays on Seven Sundays - Yonkers
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is presenting a series of plays for children this August. This Sunday is your last chance to see their production of Snow White. FREE
Beyond Westchester
The annual QuikChek Festival of Ballooning in New Jersey is a site to behold, as colorful hot-air balloons ascend twice daily, with the added attractions of three headline concerts, children's entertainment, crafts, food vendors, fireworks, balloon glows and more.
Venture over to Queens for the 37th annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow--a 3-day celebration of Native American culture. This large-scale pow-wow includes performances, dance competitions, art, crafts, food and representatives of over 40 Indian nations!
Don't forget--there are more ideas for fun family outings in our Events Calendar.
Photo credit: Orange County Fair
