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Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: School Break, New Year's, Dec. 28-Jan.1
With Christmas now behind us, many Westchester families can use a breather! But New Year’s is coming, and school is out all week, so we’re making sure you have plenty of options from which to choose to keep the fun going. Because many of us have already spent a small fortune on the holidays, we’re emphasizing FREE activities to go easy on your wallet.
Entertainment abounds with programs such as the two Mr. Bungles workshops, where kids learn how to perform magic tricks and make balloon figures. More fun instruction can be had at Pop Culture POP Art, where comic books and canvas are two of the materials used to create art in the style of the 1960s movement. As for New Year’s, it would be hard to top the excitement at Ring in the New Year at Noon, which simulates Times Square (minus the madness) with a countdown and balloon drop at the respectable hour of 12pm, plus family activities and more.
Read on for more, and be sure to check out our Event Calendar for an ever-expanding list of fun and enriching options for kids. Sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter to get top picks delivered straight to your inbox!
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Make a Kwanzaa Mkeka – Monday
Celebrate Kwanzaa at this annual holiday workshop. FREE
Mr. Bungles – Tuesday and Wednesday
Being in the audience of an entertaining act is fun, but what if you can be the star of the show? Attend either or both of these workshops to learn how to perform magic tricks and how to create balloon sculptures. FREE
Pop Culture POP Art - Wednesday
Get a lesson in art history as you create your own original masterpiece in the style of 1960s pop art. FREE
Annual Ring in the New Year at Noon - Thursday
Who needs the Times Square mayhem when you can bring your kids to a pint-sized celebration just for them at the convenient hour of 12pm? The hoopla will be more than satisfactory, with the release of 3,000 balloons, family activities, a countdown to the big 12:00 and more. To boot: A good cause is supported.
Looking for even more family-friendly New Year's Eve events? We've got you covered.
First Day Hike and Bonfire - Friday
Work off those holiday calories at this family hike, followed by toasty fun at a bonfire with hot cocoa. FREE
Remember to check out our Event Calendar and follow us on Facebook for more ideas!
Photo credit: Ring in the New Year at Noon - New Roc City.
