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Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Jedi Academy, Teen Day of Beauty, DIY Creations, Jan. 18-22

1/17/16 - By Susan Miele

It’s the week of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, representing a time of service and remembrance for Westchester families. It’s also an abbreviated school week, so we’ve identified ways to keep kids busy during down time.

Though the full gamut of activities on our Event Calendar is quite varied, our top picks for this week include two themes: crafting and spa indulgence. Back by popular demand is Teen Day of Beauty, and younger kids can get a piece of the self-soothing action at DIY Bath Salts. There are plenty of other DIY options to choose from as well, but if you still have a case of Star Wars fever, may The Force be with you at Jedi Academy.

Read on to learn about crafting, entertainment and other enriching opportunities for your kids this week, and refer to our January GoList to plan ahead!

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The Iron Giant and Free Family Activities - Monday
This multimodal event combines a film screening with children’s activities like transforming a toothbrush into a robot and snapping pictures in the photo booth.

See all Monday events.

DIY Bath Salts - Tuesday
Learn how to make your own bath salts at this FREE program for tweens.

See all Tuesday events.

Make a Penguin Hat - Wednesday
Arm yourself against the winter chill with an adorable and toasty penguin hat you make yourself at this FREE program.

See all Wednesday events.

Day of Beauty - Thursday
Prepare to luxuriate at home using the bath and body products you make yourself at this event, using all-natural ingredients. FREE

See all Thursday events.

Jedi Academy - Friday
Do you have what it takes to join the rebel alliance? Fight the dark side at this FREE program for Star Wars fun.

See all Friday events.

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