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Learn more about snow at Teatown Reservation's Snow Stories. Photo courtesy of the event
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1/17/25 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for MLK Weekend.

MLK weekend is upon us and packed with family-friendly fun, including a Kid Zone Neon Glow Party at Harrison Meadows Country Club, featuring a dance party for kids with glow paint and karaoke. Families can also celebrate the reopening of the 60-foot-tall indoor Ferris wheel in the Palisades Center at the Ferris Wheel Reopening Party, with half-price rides, a live DJ, a balloonist, cotton candy, and more.

On Monday, honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual Singing Parade in Beacon or volunteer during the MLK National Day of Service at multiple locations throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

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Kid Zone Neon Glow Party at Harrison Meadows Country Club

Harrison
Saturday, January 18
Put on your brightest neon and white attire for the Kid Zone Neon Glow Party at Harrison Meadows Country Club. Parents can enjoy a relaxing night out at The Meadows Social Kitchen & Bar while kids have a blast at the Glow Party, which includes dinner, glow-in-the-dark accessories, glow paint, karaoke, dance party, supervised free play, and more.  READ MORE

Ferris Wheel Reopening Party at Palisades Center

West Nyack – FREE
Saturday, January 18
Join the Palisades Center for the grand reopening of the 60-ft-tall indoor Ferris wheel. The celebration includes half-price rides, a live DJ, cotton candy, a balloonist, and free arts & crafts.  READ MORE

"The Glow Show" with MadScience at Pound Ridge Library

Pound Ridge – FREE
Saturday, January 18
Discover amazing things that glow bright in the dark and come to light in this special program at the Pound Ridge Library. Probe the properties of light and explore some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark technology!  READ MORE

Palisades Center DJ Skate Party

West Nyack – FREE
Saturday, January 18
Enjoy free skate rentals, admission, and a DJ performance at this free skate party at the Palisades Center Ice Rink. Skate rentals are free for the entire month of January.  READ MORE

Animals in Hibernation at Read Sanctuary

Rye – FREE
Saturday, January 18
Visit the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about the animals that hibernate in the wintertime. Find out where they might be hiding and how they manage to sleep for so long. READ MORE

Fantastic Feathers at Teatown Lake Reservation

Ossining
Saturday, January 18
Cardinal red; Dove grey; Bluebird blue: The feathers of familiar local birds create a kaleidoscope of colors. Join environmental art educator Caroline Erb  at Teatown Lake Reservation to find inspiration in the plumage of feathered friends and meet some avian ambassadors. READ MORE

Lantern Making Workshop – Year of the Snake at Desmond Fish Public Library

Garrison – FREE
Saturday, January 18
Join the Beacon Spring Celebration of Light team for a Lunar New Year lantern workshop. Children, teens, adults, and families are invited to create their own lanterns to celebrate the year of the snake (which begins January 29, 2025). READ MORE

Artmaking in the Afternoon at Olana State Historic Site

Hudson – FREE
Saturday, January 18
Enjoy an artsy afternoon at the beautiful Olana State Historic Site. Join The Olana Partnership educators for hands-on artmaking using professional materials and a series of prompts to get your creativity flowing. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided. READ MORE

Snow Stories at Teatown Lake Reservation

Ossining
Sunday, January 19
Snow is an essential part of a New York winter, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Each snowflake has a story to tell. Join environmental educator Elissa Schilmeister to find out the features of these flakes, hear a snowy story, and learn to read ice like a book.  READ MORE

Celebrating Black Stories at the Jacob Burns Film Center

Pleasantville
Monday, January 20
"Celebrating Black Stories" spotlights Black narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language with films in English, French, Zulu, and even ASL. These films share the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being young and Black while underscoring the vibrancy of Black storytelling. READ MORE

Beacon Annual Martin Luther King Day Singing Parade

Beacon – FREE
Monday, January 20
Join in the celebration of Martin Luther King's legacy at this special singing parade founded by Pete Seeger, an activist and resident of Beacon. The parade steps off from the Springfield Baptist Church. READ MORE

MLK National Day of Service

Multiple Locations – FREE
Monday, January 20
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year, Americans are encouraged to step up to make communities more equitable, and to take action to create the beloved community of Dr. King’s dream. Examples include cleaning up a public space, mentoring a young person, or helping those who are food insecure. READ MORE

Civil Rights Struggles & Triumphs of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at St. Paul's Church National Historic Site

Mount Vernon – FREE
Monday, January 20
Prof. Kristopher Burrell, of Hostos Community College/CUNY, explores the civil rights struggles and triumphs of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in recognition of the national holiday at St. Paul's Church National Historic Site.  READ MORE

Celebration of Community/MLK Day Celebration at Clermont State Historic Site

Germantown – FREE
Monday, January 20
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, join the community celebration at Clermont State Historic Site. Explore the new exhibit, enjoy family-friendly activities, and nibble on refreshments in the Visitor Center. READ MORE

Enchanted Tea Party with the Snow Fairy at Cranberry's at Tilley Hall

Hyde Park
Monday, January 20
Join the Snow Fairy for an enchanted tea party filled with song, winter lunch, stories, crafts, and a magical adventure at Cranberry's at Tilley Hall.  READ MORE

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Katherine Dhurandhar
Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.
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