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Things To Do this Weekend in Westchester: 3/21-22 St. Patrick's Day, Maple Sugaring

The annual Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade marches through Mamaroneck on Sunday.
The annual Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade marches through Mamaroneck on Sunday.
3/13/19 - By Susan Miele

This post is being updated for 2020.

With the March snow melting, this weekend is a great time to combat cabin fever and enjoy any of the many activities we’ve identified for Westchester and Hudson Valley families.

St. Patrick’s Day falls on Sunday, and the weekend is chock-full of opportunities to wear your best green. Among the many parades are the Mamaroneck-Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which is reported to be the second largest in the state.

Other seasonal fun includes ......... And, with the maple-sugaring season drawing to an end, carpe diem at maple sugaring with a pancake feast, where you can not only learn about the maple-sugaring process but get instant gratification atop a stack of pancakes. For sheer entertainment, catch a family performance by the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus.

For more options to choose from, read on, consult our Event Calendar and sign up for our newsletters!

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Saturday, March 21

Pancake Brunch and Sugaring Demo - CANCELED

Ossining
Bring your appetite for Teatown's tastiest annual tradition—the pancake brunch! Start your day off with stacks of hotcakes and maple syrup, hot coffee, sausages, and more. Then visit Warren’s Sugar House to watch how maple syrup is produced, then join a bird walk. READ MORE

St. Gregory the Great Annual Children's Carnival - CANCELED

Harrison
Support St. Gregory the Great Pre-School at a fun-filled family carnival. Expect rides, games, food, and more. READ MORE

Green Chimneys Sugaring & Pancake Breakfast - POSTPONED

Carmel
Enjoy a full pancake breakfast followed by a short walk to the Sugar House to watch the process of boiling down sap to make pure maple syrup. Visitors can also enjoy crafting, vendors, a raffle, and a guided forest hike. Gluten-free options available. READ MORE
Catch the Irish spirit at the Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo courtesy of the parade
Catch the Irish spirit at the Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo courtesy of the parade

Sunday, March 22

Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mamaroneck – FREE
The Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade runs along Mamaroneck Avenue and features pipe and drum bands, floats, antique cars, marchers, and more. READ MORE

Rockland County St. Patrick's Day Parade

Pearl River – FREE
The Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians presents the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, the second largest in New York State, in Pearl River. READ MORE

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus - POSTPONED

Hudson
This family performance by the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus takes place in their native Hudson, featuring a variety show of circus acts and antics. READ MORE

Treehouse Shakers: The Boy Who Grew Flowers - CANCELED

Purchase
Incorporating shadow puppetry, this musical adaptation of the picture book tells of a family of rattlesnake tamers and shape-shifters, their life atop Lonesome Mountain, and the boy who sprouts beautiful flowers all over his body when the moon is full. Then a new girl moves into town... READ MORE
Learn the ways of the Jedi with Panniken Moonjumper, a true Master of Intergalactic fun and adventure. Photo courtesy of Symphony Space
Learn the ways of the Jedi with Panniken Moonjumper, a true Master of Intergalactic fun and adventure. Photo courtesy of Symphony Space

Beyond Westchester

SUPER SÁBADO: Family Day at El Museo

Manhattan – FREE
Bring la familia and enjoy a fun-filled day at El Museo, including free art-making activities, gallery tours, storytelling, movement workshops, live performances in El Museo's El Teatro, and more.  READ MORE

POSTPONED: Herstory Day

Manhattan
Herstory Day is an intergenerational celebration of women’s history in New York City honoring their contributions, creativity, and resilience. For the fourth annual celebration, a day of activities educates about the role women have played in shaping the game of basketball. READ MORE

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