Its been a pretty sweltering week (lots of ice cream has been consumed) and there may be rain this weekend but don't let that stop you from getting out and having fun. School is finished for the summer and there are lots of ways to celebrate this weekend. 

On Friday, Legoland Discovery Center in Ridge Hill is unveiling their newest model--a 12 foot replica of One WTC. The model is being added to Miniland, Legoland's  re-creation of landmark locations and buildings throughout New York City and Westchester County. Saturday,  the New Rochelle Downtown BID is hosting two events, Open Artist Studios and Grand Market. In Katonah you can check out the American Roots Music Festival. Katonah Museum of Art has 2 new exhibits opening on Sunday and Greenburgh Nature Center has an interesting twist on story time.

So whether you enjoy the weekend indoors or out, read on to see what's happening this weekend in Westchester. We've also got lots more in our event calendar. 

My son just got out of school this week, so it feels like our summer weekends are numbered! I want to cram everything in, but often get overwhelmed on how to narrow down the fun activities available in our state.

Mommy Poppins CT is here to simplify your summer plans. Our Connecticut Beaches and Water Fun Guide and Water Fun guide in Hartford County will keep you cool on hot days. We've also researched Carnivals, Fairs and Festivals in Litchfield County, Fairfield County and Eastern CT.  You may find some fresh ideas, especially in the beautiful and less-traveled quiet corners. Independence Day is next week and the 4th of July fireworks start this weekend. Check out our list of Fourth of July Fireworks Celebrations in Connecticut.

School's out for the summer and there's plenty of fun to be found in NYC all season long. Our Summer Fun Guide is packed with cool anytime activities including where to cool off like our favorite public pools, which open for the season this Thursday; fun staycations like Governors Island, Randall's Island and Coney Island; and free things to do every day through the end of August. And if it ever rains, our Indoor Guide has you covered with inside fun.

This weekend, there are a bunch of cool ways to kick off a fun-filled season like the ride-filled Astoria Park Carnival, top-notch family entertainment at SummerStage Bronx Family Day, and a pair of Fishing Festivals at West Harlem Piers and the Harlem Meer. Or take a retro ride to Coney Island on a Nostalgia Train.

Here at Mommy Poppins we're looking forward to our Clipper City Tall Ship cruise on Saturday. Thanks to all of our readers who bought tickets! It's now sold out but don't worry, we'll plan more fun events later this season.

All of our best bets for the weekend are below. You can find additional options in our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide.

Mike and Sully from the hugely popular Monsters Incorporated are back in a new prequel that shows how the scaring buddies first met. As in the original, the scares are played for laughs, though some very young viewers might get spooked.

As we say goodbye to June and welcome the hot summer month of July, there’s tons of fun to be had in New Jersey, both indoors and out. Craving some sunshine? Go stream exploring at Bessie Grover Memorial Park or head to the BBQ bash at World of Wings. Need a break from the heat? Check out Once Upon a Story at the Jersey City Children’s Theater or cool off with a watercolor exhibit at the Newark Museum. Read on for our top picks and find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar.

NYC is overflowing with cool new carnival rides this summer! Hot on the heels of the opening of Queens' Fantasy Forest at the Flushing Meadows Carousel and the beautifully restored B&B Carousell in Coney Island comes Fête Paradiso, a summer-long festival of vintage French carnival rides and carousels on Governors Island. We've got the details on when it opens, what kind of rides you'll find and how much they cost. Other tidbits this week include a new light show and roller coaster for Coney Island, drop-in soccer classes for the summer, a free way to play tourist in your own town, summer reading fun and dad crafts!

If the arrival of summer vacation and this heat wave (holy heat stroke, Batman!) don’t have your kids jumping for joy and itching to get off the sofa, you are in good company. Luckily, there’s a perfect antidote to summer-heat-induced lethargy: 5 Wits.

My family and I checked out the two 5 Wits shows at Patriot Place in Foxboro last weekend, and discovered that they are enormously fun for parents and kids alike. And if you're wondering what else you can do while you're in Foxboro, take a look at my list of 15 Things to Do With Kids in Foxboro.