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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Renaissance Faire, Comedy Night, Sand Castle Competition, August 1-2

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 07/29/2015 - 4:00pm

As we welcome August, we also usher in a whole slew of new fun activities for Westchester and Hudson Valley families! You'll feel like you've traveled the globe (and back in time) after attending the beloved New York Renaissance Faire, which returns this weekend, the Native American Heritage Celebration or the Indian Heritage Festival.

For an ornithological good time, head to Bear Mountain for the Bird Festival, and move over sand painting—here comes the annual Sand Castle Competition.

Read on for more details on our top weekend picks, and view our hot-off-the-press August Go List for our best bets for the whole month. Be sure to also check out the many weekday and weekend events we've captured in our Event Calendar—where you'll find no shortage of fun things to do the rest of the summer!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Halloween in July, Flamenco, Pop Art, July 27-31

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 07/26/2015 - 5:00pm

July may be winding down, but the fun for Westchester families sure isn’t! The coming week is full of exciting activities to keep little ones entertained. Be dazzled by a flamenco dance performance or learn a pop-art craft. And why wait for October when there’s Halloween in July?

This is just a sampling of the many great activities you’ll find on our Event Calendar. Read on for our top picks for weekday fun with kids—all of which are FREE!

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: County Fairs, Frozen Sing-Along, Carousel Birthday, July 25-26

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 07/22/2015 - 5:00pm

With such an eclectic assortment of family events taking place in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend, there’s truly something for everyone. Two big county fairs headline—the Orange County Fair and the Putnam County Fair. There’s also a centennial birthday party for a carousel. For a S.T.E.M. experience, sign your little Einstein up for Mad Science Marvels of Motion. Bibliophiles will be all a-Buzz at the Fly Guy Festival, and young (and old) divas can let it go at the Frozen Sing-Along.

Additional details about these events can be found below—along with the rest of our top picks. Even more events are on our Event Calendar, so head there too!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Performances, Open Mic Night, Wizard of Oz, July 20-24

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 07/19/2015 - 7:00pm

Entertainment abounds for Westchester families this week, with various performances the whole family can enjoy. There’s a comedic juggling show and an outdoor screening of The Wizard of Oz, for starters. And if your kids want to switch roles and claim the spotlight, sign them up for Open Mic Night at the Paramount Hudson Valley. Read on for our top picks for each weekday, but remember--you’ll find even more great activities to choose from on our Event Calendar!

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Jazz, Ballet and Comedy Performances, July 18-19

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 5:00pm

This weekend Westchester and Hudson Valley are bursting with family-friendly live music, festivals and performances. The Walk to the Beat Summer Festival features 20 hours of continuous performances; the National Ballet of China’s tour comes to Purchase; The Upright Citizens Brigade will have Yonkers in stitches; and a Jazz Festival comes to Katonah.

But that’s not all! Read on for more details as well as additional options—plus our Event Calendar includes numerous other events you’ll want to review before choosing what to do.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Firefly Festival, Animation Design, Meet the Animals, July 13-17

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 07/12/2015 - 5:00pm

The height of summer is also the height of activity, as there are numerous fun events on tap for Westchester families. Unique to summer is the Annual Firefly Festival, and summer is a great time to learn a new skill like Animation Design. Kids can also enjoy a meet-and-greet with animals—ranging from bunnies to hedgehogs to toads and even worms.

Below are our top picks for Monday through Friday--but don't stop there! There are many more options to choose from on our Event Calendar; review them all to avoid missing out.

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Pirates, Festivals, Captain Underpants, July 11-12

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 5:00pm

Summer celebrations are in full swing throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley. This weekend, you'll find festivals—like the Hudson Valley Balloon Festival, the Haverstraw RiverArts & Music Festival and the Pleasantville Music Festival, to name a few. Plus, pirates invade Tarrytown at Pirates of the Hudson: The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told!.

Once you’ve had your fill of fanfare (balloons, pirates, festivals…) take the hoopla down a notch and enjoy silly fun at Adventures of Captain Underpants.

Read on for details and for additional weekend highlights—then explore our Event Calendar for many more options for fun events throughout the weekend and all summer long!

Free Summer Skills-Building Classes for Westchester Kids

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sat, 07/04/2015 - 12:00pm

With school over and more free time available, summer is the perfect time to learn a new skill, though we know how pricey summer fun can be with camp tuition, pool membership, vacations and so forth. That's why we’ve identified several FREE class series to help you out.

Whether your kids are looking to indulge a newfound interest, or you simply want to find a productive way to spend free time, you and your kids are sure to find something from the list below that will add extra substance to the eventual “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” recap.

Interested in more? Our Events Calendar includes many other skills-building workshops that don’t require a multi-session commitment.

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