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3/30/25 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Spring into April in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with a jam-packed schedule of things to do, including festivals, shows, and outdoor fun. 

Take a ride on the Easter Bunny Express in the Catskills or hunt for Easter eggs with Bluey and bouncy houses at Shake it Off's Easter Egg Hunt with Bluey in Scarsdale. Alternatively, enjoy the magnificent cherry blossoms while learning about Japanese culture at the Sakura Festival at the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden. 

Kids are also invited to celebrate Earth Day Weekend with eco-themed STEM activities at the Westchester Children's Museum. Or, rock out to the Music of Taylor Swift for Kids presented by the Rock n' Roll Playhouse at Garcia's in Portchester.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this March—we're adding more events to the Westchester Events Calendar every day. 

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"Pete the Cat" at Emelin Theatre

Mamaroneck
Saturday, April 5, 2025
The groovy blue cat is back in the original "inspirational" musical adventure about the meaning of friendship and family. Enjoy a screening of Pete the Cat at Emelin Theatre.  READ MORE

Bonnet Bonanza at Lilymore Alpaca Farm - Opening Weekend

Pleasant Valley
Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6, 2025
The alpacas and llamas are getting dressed up in bonnets for the opening weekend of Lilymore Farms. Take photos with both a llama and an alpaca in front of a festive spring display. After pictures, meet the animals at the farm during a one-hour guided farm tour. READ MORE

Earth Day Weekend at the Westchester Children's Museum

Rye – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6, 2025
Celebrate Earth Day at the Westchester Children's Museum with STEM programs that include Creature Costumes & Camouflage, Solar Race Cars, Wind Turbine Gizmos, Blackout Poetry, Nature’s Geometry, and Recycled Sculptures. READ MORE

Imps of Donderberg: The Lore of Rockland County, with Jonathan Kruk

New City
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Rockland County is small in size but big on lively lore. Join the Hudson Valley’s Best Storyteller, Jonathan Kruk, for a Sunday afternoon of adventuresome stories about pirate treasure, bold patriots, ghost imps, and Indian guides. Find out what happened to the last sachem of the Nyacks. Find out why the Hudson River flows in two directions. Salute the ghost imps of Donderberg. Learn about local heroes, and a witch! READ MORE

"Seussical the Musical Jr." at the Tarrytown Music Hall

Tarrytown
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Tarrytown Music Hall presents Seussical the Musical Jr., a musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss's stories featuring the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and more. The musical is performed by local high school student performers. READ MORE

Legoland New York Opening Week

Goshen
Opens Thursday, April 10, 2025
Get ready to ride, climb, splash, and build your way through seven themed lands, including Brick Street, Bricktopia, Lego City, Lego Castle, and more. New in 2025 is a brand-new Lego Duplo Peppa Pig Playground.  READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt with Bluey at Shake it Off

Scarsdale
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Join Bluey for an indoor Easter Egg Hunt at Shake it Off! Children will do a short craft and then an egg hunt with Bluey herself and take pictures. Afterward, they can enjoy some bounce time. READ MORE

Bunny Hop at Ridge Hill

Yonkers
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time for a hippity-hoppity good time with the Easter Bunny! Children are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at Ridge Hill Shopping Center, where eggs will be scattered throughout the Town Square. The children will gather 10 eggs and bring them to the trade-in tent to receive a bag of treats. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Express in the Catskills

Kingston
Saturdays, April 12, 13, & 19, 2025
Celebrate spring with a ride on the Easter Bunny Express. Take the trip on the historic Catskill Mountain Railroad from Kingston out to the Easter egg patch, enjoy some snacks, and get your photos with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Harvest Moon

North Salem
Saturdays, April 12 & 19, 2025
Harvest Moon's annual Easter egg hunt is divided into age-group sections. Admission includes one session, an egg carton for collecting eggs, a set of bunny ears, and a visit with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Easter Eggstravaganza at the Barley Beach House

Rye
Select Days, Saturday, April 12-Saturday, April 19, 2025
Join the Easter Eggstravaganza in Rye Town Park! All food tickets include an Easter egg hunt for kids, unlimited bounce in the jumbo bounce castle, bubble zone, DJ dance party, face painting, and access to 30 hand-crafted vendors to shop from. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt on the Farm at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding

Brewster
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Join the festivities at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding to celebrate spring fun. An Easter egg hunt is included, plus a bake sale, crafts, games, prizes, photo-ops, and barn tours. Don't forget to bring an Easter basket! READ MORE

SpringFest Street Fair in Downtown Nyack

Nyack – FREE
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Held in picturesque downtown Nyack, activities include rides, games, arts and crafts, entertainment, food, outdoor dining, and 200+ vendors. READ MORE

Sakura Celebration at the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden

North Salem
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Celebrate the early appearance of cherry blossoms at the Hammond with an artistic ramble in the Japanese Stroll Garden. All ages are invited to the cherry blossom ramble to explore the cherry blossoms, learn about their biology, hear and write poems inspired by them, and explore their meaning in Japanese culture. The ramble will conclude with special cherry blossom-inspired treats.  READ MORE

Rock n' Roll Playhouse Presents Music of Taylor Swift for Kids at Garcia's

Port Chester
Saturday, April 26, 2025
The Rock and Roll Playhouse presents a family concert celebrating the music of Taylor Swift at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. The band offers games, movement, stories, and an opportunity to rock out. READ MORE

Bedford 2030 Earth Day Festival

Bedford Hills – FREE
Sunday, April 26, 2025
Celebrate Earth Day at this spring festival that features children's activities, food, live music, composting tutorials, a native plant sale, and more at the Bedford Hills Train Station. Join in a plant and seed swap, learn how to maintain a healthy yard, and more. READ MORE

Green Ossining Earth Day Festival

Ossining – FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Celebrate Earth Day in Louis Engel Waterfront Park by the Hudson River and learn how to reduce your impact on the environment. Enjoy live music, food and drinks, eco-demonstrations, a kids' activity zone, and much more.  READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

Cornwall-on-Hudson
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Celebrate Earth Day with family activities like live music, animals, hayrides, games, professional storytelling, food trucks, and an Earth Day market with local vendors at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum.  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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