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Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Hudson River Museum this month. Photo courtesy of the museum
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1/31/25 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Whether sending valentines or planning a Presidents Day weekend getaway, there is plenty to love about February in Westchester and the Hudson Valley!

No need to get cabin fever this February as Westchester and the Hudson Valley are filled with fun, family-friendly things to do. February marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake, with celebrations including the Lunar New Year Festival at the Hudson River Museum featuring the ceremonial lion dance, art projects for kids, and a special planetarium show highlighting traditional Chinese constellations.

Other standout events this February include the return of Cirque Zuma Zuma to the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Mutts Gone Nuts at the Tarrytown Music Hall, and a Valentine's Day Party with Wolves at the Wolf Conservation Center. 

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Friday, January 29-Saturday, February 1, 2025
Adapted from Disney’s beloved animated film and the works of Rudyard Kipling, the “man cub” Mowgli bounds through the jungle and learns what it means to be human.  READ MORE

Teatown Hudson River EagleFest

Ossining
Saturday, February 1, 2025
The all-day celebration at Croton Point Park includes thrilling live bird shows, bird walks, crafts and games for children, food trucks, and more. READ MORE

Lake George Winter Carnival

Lake George – FREE
Opens Saturday, February 1, 2025
Celebrate February on a frozen Lake George, which has a carnival every weekend in February. Children's activities include pony rides, face painting, toasting marshmallows on the beach, and lots of snow play. Witness the annual outhouse races—a crowd-pleasing favorite—as well as ATV races, polar plunges, fireworks, and more. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Festival at Hudson River Museum

Yonkers
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a festive day of arts, crafts, performances, and demonstrations. Learn origami, calligraphy, and knitting from experts, and explore family art workshops featuring slithering snake paper crafts and fú posters.  READ MORE

The Little Mermen at Emelin Theatre

Mamaroneck
Sunday, February 2, 2025
This Disney tribute band's repertoire covers nearly a century of Disney musical canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Frozen, and Encanto. The group performs in full costume, with band members dressed as characters from the films.  READ MORE

Groundhog Day Celebration at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Poughkeepsie – FREE with museum admission
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Dig into Groundhog Day with science, crafts, and fun. Delve into the science behind the groundhog’s shadow by discovering what shadows are, how they form, and why light plays such an important role. Participate in interactive explorations in the hands-on STEAM Lab and create a fun, shadow-themed craft to take home. READ MORE

"The Princess and the Frog" at Jacob Burns Film Center

Pleasantville
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Kids can enjoy a screening of The Princess and the Frog followed by a fun activity involving frog slime.  READ MORE

Maple Sugar Tours at HHNM

Cornwall
Opens Saturday, February 8, 2025
Learn how to tap a tree, collect sap, and discover the history of harvesting maple syrup at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. See if you can tell the difference between pure maple syrup and the artificially flavored variety.  READ MORE

WACA Lunar New Year Celebration

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Saturday, February 8, 2025
Experience a day filled with immersive activities, including traditional handcrafting, unique Asian games, food, and live performances. READ MORE

Eagle Watch at Boscobel

Garrison
Saturday, February 8, 2025
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Cirque Zuma Zuma at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

Peekskill
Saturday, February 8, 2025
This one-of-a-kind show is often likened to an African-style Cirque du Soleil and showcases the extraordinary talents of dedicated performers. The performance includes live musical accompaniment.  READ MORE

Valentine's Day Card-Making at Muscoot Farm

Katonah
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Write a valentine to any or all of the farm's animals. Letter templates will have photos of each of the animals to ensure that every animal knows it is cared about. Letters will stay up until the weekend after Valentine’s Day, so be sure to stop by and take a photo with your valentine.  READ MORE

Valentine's Day Party with Wolves at the Wolf Conservation Center

South Salem
Saturday & Sunday, February 8-9, 2025
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the wolves. Visitors learn about the mythology surrounding wolves, the important role of wolves in the natural world, and create “wolfy” valentines for ambassador wolves.  READ MORE

Young Artists Exhibition at the Katonah Museum of Art

Katonah – FREE
Opens Sunday, February 9, 2025
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Elephant and Piggie Meet & Greet at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Poughkeepsie – FREE with museum admission
Friday, February 14-Sunday, February 16, 2025
Enjoy story time, get creative with a fun Elephant and Piggie-themed craft, and meet these beloved characters in person. READ MORE

Hot Chocolate Fest at the Ashokan Center

Olivebridge
Saturday February 15, 2025
Warm up with everyone's favorite winter beverage. Choose from multiple flavors, including peppermint, raspberry, banana, coffee, spicy, coconut, orange and salted caramel. There will also be live music, aerialist and hula hoop performances, guided trail hikes, and blacksmithing demonstrations. READ MORE

Beacon Spring Celebration of Light Parade

Beacon – FREE
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Join a lantern-filled parade down Main Street followed by a celebration at The Yard. Since 2025 is the Year of the Snake, the festival features handmade snake-themed giant lanterns.  READ MORE

Mutts Gone Nuts at the Tarrytown Music Hall

Tarrytown
Sunday, February 23, 2025
See a dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers in this comedy dog spectacular. The all-star lineup includes a Guinness World Record holder, an America’s Got Talent fan favorite, and a host of amazing rescue dogs that dance, prance, flip, and skip their way right into your heart.  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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