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Step into the enchanting realm of Cirque Zuma Zuma, a mesmerizing spectacle that has earned acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Photo courtesy of Cirque Zuma Zuma
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1/28/24 - 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 is filled with fun, family-friendly things to do, including many FREE events. Families can indulge in the beauty of the great outdoors during the Lake George Winter Carnival or warm up at a FREE Cocoa Crawl in downtown Port Jervis.

February marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, and families can enjoy multiple festive celebrations, including the Lunar New Year Celebration at Chappaqua Performing Arts Center and a FREE Children's Lunar New Year Celebration at the Scarsdale Library. We can't forget Valentine's Day: Kids are invited to celebrate with Peppa Pig at Shake It Off's Valenswine's Day Party or craft DIY decorations at a FREE Children's Art Workshop at Blue Door Art Center. 

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Kick off the Year of the Dragon at the Hudson River Museum with traditional Asian arts, crafts, demonstrations, and performances. Photo courtesy of the museum
Kick off the Year of the Dragon at the Hudson River Museum with traditional Asian arts, crafts, demonstrations, and performances. Photo courtesy of the museum

Best Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley in February

Lake George Winter Carnival

Lake George – FREE
Opens Saturday, February 3, 2024
Celebrate February on a frozen Lake George, with a carnival happening 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

Maple Sugar Tours at HHNM

Cornwall
Opens Saturday, February 3, 2023
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

Port Jervis Cocoa Crawl

Port Jervis – FREE
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Sample hot cocoa and other delicious treats from local merchants in downtown Port Jervis. Pick up your Cocoa Crawl Passport at any of the participating businesses. Collect a stamp for purchases at participating businesses for a chance to win prizes. READ MORE

Teatown Hudson River EagleFest

Ossining
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Teatown’s 20th annual Hudson River EagleFest returns to Croton Point Park for an all-day celebration. The program includes thrilling live bird shows spotlighting birds of prey, bird walks where you can view eagles through spotting scopes, heated tents filled with educational displays and exhibits, crafts and games for children, food trucks, and more. READ MORE

WACA Lunar New Year Celebration

Purchase
Saturday, February 3, 2024
The Westchester Association of Chinese Americans (WACA) invites guests to celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Experience a day filled with immersive activities, including traditional handcrafting, unique Asian games, mesmerizing performances on Chinese musical instruments, food sampling, and live performances. READ MORE

Soul + Musical Petting Zoo

Pleasantville
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Enjoy a screening of the movie Soul, accompanied by a special instrument petting zoo at the Westchester Music Conservatory. Kids and parents can try out different instruments and hear what they sound like!       READ MORE

Eagle Watch 2024

Garrison
Sunday, February 4, 2023
Join birding experts from the Constitution Marsh and Putnam Highlands Audubon societies for bald eagle viewing at the scenic Boscobel House and Gardens on the Hudson River. Experts help visitors spot eagles as they feed on fish and waterfowl in the Hudson. Bring binoculars. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Celebration

Chappaqua – FREE
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at this family program at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center. It includes a red envelope giveaway, lion and Chinese dances, karate, Korean games, calligraphy, and arts and crafts. READ MORE

Year of the Dragon Story & Craft

Yorktown – FREE
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Kids can celebrate the Lunar New Year with a story and craft during this Yorktown Library program. Participants read Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon, by Kat Zhang, and create their own paper dragons.  READ MORE

Children's Lunar New Year Celebration

Scarsdale – FREE
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Learn about the Year of the Dragon at this special Lunar New Year celebration for kids at the Scarsdale Public Library. Play trivia, learn the New Year Song, watch a lion dance, and make origami dragons!  READ MORE

Valenswine’s Day with Peppa Pig

Scarsdale
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Shake It Off invites little ones to move and groove with Peppa Pig! Peppa hosts a super special Valenswine’s Day-themed bounce and dance party. Wear pink and red to get in the Valentine’s Day spirit! Kids receive hogs and kisses from Peppa herself! READ MORE

Cirque Zuma Zuma

Peekskill
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Step into the enchanting realm of Cirque Zuma Zuma at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. This one-of-a-kind show, often likened to an African-style Cirque du Soleil, showcases the extraordinary talents of dedicated performers. Beyond the dazzling acts, the performance is elevated by a live musical score, creating a harmonious fusion of visual and auditory delights. READ MORE

Valentines for Wildlife

Ossining
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Teatown Lake Reservation invites children to make Valentine's Day cards featuring animals found at the reservation, while also learning fun animal facts. Environmental art educator Caroline Erb leads this workshop. READ MORE

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Mamaroneck
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Families are invited to a live performance of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" at the Emelin Theater in Mamaroneck. Inspired by the famous Aesop fable, this wonderful play has a gifted ensemble of actor-musicians who play the endearing characters, the hilarious sheep, and perhaps a scary wolf or two!  READ MORE

Children's Art Workshop: Valentine's Day Decorations

Yonkers – FREE
Saturday, February 10, 2024
In this free art workshop at the Blue Door Art Center, children make special Valentine's Day decorations with artist Vicky Youngman. Children with special needs are always welcome.  READ MORE

Young Artists Exhibition at the Katonah Museum of Art

Katonah – FREE
Opens Sunday, February 11, 2024
See the work of local young artists at the Katonah Museum of Art. Young Artists features the work of local high school artists who take part in all aspects of its curation, installation, and marketing efforts to produce this perennially favorite exhibit.  READ MORE

Lunar New Year Festival at Hudson River Museum

Yonkers
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Kick off the Year of the Dragon at the Hudson River Museum with traditional Asian arts, crafts, demonstrations, and performances for all ages! Festivities begin with the colorful ceremonial lion dance. Make dragon drums and dragon puppets in family art workshops, and learn the art of origami (paper folding).  READ MORE

Black History Month African Dance Class at the White Plains Public Library

White Plains – FREE
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Families are invited to move and explore traditional African music with Amanda Armenteros in this fully immersive traditional West African Dance class at the White Plains Public Library. Learn the history of where the dance and rhythms originated and the stories behind the movement.  READ MORE

Hot Chocolate Fest at the Ashokan Center

Olivebridge
Saturday & Sunday, February 17 & February 18, 2024
The Ashokan Center will warm up two February days in a lovely winter setting with eight flavors of hot chocolate: peppermint, raspberry, banana, coffee, spicy, coconut, orange and salted caramel. There will also be live music, juggling, guided trail hikes, and blacksmithing demonstrations where, for $20, you can forge your own plant hanger, fire poker or heart-shaped trivet. READ MORE

Take a Leap into Leap Year

White Plains – FREE
Thursday, February 29, 2024
The whole family can celebrate this leap year by "leaping" around the library while learning about animals at the White Plains Public Library. Kids can make origami jumping frogs and listen to stories and songs about frogs. READ MORE

Celebrate Super Bowl LVIII with Beyond the Big Game at the Paley Museum

Midtown West, NYC
Through Sunday, March 3
The Paley Museum celebrates Super Bowl LVIII with a new blockbuster exhibit: Beyond the Big Game, which includes a showcase of memorable Super Bowl commercials from the past 50 years.   READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

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The Performance Art Center SUNY at Purchase
Chappaqua Performing Arts Center