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Best Things To Do this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids

Revel in the cherry blossom festival in Hastings-on-Hudson's Villard Pocket Park this weekend. Photo courtesy of the festival
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4/23/25 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

This weekend includes multiple festivals celebrating Earth Day, including the annual Earth Day Celebration at the Bear Mountain Zoo, where kids can make treats for the black bears to eat. 

Or, check out the flowering cherry trees and Japanese cultural activities at the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson. Music-loving families can enjoy a special concert of Taylor Swift's music for kids at Garcia's in Port Chester.

Read on for all the great things to do this weekend for kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

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Victorian Springtime Tour of the Octagon House

Irvington
Starts Thursday, April 24
On this seasonal one-hour tour, visitors will explore The Armour-Stiner Octagon House and its idyllic landscape – both prime examples of the romantic and picturesque ideals of the third quarter of the 19th century. READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at Greenburgh Nature Center

Scarsdale – FREE
Saturday, April 26
This festive event is brimming with activities like crafts, gardening, storytime, and animal presentations.  READ MORE

Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson

Hastings-on-Hudson – FREE
Saturday, April 26
The Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson's Villard Pocket Park features Japanese music and martial arts performances, origami and calligraphy activities, a community haiku, and food and refreshments for purchase.  READ MORE

Mini Horse Mania at FASNY

Hudson – FREE
Saturday, April 26
Join the FASNY Museum of Firefighting for a FREE IN-PERSON event: Mini Horse Mania! First, visit the “adoption barn” and learn all about how firefighters cared for fire horses. Then pick your own stuffed horse to adopt and call your own! Finally, all kids will have the opportunity to meet our guests: mini horses! READ MORE

Green Ossining Earth Day Festival

Ossining – FREE
Saturday, April 26
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 the Bear Mountain Zoo

Bear Mountain – FREE
Saturday, April 26
Meet at the Bear Den at 10:30am to make treats for the black bears. At 11am, the bears will come out of their dens to gobble them up! Nature-related displays and activities, spring-themed animal enrichment, and live animal presentations will follow throughout the day.  READ MORE

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

Portchester
Saturday, April 26
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

16 Handles Larchmont Grand Opening

Larchmont – FREE
Saturday, April 26
Enjoy opening day specials and fun at the grand opening of 16 Handles in Larchmont. Entertainment for the whole family includes live music, a prize wheel, free frozen yogurt for the first 100 guests, and 50% off froyo for all customers until 5pm. READ MORE

Garden Groove at Constitution Park

Larchmont – FREE
Saturday, April 26
Celebrate Earth Day with a sing-along of garden songs with Lesley Joyce from Groove Family Music and storytime with garden educator Anne Mottola, author of Wonders in the Garden. Learn the origin story of this trio of books and join in some garden-based activities.  Signed copies of the books will be available for purchase. READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

Cornwall
Saturday, April 26
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

Vernal Pool Expedition at Trailside Nature Museum

Cross River – FREE
Saturday, April 26
Want to learn more about native amphibians and their life cycles? Look no further than a vernal pool! Come learn about and explore one of the smallest but also one of the most interesting ecosystems! READ MORE

Spring Orienteering Meet at Westmoreland Sanctuary

Mt Kisco
Saturday, April 26
If you enjoy hiking, trail running, geocaching, or a good challenge, this event is for you. Orienteering combines the terrain of the outdoors with the thrill of a scavenger hunt. Navigate through Westmoreland’s woods using only a map and compass.  READ MORE

Daffodil Day Spring Festival at Honeybee Grove Flower Farm

Somers – FREE
Sunday, April 27
Honeybee Grove Flower Farm kicks off its growing season with Daffodil Day. This spring market will be abuzz with color, local vendors, food, music, and u-pick daffodils. Activities include a PopArt Kids tent and face painting. READ MORE

Earth Day Hike at Teatown Lake Reservation

Ossining
Sunday, April 27
Celebrate Earth Day with us on the trails at Teatown Lake Reservation and experience the wonders that nature has to offer. Environmental Elissa Schilmeister will lead the Cliffdale Loop trail for a moderate hike. READ MORE

Spring Planting and Crafting Fun at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Poughkeepsie
Sunday, April 27
Let creativity bloom with activities like seed planting, seed engraving, and crafting butterfly wings at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum. Kids will learn how seeds grow, why they come in different shapes and sizes, and what they need to thrive. They will then plant their own seed in a pot to take home and watch it grow. 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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