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The "Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show" is sure to please dog lovers. Photo courtesy of the production
5/28/23 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

June in Westchester and the Hudson Valley brings festivals for Juneteenth, Father's Day, ripe strawberries, and some early fireworks. 

June is jam-packed with family-friendly events and things to do, including the Pride Sunday Festival in downtown Nyack. Also check out the many family-friendly celebrations of Juneteenth, known as America's other Independence Day. It's also time to honor dad, so our roundup of the best things to do includes ways to celebrate Father’s Day, including an antique tractor pull. June is also the month for strawberry picking in the Hudson Valley, so check out our list of where to pick your own strawberries.  

Find more top June fun in our rundowns of the best beaches near Westchester, the best drive-in movie theaters, and the best sprinkler parks and splash pads. 

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.  

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The Ukrainian Heritage Festival brings Ukrainian food, culture, music, dancing, crafts, and traditions to Yonkers. Photo courtesy of the festival
The Ukrainian Heritage Festival brings Ukrainian food, culture, music, dancing, crafts, and traditions to Yonkers. Photo courtesy of the festival

Top Things To Do in Westchester with Kids in June

Big Truck Day at the Museum

Hudson–FREE
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Learn all about big trucks and even sit in the truck cabs! Fire trucks, a garbage truck, a street cleaner, a school bus, and many more vehicles will be visiting the museum for the day, so come check out all the big truck action. When you complete your big truck tour, try your hand at the big truck prize punch game. READ MORE

UFO Fair

Pine Bush–FREE
Saturday, June 3, 2023
At this annual extraterrestrial extravaganza, the village celebrates its history of reported UFO sightings with roaming characters, an alien game show, an alien beauty pageant, cosplay, music, food, vendors, and more.  READ MORE

Asian-American Heritage Celebration

White Plains–FREE
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Celebrate Asian culture with an afternoon of music, dance, exhibits, vendors, and food.  READ MORE

Baby Animals Arrive at Little Farms

Yonkers–FREE
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Stew Leonard's of Yonkers welcomes baby goats and lambs to their new homes at the Little Farms, plus an opening day celebration that include snacks, balloons, and special appearances by Stew Leonard’s own Clover the Cow.  READ MORE

Science Barge Opening

Yonkers–FREE
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Join Groundwork Hudson Valley for the highly anticipated 2023 Season Opening of the Science Barge, a floating environmental education center showcasing sustainable urban agriculture and clean energy technologies. There will be games, giveaways, raffle prizes, food, vendors, tours, music, and more. READ MORE

Orange County Mineral Show

Monroe–FREE
Saturday, June 3-Sunday, June 4, 2023
Some 65 vendors are expected at this annual geologic exhibition, where fans of geodes, rocks, fossils, and more can browse and learn (and pan for gold). Meet a blacksmith and watch a glass-blowing demonstration. Meet "Harry," the most complete mastodon found in Harriman, NY.  READ MORE

White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival

White Plains–FREE
Saturday, June 3-Sunday, June 4, 2023
The White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival began in 1962 as a small art show featuring local painters and has grown into a show of juried artists and craftspeople who come from near and far to show and sell their art. The event also features food vendors and free children's art workshops. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival

Beacon–FREE
Saturday, June 3-Sunday, June 4, 2023
Enjoy an old-fashioned strawberry festival to celebrate the arrival of spring, with live music on two stages, strawberry shortcake, arts and crafts vendors, children's activities, and more fun in a beautiful park on the Hudson River.  READ MORE

Annual CEO Horse Show

Bedford Hills–FREE
Saturday, June 3-Sunday, June 4, 2023
Spectators watch for free as competitors show off their horsemanship skills while vying for big prize money. Additional features include vendors, children's activities, and food. READ MORE

RiverFest

Cornwall-on-Hudson–FREE
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Held on the scenic shores of the Hudson River in Cornwall-on-Hudson, this annual festival features assorted entertainers as well as live music, food, vendors, kids' crafts, and activities.  READ MORE

Greenwood Lake Street Fair

Greenwood Lake–FREE
Saturday, June 10, 2023
In addition to shopping from local artisans and other merchants, enjoy food from local eateries and food trucks, games, carnival rides, face painting, and more. READ MORE

Festival at the Falls

Wappingers Falls–FREE
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Enjoy local food and craft vendors at the sixth annual Village of Wappingers Falls Festival at the Falls event. The festival includes entertainment, vendors, children's games, and food trucks.  READ MORE

White Plains Juneteenth Parade and Festival

White Plains–FREE
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Celebrate Juneteenth with a parade featuring bands, dancers, drummers, music, stiltwalkers, and more with a festival afterward including entertainment, vendors, and food.  READ MORE

Y Healthy Kids Day and Duck Derby

Sleepy Hollow–FREE
Sunday, June 11, 2023
This annual event centers around promoting kids' health. Held in conjunction with the Rotary Ducky Derby, you can "sponsor" a contestant in this waterfall scramble.  READ MORE

Rockland Pride Sunday Festival

Nyack–FREE
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Now in its 25th year, Rockland Pride Sunday is back in-person for a day filled with music, dancing, and pride. This free family-friendly event in downtown Nyack features live music, drag queens, the crowning of Mx. Rockland County Pride, outdoor dining, shopping, vendors, and more. Free children's activities include bounce houses, face painting, and an arts and crafts tent. READ MORE

Yonkers Ukrainian Heritage Festival

Yonkers–FREE
Friday, June 16-Sunday, June 18, 2023
Sponsored by the Ukrainian American Youth Association, this annual tradition brings Ukrainian food, culture, music, dancing, crafts, and traditions to Yonkers, along with carnival rides and games, plus assorted vendors. Proceeds go toward Ukrainian relief organizations. READ MORE

Juneteenth Celebration - Mamaroneck

Mamaroneck–FREE
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Join OneMamaroneck for a celebration of Juneteenth in Columbus Park, featuring food trucks, song and dance performances, drumming, face painting, a basketball tournament, and more. Guests repaint the Black Lives Matter street mural. READ MORE

Father's Day Concert

White Plains
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Relax and enjoy a concert with dad in Turnure Park on Father's Day evening, featuring The Gentlemen of Soul.  READ MORE

Father's Day Antique Tractor Pull

Montgomery–FREE
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Spend the day with dad at the Orange County Farmers Museum’s annual Father’s Day Antique Tractor Pull. Watch the pullers drag the weighted sled down the track in a friendly competition of who can go the farthest or make the 300-foot full pull. READ MORE

Big Equipment Day

Katonah–FREE
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Muscoot Farm invites visitors to get up close and learn about all the machines that run the farm, including tractors, mowers, and more.  READ MORE

American Roots Music Festival

Katonah
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Tickets are available for theater seating or on the lawn outside, where attendees can bring a blanket or beach chair and enjoy daytime performances by numerous artists on multiple stages. Pack a picnic or purchase food on-site. The grounds alone are worth the visit. READ MORE

Puppy Pals

Chester
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Straight from TV’S America’s Got Talent, The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in everyone.  READ MORE

African-American Heritage Celebration

White Plains–FREE
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Celebrate African-American culture at Kensico Dam Plaza. Enjoy live music, food, dance, drama, poetry, and a wide array of vendors. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and enjoy performances on the lawn.  READ MORE

Discover the Summer Event

Poughkeepsie–FREE
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Enjoy a day of summer fun at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum's outdoor pavilion. Meet New York Times bestselling authors and award-winning children’s book illustrators, among other activities.  READ MORE

Peekskill Pride in the Park

Peekskill–FREE
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Join Peekskill Pride for its 3rd Annual Family Pride in Pugsley Park, with live bands, drag shows, and family-friendly activities.  READ MORE

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