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Weekend Fun: "Drive-In" Movie, Cinderella, Very Hungry Caterpillar

See The Princess and the Frog on the big screen at Andrus on Hudson on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Disney Enterprises
See The Princess and the Frog on the big screen at Andrus on Hudson on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Disney Enterprises
2/26/20 - By Susan Miele

Seasonal fun abounds this weekend for Westchester and Hudson Valley families, with winter fun and the glimmer of spring on the horizon.

The maple-sugaring season is now in full swing, with numerous harvesting experiences (and a few pancakes) scheduled. Carpe diem! We like that some of these sugaring experiences are FREE. Theatrical highlights include a production of Cinderella told by marionettes and a page-to-stage production of the Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites. Numerous venues are making Leap Day special, including a nature program that focuses on animals that leap. In honor of Black History Month, try a multifaceted way to Celebrate Africa.

Beyond what you see here, there are many more fun and enriching activities to be found on our Event Calendar. Also refer to our hot-off-the-press March GoList for our top picks for the month! 

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Head to Muscoot Farm this weekend to learn all about maple sugaring. Photo courtesy of the farm
Head to Muscoot Farm this weekend to learn all about maple sugaring. Photo courtesy of the farm

Things To Do All Weekend

Sugaring Off at Muscoot

Katonah – FREE
Celebrate the sweet rewards of the sugaring season at Muscoot Farms. Enjoy pancakes, syrup, and music and then head to the Sugar Shack to learn how maple syrup is made.  READ MORE
Catch a FREE performance of the Tanglewood Marionettes' Cinderella on Saturday in Scarsdale.
Catch a FREE performance of the Tanglewood Marionettes' Cinderella on Saturday in Scarsdale.

Things To Do on Saturday, February 29, 2020

The Tanglewood Marionettes Perform Cinderella

Scarsdale – FREE
The Tanglewood Marionettes perform a one-hour puppet show based on the classic children's tale of Cinderella.  READ MORE

Black History Celebration: Celebrating Africa

New Rochelle (half the day is FREE)
Celebrate Africa through a day of assorted activities. In the afternoon, enjoy a drumming workshop, face painting, crafts, planetarium shows, and more. In the evening, enjoy performances of dance, drumming, choruses, singers, and more. READ MORE

Maple Sugaring at the Nature Place

Chestnut Ridge
Learn about maple trees and what it takes to turn sap into syrup at The Nature Place in Chestnut Ridge. Then head outside to tap a tree, taste the sap, watch it boil over a fire, and taste the syrup over crushed ice (with...a dill pickle). Take home a spout for tapping, along with instructions for making maple syrup at home. READ MORE

Animal Adventures: Leapin' and Hoppin'

Ossining
Celebrate Leap Day by focusing on animals and leap and hop. READ MORE

"Drive-In Movie" at Andrus on Hudson

Yonkers
Catch a screening of The Princess and the Frog on the big screen from the comfort of...a "car." Bring an extra-large cardboard box for each child to build a car to attend the movie in. Healthy snacks for sale. READ MORE
The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites comes to SUNY Purchase on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites comes to SUNY Purchase on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

Things To Do on Sunday, March 1, 2020

The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites

Purchase
The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents three stories by children's author Eric Carle using puppets, music, narration, and black light in this 60-minute production. Meet the puppets! READ MORE

Maple Sugaring Days at Teatown

Ossining
From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown Lake Reservation’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugarhouse sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year. READ MORE
Join Scandinavia House’s celebration of Fastelavn, which includes dress-up, traditional games, goodies, and songs. Photo courtesy of Scandinavia House
Join Scandinavia House’s celebration of Fastelavn, which includes dress-up, traditional games, goodies, and songs. Photo courtesy of Scandinavia House

Things To Do Beyond Westchester

Hinamatsuri (Doll’s Day)

Manhattan
Enjoy an authentic display of intricately decorated hina dolls, experience Hinamatsuri traditions, sing songs, and make your own dolls to take home! READ MORE

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