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Go fly a kite at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh on Saturday, September 28. Photo courtesy of Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
Go fly a kite at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh on Saturday, September 28. Photo courtesy of Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
9/25/19 - By Susan Miele

There's plenty of fall fun happening this weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

As mentioned last week, Rye Playland has an extended season this year, and this is the final weekend to swing by the amusement park for fall fun. Speaking of which, fall festivals are also continuing; among them, the Walden Annual Harvest Fest, where the old-fashioned fun includes a frog-jumping contest.

A ticketed event that's out of the ordinary is the performance of Hiplet Ballerinas, a mish-mosh of urban and classical styles of dance and music. And do-gooders can make a difference in the lives of local families in need with an event in Rye Brook that puts the fun in fundraiser.

Read on for our top weekend picks, but be sure to also check our Event Calendar to view many more options to choose from. Also sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters for more family fun this weekend and beyond. Stay tuned, because Halloween season is coming!

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It's the last weekend for fall fun at Rye Playland! Photo courtesy of Rye Playland
It's the last weekend for fall fun at Rye Playland! Photo courtesy of Rye Playland

Things To Do All Weekend

Fall into Fun at Rye Playland

Rye
A rare occurrence, Rye Playland is extending its season for two weekends in September with the added elements of a fall festival, such as pumpkin picking and painting, autumn-themed face painting, a DJ, and corn stalks and hale bay for decor. READ MORE
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Things To Do on Saturday, September 28

Hiplet Ballerinas

Valhalla
Westchester Community College hosts this innovative dance performance. Traditional ballet technique is fused with African, Latin, urban, and hip-hop styles, incorporating African drums with Tchaikovsky, and arabesques with beat-boxing and tango on pointe.  READ MORE

Kites Over the Hudson

Newburgh – FREE
Help paint the sky in vivid hues as you join other families in this annual kite-flying event. Complimentary kites are given to the first 150 participants ages 15 and younger. Entrance to the museum and tours of the historic site are also free on the day of the event. READ MORE

Town of Walden's Annual Harvest Fest

Walden
Get ready for old-fashioned fun at this annual fall festival. Attractions include bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and a frog jumping contest. Live music, food trucks, and vendors add to the fun.  READ MORE

National Park Fee-Free Day

Multiple Locations – FREE
On select dates in 2025, The National Park Service is offering free admission at all national parks, including sites that typically charge an entry fee. Though participating locations are scattered nationwide, there are several such attractions in the Hudson Valley area. READ MORE
The 5th Annual Dylan J. Hoffman Memorial Walk & Family Fun Day will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley. Photo courtesy of the event
The 5th Annual Dylan J. Hoffman Memorial Walk & Family Fun Day will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley. Photo courtesy of the event

Things To Do on Sunday, September 29

Dylan J. Hoffman Memorial Walk & Family Fun Day

Rye Brook
This fundraiser benefits critically ill children and their families in the Hudson Valley. After the leisurely walk, enjoy bounce houses, the Bubble Bus, a gaga pit, a slime lab, a DJ, Sparklicious, Bookmark Buddies, pumpkin painting, face-painting. a BBQ, therapy dogs, and more.  READ MORE

Fairy Homes

Ossining
Nature’s friends need roofs over their heads! Using natural items found on the forest floor—pinecones, twigs, pebbles, acorns, and more—construct a home for your favorite fairy to live in. READ MORE
Visit the faerie houses at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Photo courtesy of the museum
Visit the faerie houses at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Photo courtesy of the museum

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Hands on Creativity: Wee Faerie Crafternoons at Florence Griswold

Old Lyme, CT
Drop into the Museum’s Education Center and enjoy a fun crafting project inspired by the Museum’s family-friendly annual Wee Faerie Village.  Immerse yourself in the spirit of imagination and whimsy that comes from visiting 30 pint-sized installations across the Museum’s campus. READ MORE

Submerge: NYC Marine Science Festival at Pier 84

Manhattan – FREE
Hudson River Park presents Submerge—a free science extravaganza devoted to raising awareness about our coastal waters. Celebrate local marine science through hands-on activities, catch-and-release fishing, science stage events, kayaking, and more!  READ MORE

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