Your Awesome Westchester Weekend: April 14-16
Are you loving all of the beautiful weather we’re getting! We are so excited for the season ahead and there are many ways to celebrate outdoors this weekend with outdoor festivals, the flower show at the Lyndhurst Mansion, Amazing Butterflies, the Dandelion Festival, and more! Check out the complete listings below.
Friday, April 14th-May 7th, various times
Amazing Butterflies
Want to learn more about butterflies? You and your kids can do that right in Westchester at the new Amazing Butterflies Exhibit at Lasdon Park. Open from now until May 7th, the immersive and exciting new exhibit is produced by Minotaur Mazes of Seattle and based on an exhibition created for the Natural History Museum in London. The exhibit features scientific input and interpretation where families are invited to shrink down to the undergrowth and learn more about the life cycle of a butterfly in an interactive maze. Families start as a caterpillar as they make their way to a secret world with grass and leaves towering over your head. Through this journey, families will learn more about the relationship between caterpillars, butterflies, and the natural surroundings. Lasdon Park, 2610 Route 35, Katonah, NY 10536.
Saturday, April 15th and Sunday, April 16th from 9:30am-4:30pm
Flower Show at the Lyndhurst Mansion
Soak in the beauty of the historic Lyndhurst Mansion with its transformation of stunning botanical displays. Held on April 15th and April 16th, see how floral designers transform the interior of the mansion as you and your kids explore the space at your own pace. There will also be free activities and workshops for the family as well as a botanical market, special lectures, and landscape tours. Tickets are $30 per adult and $18 for kids ages 6-18. 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Saturday, April 15th from 10:30am-11:30pm
Nature Collage
Enjoy a free art nature collage workshop with artist Nakeisha Cantzlaar. Blue Door River Arts Center, 13 Riverdale Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Saturday, April 15th from 10:30am-12:00pm
Local Kids’ Author Event
Visit the Harrison Public Library and meet some local kids’ authors! Authors will be showcasing and selling their books as well as have crafts on-hand. Harrison Public Library, 2 Bruce Ave, Harrison, NY
Saturday, April 15th and Sunday, April 16th from 10:30am-11:30pm
Weekend Story Time: Earth Day
Enjoy a day of interactive play at the Westchester Children’s Museum and learn more about Earth Day at their weekend storytime. Westchester Children’s Museum,
Saturday, April 15th at 11:30am
Teens Read Aloud to Empower Kids
Join teens from The Bittermelon school who will read stories and work on activities with kids. Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, 67 Central Avenue Ossining, NY 10562.
Saturday, April 15th from 1:00pm-2:30pm
Rockin’ Geology
Take a walk around the Lenoir Preserve as a family to learn more about the formation of the land, the Hudson River, and the nature in Westchester. Great for kids ages four and up. Free. Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Saturday, April 15th from 1:00pm-2:30pm
Spring Clay Harvesting, Creating and Taking
Families will learn how to harvest and create clay items at the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary. 1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580
Saturday, April 15th from 3:00pm-4:00pm (also on May 13th)
Family Meditation
Mediate with your family this weekend during this special event at the Westchester Meditation Center. Held at the Warner Library, adults and kids will mediate in separate rooms where kids learn about mindfulness RSVP by emailing warnerjuvprograms@gmail.com. Warner Library, 121 North Broadway, Tarrytown NY 10591.
Saturday, April 15th from 3:00pm-4:00pm
Art Lab for Kids: Make Your Own Emoji
Kids will learn fun ways to make their own emoji in this hands-on workshop. Families will use the Procreate app where hey will draw an emoji that they can take home. Recommended for kids ages 10 and up. Devices will be provided. The Westchester, Apple Store, 125 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601.
Sunday, April 16th from 10:00am-5:00pm
SpringFest Street Fair
Enjoy a beautiful spring in day at the Nyack SpringFest Street Fair. This annual event includes live music, delicious food, and local vendors, and more! Main Street and Broadway, Nyack.
Sunday, April 16th from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Pinch Pot Workshop
Visit the Kinosaito Arts Center and enjoy a free family pinch pot workshop. All materials are provided. Kinosaito Arts Center, 115 7th St, Verplanck, NY, 10547
Sunday, April 16th from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Dandelion Festival
Join Vet2Vet of Family Services of Westchester and Blue Star Families of the New York Tri-State Area for a fun-filled day of celebrating our military kids, both past and present. The dandelion is the flower of the military child because it puts roots down almost anywhere and is impossible to destroy. The event also includes exhibitors, games, giveaways, and more. Lason Park – Arboretum and Veterans Memorial Park 2610 Amawalk Rd, Katonah, NY 10536
