Your Awesome Westchester Weekend: August 4-6
Can you believe we are in August already! The summer is flying by and we hope you’re making the most of it with camp, travels, and local fun and events happening throughout Westchester. This weekend, enjoy some crafting with free workshops at Home Depot and Michaels as well as live music and fun for the whole family at the Putnam County Wine and Food Fest and at the Muddy Puddles Mess Fest! Read on to check out some ways to have the best Westchester weekend with your kids.
Saturday, Friday 4th from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Live Music with Breezin
Enjoy live music with Breezin at Pascone Park. Bring snacks, chairs, and a blanket for this free musical experience. Corner of Ashford Avenue and McCormick Drive
Saturday, August 5th from 8:30am-10:00am
Morning Farm Chores: For Kids
Kids (ages 6-14) can learn what it’s really like to take care of animals as they farmer for a day and join the staff at Muscoot Farm. Kids will have the chance feed, clean, and care their our animals! Pre-registration is required; $25 for a group of two and all must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. 51 Route 100 Katonah, New York 10536.
Saturday, August 5th from 9:00am-12:00pm
Home Depot: In-Store Kids Workshops
Kids can make a cool treasure chest during their in-store workshops. 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY and 1 Saw Mill River Rd, Hawthorne, NY
Saturday, August 5th from 10:00am-10:25am
Music and Movement
Visit Westchester Children’s Museum and enjoy an interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. Playland Bathhouse, 100 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY.
Saturday, August 5th at 11:00am
Muddy Puddles Mess Fest
Get messy this weekend at the Muddy Puddles Mess Fest! Hosted by the Ty Louis Campbell Foundation, the event features family activities such as a visit from Peppa Pig, a giant mud pit, splatter paint, pie tosses, water balloons, slime. a kiddie car wash, zip lines, climbing walls, paddle boats, games, prizes and more! 825 Union Valley Rd, Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512
Saturday, August 5th at 11:00am
AMC Summer Movie Camp
Enjoy a cool down with a summer movie with your kids as a part of AMC Summer Movie Camp. Movies are offered on Wednesdays ($3 per ticket) and Saturdays ($5 per ticket) featuring kid favorites such as Mummies, Trolls, Boss Baby, and much more. AMC Port Chester 14, 40 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY.
Saturday, August 5th from 11:00am-4:00pm (Rain date August 6th)
Family Fun Day and Sand Art Competition
Participate in this fun family day with games and their annual sand art competition! Participation is free; admission and parking fees apply. Families can register by clicking here. Glen Island Beach, New Rochelle, NY.
Saturday, August 5th-Sunday, August 6th from 11:30am-6:00pm
Putnam County Wine & Food Fest
Enjoy this family-friendly event with live music, great food, wine and spirits, arts and crafts, exhibits, pickleball games, face painting, sand art, corn holes, and more! Kids 15 and under are free. 98 Oak St, Brewster, NY 10509
Saturday, August 5th at 12:00pm
Great Hudson River Fish Count/ Blue Team Event
Enjoy a day of science, interactive activities, and fun at Harbishaw Park! All activities are free. 35 Alexander St, Yonkers, NY 10701
Saturday, August 5th at 8:30pm
Outdoor Movie Night
Enjoy a movie outside in Mamaroneck with a screening of “Puss and Boots” as well as food trucks. Free admission. Harbor Island Park, 60-98 Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck, NY 10543.
Sunday, August 6th from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Sunday Makebreak: Fidget Bugs
Visit the Michaels store for an afternoon of crafting making fidgets! Free event. 319 N Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY and 27 Waterfront Pl, Port Chester, NY
Sunday, August 6th from 12:00pm-6:00pm
India Heritage Festival
Celebrate and learn more about Indian culture at the Indian Heritage Festival. Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595.
