Awesome Westchester Weekend: June 28-June 30
Get ready for another awesome Westchester weekend filled with exciting events for the whole family. This weekend, gear up for another festival in Westchester, comic con, movie night, and so much more. Let’s get outside this weekend and enjoy the last weekend in June.
Be sure to check out our full calendar of events.
Thursday, June 27th
Movie Night at Ridge Hill
Summertime in Westchester means Ridge Hill becomes a space of outdoor family fun. One of the best experiences to hit Ridge Hill is its Movie Night, which is back again to kick off the summer fun under the sun. Bring the entire family to the South Lawn and get cozy as they play childhood classics and favorites this year. Catch The Lion King this week. Seating is first come, first serve, and families are encouraged to bring additional blankets and lawn chairs for seating. Movie Night is subject to cancellation due to weather, so check their site for any updates. One Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710
Friday, June 28th
Firefly Festival
Westchester County Parks is kicking off summer with a Firefly Festival at Trailside Nature Museum. Families are invited to start the summer season with games, face painting, music, food, and firefly catching in the meadow. Tickets are $15 per person. Children aged two and under are free, and parking is free. Trailside Nature Museum, 6 Reservation Road Cross River, NY 10518.
Friday, June 28th
Summer Pirate Treasure Hunt
Head to Pelham for a family-friendly summer pirate-themed party on June 28th from 2 pm – 6 pm at Studio on the Ave in Pelham. Families will be greeted with challenge stations, including a water and sand search, an obstacle course, and more. There will be plenty of outdoor and indoor activities, open play, and structured fun time. Studio on the Ave., 523 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY 10803
Friday, June 28th
Kidz Bop Live
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at KIDZ BOP LIVE 2024 in Stamford! Families will enjoy new songs, choreography, special effects, and more at the event. The KIDZ BOP Kids – Aleah, JJ, Shila, and Tyler – will perform favorite songs like “Dance The Night,” “Greedy,” “Vampire,“ and many more. The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901
Friday, June 28th
Film Screening & Discussion – “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe”
Scarsdale residents and fans of the hit book Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe are invited to a special film screening and discussion at the Scarsdale library this weekend. This event is part of the library’s celebration of Pride Month, showcasing queer stories and LGBT actors and screenwriters in American cinema. The film is rated PG-13 and may not be suitable for all ages. Light refreshments and a prize will be provided. Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Saturday, June 29th
White Plains Road Farmers Market & DOT NYC Open Streets
The Williamsbridge Square farmers market offers fresh produce, locally-made goods, and clothing drop-off services. They accept various payment methods and aim to provide the community with access to fresh, local produce. White Plains Rd and E 212th St in Bronx, NY.
Saturday, June 29th
International Mud Day
International Mud Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 29th, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Outdoor Discovery Campus in Cornwall. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members aged three and up—children under two years old enter for free. Families can look forward to a fun day of playing in the mud at Grasshopper Grove to welcome summer. Families are advised to bring a towel, a change of clothes, and their imagination. Outdoor Discovery Center 120 Muser DriveCornwall, NY, 12518
Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30th
Undiscovered Realm Comic Con Weekend
Undiscovered Realm Comic Con is an event packed with family-friendly fun! Families will enjoy celebrity guests, artists, exhibitors, autographs, photo-ops, panels, screenings, Cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, Kids Zone, Anime, toys, comics, games, collectibles, cards, plush, T-shirts, movies, and more. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606
Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30th
Pride Weekend at the Katonah Museum of Art
Head to the Katonah Msueum of art and joing them in celebrating Pride with free admission all day long. Families are invited to take part in a special Pride-themed art project in The Pollack Family Learning Center. Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St, Katonah, NY 10536
Sunday, June 30th
Bicycle Sundays
Another Bicycle Sunday in Westchester this weekend. Enjoy a 6.5-mile stretch of the historic Bronx River Parkway, opened to non-motorized traffic on select Sundays from May to October. Rules include lane usage, helmet requirements, and restrictions on certain activities. All participants must be off the parkway by 1:50 pm. Click here for more information on Bicycle Sundays in Westchester this year. From Exit 22 at the Westchester County Center to Exit 4 at Scarsdale Road in Yonkers
Can’t make it out this weekend? Be sure to check out our list of Westchester’s Summer Festivals and Celebrations happening all summer.
