Celebrate the newest book in Kevin Henkes’ Penny series for young readers with a tea party! Bring your favorite doll to share afternoon tea. Listen to the story of sweet Penny’s doll-naming dilemma as you enjoy tea for two: tea sandwiches, scones with devon cream and jam, cupcakes, pink lemonade and a nice pot of tea. The cost of $30 covers parent or caregiver and child plus a 10% discount on the book “Penny and Her Doll.” Grown-ups: bring your cameras! Best suited for ages 4 – 7. Reserve early as space is limited.
Art and environmentalism are combined in this workshop, which teaches kids how to make portraits out of recycled materials. Parents and children work together to make art and have fun! 1-4pm today and Aug. 26. Free with museum admission. $5 adult, $3 children. Reservations not required. Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. 963-4550.
Drop in to the Aquarium’s toy boat-making area every day in August for a fun 20-minute boat building project. Build and decorate a toy sailboat to take home as a special keepsake of your visit. 11am-3pm. $5 per child plus Aquarium admission: $13.95 adults, $10.50 children. Reservations not required. Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk, Conn. 203-852-0700.
Walk among the butterflies in the Center’s newly designed Butterfly Exhibit and have an informal chat with a naturalist who is on hand to answer questions about these stunning “flying flowers.” 2pm. For all ages. Free with museum admission: $7 adults, $5 children. Reservations not required. Greenburgh Nature Center. 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale. 723-3470.
Walk among the butterflies in the Center’s newly designed Butterfly Exhibit and have an informal chat with a naturalist who is on hand to answer questions about these stunning “flying flowers.” 2pm. For all ages. Free with museum admission: $7 adults, $5 children. Reservations not required. Greenburgh Nature Center. 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale. 723-3470.
International Gem & Jewelry Show
Exhibitors from around the world offer a huge selection of quality jewelry including gemstones, loose beads and finished jewelry pieces, all at discounts of 20 to 40 percent off of the retail price. Noon-6pm today; 10am-6pm August 25; 11am-5pm Aug. 26. For adults and children ages 8 and up (strollers not allowed). $8. Reservations not required. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains. 995-4050.
