Your Awesome Westchester Weekend: August 19-21
This Westchester weekend is all about live music! Take advantage of one of the many shows (a majority of which are free!) as you wind down the week with your family. There are also some interesting events to check out this weekend with a Civil War Soldier Experience at Lasdon Park and a Tomato Tasting event at Hilltop Hanover Farm. Whatever you do, we would love to see you enjoying all that Westchester has to offer! Tag us at @westchesterfamily on Instagram so we can see your fun experiences.
Have the best Westchester weekend!
Friday, August 19th from 10:00am-10:30am
Mommy and Me: Animal Kingdom at Westmoreland Sanctuary
Enjoy a special bonding experience with your child at Westmoreland Sanctuary where you and your child can meet a new animal friend. Through this drop-in (with a parent) program, your kids will get to pet animals for 45-minutes. This is followed by 45 minutes of self-directed play. There will also be coloring books and animal crackers. $10 per session. 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549.
Friday, August 19th at 7:30pm
Summer Sounds Concert Series
Enjoy free, live music in New Rochelle as a part of their summer concert series. This Friday includes live rockabilly music featuring the Fat City Rockers. New Ro Parc, 455 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801.
Friday, August 19th from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Ossining River Jam
Rock out to live music on the Hudson. This Friday, enjoy music from Jay Prince and Friends. There is also food trucks and a beer garden for bites and drinks. 1 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY 10562.
Friday, August 19th at 7:00pm
Matthew Whitaker Quintet at Caramoor
Enjoy an evening of uplifting music with your family by checking out the Matthew Whitaker Quintet. Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, the event is $35 for adults and $15 for kids. 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY 10536.
Friday, August 19th at 8:00pm
Natyamudra Classical Indian Dance at the Hudson River Museum
Watch Bharatanatyam, an ancient and popular classical Indian dance, with your family as a part of Hudson River Museum’s 2022 Summer Amphitheater Series..No reservations are required. 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Saturday, August 20th from 10:00am-11:30am
Weekend Tomato Tasting at Hilltop Hanover Farm
Tomato lovers have to visit Hilltop Hanover Farm for a yummy tomato tasting event. You’ll also learn about the different varieties. The tasting is $20 per person and kids 5 and under are free. 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
Saturday, August 20th from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Summer Art Party at Honest Art
Enjoy a Summer art party with your kids! Hosted by Honest Art, the event includes free Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, crafting stations, and live music! 708 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY 10502.
Saturday, August 20th from 10:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3:00pm and Sunday, August 21st from 10:00am-12:00pm
Civil War Soldier Experience
Enjoy an educational experience will teach kids about the battles and soldiers of the Civil War. This interactive event ends with the firing of a real cannon. Tickets are $35 per person. Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah,NY 10536.
Have a great Westchester weekend!