Your Awesome Westchester Weekend: July 14-16
We hope you’re having the best summer. With so many fun thing to do, we love how families can literally try something new every weekend – ranging from art to free concerts and movies – throughout the County. Read on to check out the scoop of what’s going on this weekend.
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Runs from now until Sunday, July 16th from 2:00pm-7:00pm
Slide City Waterpark
Enjoy a water adventure at Ridge Hill when Slide City Waterpark comes to town. Located in the North Parking Lot (across from Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse) the waterpark features over 15 inflatable slides and 75 inflatable attractions located in three sections including an air defying “Slingshot” and the three-story tall “Green Monster;” a two-story tall Hidden Jaguar, an over 100-foot long “Aqua Splash Water Obstacle Course,” and Lil Squirts Splashworks, Slide City’s dedicated area for smaller kids that features attractions with an obstacle slip-in-slide and a fun ball pit slide. Admission is $35.00 per person (ages 3+) for a four-hour time slot. 1 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710.
Friday, July 14th at 7:00pm
Ossining River Jam
Enjoy live music from House Arrest, a pop and dance cover band. Plus, enjoy food trucks, craft beer, and fireworks. Louis Engel Waterfront Park, 25 Westerly Rd, Ossining, NY 10562.
Friday, July 14th at 7:00pm
White Plains Hospital Screenings Under the Stars
Enjoy a family movie night outdoors with Minions: The Rise of Gru at Kenisco Dam. Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY
Saturday, July 15th 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, July 15th from 11:00am-12:00pm
Saturday Summer Sings: Music Pepper Pot with Conroy Warren
Kids ages two and up and their families can enjoy live music at the New Rochelle Public Library. This includes traditional and contemporary children’s and cultural songs in the form of reggae, calypso, meringue, rock and roll and rhythm and blues. Registration is required. 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Saturday, July 15th from 1:00pm-3:30pm
Cookie Decorating Workshop
Families can learn how to decorate farm-themed cookies with Caitlin of CM Cookies. Appropriate for all ages. Limited participation of 30. Cost is $30 per person. Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100 Katonah, New York 10536.
Saturday, July 15th at 1:00pm
MadScience presents: Slime Time Workshop
Kids can make their own gooey creations guided by Mad Science Slime. Limited to 12 people. Registration is required. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, New York 10576
Saturday, July 15th from 1:30pm-2:30pm
Art Lab for Kids: Make Your Own Emoji
Kids of all ages can visit the Apple store to learn how to make their own emoji. 125 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601.
Sunday, July 16th from 12:00pm-3:00pm
Family Day: Shades of Blue
Visit the Katonah Museum for a day of creative projects and art — centered around the color blue. This includes learning about the art of the cyanotype, creating blue-themed assemblages, drawing nature illustrations, and painting blue-toned landscapes. Author and illustrator Fiona Robinson will be on site to lead a unique “Blue Portrait Collage” activity using materials inspired by her book, The Bluest of Blues. Registration Requested. Members: Free. Non-members: Adults $12. Seniors, students, and children (12 and under) $6. Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay Street, Katonah, New York 10536.
Sunday, July 16th from 12:00pm-6:00pm
Irish-American Festival
Celebrate and learn more about Irish culture at the Irish-American festival. Families should bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn. No coolers will be allowed. Admission is $5 per person. Ridge Road Park, 287 Ridge Rd, Hartsdale, NY 10530.
Sunday, July 16th from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Abstract Art Tanabata Workshop
Families can enjoy a free art workshop to make abstract hanging decorations. 115 7th Street, Verplanck, NY 10596.
Sunday, July 16th from 5:00pm-6:00pm
Art Lab for Kids: Create Comics Inspired by Planet Earth
Visit the Apple store in Ridge Hill to make a story about the Earth. Kids will have the chance to take pictures, draw, and add stickers to create a comic strip on iPad. 143 Market Street Yonkers, NY 10710
