
22 Fun Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Westchester
Get ready for another fantastic Westchester weekend! We’ve got a lineup of exciting events that are perfect for the whole family. Start planning your weekend now with our list of can’t-miss happenings!
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Run Wild – Halloween Costume Run
Dress up for this family-friendly fun run and support local environmental programs.
Oct. 25 & 26, 9 am – 2 pm
The Nature Center at Greenburgh, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale
Breakfast with the Hawks
Enjoy breakfast and meet live hawks up close while learning about raptor conservation.
Oct. 25, 9 – 11 am
Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary, 265 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mount Kisco
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party
Celebrate Halloween LEGO-style with spooky builds, games, and hands-on fun.
Through Oct. 3, Mondays and Wednesdays – Fridays 11 am–5 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10 am–7 pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester, 39 Fitzgerald St, Yonkers
Halloween Spooktacular
Enjoy a free family celebration with crafts, treats, and live entertainment.
Oct. 25, 10 am – 3 pm
Cross County Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers
Halloweekend
Join in Halloween-themed art workshops, planetarium shows, and museum fun for all ages.
Oct. 25 & 26, 11 am – 5 pm
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
Family Art Workshop: Jack-o-lantern Jars
Make your own glowing lanterns to light up Halloween night.
Oct. 25 & 26, Noon – 4 pm
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
Yonkers Downtown Pet Parade & Fashion Contest
Dress up your pets and join the parade for prizes, photos, and fun.
Oct. 25, Noon – 2 pm
Yonkers Pier, 71 Water Grant St, Yonkers
Goats on the Go
Meet Muscoot’s friendly goats and learn about their care and personalities.
Oct. 25, Nov. 15, Dec. 13, 1–2 pm
Muscoot Farm, 51 NY-100, Katonah
Ghoulishly Good Times at Gateway Port Chester Shopping Center
Play games, win prizes, and celebrate Halloween with the whole family.
Oct. 25, 1 – 3 pm
Gateway Port Chester Shopping Center, 421 Boston Post Rd, Port Chester
Mystic Moon: A Spooktacular Experience at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard
Celebrate the spooky season with themed activities, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and festive food at this charming farm event.
Through Nov. 1, 5:30–8 pm
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, North Salem
Lyndhurst After Dark 2025
Take a spooky after-hours tour through the darkened Lyndhurst mansion.
Through Oct. 26, Thursdays – Sundays 6–10 pm
Lyndhurst, 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown
The Haunt at Wildcliff Mansion
Step inside a spine-tingling haunted experience in a historic waterfront mansion.
Through Nov. 2, Fridays – Sundays 7 pm
Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse, 44 Wildcliff Drive, New Rochelle
SunriseWALKS Pearl River
Join this uplifting fundraising walk to support children with cancer and their families.
Oct. 26, 9 am – Noon
Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla
Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus
Sing along to this hilarious adaptation of Mo Willems’ popular picture book.
Oct. 26, 11 am – Noon
Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck
Celebrating 50 Years on Ice
Watch skating demonstrations and enjoy special activities marking the rink’s anniversary.
Oct. 26, Noon – 3 pm
Hommocks Park Ice Rink, 140 Hommocks Rd, Larchmont
The Wizard of Oz
Follow Dorothy and friends down the Yellow Brick Road in this classic musical.
Oct. 24, 7–9 pm; Oct. 25, 2–4 pm; 7–9 pm; Oct. 26, 3–5 pm
Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium, Iona University, 715 North Ave, New Rochelle
Spooktoberfest
A family festival with hayrides, games, live music, and Halloween activities.
Oct. 18, Noon – 4:30 pm
Hart’s Brook Park, 156 Ridge Rd, Hartsdale
Family Art Workshop: Sun Prints
Create cyanotype “sun prints” inspired by light and nature.
Through Oct. 26, Noon – 4 pm
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
Family Art Workshop: Masquerade Masks
Design and decorate your own festive Halloween mask.
Through Oct. 26, Noon – 4 pm
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
Family Science Workshop: Visualizing Heat
Explore the science of heat and color through hands-on experiments.
Through Oct. 26, Noon – 4 pm
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley
Walk through a spectacular display of over 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins lighting up the grounds of historic Van Cortlandt Manor. This immersive Halloween experience features synchronized lights, spooky music, and blazing sculptures that dazzle visitors of all ages.
Through Nov. 16, various times
Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits as Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail returns to the New York Botanical Garden! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic through the world of the beloved film, now featuring even more of your favorite characters, scenes, and songs. Marvel as the classic film comes to life against the botanical beauty of New York’s most treasured garden.
Through Nov. 30, Wednesdays – Sundays, various times
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Looking for even more family fun? Be sure to check out our comprehensive calendar of events, updated daily with the latest happenings across Westchester and beyond, from festivals and performances to free local activities for all ages.
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