Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Westchester

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

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