19 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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Yorktown H.S. Annual Music Tag Sale
Shop gently used treasures to support Yorktown High School’s music program.
October 18, 9 am – 2 pm
Yorktown High School, 2727 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Heights
Halloween Big Weekend Event
Celebrate Halloween with themed crafts, spooky science, and fun for kids.
October 18 & 19, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy, Rye
Trick-or-Treat Weekend
Enjoy family-friendly trick-or-treating and festive fall fun on the historic grounds.
October 18 & 19, 10 am – 4 pm
Lyndhurst Mansion, 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown
Halloween in the Woods for Families
Take a guided nature walk filled with Halloween stories and wildlife exploration.
October 18, 10–11 am & 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Sheldrake Environmental Center, 685 Weaver St, Larchmont
The Wizard of Oz
Follow Dorothy and friends down the Yellow Brick Road in this classic musical.
Oct. 18, 11 am–1 pm; Oct. 19, 3–5 pm; 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.
October 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 October 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 October 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 October 26, Noon – 4 pm
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
Fall Fest Returns to The Westchester
Celebrate the season with live entertainment, crafts, and family fun.
October 18, Noon – 3 pm
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave, White Plains
Pumpkin Patch at Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse
Pick pumpkins, enjoy crafts, and explore the greenhouse garden.
October 19, 11 am – 2 pm
Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse, 44 Wildcliff Drive, New Rochelle
Fall Fest at the JCCMW
Celebrate autumn with family games, book readings, and seasonal fun.
October 19, 11 am – 2 pm
JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Show
An engaging live adaptation of the beloved children’s classic.
October 19, 1 pm
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St, Tarrytown
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
Explore the eerie halls of Wildcliff in this immersive haunted experience.
Through Nov. 2 (except Oct. 19), Fridays – Sundays 7 pm
Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse, 16 Hudson Park Rd, New Rochelle
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party
Enjoy Halloween LEGO-style with themed builds, spooky games, and monster-sized fun created for kids ages 3–12.
Through October 31, Mondays and Wednesdays – Fridays, 11 am–5 pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am–7 pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester, 39 Fitzgerald St, Yonkers
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
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 November 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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