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Don your best wings and search the nooks and crannies of the Locust Grove grounds to find 30 hidden fairy houses on an enchanted walk. Photo courtesy of Locust Grove
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4/26/24 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Families can celebrate spring at the weekend's many local festivals, including the Peekskill Cherry Blossom Festival at Riverfront Green Park and the Spring Crafts Show at Lyndhurst. Or get creative at the Katonah Museum of Art's Family Day. 

Families are also invited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the special free program Fiesta Musical for Cinco de Mayo at the New Rochelle Public Library.

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Spring Break-Out Carnival at Blue Arrow Farm

Pine Island
Wednesday-Sunday, May 1-5
Blue Arrow is opening the season with a Spring Breqak-Out Carnival featuring rides, games, music, and classic midway food and treats for the whole family! READ MORE

Hudson Valley Fair

Wappingers Falls
Wednesday-Sunday, May 1-5
Come out to the Hudson Valley Fair for rides, food, and games by Dreamland Amusements. Get tickets early for the best savings. READ MORE

Spring Crafts Show at Lyndhurst

Tarrytown
Friday, May 3-Sunday, May 5
Spend a day on the grounds of Lyndhurst Mansion exploring its Spring Crafts Show. Shop for original fashion, accessories, jewelry, home décor, furniture, photography, and fine art, as well as functional and sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, wood, mixed-media, and more. Fun family activities include an interactive puppet theater, face painting, storytelling, and craft demos like wheel-thrown pottery.  READ MORE

Peekskill Cherry Blossom Festival at Riverfront Green Park

Peekskill – FREE
Saturday, May 4
Celebrate the annual cherry blossom season at Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill, with guided tours of the blossoming trees, food vendors, live music, children's activities, a plant sale, and more.  READ MORE

Spring Plant and Craft Sale at Palisades Center

Palisades – FREE
Saturday, May 4
Hudson Valley craft artisans will fill the inside of the Palisades Community Center, a historic schoolhouse located in Palisades, New York. Shop quality crafts for all your gift-giving needs, including one-of-a kind jewelry, crocheted and knitted clothing, vintage fabric tote bags, soaps, candles, hand-painted cards, hand-woven hand towels and linens, wood bowls, accessories, and more.  READ MORE

Hudson Children’s Book Festival

Hudson–FREE
Saturday, May 4
This book festival offers numerous meet-and-greets with authors and illustrators of children's literature, as well as live performances, as part of a mission to promote literacy and a love of reading at the Hudson Junior/Senior High School. READ MORE

Dandelion Festival at Churchtown Dairy

Hudson–FREE
Saturday, May 4
Come out to Churchtown Dairy for a day filled with dandelion-themed fun! From crafts to games, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Indulge in dandelion-themed food and drinks while enjoying live music and an afternoon at the farm. Don't miss out on this fun opportunity to learn about the benefits of dandelions and their importance in our ecosystem. READ MORE

Family Day: Symbols, Stories & Self at the Katonah Museum of Art

Katonah
Saturday, May 4
Blast off for a day of family fun at the Katonah Museum of Art’s next Family Day! Join artist Damien Davis, whose work is featured in The Pollack Family Learning Center, for a collaborative kinetic sculpture project bursting with vibrant colors and magical moving parts. Creative activities will be happening all around the KMA including decorating rocket ships, astronaut buttons, a cozy story corner, and more.  READ MORE

Holi Festival of Colors in Broadway Field Park

Hawthorne
Saturday, May 4
Join Shake it Off and Mayura Dance Academy at the Holi Festival of Colors in Broadway Field Park in Hawthorne. What is Holi?  Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, is a holiday characterized by joy, color, and the celebration of new beginnings. Enjoy good food, bounce houses, music, and more! Dress all in white for the throwing of colors. READ MORE

I Love My Park Day

Various locations–FREE
Saturday, May 4
The first weekend in May is the statewide "I Love My Park Day," when volunteers throughout New York step up to help clean and beautify state parks, beaches, and historic sites. Tasks could include gardening, removal of invasive vines or weeds, general cleanup, and more.  READ MORE

Sugar Loaf Spring Festival

Sugar Loaf–FREE
Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5
Sugar Loaf's spring festival is set for a day of open-air fun. Join vendors throughout the village–including local shops, galleries, and restaurants–as they set up their wares and eats in tents for visitors to peruse. READ MORE

Yonkers Arts Weekend (YAW)

Yonkers–FREE
Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5
The 10th annual Yonkers Arts Weekend (YAW) festival is held at multiple locations in Yonkers. The two-day festival is filled with exciting programs, workshops, exhibitions, and much more. Workshops for kids include children's art workshops at Blue Door Art Center, We Art One, and the Hudson River Museum.  READ MORE

Fairy House Hunt in the Garden at Locust Grove

Poughkeepsie
opens Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5
Don your best wings and search the nooks and crannies of the Locust Grove grounds to find 30 hidden fairy houses on an enchanted walk. Each fairy house celebrates a different heirloom flower or historic tree that grows on the gorgeous property. READ MORE

Raid the Sanctuary! Spring Orienteering Meet at Westmoreland Sanctuary

Mount Kisco
Sunday, May 5
If you enjoy hiking, trail running, geocaching, or a good challenge, this event is for you! Orienteering combines the terrain of the outdoors with the thrill of a scavenger hunt. Navigate through Westmoreland’s woods, off-trail, using only a map and compass.  READ MORE

Ashokan’s Spring Explorations Program: Indigenous History Day

Olivebridge
Sunday, May 5
Visit the beautiful fields and forests of the Ashokan Center and learn about the history and culture of the area’s native people from Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley. READ MORE

Fiesta Musical for Cinco de Mayo at the New Rochelle Public Library

New Rochelle–FREE
Sunday, May 5
Dating back over 150 years, Cinco de Mayo celebrates friendship and neighbors helping neighbors–specifically the United States and Mexico. This free, hour-long program at the New Rochelle Public Library brings together dazzling music by U.S. and Mexican composers. READ MORE

Bicycle Blessing at St. Mark's Church

Mount Kisco–FREE
Sunday, May 5
Bring or ride your scooter, baby carriage, tricycle, or bicycle to St. Mark's Church for family-friendly games and activities. There will be a live band, and bike mechanics will offer free "two-minute tune-ups."  READ MORE

Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends at Emelin Theatre

Mamaroneck
Sunday, May 5
Emelin Theatre presents a fun musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math). READ MORE

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