Westchester County Weekend Events 4/17-4/19

 

Hello Apple Moms!   Spring has finally sprung and the weather is still all over the map.  This week there’s plenty of indoor and outdoor events to keep your families busy.  Here’s our picks for the weekend.  Hope to see you out and about!

Friday, April 17

Future Farmers of Chappaqua

http://www.chappaqualibrary.org/
Chappaqua, NY
4/17 4:00PM
Help start the library’s garden and learn to start your own at home.   (Free event)

Teatown’s Wine Tasting and Fundraiser

http://www.teatown.org/
Ossining, NY
4/17 6:00PM-8:30PM
Taste wine, eat hors d’oeuvres and participate in a silent auction fundraiser.  (Paid event)

Citizen Workshop for Teens

http://www.crotonfreelibrary.org/
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
4/17 4:00PM
Learn how to reuse old discs (computer, CDs and DVDs) and discover how trash can become treasure. Make mobiles, pendants, bags and more.   (Free event, reservations required)

The Wizard of Oz by Lakeland High School

http://www.lakelandschools.org/
Chappaqua, NY
4/17 7:30PM
See this favorite story presented by over 30  our high school performers and joined by nearly 30 local elementary students.   (Paid event)

Saturday, April 18

Disney’s Choo Choo Soul with Genevieve

http://paramounthudsonvalley.com/
Peekskill, NY
4/18 11AM &2:00PM
The Disney Channel’s “Choo Choo Soul” live on stage with Genevieve and DC. (Paid event)

The Very Hungry Catepillar and other Eric Carle Favorites

http://www.emelin.org/
Mamaroneck, NY
4/18 11:00AM and 1:30PM
Come see The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-up Chameleon, by award-winning children’s book illustrator and writer, Eric Carle,  brilliantly retold on stage.   (Paid event)

Wildflower Island Opening Day

http://www.teatown.org/
Ossining, NY
4/18 10:00AM-11:30AM
Wildflower Island is a refuge within the greater Teatown preserve.  This sanctuary is home to over 230 native and endangered species of wildflowers.  Come to the Grand Opening and Tour. (Paid event)

Sheep to Shawl

http://www.hudsonvalley.org/historic-sites/philipsburg-manor
Sleepy Hollow, NY
4/18 10:00AM-5:00PM 4/19 10:00AM-5:00PM
Learn the steps from turning wool into clothing in both modern and 18th century convention.  Many hands on activities inluded. (Paid event)

The Wizard of Oz by Lakeland High School

http://www.lakelandschools.org/
Chappaqua, NY
4/18 1:00PM and 7:30PM
See this favorite story presented by over 30  our high school performers and joined by nearly 30 local elementary students.   (Paid event)

Sunday, April 19

Kids Open Mic Night

http://12grapes.com/
Peekskill, NY
4/19 6:00PM-8:00PM
Kids’ Open Mic is a showcase for talented musicians and singers ages 6 – 17. Young entertainers can sing solo or with a band. Teachers are also welcome to perform with student. Bring your instrument.  Sign-up  at 5:30. (Free event)

Strike Out HD

https://sites.google.com/site/strikeouthdapril192015/
White Plains, NY
4/19 1:00PM-3:30PM
Bowling, food, music, raffles, meet NY Ranger Alumni and get autographs. (Paid event)

Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration

http://greenburghnaturecenter.org/
Scarsdale, NY
4/19 11:00AM-4:00PM
You can learn how to gather fresh rainwater for your gardens and turn your food scraps and garden waste into rich compost that will build up your soil.  Join GNC  as they plant a tree in recognition of Arbor Day. You can enjoy sun-powered music and a solar cooking demonstration by Solar Punch. Other family-friendly activities: making your own seed garden and personalizing a re-usable bag.  (Free event)