Westchester County Weekly Events 9/10-9/16
Hello Apple Moms! The kids are in back in school but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Lots of fun things to do this week.
Thursday, September 10
Yorktown Grange Fair
http://yorktowngrangefair.org/
Yorktown Heights, NY
9/10 5:00PM-10:00PM
One of the best fair’s in Westchester- rides, games, contests, mutiple live music acts, dancing, 4H, exhibitions, tractors, live animals, livestock competitions, baking competitions and more. (Paid Event)
Bronxville Public Library
http://bronxvillelibrary.org/events/preschool-craft-7/
Bronxville, NY
9/10 4:00pm – 5:00pm A school-themed drawing and pasting activity for children ages 3 and up. (Free Event)
Holy Trinity Greek Festival
http://www.htgocnr.org/
New Rochelle, NY
9/10 6:00PM-11:00PM
Greek food and pastries; live music, DJ and dancing; flea market; Greek deli; marketplace and rides and games. (Paid Event)
Friday, September 11
Yorktown Grange Fair
http://yorktowngrangefair.org/
Yorktown Heights, NY
9/11 7:30AM-11:00PM
One of the best fair’s in Westchester- rides, games, contests, mutiple live music acts, dancing, 4H, exhibitions, tractors, live animals, livestock competitions, baking competitions and more. (Paid Event)
Bronxville Public Library
http://bronxvillelibrary.org/events/family-film-home/
Bronxville, NY
9/11 3:30pm – 5:15pm Family Film: Home
(Free Event)
Holy Trinity Greek Festival
http://yorktowngrangefair.org/
New Rochelle, NY
9/11 6:00PM-12:00AM
Greek food and pastries; live music, DJ and dancing; flea market; Greek deli; marketplace and rides and games. (Paid Event)
Lenoir Preserve Events
http://parks.westchestergov.com/lenoir-preserve
Yonkers, NY
9/11 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Birders’ U: Hawk I.D.
Learn to identify local raptors including hawks, falcons and eagles. (Free event)
Saturday, September 12
Holy Trinity Greek Festival
http://www.htgocnr.org/
New Rochelle, NY
9/12 2:00PM-12:00AM
Greek food and pastries; live music, DJ and dancing; flea market; Greek deli; marketplace and rides and games. (Paid Event)
Peekskill Social Club Oktoberfest
http://www.gac1936.com/
Putnam Valley, NY
9/12 3:00PM
A variety of German and American food and drinks. Live music, dancing, children’s activities and more. (Paid Event)
Yorktown Grange Fair
http://yorktowngrangefair.org/
Yorktown Heights, NY
9/12 10:00AM-11:00PM
One of the best fair’s in Westchester- rides, games, contests, mutiple live music acts, dancing, 4H, exhibitions, tractors, live animals, livestock competitions, baking competitions and more. (Paid Event)
Fall Festival at Harvest Moon Orchard
http://harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com/
North Salem, NY
9/12 9:00AM-5:00PM
Live music, bounce house, hay rides, pony rides, face painting, BBQ food, cider donuts, apples and more. (Paid Event)
Yonkers Riverfest
http://yonkersriverfest.com/
Yonkers, NY
9/12 12:00PM-7:00PM
The 23rd annual Yonker Riverfest will feature multiple live music acts, children’s music, bouncy house, carnival games, breakdancing competitions, free kayaking, arts and crafts, entertainment, giveaways, vendors, food and more. (Free event)
Hudson River Museum Family Events
http://www.hrm.org/
Yonkers, NY
9/12 1:00PM-4:00PM Family Science Studio: Learn about the Harvest Moon. (Paid event)
9/12 1:00PM-4:00PM Family Art Studio- Make costume capes. (Paid event)
Muscoot Farm Family Events
http://muscootfarm.org/
Katonah, NY
9/12 8:30AM-10:00AM Animal Tracking (Suggested Donation)
Greenburgh Nature Center Family Events
http://greenburghnaturecenter.org/
Scarsdale, NY
9/12 11:30AM Teaching Trails: A Community Path for Environmental Education (Free event)
9/12 2:00PM National Grandparents Day Event (Paid event)
Williams Sonoma Junior Chef Classes
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/pages/store-events/store-events/junior-chef-classes.html
Various locations
9/12 10:00AM Cookie Decorating Benefiting No Kid Hungry
In this hands-on class, children will bake and decorate cookies, then eat their delicious creations. Cost is $5 per child; all proceeds will be donated to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, which strives to end childhood hunger in America. Suitable for ages 5–13 (Paid event)
Read Wildlife Sancutary
http://parks.westchestergov.com/read-wildlife-sanctuary
Rye, NY
9/12 1:00PM-3:00PM For the Love of Bees: Teaching from the Beehive
Learn how the teachings of the beehive offer an important and beautiful message for bees and mankind and the survival of both species. (Free Event)
Rye Marshlands Conservancy
http://parks.westchestergov.com/marshlands-conservancy
Rye, NY
9/12 1:00pm – 3:00pm Moments with the Invasives!
Learn the pros, cons and removal techniques for these misunderstood plant organisms. (Free event)
Cranberry Lake Preserve
http://parks.westchestergov.com/cranberrylake
North White Plains, NY
9/12 1:00pm – 2:30pm Hike Around the Lake
Enjoy a relaxing hike around Cranberry Lake in the waning days of summer. (Free event)
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
http://parks.westchestergov.com/ward-pound-ridge-reservation
Cross River, NY
9/12 1:00pm – 3:00pm Naturalist’s Choice Hike
Seasonal climate and weather will determine where this hike will lead. (Free event)
Sunday, September 13
Peekskill Social Club Oktoberfest
http://www.gac1936.com/
Putnam Valley, NY
9/13 1:00PM-8:00PM
A variety of German and American food and drinks. Live music, dancing, children’s activities and more. (Paid Event)
Yorktown Grange Fair
http://yorktowngrangefair.org/
Yorktown Heights, NY
9/13 10:00AM-7:00PM
One of the best fair’s in Westchester- rides, games, contests, mutiple live music acts, dancing, 4H, exhibitions, tractors, live animals, livestock competitions, baking competitions and more. (Paid Event)
Holy Trinity Greek Festival
http://www.htgocnr.org/
New Rochelle, NY
9/13 1:00PM-9:00PM
Greek food and pastries; live music, DJ and dancing; flea market; Greek deli; marketplace and rides and games. (Paid Event)
Groundwork Hudson Valley
http://www.groundworkhv.org/programs/science-barge/events-workshops/
9/13 2:00PM-4:00PM Grow and Go
Every Sunday, from July to October, the Science Barge invites children for hands-on Art, Food, & Science workshops. Children and adults can cross the gangplank and come aboard the Barge for everything from building take-home hydroponic mini-greenhouses to veggie stamp printing. (Suggested donation)
Bicycle Sundays
http://parks.westchestergov.com/featured-events/bicycle-sundays
White Plains to Yonkers, NY
9/13 10:00AM-2:00PM
During Bicycle Sundays, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway is closed to cars for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters, strollers, etc. The course runs from the Westchester County Center in White Plains, south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, for a round-trip of 13.1 miles. (Free event)
Muscoot Farm Family Events
http://muscootfarm.org/
Katonah, NY
9/13 10:00AM – 3:00PM Farmers Market (Free event)
9/13 Call for times. Grandparents Day Program (includes free hayrides for Grandparents)
9/13 1:00PM – 3:00PM Mushroom Walk (Free event)
Greenburgh Nature Center Family Events
http://greenburghnaturecenter.org/
Scarsdale, NY
9/13 2:00PM Honey Harvest Party (Paid event)
Rye Marshlands Conservancy
http://parks.westchestergov.com/marshlands-conservancy
Rye, NY
9/13 2:00pm – 3:30pm Through the Hand Lens Clearly
Using hand lenses, explore the tiny creatures of the forest and learn about their habitat. (Free event)
Cranberry Lake Preserve
http://parks.westchestergov.com/cranberrylake
North White Plains, NY
9/13 1:00pm – 2:30pm Ponding Exploration
A ponding exploration to South Pond to seek out and learn about all the creatures that live there. (Free event)
Monday, September 14
Tuesday, September 15
Legoland Westchester
https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester/news-events/event/1681/tot-tuesdays.aspx
Yonkers, NY
9/15 10:00am 2:00pm Tot Tuesday
Join us every Tuesday, 10am – 2pm for fun-filled activities designed with toddlers in mind! Perfect for families with young children and parenting groups, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is the ideal location to entertain and engage the youngest of LEGO Fans! (Paid event)
Bronxville Public Library
http://bronxvillelibrary.org/events/teen-movie-insurgent/
Bronxville, NY
9/15 2:00pm – 4:00pm Teen Movie: Insurgent (Free Event)
Wednesday, September 16
Legoland Westchester
https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester/news-events/events-legoland-discovery-centre.aspx
Yonkers, NY
9/16 4:00pm – 7:00pm Teacher Night
We have a lot to offer teachers and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is thrilled to introduce our all new Teacher Planning Nights! You and a guest (adult or child) are able to come in and explore all of the fun and educational elements that we have available. (Paid event)
