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Out and About in Westchester this weekend

Read on to find out about the tons of activities for kids to do this weekend in Westchester

Weekend Highlights for Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20:

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Friday's highlights (click here for more on Friday, July 18):

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Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival - The Two Gentlemen of Verona at Boscobel . Each summer, HVSF presents three plays in repertory under a spectacular open-air theatre tent overlooking the Hudson River in Garrison.

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Boogie, Bop, Skip and Hop at Stepping Stones Museum for Children! It's time to groove at Stepping Stones! Simple dance steps and a wide variety of music will have children and caregivers bopping and hopping.

STORYWALK  at Greenburgh Nature Center. The self-guided Story Walk is free at all times and able to be viewed whenever the grounds are open.

Mary Poppins at Westchester Broadway Theatre. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a hit musical! Mary Poppins is the story of a mysterious nanny who magically appears at the Banks household in London to care for Jane and Michael Banks.

Imagine Candy Weekly Candy & Chocolate Tasting. Imagine Candy in Scarsdale Village holds a tasting every Friday and Saturday from 11am to 5pm.

EagleMania (The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band) at Paramount Hudson Valley. Formed in 2010, EagleMania has emerged as a major act throughout the East Coast, performing to sold out audiences everywhere they go.

TREEHOUSES: Look Who's Living in the Trees! at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Saturday, June 21 - Monday, September 1 Hidden in the leaves, snug in the trunk or burrowed under the roots, what types of animals actually live in a tree?

Rockland Boulders Baseball Game - July. Head to Pomona for America's greatest family-friendly pasttime... baseball! Check out the whole May schedule and see what great promotions are available.

Fridays with Franklin at The Voracious Reader. Meet our treasured and wonderful-with- children Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Franklin enjoys being read to (and any other attention as well).



Saturday's highlights (click here for more on Saturday, July 19):

Hulapalooza Luau at Stepping Stones Museum for Children. Learn to hula with professionals and take part in luau-themed games and activities. Space limited. Registration required. Members $10/person. Non-members $15/person.

Summer For Teens at Field Library: Events & Reading. This summer The Field Library in Peekskill will be hosting tons of events and reading incentives for students in middle and high school.

WALK AMONG LIVE BUTTERFLIES at Greenburgh Nature Center. Join us for our annual butterfly exhibit. The hoop structure housing the butterflies is located in our wildflower meadow, providing a more natural setting for both visitors and butterflies.

STORYWALK  at Greenburgh Nature Center. The self-guided Story Walk is free at all times and able to be viewed whenever the grounds are open.

Family Studio Science Projects at Hudson River Museum. Creative activities inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, led by Junior Docents and science professionals.

Family Studio Art Projects at Hudson River Museum. Come to Family Studio and join in on the fun of the creative activities inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, led by Junior Docents and arts professionals.

The Peekskill Farmers’ Market. Let’s get fresh! Operating hours: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Every Saturday June through November

Hands On: Egg Collecting at Stone Barns Center. Step into the shoes of a farmer and pitch in with the all-important job of collecting eggs. Head out to the egg-mobiles (mobile hen houses), learn how our hens enjoy pasture-based lives and take home a half-dozen farm-fresh eggs.

Family Farm Tour at Stone Barns Center. On this family-friendly tour for ages 4 and up, explore the farm and some of our favorite seasonal highlights. Join us for a walk around the farm to take a closer look at the animals that we’re raising and the vegetables that we’re growing!

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival - Othello at Boscobel . Each summer, HVSF presents three plays in repertory under a spectacular open-air theatre tent overlooking the Hudson River in Garrison.

Missoula Children's Theatre: The Pied Piper at Emelin Theatre. The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents THE PIED PIPER, an original adaptation of the classic children’s tale.



Sunday's highlights (Click here for more to do on Sunday, July 20):

WALK AMONG LIVE BUTTERFLIES at Greenburgh Nature Center. Join us for our annual butterfly exhibit. The hoop structure housing the butterflies is located in our wildflower meadow, providing a more natural setting for both visitors and butterflies.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Celebrate Hispanic culture at Kensico Dam Plaza. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a day of live music, food, vendors and more.

Wildflower Walk at Muscoot Farm. Join author Carol Gracie for a wildflower walk through the back acres. Meet at the Reception Center.

Tea at Three at Hudson River Museum. New for young families! Enjoy a make believe "tea party" and story time in the Museum's historic home, Glenview.

Rockland Boulders Baseball Game - July. Head to Pomona for America's greatest family-friendly pasttime... baseball! Check out the whole May schedule and see what great promotions are available.

Family Studio Art Projects at Hudson River Museum. Come to Family Studio and join in on the fun of the creative activities inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, led by Junior Docents and arts professionals.

Grand Opening Ceremony & a Performance by Jose Feliciano at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts.  Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, there will be a special performance by the legendary Jose Feliciano and his quintet.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival - The Two Gentlemen of Verona at Boscobel . Each summer, HVSF presents three plays in repertory under a spectacular open-air theatre tent overlooking the Hudson River in Garrison.

Market Madness Sundays at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Sundays, June 22 - August 31, 10 am - 2 pm, (no program 8/10) Come for a self-guided craft on the Meadow, oxen demonstrations, and lunch with Bert & Edie, North American River Otters, each week.

Exploration on Bailey Brook at Teatown Lake Reservation. What’s living in the brook? Be prepared to get a little wet and muddy as we search for insects, crayfish, turtles and fish in the cool water.

Farm Market at Stone Barns Center. Join us on the farm on Sundays from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm to pick up farm-fresh Stone Barns produce, meat and eggs, baked goods from Red Barn Bakery, assorted dairy products from The Amazing Real Live Food Co. and pesto from the Pure Food Sisters.

Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Sundays, June 15 – October 5, 10am – 2pm We're thrilled to bring back the SM&NC Farm Market — now on Sundays!

Animal Meet and Greet at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Sundays, June 22 - August 31, 3:30 - 4:00pm Stop by for a chance to meet one of our Overbrook Nature Center or Heckscher Farm animals up close!

Muscoot Farmers' Market. Mothers Day through the end of October

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