Weekend Guide March 17-19

 

Ok, so Blizzard Stella is over and Spring is hopefully right around the corner.  Today is St. Patrick’s Day.  According to History.com, “St. Patrick’s Day occurs annually on March 17 in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of green.”  Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend and Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all who celebrate!

Rye Library

Today, Friday, March 17th from 4-5pm, kids in grades 3-5 can participate in the Gadgets Science Fun Club.  “Science fun club offers children a chance to engage in hands-on inquiry based experiments.  In this one-hour science workshop, participants will focus on a different S.T.E.M. or S.T.E.A.M. activity each month with handouts to follow up at home.  Through this program children will begin to see that science, technology engineering, math, and the arts can be fun.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration is required at www.ryelibrary.org     

On Saturday from 11-12, kids ages 3.5 and up, with their grownups, can attend Family Storytime and Craft.  “Children listen to to age-appropriate stories and participate in fun games, rhymes and other activities to develop pre-literacy skills and an interest in books and reading. Felt boards and other props are sometimes used to enhance stories and model future classroom experiences.  

A fun craft project is designed around the story theme or a seasonal topic.  Parents and caregivers are asked to assist younger children using scissors, glue and other art materials.  Program runs about 60 mins.”

 

Larchmont Library

On Saturday from 3:30-4:30 check out Intro to the Instruments: PERCUSSION, at the Larchmont Library.  This program is appropriate for kids ages 4-8.  “Students and faculty from Larchmont Music Academy will be bringing drums of all sizes and shapes to life in an afternoon of beats, finishing with an all-inclusive drum circle. Kids will be able to explore all the drums and make their own percussion instrument to take home.” Online registration required. To register, CLICK HERE.

 

Harrison Library

Today, Friday, from 3-3:30, check out Chloe's Sign and Play at the Harrison Library.  “Give your child the gift of language! Sign & Play is a fun class where families can learn to communicate with their pre-verbal children using real signs from American Sign Language. Based on the award-winning Baby Signing Time series, this class will give parents a window into the hearts and minds of their little ones. Through fun songs, stories and games, parents and children will learn many useful signs for everyday communication. Come sign with us!”

Also today, from 4-5pm, check out Yoga with Angela.  “Bring your own mat and water to this lovely, mind and body relaxing YOGA experience with Harrison resident Angela Brandt (Registered and Certified Yoga Instructor). Opportunity to create self-esteem, physical coordination, breath relaxation and strength. Grades 2-5.”

From 10-11 on Saturday check out Tech Ed: Makey Makey- Play Games with Everyday Objects.  “Learn about a basic microcontroller and how circuits work using Makey Makey, an electronic invention kit that contains a circuit board, alligator clips, and a USB cable. Create a piano, build a dance pad controller, play tetris, and more! Interact with various games and programs and turn fruit or vegetable into a controller. 

The same program is scheduled on both Saturdays, March 11 and March 18. 

For ages 8 and up. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please sign up online, by phone, or in person at the library.”

On Saturday, at 11 head to the library to Meet Angie our Therapy Dog from 11-12.  “Angie our beautiful therapy dog loves to have children read to her and promises to be a good listener!”

Also on Saturday from 1-3 come see Fences! View Flyer.  “Denzel Washington directed and stars in this adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, which centers on a black garbage collector named Troy Maxson in 1950s Pittsburgh. Bitter that baseball's color barrier was only broken after his own heyday in the Negro Leagues, Maxson is prone to taking out his frustrations on his loved ones. Both Washington and co-star Viola Davis won Tonys for their performances in the 2010 revival of the play. Stephen Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, and Mykelti Williamson round out the supporting cast. Author: Jack Rodgers.  Rated PG-13, 133 minutes.”

Also on Saturday there’s a Girls Who Code Workshop from 1:30 -3pm for 7th - 12th grade girls.  “Work with your Club on a Computer Science Impact Project, where you’ll learn to use computer science to solve a problem relevant to your Club and community. *IF you are signing up after December 6, YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP.”

On Sunday, don’t miss Sing Along Sundays with Chloe from 4:00pm - 4:30pm.  “Celebrate early childhood through music and movement!  Children and parents are sure to love the captivating songs, live accordion music, and activities designed with specific cognitive milestones in mind.  This class will feature a variety of child-sized instruments and props, and a wealth of both traditional and original songs to add to your singalong repertoire!  Get ready for a fun, creative, and engaging experience!”

 

Bruce Museum

The Bruce Museum is a hidden gem located just up the road from us in nearby Greenwich, CT.  After you’ve checked out the museum, head across the street to a super fun playground the kids are sure to love! 

On Friday from 2:30-2:45pm, check out the Marine Tank Animal Feeding.

On Sunday from 11:30-12:15, the Family Gallery Tour will take place.  This is “for families with children ages 6-10. These tours, led by a Museum educator, provide an interactive, discussion-based exploration of the Museum's current exhibitions. Free with admission; no registration required.”

 

Westchester Children’s Museum

Good news! The Westchester Children’s Museum is open for business and for you and the kids to enjoy!  This “sunlit, colorful, vibrant learning space is filled with interactive exhibits that explore science, art, technology, design and the environment, with places to build, play, and create.”  The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays 10-4.  Current exhibits include:

MAKERSPACES

BUILD YOUR OWN ROLLER COASTER

KEVA PLANKS

WIND TUNNEL DESIGN CHALLENGE

TODDLER BEACH

SHADOW PUPPET THEATER

WINTER LIGHT: An Art Exhibit Featuring Work by Michelle Sakhai, opened up on December 21st.  “The beautiful, shimmering abstract paintings of Westchester-based artist Michelle Sakhai are a perfect companion to the winter season. Sakhai uses gold and silver leaf in her work to bring glitter and shimmer to the Museum's Art Gallery. Each irridescent piece offers an optical illusion - you will see something different in the color and imagery no matter where you stand. 

Artist-led workshops will introduce children to abstract art and provide opportunities to create their own works of art.” 

Museum After Hours will take place today, Friday, from 5-6:30pm.  “Tonight's Museum After Hours will make everyone feel lucky. Join our rainbow scavenger hunt (will you find gold at the end of your rainbow?), participate in a collaborative rainbow wish mural project, and make a 4-leaf clover to give to someone you feel lucky to know. Or, just play in our exhibit galleries.

Regular Admission applies, members free.”

Visit their website to learn more!

 

Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat at Tarrytown Music Hall

On Saturday March 18th at 2pm head to the Tarrytown Music Hall for a very special production of The Cat in the Hat!  “From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears at their door, Sally and her brother know that the Cat in the Hat is the most mischievous cat they will ever meet. Suddenly the rainy afternoon is transformed by the Cat and his antics. Will their house ever be the same? Can the kids clean up before mom comes home? With some tricks (and a fish) and Thing Two and Thing One, with the Cat in The Hat, the fun’s never done! Founded in 1977, Childsplay is a nationally and internationally respected professional theatre company whose chosen audience is children. At Childsplay they believe that young people deserve to experience challenging, thought-provoking theatre of the highest artistic quality. Written by Katie Mitchell, Adapted from the Book by Dr. Seuss.”  Buy tickets here

 

Stamford Nature Center

The Stamford Nature Center is a wonderful place to stroll around and they have animals for the kids to see and a fun playground to play in. 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday check out

March WILDness at Heckscher WILD! Will take place.

“Vote in our 2nd annual bracket challenge at Heckscher WILD! All of our animals are awesome, but everyone has a favorite! Is yours Hot Dog the Tree Frog? Wallace the Red-Footed Tortoise? Thor the Savannah Monitor, or another? Each week will feature a group of animals that will compete for votes to move on in the challenge. The top two vote getters will battle it out to be the March WILDness winner. Cast your vote in person at Heckscher WILD! or on the SM&NC Facebook page (1 vote per person per day). Stop by weekday afternoons (Tues-Fri) in March at 3 pm to meet one of the animals from our weekly group. Voting begins March 4.”

And on Sunday from 1-4pm, stop by the Maple Sugar Open House.  “Missed our Maple Sugar Festival Weekend, or just want one more sweet experience before the maple syrup season ends? Join us for our last public syrupping demonstration of the year! Create some great maple-themed crafts in Overbrook Nature Center, meet some animals that live in trees in Heckscher WILD!, and visit our sugarhouse to see how we turn sap into syrup. At 3:30 join us for some ice cream with Maple Syrup (while supplies last)! Crafts and sugarhouse demos ongoing; Heckscher WILD! animal presentations at 1:30 and 2:30 pm.”

Connecticut Waterways Exhibition will be on display from Feb 18-May 29.  “Explore these themes through dramatic and poignant images captured by the Women Photographers of Connecticut, a diverse group of women photographers from across the state. This exhibition is being presented at a critical moment for our community, as the National Weather Service has recently reclassified the ongoing drought in Fairfield County as severe, with ground water, wells, rivers, and streams all below normal levels.”

 

Clay Arts Center Saturday Drop in Class

Every Saturday from 2 - 4pm there’s a fun opportunity to stop by the Clay Arts Center in Port Chester and have fun experimenting with clay.  There’s a fee of $25 adult and $20 children under 12.  (includes materials and firing).
 This is a “one-time class for adults, children and families interested in experimenting with clay for the first time Plan a great afternoon with friends, family, or just for you while exploring your inner artist in this fun and messy introduction to clay! Projects take between 1.5- 2 hours. SPACE IS LIMITED. Tickets go on sale at the front desk at 10am the day of class. Call us at 914-937-2047 to register or drop in by 1:45. First Come First Served.  Class maximum is 12 people.”

 

Barnes & Noble

On Saturday at 11am check out Egg Storytime.  “Egg is a graphic novel for preschoolers about four eggs, one big surprise and an unlikely friendship by Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes. Egg is not only a perfect Easter gift, but also a classic read-alone and read-aloud that will appeal all year long. Join us for this Storytime, with coloring and activities to follow.”

Our closest Barnes & Noble is in White Plains, City Center but there are other nearby locations in Stamford, Palisades Center and Yonkers. And a newly opened location in Eastchester that has a restaurant too!

 

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones museum is another amazing place for the kids.  Located about 20 minutes north of Rye Brook, in Norwalk, CT, it’s perfect for the whole family! Check them out here, then head on over for a fun filled day of learning and hands-on activities the kids will adore!  

Saturday 10:30-11:15 Mutt-i-grees will be taking place.  “Enjoy a special canine storytime and discussion, and visit with a shelter dog as you learn these social and emotional skills. Shelter dogs courtesy of P.A.W.S.  Recommended for ages 3 and older.”

YES2Gaming Unplugged is happening on Saturday from 12-3.  “Participants in the YES2 program will create a special "game room," where children can learn and play non-electronic games. 

Several of the games are available in the Age of Reason museum gift shop.”

Rice Rangoli will take place on Saturday from 3:15-4.  “Come create your own design using colored rice! Rangoli. For ages 3 and older.

Rangoli is an art form in which patterns are created on the floor using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals.”

On Sunday from 10:30-11 check out Musical Jamboree.  “Explore music and movement through song, dance and the playing of instruments.  All ages.”

And finally on Sunday from 1:15-2 head out on a Sunday Color Scavenger Hunt.  “Join us on a museum adventure! Can you find something for your palette for each color?  For ages 3 and older.”

     

 

Maritime Aquarium

There is always SO much going on at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT.

With all this snow and cold weather doesn’t a luau sound amazing?  The aquarium will be holding a Long Island Sound Luau on March 18th and 19th.

Most activities free with admission!  “Bid farewell to winter with a fun opportunity to enjoy the feel, the music and the flavor of the tropics during this fun "getaway" weekend. Hang 10 on an inflatable surfing machine, sip slushies from a tiki bar, move to the unique sounds of steel-drum music, and take an IMAX "Journey to the South Pacific" (11 a.m. and 1 & 3 p.m. both days).

Plus, for a $5 entry fee, compete for an Aquarium membership in our Spam-Carving Contests (11 a.m. & 3 p.m. both days)!”

Check out the Coral Reef Exhibit!  “A rainbow of colors dart and dash in our new 3,000-gallon Coral Reef exhibit, open now just past the Sea Turtles exhibit.

Meet more than 40 species of reef fish native to the Indo-Pacific, including brilliantly colored varieties of tangs, triggerfish, wrasses and more.

Displays explain why reef systems are so important to the ocean, yet why they’re also so fragile.

Plus, learn how global ocean currents can connect water in reefs on the other side of the planet to our local Long Island Sound – and thus, how our stewardship of the Sound also means good stewardship of all Earth's marine ecosystems.”

The aquarium is definitely worth a trip up the Merritt or 95!

Click here to learn more about Maritime.

 

Hudson River Museum

The Hudson River Museum, in Yonkers, boasts an amazing Planetarium, six galleries, and a mansion!

Saturdays & Sundays 12 - 5 pm there’s “a safe space for children to explore, play, and create with their families.  The room hosts a large-scale dollhouse, blocks, puppet theater, and books.  A Junior Docent is present to answer questions and suggest activities.”

And Saturday and Sundays from 1-4, kids can do fun art projects.  This March

“Make a Mysterious Silhouette-Draw the dark contours of a person’s face or figure against a light background.”

Science Projects happening on Saturdays from 1 - 4 pm taking place this March are all about Photo Science: Before Pixels.  “Using a classic camera designed for 4x5 sheet film, take a long-exposure photo and watch it appear in our darkroom. Civil War-era technology and modern chemistry combine to create an experience like that of the first commercial photographers.”

There are planetarium shows Saturdays and Sundays that the whole family can enjoy!

To learn more, click here.

 

Greenburgh Nature Center

This Saturday, March 18th and Sunday, March 19th at 11:30AM check out TEACHING TRAILS: Weekend Walks for All Ages.  “Join us on our community path for environmental education, generously supported by Con Edison. Guided trail experience through our woodland forest with specially trained "Trail Ninja" volunteers. Program runs approximately 45 minutes. FREE”

 

Sheldrake Center Walk

Head out on an Early Signs of Spring walk at the Sheldrake Center in Larchmont on Sunday March 19th from 10-11am.  “Join us for a walk as we joyfully celebrate the beginning of spring!  We will use our senses to guide us as we search for early signs of spring (from swelling buds to bird calls) along the trail.

Free for members, $5  for non-members (ages 2 and up). Not a member? Join now! or bring $5 with you on March 19.

Meet at the Sheldrake main building at 685 Weaver Street.”

 

22nd Annual WHUD Kids’ Fair @ SUNY Purchase

On Saturday, from 11-5pm at SUNY Purchase’s Performing Arts Center, come spend the day with your family at this fun fair that claims to be Westchesters’ largest kids event!  “A day of education and fun for children of all ages and their families.  It’s fun for children of all ages and their families! The WHUD Kids Fair features hands-on activities and games, Children’s Theater and Educational Activities. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES * SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS *
* FINGER PRINT IDENTIFICATION *
* SPORTS *GAMES * LIVE ENTERTAINMENT * INFLATABLES* CHECK OUT THE TWO BY TWO ZOO, THE EDUCATIONAL TRAVELING ZOO.”

 

Michael’s

Most Saturdays from 10-12 Michael’s offers a fun Kids Club® craft that kids can participate in while their parents shop.  This Saturday’s project is making Kids Club® Flower Canvas.  The cost is $2 per project and supplies are included.  Sign up in store or online, or just drop in.  Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event.

 

Lakeshore

Lakeshore also hosts a free craft workshop for kids most Saturdays from 11-3pm.  This Saturday’s craft also sounds super fun, creating a Rockin’ Guitar.  Appropriate for kids ages 3 & up. No reservation necessary. Free.”

 

6th Annual Sound Shore/Mamaroneck St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Not ready to say goodbye to St. Patrick’s Day yet, come celebrate with the 6th annual parade in Mamaroneck, this Sunday at 1:30pm!

 

Other weekend ideas?

The movies are always a fun weekend option, especially when it’s cold out.  Beauty and The Beast hits theaters this weekend!  If you still prefer the animated version, that’s playing in White Plains this weekend too. The Lego Batman Movie is still in theatres this weekend.  In regular and 3D format. 

Have you checked out Fun Fuzion in New Rochelle yet.  Fun Fuzion is Westchester’s only indoor amusement park.  There’s bowling, mini golf, billiards, lazer tag, and a fun house with games and rides.  There’s also a movie theater next door! Definitely a spot worth visiting! 

Legoland is a fun place to visit with the kids! 

Ice skating is always a fun activity for the whole family.  Nearby rinks include Hommocks in Larchmont, Playland  in Rye and Dorothy Hammil in Greenwich.

Or maybe the Bronx Zoo?

Maybe take a stroll around the New York Botanical Gardens.

Or Beardsley Zoo in Connecticut? 

And Bowlmor bowling alley is a fun option in White Plains!

Remember, it’s always a good idea to call ahead, to ensure a scheduled activity is still running.  Email me at ryebrook@hamlethub.com and let me know if we missed any super fun, family friendly events and/or if you would like to advertise with us!

Photo Credit: Kelly Schwark

 

 

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