FREEFree Kids Events in Rockland This Weekend
October 24–25, 2026 · 9 free events
This weekend's free kids' events in Rockland include storytimes, crafts, music, sewing, therapy-dog reading, and a library art show. Picks are spread across Sloatsburg, Pearl River, Nyack, Valley Cottage, New City, Tappan, Garnerville, Piermont, and Tomkins Cove. Several events require registration, so check each listing before heading out.
Top Picks
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FREEA craft-and-story combo for ages 5-7 that pairs painting a ghost with listening to "A Friend for Ghost" and then creating a friend for the ghost. Registration is required, so plan ahead.
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storytimeFREESensory Storytime
Pearl River Public Library — Pearl River United Methodist Church · Pearl River
Up to age 12
Sensory play, stories, and crafts designed for preschool through early elementary school, with registration required. A practical pick for kids who benefit from hands-on, multi-sensory activities.
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artFREEA five-week sewing series for grades 3-5 where kids learn sewing basics and make a patchwork pumpkin pillow. Registering for the first date signs you up for the whole series.
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showFREEA costume-friendly Halloween music event with Tom Gardner of the Uncle Brothers, described as danceable music fun for the whole family. All ages are welcome.
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storytimeFREECertified therapy dogs and handlers help new readers, struggling readers, and kids who just want to read to dogs. A low-pressure option for building reading confidence.
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artFREEA drawing, painting, and collage class inspired by famous artists past and present, with all levels welcome. Sign up per session, making it easy to try once.
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artFREEA drop-in craft session running 12pm-4pm using recycled materials, paper, paint, and glue, with a new craft every fourth Saturday. Stop in anytime, but dress for mess.
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theaterFREEArt Show of the Month- Gigi Perez: Bowery Layers
Piermont Public Library · Piermont
A library art show on view anytime in October featuring Gigi Perez's "Bowery Layers," exploring identity, beauty, popular culture, and memory. A free, flexible cultural stop for families.
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storytimeFREEStories and songs for children of all ages with Miss Delaney, followed by free play time. A straightforward storytime option for a range of ages.