Free Kids Events in Westchester This Weekend

September 12–13, 2026 · 47 free events

This weekend in Westchester offers a range of free activities for families, from hands-on STEAM fairs and storytimes to outdoor nature events. Our curated picks span neighborhoods including Harrison, Yonkers, Somers, Mount Kisco, Yorktown Heights, Rye, Scarsdale, Croton-on-Hudson, and South Salem. Whether your child enjoys games, crafts, or animals, there is something to match different interests and age groups.

Top Picks

1Top Pick
STEAM Fair with Westchester Children's MuseumFREE

STEAM Fair with Westchester Children's Museum

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Get ready for a hands-on afternoon of science, technology, engineering, art, and math in partnership with Westchester Children’s Museum. Families will explore a variety of interactive activity station

Ages 6–11Drop-in

Hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activity stations in partnership with Westchester Children's Museum. Designed for ages 6-11, this drop-in event at Harrison Public Library is free.

2Top Pick
Saturday Storytime @ WILL!FREE

Saturday Storytime @ WILL!

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:30 AM

Yonkers Public Library — Grinton I. Will Library · Yonkers

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Up to age 3Drop-in

In-person storytime at Yonkers Public Library for ages 0-5 with songs, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration required.

3Top Pick
Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 4-7)FREE

Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 4-7)

Sat, Sep 12 · 1:00 PM

Somers Library · Somers

Presented by Dylan Chouinard. This program is for kids and tweens between the 4th and 7th grade. This campaign plot is set in an original fantasy world mixing modern technology and culture with classi

Ages 9–13

Dungeons & Dragons campaign for grades 4-7 set in an original fantasy world mixing modern technology and culture with classic elements. Free at Somers Library.

4Top Pick
Origami & Paper CraftingFREE

Origami & Paper Crafting

Sat, Sep 12 · 2:00 PM

Mount Kisco Public Library · Mount Kisco

Fun for the family! Design one of a kind creations using origami techniques and other crafting skills. Paper, glue, and more are provided. Instruction and hands on help are available. All are welcome.

Drop-in

Origami and paper crafting for the whole family with paper, glue, and hands-on instruction provided. Drop-in at Mount Kisco Public Library.

5Top Pick
Farm-to-FableFREE

Farm-to-Fable

Sun, Sep 13 · 10:00 AM

Hilltop Hanover Farm · Yorktown Heights

Little ones, ages 3-6, will explore the whimsy of the world around them through combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Registration for this class is requi

Ages 3–6

Farm-to-Fable at Hilltop Hanover Farm combines storytelling with hands-on farm activities for ages 3-6. Free, but registration is required.

6Top Pick
Take the Lead - Historic Miniature Battles for 4th and 5th GradersFREE

Take the Lead - Historic Miniature Battles for 4th and 5th Graders

Sun, Sep 13 · 3:30 PM

Rye Free Reading Room · Rye

Come play in this fast paced game of WWI aerial dogfighting. Players will be part of a team of bi-plane and tri-plane pilots. It’s dawn in 1918, and out of the clouds emerge enemy planes intent on sho

Ages 9–10

Historic miniature battles game for 4th and 5th graders featuring WWI aerial dogfighting in a team setting. Free at Rye Free Reading Room.

7Top Pick
Satur-Yay Family StorytimeFREE

Satur-Yay Family Storytime

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:30 AM

Scarsdale Public Library · Scarsdale

For children birth - 5 years with a parent/caregiver (older siblings welcome) *We reserve the right to refuse access to any programs for individuals who do not meet the specified age requirement for t

Up to age 5

Satur-Yay Family Storytime at Scarsdale Public Library for children birth to 5 years with a parent or caregiver. Older siblings are welcome.

8Top Pick
Storytime YogastorytimeFREE

Storytime Yoga

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:30 AM

Croton Free Library · Croton-on-Hudson

Toddler yoga with certified yoga instructor Lindsay Fletcher! Come explore the benefits of yoga right alongside your little one. After a quick warm up, we will read books and act it out in yoga poses.

Up to age 56-week course

Storytime Yoga at Croton Free Library combines toddler yoga with books and poses for ages 0-5. Led by a certified yoga instructor.

9Top Pick
Fireside Nature StorytimeFREE

Fireside Nature Storytime

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM

Cranberry Lake Preserve · Harrison

Enjoy children’s stories amongst the trees, with a campfire to keep warm! Requires 1-minute on-trail walk to campfire area.

Fireside Nature Storytime at Cranberry Lake Preserve features children's stories by a campfire with a short on-trail walk. Free event in Harrison.

10Top Pick
Family Fun Saturday: Baby Bunny VisitFREE

Family Fun Saturday: Baby Bunny Visit

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM

Lewisboro Library · South Salem

For All Ages Jill Matthews of TinyFarm of South Salem is back for a visit, and this time she’s bringing some baby bunnies! This month’s Family Fun Saturday is a great chance to pet, hold, or just meet

All ages

Family Fun Saturday at Lewisboro Library includes a visit from baby bunnies for all ages to pet, hold, or meet. Free at South Salem library.

Saturday, September 12 (9)

Board Game SaturdaystorytimeFREE

Board Game Saturday

Sat, Sep 12 · All day

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Get ready for maximum table-top chaos at the library's Board Game Saturday , where we’re unleashing a wild lineup of games for kids, adults, and everyone brave enough to roll the dice! Bring your frie

Up to age 11Weekly
Celebrate Roald DahlFREE

Celebrate Roald Dahl

Sat, Sep 12 · All day

Harrison Public Library · Harrison

Celebrate Roald Dahl Day a day early with us! Join us on Saturday, September 12th for The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl. Dive into phizz-wizarding fun featuring themed coloring pages, mazes, word

Up to age 11
Saxon Woods Garage SaleFREE

Saxon Woods Garage Sale

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

Saxon Woods Park · White Plains

The Westchester County Parks popular Garage Sale returns to Saxon Woods Park in White Plains, Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse second-hand treasures like clothing, household items, fu

Mercy University Health Education OutreachFREE

Mercy University Health Education Outreach

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

Yonkers Public Library — Grinton I. Will Library · Yonkers

At Mercy University School of Nursing's Health Equity Influencer Program in the Community (HEIP-C), we believe that health equity starts where people live, work, learn, and gather. That’s why we bring

Up to age 3
Welcome to the Library: All the Right NotesmusicFREE

Welcome to the Library: All the Right Notes

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:30 AM

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Drop in for a music-filled library celebration! Join us in the children’s room for fun activities for families with kids of all ages. 10:30 - 11:30am: Make a musical instrument to take home. We’ll use

All agesDrop-in
Tales & Tots at the Library!FREE

Tales & Tots at the Library!

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM

Pound Ridge Library · Pound Ridge

Join us at the library for a magical journey into the world of stories! Our Children’s “Tales & Tots” program is a place where imaginations take flight, and children of all ages delight in captivating

Up to age 5
Vendor VillageFREE

Vendor Village

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM

Kensico Dam Plaza · Valhalla

Spend the afternoon at Kensico Dam Plaza to shop from local vendors and hear live music. Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks. Free admission and parking. vendor inquiries

Music & MovementmusicFREE

Music & Movement

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM

Westchester Children’s Museum · Rye

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. Held at Westchester Children’s Museum, this free music session is designed for young children to explore rhythm and sound through g

Legorama ClubartFREE

Legorama Club

Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM

Yonkers Public Library — Riverfront Library · Yonkers

Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

Up to age 3

Sunday, September 13 (1)

Museum MinismuseumFREE

Museum Minis

Sun, Sep 13 · 11:30 AM

Westchester Children’s Museum · Rye

Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months – 30 months Free wit

Up to age 3
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