Mostly Free and Fun Things to Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Super Bowl Cooking, Frozen Party, Chess Tournament and More, Jan. 31-Feb. 1

1/28/15 - By Susan Miele

If your family has cabin fever from snow days, don’t despair--we’ve assembled our top picks for the coming weekend in Westchester to help get everyone out of the house and back in action.

In light of this being Super Bowl weekend, we’re excited about the special edition of Let's Cook Together!, where little kids and their big grown-ups can jointly prepare a festive Bowl-worthy meal. Also on the sports theme is We Got Game: Sports on Film, with a topic you’ll probably recall from when it garnered considerable media attention--and debate.

Need a little mental stimulation after the abbreviated school week? There’s the Annual Chess Tournament, a history lesson at Old-Time Carpentry and nature study at Marvelous Moths: Grand Opening Weekend.

If you’re feeling like you just want to kick back and be entertained, try the much-lauded B.Y.O.K. (Bring Your Own Kids) Concert Series: Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights or Free Concert: Yonkers Philharmonic. For more interactive entertainment, there’s Danceworks for Children.

Finally, you’re sure to be a hero when you take your child to the Frozen Party--which is FREE!

Check out our Event Calendar for even more great activities, as well as our roundup of the best places to go sledding in Westchester. Read on for details about this weekend's top picks.

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ALL WEEKEND

Marvelous Moths: Grand Opening Weekend - Cornwall
What’s the difference between a moth and a butterfly? This question and more will be answered at this new exhibition, and in honor of the opening weekend, there will be special fun offerings as well! $7-$10

SATURDAY

We Got Game: Sports on Film - Pleasantville
At age 14, Laura Dekker set her sights on being the youngest person to sail around the world solo—sparking much controversy in the media and the public. See her story… $12

Frozen Party - Yonkers
Let it go as you watch Frozen, play bingo and enjoy a delectable treat--all while dressed up as your favorite character from the movie! FREE

B.Y.O.K. (Bring Your Own Kids) Concert Series: Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights - Rye
Find out why People Magazine, Parents Magazine and The Washington Post all honored Joanie Leeds with the distinction of releasing the best kids’ CD of the year! $12-$15

Annual Chess Tournament - Rye
Whether or not your child is the next Bobby Fischer, he/she can enjoy a friendly chess competition in this four-hour tourney. FREE

Let's Cook Together! - White Plains
While our weekly e-newsletter highlighted a Super Bowl cooking event for teens, this event allows younger kids to pair up with a grown-up partner to prepare a feast in time for game day. $50/pair

SUNDAY

Danceworks for Children - Valhalla
Get ready for some interactive fun at the return of this combination of performance and workshop. $10

Free Concert: Yonkers Philharmonic - Yonkers
A different guest conductor takes the baton at each of these concerts, and a different repertoire is performed as well. Can’t beat FREE!

Old-Time Carpentry - Katonah
Learn how farmers of yore built their barns and other structures as you get a narrated tour of the carpentry tools that were at their disposal in the low-tech era. FREE

BEYOND WESTCHESTER

Indulge in Korean custom as Sŏllal, the Korean New Year, is celebrated this weekend at Family Day: Korean New Year 2015! The festivities feature Korean folk tales, calligraphy, brush painting, games, crafts, food and more.

If your child loves musical theater, the Broadway Playhouse is a great option for this weekend! There’ll be mini-musicals, sing-alongs, skits and interactivity.

Don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more fun happening throughout Westchester!