Mostly Free & Fun Things to Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Festivals, Reptile Expo, Harvest Party, Sept. 7 & 8

9/4/13 - By Sonia Gonzalez

Summer is winding down and many kids head back to school on Monday but the weather is gorgeous and there are great ways to squeeze in lots of outdoor fun while its still warm out. Friday Mamaroneck Shares hosts their final block party in the summer long series. Saturday there's the annual Yonkers Riverfest or Take Me to the River Music and Art Fest in Hastings-on-Hudson. Sunday the weekend long White Plains Jazz Fest comes to a close with the White Plains International Food & Jazz Festival and Greenburgh Nature Center is hosting their Harvest Party.

Read on for our top weekend picks for families in Westchester. If you see something that piques your interest, be sure to click through to the listing for full details. And be sure to check our Event Calendar for more events happening this weekend and beyond. 

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Friday

Mamaroneck Shares - Mamaroneck
This is the last night in Mamaroneck's summer block party series. Enjoy an evening of family fun and help raise money for local charities. FREE

Saturday

Picture This! Saturday Story Time - Katonah
Katonah Museum of Art welcomes the fall harvest. Hear stories from a local farmer and celebrate life and work on the farm with artwork. FREE

Take Me to the River Music & Art Festival - Hastings-on-Hudson
12MilesNorth hosts this music and art fest with hip-hop, bluegrass, jazz, world, folk, Americana, and indie-rock music, sinfully delicious food, workshops and lots of kid-friendly activities including a marble run, giant acorn sling shot, shaving cream finger painting and more.$18 in advance; $25 at the gate; Kids 10-17 $5; 9 and under FREE

Yonkers Riverfest - Yonkers
This annual celebration boasts fun for the entire family with live music played by top area performance groups, arts and crafts displays, international food, classic cars, children's petting zoo, face painting, mini golf, street jugglers and more. FREE

Sunday

White Plains International Food & Jazz Festival - White Plains
Celebrate jazz with a day of live music, great food from local restaurants and lots of family activities. FREE 

Harvest Party - Scarsdale
Greenburgh Nature Center is hosting a Harvest Party. Sample tasty treats from their organic garden and beehives. Learn about the social lives of bees and see honey extracted by resident beekeeper. $4 for members, $8 for nonmembers. 

New York Metro Reptile Expo - White Plains
Westchester County Center will be crawling with thousands of live reptiles and amphibians at the New York Metro Reptile Expo. Bring home a new pet or just enjoy observing them in action. Books, cages and other supplies will also be available. $10 adults, $5 for kids 7-12, Free under 7.

Annual Big Band Concert and Sunset Picnic - Garrison
Celebrate the last days of summer on Boscobel’s great lawn overlooking the Hudson River. Bring a picnic and listen to to the sounds of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and more. All ages welcome. $16; Children 10 and under FREE.

Beyond Westchester

The 3rd Annual New York City Honey Festival is on Saturday and if you're heading into Connecticut this weekend, check out the Ledyard Fair on Sunday.

Remember you can find more events happening this weekend and beyond on our Event Calendar!