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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Music Festivals, Icelandic Fun, Mexican Dance and More, July 26-27
This weekend is all about cultural events in Westchester. Families can take in the two-day Peekskill Music Festival, which includes way more than just music, as well as a Jazz Festival that includes performances by up-and-coming young artists (including a 12-year-old piano virtuoso!).
Other cultural events this weekend include Midsummer Day, an afternoon-long immersion into all things Icelandic in honor of an ongoing exhibition of Icelandic art as well as a FREE performance by the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company.
Three recurring events this weekend are worth noting because each weekend features a different focus. For Arts in the Amphitheater: Movie Nightsthis week’s showing will be of Dirty Dancing--and includes a special added feature! Puppet Shows in the Amphitheater returns with a new performance, and the Art & Science Workshops has kids working with water. Best of all, all of these are FREE!
Read on to learn more about the above, and click through the links for full details. Let Mommy Poppins help you keep your kids busy this summer--not only this weekend, but every day! Our event calendar is loaded with diverse ways to keep kids busy, and many of them are FREE. Also be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to keep current with our latest posts, news and events.
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Peekskill Music Festival - Peekskill
Kick up your heels and party in the streets with live music at this two-day music festival, which also includes a food festival, art fair and car show! FREE
SATURDAY
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company - Yonkers
In traditional costume, the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company performs traditional Mexican dance. FREE
Arts in the Amphitheater: Movie Nights - Yonkers
More than just a free-outdoor movie (which in itself is great fun!), at this event you’ll watch the classic film Dirty Dancing—and have the opportunity to take part in dancing lessons! FREE
Snakes Alive! - Cornwall
Handle snakes, learn to identify different ones, find out about the importance of snakes in our ecosystem and more! Adults: $7; children: $5
SUNDAY
Midsummer Day - Katonah
Celebrate Icelandic culture with an art exhibition of Icelandic artists, Icelandic-horse demos, ice cream, Lopi wool crafts, workshops and more! Select activities are FREE with museum admission; others, supplemental.
Jazz Festival - Katonah
The annual Jazz Festival returns with a Grammy® Award winning orchestra and a cadre of young virtuosos--including a 12-year-old pianist. Adults: $21-$61; children: $13.50-$33.50
Art & Science Workshops - Yonkers
Combine science and crafting, as this week’s workshop focuses on “Water, Water Everywhere & Not a Drop to Drink--Fun with Filtering.” $5 suggested donation
Puppet Shows in the Amphitheater - Yonkers
The FREE series continues with “The Lion’s Whiskers,” presented by Catskill Puppets. FREE
BEYOND WESTCHESTER
On Saturday, enjoy old-fashioned outdoor play at Family Field Day, featuring relay races, volleyball, basketball, soccer clinic and more at this free, outdoor day of fun geared towards the whole family.
Also on Saturday is the free Lincoln Center Out of Doors Family Day, where kids and adults alike can enjoy a dance party, Brazilian street dance workshop, an interactive National Dance Day performance and more.
Venture over to Queens for the 36th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow--a 3-day celebration of Native American culture. This large-scale pow-wow includes performances, dance competitions, art, crafts, food and representatives of over 40 Indian nations!
Don't forget--there are more ideas for fun family outings in our Events Calendar.
Photo of Calpulli Mexican Dance Company by David Galalis.
