What To Do with the Kids April

Posted OnMarch 20, 2019

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What To Do with the Kids April: Farm chores, sheep sheering, fishing derbies, seal spotting, egg hunts and Lard Dog and The Band of Shy. Plus PJ Masks Save the Day.

Planetarium Shows, Hudson River Museum Planetarium, Sat-Sun, Year Round: HRM presents three planetarium shows each week from a portfolio of fifteen multi-media presentations. Each week they present age appropriate offerings for kids pre-K to grade 12 and adult. Including Tyco To The Moon, about a dog who visits the moon and a trip to the moon and beyond with our astronauts, Moons: Worlds of Mystery. (511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; www.hrm.org)

Opens March 15! Superpower Dogs, IMAX Movies, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Daily through June 30: In this new IMAX adventure, Chris Evans (Captain America, Fantastic Four) narrates this inspiring true story of these real life super hero dogs. Experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs. Also playing: Pandas, Backyard Wilderness and Oceans: Our Blue Planet. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk, www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Local! Bedford Bingo, Fri, 4/5: 5:30pm: Does Bedford love Bingo? You bet! Bedford Historical Society, the same people who brought you Gentleman’s Poker Night, presents this family Bingo night with pizza, popcorn and prizes. Just $5 per person or $25 for the whole family. Purchase tickets online or call 914.234.9751. See you at Bedford Historical Hall, 609 Old Post Rd., Bedford; www.bedfordhistoricalsociety.org)

The Jungle Book, Ridgefield Playhouse, Sat, 4/6: 1pm: Virginia Rep on Tour presents this musical version of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale of Mowgli a young man-cub raised in the jungle by wolves. Here Mowgli takes on his nemesis, the tiger Shere Khan, with the help of his friends the black panther, Bagheera, and Baloo the lovable bear. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Lard Dog and The Band of Shy, Tarrytown Music Hall, Sat, 4/6; 11am & 1pm: Lard Dog burst on the New York entertainment scene in 2015 with an off-Broadway theatre run called, “Life’s A Real Dream”. With their quirky lyrics and infectious tunes the band has drawn comparisons to Devo, Pee Wee Herman, and the B52’s. In 2017, the band landed the #1 chart-topping song on Sirius XM Kids Place Live “13 under 13 Countdown” with the single, “I Like.” (13 E. Main St., Tarrytown; www.tarrytownmusichall.org)

Local! Morning Farm Chores, Muscoot Farm, Sat, 4/13: 8am-9am: Children ages 8 & up along with their grown-ups get to learn the morning routine at Muscoot and help feed cows, collect hen eggs, and more! The program lasts about an hour and a half. Step right up, there’s a chore for everyone! You will get a chance to work up close and personal with our animals–chickens, cows, sheep, pygmy goats and more. (51 NY 100, Katonah; www.muscootfarm.org)

North Castle Recreation’s Egg-Cellent Hunt, IBM Community Park Track, Sat, 4/13: 10:30am SHARP!: Boys and girls pre-K through grade 5 head over to the IBM community park with baskets or bags to gather eggs on this annual Armonk eg hunt. No registration necessary.Rain date, Sat, 4/20: 10:30am.

Julius Caesar, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Live at The Bedford Playhouse, Sat, 4/13: 4:30pm: The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival brings it’s 90 minute, student friendly live production of Shakespeare’s historical play Julius Caesar to The Bedford Playhouse. This production, directed by Illana Stein, is recommended for grades 5 and up. HVSF teaching artists also present 1- hour workshops exploring aspects of the play for all ages at 1 & 1:30pm. (633 Old Post Rd., Bedford; www.bedfordplayhouse.org)

Baah! Sheep to Shawl, Phillipsburg Manor, Sat-Sun, 4/13-14: 10am-5pm: From fiber to fashion, this classic spring festival celebrates all things wooly sheep! Demonstrations explore each step in the process of turning wool into cloth. Watch sheep get shorn by hand just like in the 18th century. Scottish border collies herd sheep and corral ducks. Yes, ducks. Plus hands on wool dying workshops, crafts, a fashion show from Project Colonial Runway, music form Bluegrass Collusion and food from Geordane’s.(381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; www.hudsonvalley.org)

Seal Spotting & Birding Cruise, Maritime Aquarium, Sat-Sun, 3/30-31, 4/13-14 & 5/4-5: check times: On these 2.5 hour cruises on the Maritime Aquarium’s R/V Spirit of the Sound catamaran, you will seek out the seals that enter the Long Island Sound and graze on rocks near the Norwalk Islands in winter. Aquarium educators discuss seal anatomy and behaviors. The cruise offers photo ops for birders, as well, with winter waterfowl such as buffleheads, merganser, Brant geese and long-tailed ducks. (Aquarium Dock, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Teatown Lake Reservation, Spring Fling Mini-Camp, Mon-Fri, 4/15-19: Spring is here – get your kids outdoors to see the day! The slugs, bugs and other critters are waking from their slumber. We’ll play games, make crafts and see what spring has to offer. Full day campers should pack a lunch. Snack is provided. Ages 4-12. (1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining; www.teatown.org)

Local! Flashlight Egg Hunt, Bedford Recreation, Wed, 4/17: 7:45pm: Kids in grades 3-7 bring a flashlight or don a headlamp for this after dark egg hunt. Bring a bag to collect your loot. (Bedford Village Memorial Park, 65 Greenwich Rd., Bedford; www.bedfordny.gov)

Editors Choice! Ages 10+! The Triplets of Belleville, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 4/20: 8pm: This much beloved animated film, that was nominated for a 2003 Academy Award for Best Animated Film, is screened as composer Benoit Charest leads Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville in the live performance of his Le Jazz Hot original score for the film, including his academy award nominated best song. . (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Local! Conservation Camp, Westmoreland Sanctuary, Mon-Thurs, 4/22-25: Epic adventures in Westmoreland’s pristine woodland environment. Campers will hike near and far and conduct water testing, amphibian surveys, measure tree growth, remove invasive plants, band and release wild birds, conduct game camera studies, and more. Half-day for 7-9 and full-day for 10-15. (260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mt. Kisco; www.westmorelandsanctuary.org)

Operation: Colonial Survivor Spring Break Camp, Phillipsburg Manor, Mon-Fri, 4/22-26: Hands-on adventures based on the challenges faced by New York colonists. Campers learn the importance of shelter and fencing and have a chance to design and create their own. They’ll create charcoal for drawing and learn to use simple tools. Full-day for grades 3-6. (381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; www.hudsonvalley.org)

Rosie Revere Engineer, Emelin Theatre, Sat, 4/27: 11am & 1:30pm: In this new musical, based on the STEM curriculum book series by Andrea Beaty, Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect, and Ada Twist, Scientist go on a field trip to a remote island in Ms. Lila Greer’s classroom. When the footbridge connecting them to the mainland collapses, Rosie, Iggy and Ada come together to solve the crisis. (53 Library Ln., Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org)

Stuart Little, Ridgefield Playhouse, Sat, 4/27: 1pm: Virginia Rep On Tour presents a musical production of E. B. White’s classic story about the noble mouse who jumps headlong into adventures big enough to match any imagination. In this production, Virginia Rep mixes gorgeous child-size puppets with live actors to work their theatrical magic. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Local! Sleeping With Wolves, Wolf Conservation Center South Salem, Sat, 4/27-10/19& Special Dates: 5pm-8:30am. These nocturnal adventures at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem offers families a chance to sleep out with over 20 wolves. You will see critically endangered red and Mexican wolves, have a pizza party with Ambassador Wolves, watch a movie under the stars, and enjoy fireside snacks and breakfast. Tents provided. www.nywolf.org

Local! Health Yards Earth Day Festival from Bedford 2020, Bedford Hills Train Station, Sun, 4/28: 12-4pm: Bedford 2020 presents this Earth Day Festival featuring live music from The Shovel Ready String Band and The Recliners, games for kids, free tree saplings, native plant sale, food and gardening, composting and landscaping tips from the pros.(Bedford Hills Train Station: www.bedford2020.org)

Local! 7th Annual Gedney Pond Fishing Derby, Chappaqua, Sun, 4/28: 8:30am: New Castle Recreation & Parks Department and the Camp Fire Conservation Fund of Chappaqua stocks Gedney Pond with a variety of fish for this catch-and-take home event. This event for ages 6 & up offers prizes and giveaways to keep the competition going. Fishing licenses for kids 6+ (required) can be obtained at www.dec.ny.gov. (Gedney Park, Rt. 133, Chappaqua; www.mynewcastle,org)

PJ Masks: Save the Day Live!, The Palace Stamford, Tues, 4/30: 3 & 6pm: A live musical show, featuring the heroic trio from your Disney Junior on DisneyNow. Watch Catboy, Owlette and Gekko and their new friend PJ Robot, as they try to save the day from the sneaky villains – Rom eo, Night Ninja and Luna Girl! Fluttering Feathers! Leaping Lizards! What a CAT- ta strophe! (61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.palacestamford.org)

Coming in May

Cool! Marine Life Encounter Cruises, Maritime Aquarium Norwalk, Sun, 5/6 & Sat-Sun, 5/46/23: 1:15-3:45pm. Study the biodiversity of Long Island Sound’s interdependent marine life on these catamaran cruises from the Maritime Aquarium Norwalk. Participants utilize such sampling techniques as a plankton tow, biodredge, mud grab and otter trawl that may bring up fish, crabs, lobsters, sea stars and more. A video microscope and touch tank on board enhance observations. Check dates. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Local! 19th Annual Fishing Derby at Lake Marie, Bedford Hills, Sun, 5/5: 12-3pm: This very popular program is open to all up to age 15. Bring the whole family and enjoy the beautiful weather as young anglers race to land the prize winning fish! Volunteers from the Sportsman’s Club of Northern Westchester will be on hand to help youngsters bait hooks, as well as provide fishing tips to first timers. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Bedford Hills Memorial Park, 60 Haines Rd., Bedford Hills; Pre- register by Fri, 5/3 at Bedford Recreation)

Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway, Sun, 5/5-19 & 6/2-30: 10am-2pm: Bicycle Sundays return on May 6. The Westchester Parks Foundation closes off a six and a half mile stretch of the Bronx River Parkway for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, scooters and strollers. Park your car at the County Center lot and bike to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Round trip 13.1 miles. www.friendsofwestchesterparks.com