What To Do: With the Kids Spring 2017

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What To Do: With the Kids Spring 2017: Here’s our Top 48 things to do with the kids between now and Memorial Day. Including pancakes, LT, baby animals and dinosaurs.

Cool! IMAX Movies, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk – Daily through June 30: Through June 30 The Maritime Aquarium will be screening four movies seven days a week on their six-story tall IMAQX screen. Including: Dream Big, the first IMAX movie with STEM content; Jean-Michael Cousteau’s Secret Ocean; Born to Be Wild that follows orphaned orangutans through the rain forests of Borneo and the Kenyan savannah, and National Parks Adventure narrated by Robert Redford. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk, www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Planetarium Shows, Hudson River Museum Planetarium – Sat-Sun in March. HRM’s planetarium offers 3 special themed shows every weekend with at least one for younger audiences. March shows include: The Girl Who Walked Upside Down for young children @ 12:30pm; The Sky Tonight offers a live tour of the heavens with a planetarium educator for ages 8 plus @ 2pm, and Undiscovered Worlds explores exo-planets with a Kepler telescope and an original orchestral score for ages 8+ @3:30pm. (511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; www.hrm.org)

Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament, Madison Square Garden – Wed-Sat, 3/8-11: After two regular season losses to #13 ranked Butler, Coach Jay (“Suitman”) Wright and his defending National Champions Villanova (#2) are looking for a rematch in their hunt for the Big East Title. See big time NCAA action at MSG at prices humans can afford. Semi-finals: Fri, 3/10: 6:30pm. Tournament Championship: Sat, 3/11: 5:30pm. (4 Penn Plaza, NYC; www.thegarden.com)

Local Kids Alert! Les Miserables – Byram Hills HS – Thurs-Fri, 3/9-10: 7pm & Sat, 3/11: 2 & 7pm. Byram Hills HS Varley Players present Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Herbert Kretzmer, and James Fenton musical stage adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel. It is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption after serving nineteen years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his sister’s starving child. (Byram Hills H.S., 12 Tripp Lane, Armonk; wwwbyramhillsstage)

LT Alert! March Madness Baseball Card Show, County Center – Fri-Sun, 3/10-12: Thousands of autographed/game used inserts, modern and vintage sports cards, factory/hand collated sets, hobby and wax boxes – all sports and non-sport graded cards and set fillers for your new or old sets! Sports card supplies, ball holders and autograph holders, on-site Autograph Authentication (JSA or PSA). Plus autograph opportunities with Lawrence Taylor, Joe Greene, Sparky Lyle, Dennis Eckersley, Dennie McLain and more. (198 Central Ave., White Plains; www.countycenter.biz)

Local! Challenge Game Night, Bedford Recreation – Fri, 3/10: 6-8:30pm. Kids in grades 3-7 play Stratego, Battleship, Connect Four and other challenging games. Dinner and snacks included for residents and non-residents: (Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; www.bedfordny.info)

Local! SugarFest 2017, Westmoreland Sanctuary– Sat, 3/11: check times. Westmoreland’s Sugarfest! celebrates the sugaring season with their Maple Sugaring Through the Ages program that explores the harvesting and processing techniques used by the Native Americans and early colonists through present day. Plus their delectable all-you-can-eat Pancake Feast served with 100% New York Maple Syrup. (260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mt. Kisco; www.westmorelandsanctuary.org)

Pinkalicious, Emelin – Sat- Sun, 3/11-12: 11am & 1:30pm. In this musical adaptation of Elizabeth and Victoria Kann’s picture books, Pinkalicious contracts Pinkititis from eating too many pink cupcakes. This production from Vital Theatre Company is recommended for ages 2 & up. 153 Library Ln., Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org)

A Year With Frog and Toad, Tarrytown Music Hall – Sun, 3/12: 2pm. Based on the children’s books by Arnold Lobel, this whimsical musical follows two friends through four fun-filled seasons. They make new friends like Man Bird and Lady Bird, Father, Mother, Young Frog, Turtle, Squirrel and many more along the way. A hit on Broadway, A Year With Frog And Toad was nominated for 3 TONY Awards – including Best Musical. (13 Main St., Tarrytown; www.tarrytownmusichall.org)

Hot ticket Alert! Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! Performing Arts Center Purchase – Sun, 3/12: 2pm. This interactive, theatrical production is based on the hit PBS Kids television series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Join Daniel and friends on a trolley ride filled with singing and dancing through the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Expect a host of “grr-ific” surprises! Consider a VIP ticket for a Meet & Greet with Daniel Tiger. (Concert Hall, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Cool! Long Island Sound Lighthouse Cruises, Maritime Aquarium Norwalk – Sun, 3/12, Sat, 4/1 & 15, Sat, 5/6 &20: 9am or 10am. The Norwalk Aquarium offers two Lighthouse Cruises on their Spirit of the Sound catamaran. The Western cruise departs at 9am and passes lighthouses on a 7-hour cruise including Sands Point and Eaton’s Neck. The Central Cruise departs at 10am and passes five century old beacons on its 5-hour cruise including Sheffield Island. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Sugaring Sundays, Teatown Lake Reservation – Sun, 3/12 & 19: Start your day off with stacks of hotcakes and maple syrup, hot coffee, sausages and more. Then visit Warren’s Sugar House to watch a demonstration about how Teatown’s ‘liquid gold’ is produced. Join Charlie Roberto for a half-hour free bird walk after breakfast. (1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining; www.teatown.org)

Jay and Ray, Stamford Palace – Sun, 3/12: 3pm. Jay and Ray were born to play. They have individually been playing since high school, with a pedigree of touring the United States, playing gigs all around the world, and advanced degrees in childhood education centered on music. (61 Atlantic St., Stamford, CT; www.palacestamford.org)

Westchester Knicks, County Center – 3/16, 3/24, 3/28. 3/30 & 4/1: The second place Westchester Knicks, led by high scoring Chasson Randle, are battling it our for the NBA D League Eastern Division championship. Here’s when you can see them as they drive for the finish. Thurs, 3/16: 7pm vs. Long Island Nets; Fri, 3/24: 7pm vs. Reno Bighorns; Tues, 3/28: 7pm vs. Canton Charge; Thurs, 3/30: 7pm vs. Grand Rapids Drive; Sat, 4/1: 1pm vs. Long Island Nets. (198 Central Ave., White Plains; Westchester Knicks)

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat In the Hat, Tarrytown Music Hall – Sat, 3/18: 2pm. From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears at their door, Sally and her brother know that the Cat in the Hat is the most mischievous cat they will ever meet. Will their house ever be the same? They will need some help from Thing One and Thing Two to clean up before mom comes home. (13 Main St., Tarrytown; www.tarrytownmusichall.org)

Romeo & Juliet, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Spring Tour – Paramount Hudson Valley, Sat, 3/18: 2pm. HVSF’s 90 minute production of Shakespeare’s classic tragic love story takes place in a New England prep school. Rifts exist between the legacy students and the scholarship kids, teachers and staff and, of course, the Montagues and the Capulets. (1008 Brown St., Peekskill; www.paramounthudsonvalley.org)

Puppet Alert! Everybody Loves Pirates, Palace Theatre Stamford – Sun, 3/26: 3pm: A gang of bumbling pirates keep getting in the way of Lucy and Little Chucky’s treasure hunt. Maine’s Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers. who has received 3 Citations of Excellence from UNIMA USA (the “Marionette world’s most prestigious academy) use 15 handcrafted mouth and rod puppets and an 8 foot paper mache boat to tell this tale (61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.palacestamford.org)

HypnoHype, Paramount Music Hall – Sun, 3/26: 5pm: Master hypnotist Asad Mecci stars in this comedy/hypnosis show performed for over 1.5 million people live and on MTV, HGTV, Entertainment Tonight and Maxim Online. “Blew my mind.” – Entertainment Tonight. (1008 Brown St., Peekskill; www.paramounthudsonvalley.com)

Local! Bedford Rec’s Paint Party, Bedford Hills – Fri, 3/31: 4:30-6pm: Kids grades 3-8 paints their own masterpiece at this painting party with Nando. Residents and non-residents welcome. (Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; www.bedfordny.gov)

Fox Lane High School Musical – Fri-Sat, 3/31-4/1: 7pm & Sun, 4/2: 1pm. The Fox Lane HS musical is scheduled for these dates. Check website for more information.

Horace Greeley High School Theatre – Thurs-Fri, 4/9-10: 7pm & Sat, 4/11: 8pm. The HGHS winter production is scheduled for these dates. Check website for more information. (HGHS Auditorium, 70 Roaring Brook Rd., Chappaqua; Greeley Calendar)

April

Pete the Cat, Emelin Theatre – Sat, 4/1: 11am & 1:30 pm: When Pete the Cat gets caught rocking out after bedtime, the cat-catcher sends him to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners –total squares! But for the groovy blue cat, life is an adventure anywhere, so the minute Pete walks in the door, he gets the whole family rocking to Paris in a VW Bus. (153 Library Ln., Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org)

Local! Egg-Cellent Hunt, Armonk – Sat. 4/1: 10:30am SHARP! Wear boots and bring a bag to North Castle Recreation’s annual egg hunt for boys and girls pre-K through grade 5. Rain Date: Sat, 4/8. (Community Park Track Field, 205 Business Park Dr., Armonk & North Castle Community Center Fields, 10 Clove Road, N.W. Plains; www.northcastleny.com)

Alley Oop! High School Basketball National Championship – Middle Village – Sat, 4/1: 10am & 12pm: Who is the best high school basketball team in the country? Watch future D-1 stars as nationally ranked HS basketball teams compete in the 9th annual boys and girls’ championship games sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods. (Christ the King HS, 68-02 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village; www.dicksnationals.com)

Laurie Berkner Band, Paramount Hudson Valley – Sat, 4/8: 11am. The New York Times called her “The Adele of the pre-school crowd.” People Magazine called her “The queen of children’s music.” The Wall Street Journal wrote, “Her music speaks to kids without talking down to them, charming youngsters without boring grownups.” (1008 Brown St., Peekskill; www.paramounthudsonvalley.com)

Local! Bedford Rec’s Spring Egg Hunt, John Jay Homestead – Tues, 4/11: 10:50am: Kids, ages 2-10, hunt for over 8,000 eggs. Bring your camera for a photo opp with the Spring Bunny and a basket to gather your eggs. Rain Date: Thurs, 4/13: 10:50am at Fox lane Turf Field. (John Jay Homestead, Rt. 22, Katonah; www.bedfordny.gov)

Local! Bedford Rec’s Flashlight Egg Hunt – Bedford Village Memorial park – Wed, 4/12: 8pm: Kids in grades 3-7 – bring a bag to collect your eggs and a flashlight ‘cause you’ll be hunting in the dark. Pre-registration required. Rain date: Thurs, 4/12: 8pm. Residents & non-residents welcome. (Bedford Village Memorial Park; Greenwich Rd., Bedford; www.bedfordny.gov)

Golden Dragon Acrobats, Paramount Hudson Valley – Sat, 4/15: 3 & 7pm: Danny and Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatre in this time honored tradition more than 2500 years old. “Explosive choreography…” – NYTheatre.com. (1008 Brown St., Peekskill; www.paramounthudsonvalley.com)

The Song of Mulan, Ridgefield Playhouse – Sun, 4/23: 11am & 2pm: The Virginia Repertory Theatre presents a theatrical production of the noble Chinese folk tale about Mulan, an extraordinary heroine who takes the place of her ailing father when he is drafted into Khan’s army. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Baah! Sheep to Shawl, Phillipsburg Manor – Sat-Sun, 4/22-23: 10am-5pm: Watch sheep (and alpacas) get shorn by hand just like in the 18th century. Scottish border collies herd sheep and corral ducks. Yes, ducks. Costumed interpreters demonstrate wool dyeing, spinning & weaving and storyteller Jonathan Kruk entertains. (381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; www.hudsonvalley.org)

The Little Mermaid, Tarrytown Music Hall – Sun, 4/23: 2pm: Following a sell-out tour of China, the UK’s children’s theatre The Panto Company presents an original adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s story of the young girl who believes there is a better life for her out of the water. With original and contemporary chart songs. (13 Main St., Tarrytown; www.tarrytownmusichall.org)

Muscoot Movie Night – Fri, 4/28: 7:30pm: Check out the farm and watch a classic family movie in the farmhouse. Last year’s screening was the 1971 children’s classic Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder. This year’s mopvie is TBA. (Muscoot Farm, Rt. 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

Cool! Marine Life Study Cruises, Maritime Aquarium Norwalk – Sat, 4/29-Sat, 9/30: 1-3:30pm. Study the biodiversity of Long Island Sound’s interdependent marine life. 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)

Design & Build Family Weekend, Lyndhurst Mansion – Sat-Sun, 4/29-30: 10am-4pm: The weekend’s events include the interactive creation of a 3D village using recycled materials, massive LEGO® sculptures, robotics battles, scavenger hunts along Lyndhurst’s historic property, crafts, food, and entertainment. (635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)

Seussical the Musical, Emelin Theatre – Sat, 4/29: 11am & 1:30pm: In this TheatreWorks USA’s adaptation for young audiences of the Broadway show, The Cat in the Hat is your host in a romp through Seuss classics featuring Horton, the young Who JoJo, Miss Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Maysie La Bird and other Dr. Seuss faves. (153 Library Ln., Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org)

May

The House At Pooh Corner, Ridgefield Playhouse – Sat, 5/6: 11am & 2pm: The Virginia Repertory Theatre returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse with their original production about Christopher Robin and Winnie-The-Pooh (Tigger and Piglet, too) – faithfully based on the A.A. Milne classic The House At Pooh Corner. . (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway, Sun, 5/7-6/25: 10am-2pm: 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

Bedford Rec’s Fishing Derby, Lake Marie – Sun, 5/7: 12-3pm: The 17th annual Bedford Fishing Derby is open to kids to age 15 – children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own fishing rod. Volunteers will help kids bait hooks and provide fishing tips. Prizes are awarded throughout the day. Pre-register with Bedford Hills recreation by Fri, 5/5. Rain Date: Sat, 5/20: 12pm. Residents and non-residents welcome. (Bedford Hills Memorial Park, Haines Rd., Bedford Hill; www.bedfordny.info)

Puppet Alert! Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live! Palace Theatre Stamford – Fri, 5/12: 3:30 & 7pm: Australia’s Erth Visual and Physical puppeteers, with the help of a team of paleontologists, present this educational theatrical production with their amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures. (61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.palacestamford .org)

Learn to Ride Bike Program, Bedford Recreation – Sat, 5/13: 10am-12pm: Bike New York teaches kids how to ride a bicycle and shows parents effective methods for teaching their kids at home. The Bedford Police will be on hand to provide safety tips and bike registration. Bring your own bike and helmet. For boys and girls of all ages. Rain Date: Sat, 5/20: 10am. (Bedford Hills Memorial Park, Haines Rd, Bedford Hills; www.bedfordny.gov)

Baah! Sheep Shearing & Farmers Market at Muscoot Farm – Sun, 5/14: 12-3pm. Every Mother’s Day Muscoot Farm shears its adult sheep and the public is invited to watch them get their spring haircut. Mother’s Day also marks the opening of the Muscoot Farmers Market. The market is open every Sunday through October. See our guide to Farmer’s Markets. (Rt. 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

First Carnival Sighting! 42^nd St. Patrick’s School Carnival, Bedford – Tues-Sun, 5/16-21: The local carnival season always kicks off at St. Patrick’s School in Bedford. One of the state’s biggest grossing carnivals, this event raises money for educational ministries of the parish. With full-scale carnival rides and games for kids and teens, cotton candy, “Sausage and Peppers” and a big-prize raffle worth $25,000. (483 Old Post Road, Bedford; stpatricks.org)

Smart Kids! Pinkster Day, Philipsburg Manor – Sat, 5/20: 12-5pm: The only living museum dedicated to the history of slavery in the northern colonies, recreates this 17th century African-American spring celebration with a colonial-style festival of music, dance and food. Including presentations of drumming, traditional dance and African folktales. (381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; www.hudsonvalley.org)

Baby Animals! Spring on the Farm Festival, Stamford Museum & Nature Center – Sat-Sun, 5/20-21: 11am-3pm: Featuring spring’s baby animals, sheep shearing, yarn demonstrations, face painting, crafts, music with Jay and Ray, hayrides, a bonsai exhibition and the museum gallery’s exhibit, Connecticut’s Waterways. There will also be a plant, herb and bonsai sale and FOOD TRUCKS! (Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford; www.stamfordmuseum.org)

Some Pig! Charlotte’s Web, Paramount Hudson Valley – Sat, 5/20: 11am & 3pm. “Some pig.” Theatre Works USA brings to life E.B. White’s classic story about how Charlotte the spider saves Wilbur the pig from becoming breakfast. Since 1961, Theatre Works USA has presented professional family theatre to over 90 million children. Grades K-5. (1008 Brown St., Peekskill; www.paramounthudsonvalley.com)

Cool! Pirelli World Challenge & Royals Car Show, Rock Park Memorial Day Season Opener – Fri-Sun, 5/26-28: The Pirelli World Challenge series serves up races from all 7 car classes from the Bid Dogs (Cadillacs, Bentley’s, Lomborghinis & Porches) to the TC class of Mustangs and BMW 228is, and the smallest class of Chevy Sonics and Mazda 2s. On Sunday, the Royals Car Show draws 200-400 prime vehicles from rare sports cars to muscle cars from the 60s and 70s. (60 White Hollow Rd., Lakeville CT: www.limerock.com)

Hilltop Hanover Farm Memorial Day Farm Fest – Sat, 5/27: 10am-4pm: A family day at Hilltop Hanover celebrating farming in Westchester. With plants for sale, a farm stand, vendors, kids events, tours, hiking, food, and more! (1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights; www.hilltophanoverfarm.org)

More Baby Animals! Meet the Baby Animals, Muscoot Farm – Sun 5/28: 12-3pm: Get up close and personal with Muscoot Farm’s new arrivals. Like this Dorset lamb. Visit their Farmers Market when you are three. (Muscoot Farm, Rt. 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

Local! Bedford Memorial Day Picnic, Katonah – Mon, 5/29: 11am-2pm: The local American Legion Post 1575 will host a Memorial Day picnic at American Legion Hall next to the Katonah Museum of Art. All town residents are invited. (American Legion Hall, 136 Jay St. Katonah; www.bedfordny.gov)

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