Things to Do with Kids in Westchester this Weekend

*Be sure to call venues ahead of time to make sure events are still happening in the wake of coronavirus concerns.*

If you're like us, you love weekends because it's the time when you get to spend quality time with your kids, whether you are planning a day trip to a nearby destination or are looking for things to do that are close to home in Westchester County. There’s lots to do this weekend with your family, from concerts and performances to museum exhibits, shows, crafts activities, seasonal events, parades, and more, so you're sure to find something to do that the whole family will love. Look no further for ideas and plan your weekend with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly (virtual and in-person) events happening in and around Westchester County, including family fun in Mamaroneck, White Plains, Scarsdale, South Salem, Yonkers, Valhalla, Hastings-on-Hudson, Katonah, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Tarrytown, Larchmont, Croton-on-Hudson, Pellham, Pleasantville, Bronx, and Peekskill. You can also check out our calendar for things to do each month, and for more fun in the New York area, visit our Rockland, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island weekend roundups!

POST-PAUSE Living Lights
WHEN: Jun. 29 - Dec. 31, Monday-Sunday, 10am–5pm
WHERE: The Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water Street, Norwalk, CT
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Meet amazing animals with the natural ability to glow in the dark in “Living Lights,” a special exhibit open now in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. “Living Lights” introduces guests to some of the most fascinating creatures in the sea; animals that can give off light through a process called bioluminescence. Live animals displayed include pinecone fish, flashlight fish, chain catsharks, crystal jellyfish and more. In addition to the marine animals in “Living Lights,” terrestrial examples featured include a scorpion – they’re naturally fluorescent – and a common forest fungus (Panellus stipticus) that glows as its spores mature. Displays explain the mechanics of bioluminescence and explore how bioluminescence is used by animals to attract mates, find prey and deter predators. Guests also can learn about medical and environmental advances made possible through the study of bioluminescent and fluorescent organisms. “Living Lights” is free with Aquarium admission.