What To Do: With the Kids Spring 2015

What To Do: With the Kids Spring 2015: Sixty what to dos with the kids from tots to teens and everything in between.

March

Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney: This fascinating exhibit features 59 original oil paintings from the New York Times best-selling Dinotopia book series by author and artist James Gurney. Dinotopia, the setting of the books, is a fictional island utopia inhabited by humans and dinosaurs who have created a complex, interdependent society. Gurney’s work was inspired by a childhood fascination with archaeology, dinosaurs, lost civilizations and art.  Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm & Sun: 11am-5pm. Through 5/25. (Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, CT; www.stamfordmuseum.org)

Humpback Whales at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk: The Maritime Aquarium joins in the national release of the new IMAX movie Humpback Whales. 

This is shot with IMAX 3D cameras off the shores of Alaska, Hawaii and the Kingdom of Tonga and offers a close-up look at how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young. Find out what makes humpbacks the most acrobatic of all whales, why only the males sing, and why these intelligent 50-foot, 48-ton animals migrate more than 6,000 miles every year. Humpback Whales is narrated by actor Ewan McGregor. Fri-Thurs, 1, 3 & 4pm. Through 5/21. (The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk, www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden: Nationally ranked Villanova (4), Butler (22), and Georgetown (23) are in the hunt for the Big East Title. Wed-Sat, 3/11-14. Semi-final games: Fri, 3/13: 7pm. Tournament Championship: Sat, 3/14: 8:00pm. (Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, NYC; www.thegarden.com)

Spring Astronomy Nights at Stamford Museum Obervatory: Take your children (5 and up) to the observatory to explore the night sky, planets and stars. Each week’s program begins with a new presentation on astronomy followed by a visit to view the night sky through the Observatory’s 22-inch research telescope. Upcoming topics include: Spring Constellations, Fri, 3/13: 7pm; Pluto and New Horizons, Fri, 3/27: 7pm; Constellations Across Cultures, Fri, 4/10: 7pm; Infinity and our Universe, 4/24: 7pm; Galaxies and Dark Matter, Fri, 5/8: 7pm; The Summer Triangle: The Gateway to the Milky Way, Fri, 5/29: 7pm. (Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford; www.stamfordmuseum.org)

Sugarfest 2014 at Westmoreland Sanctuary: Have a pancake feast and learn about the harvesting and processing techniques used by the Native Americans and the early colonists through to the present day. Learn to tap a tree and how to tell the difference between real and imitation maple syrup – other than price, that is. Sat-Sun, 3/14-15: 9:30-10:30am & 11:30am-12:3-pm. (260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mt. Kisco; 914.666.8448; www.westmorelandsanctuary.org)

Sugarin’ Off at Muscoot Farm: Kids partake in maple-inspired activities and enjoy some sweet maple inspired snacks on the last day of sugaring at Muscoot Farm. Sun, 3/15: 1-3pm. (Muscoot Farm, Rt. 100, Somers www.muscootfarm.org)

Sports Card “March Madness” Show: Over 350 tables of autographed sports memorabilia, ball holders, autograph holders, on-site autograph authentication, live autograph signings, and more!  Fri, 3/13: 2-8pm, Sat, 3/14:10am-5pm, Sun, 3/15:10am-4pm. County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains; www.countycenter.biz)

No, No Nanette – Fox Lane Players: The Fox Lane Players present the “1971 revision of the 1925 No, No Nanette.” (For anyone keeping score.) The farcical story involves three couples who who meet in Atlantic City in the midst of a blackmail scheme, and the fun-loving Manhattan heiress who naughtily runs off for a weekend, leaving her unhappy fiancé. Its songs include the well-known “Tea for Two” and “I Want To Be Happy”.  Fri-Sat, 3/20-21: 7pm, Sun, 3/22: 1pm. (Fox Lane High School, NY 172, Bedford; http://foxlaneplayers.webs.com)

Compagnie Käfig: Artistic Director Mourad Merzouki’s dance troupe from Rio de Janeiro blends hip-hop, bossa nova, samba, and capoeira with electronic music in two new works of family entertainment that showcase the dancers’ virtuosity and innovative use of props. Correria plunges its dancers into a rat race world where they need extra appendages to keep up. In Agwa, a paean to water, complex configurations of water cups are used like slinkies, stacked like Legos, rearranged, and then smashed by the dancers. Kids will love it. Sat, 3/21: 8pm. (Performing Arts Center, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase: www.artscenter.org)

The Jungle Book – Theatre IV: 
In Theatre IV’s musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic book, young Mowgli learns the ‘laws’ of the jungle in this time-honored adventure. With the help of the black panther, Bagheera, and Baloo the bear, Mowgli learns about friendship and survival, as he faces his fear and foils his nemesis the tiger Shere Khan. Have your photo taken with Scooby Doo in the lobby! Sat, 3/21: 11am & 2pm. (The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Sammy Cortino – Magic to Rock a New Generation: Part magic show, part rock concert. Sammy Cortino has been described as Jimmy Page meets David Blaine. As seen on Bravo and NBC, Cortino uses iPads, guitars, razor blades and Oreos to create illusions that rock the house. Delving into the world of mind reading he will draw a spectator’s thoughts on a sketch pad. How about an Etch-a-Sketch? Sat, 3/21: 8pm. White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, 3^rd Floor, White Plains; www.wppac.com)

Pancake Brunch at Teatown Lake Reservation: When the sugaring season comes to an end, the pancake season begins. Start your day with hot cakes, maple syrup, sausages and coffee. Then go to Warren’s Sugar House for maple syrup folklore and a demonstration of how “liquid gold” is made. Sat, 3/21: 8:30am-12:15pm. (1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining; www.teatown.org)

Fly Guy and other Stories – Theatre Works USA: In this new musical revue, based on popular children’s books, Theatre Works USA presents Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl, Diary of a Worm, Fluffy the Classroom Guinea Pig, Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores, Kitten’s First Full Moon, Lilly’s Big Day and Paper Bag Princess. Sun, 3/22: 11am & 1:30pm. (Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org)

Playtime at the Palace – Bari Koral Family Rock: Bari Koral (“Backpack Song”) performs his collection of pop songs for the wee set. Bari can write a clap-a-long with the best of ‘em. Sun, 3/22: 3pm (Stamford Center for the Arts, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.stamfordcenterforthearts.com) 

March Madness 3 on 3 Tournament at Byram Hills High School: Form your own team, design your own uniforms and register it with the North Castle Recreation Department. Then create your own March Madness. Boys & girls, grades 3-8 play and coach themselves in officiated games. Registration due Fri, 2/20. Sun, 3/22: 10am. (BHHS, 12 Tripp Ln., Armonk; www.northcastleny.com)

Disney Live: Three Classic Stories: Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they bring the timeless fairy tale adventures of Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to life in a live theatrical experience that is pure magic. Thurs-Fri, 3/26-7: 7pm, Sat, 3/28: 11am, 3pm & 7pm, Sun, 3/29: 1 & 5 pm. (County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains; www.countycenter.biz)

The Ugly Duckling & The Tortoise and the Hare: Lightwire Theatre and Corbian Visual Arts and Dance bring their cutting edge technology, moving sculpture, dance, and jazz, classical and pop music to this theatrical presentation of Aesop’s fable The Ugly Duckling and Hans Christian Anderson’s The Tortoise and the Hare. Sat, 3/28: 11am & 1:30pm. (Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org)

The Greatest Pirate Story (Never) Told: Off Broadway’s improvised, interactive, musical pirate adventure filled with Monty Python-esque laughs for kids (ages 4-14) and grown-ups! The show was nominated as “Best Family Show 2014” by the Off-Broadway Alliance Awards. Sat, 3/28: 2pm. (White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, 3^rd Floor, White Plains; www.wppac.com)

Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza in Armonk: Wear boots and bring a bag to North Castle Recreation’s annual egg hunt for boys and girls pre-K through grade 5. Sat, 3/28: 10:30am SHARP! (Community Park Track Field, 205 Business Park Dr., Armonk) Sat 3/28: 12:30pm SHARP!. Rain Date: Sun, 3/29. (North Castle Community Center Fields, 10 Clove Road, N.W. Plains; www.northcastleny.com)

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure: In this new star show at the Hudson River Museum Planetarium, Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu take a trip from Sesame Street to the moon. They discover that planets are different from one another but people on Earth are often the same – they love to fly kites! Children can’t fly a kite on the moon because there is no wind but on Earth they can! More learning, too, about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the sun, and the moon. Produced by Sesame Workshop, the Beijing Planetarium, Chicago’s Adler Planetarium, and Liberty Science Center with major funding provided by the National Science Foundation. Sat-Sun, 3/28-29 & 4/25-26: 12:30pm.(Hudson River Museum Planetarium, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; www.hrm.org)

Vernal Pool Hike at Muscoot Farm: Join Muscoot’s naturalist for a hike to the vernal pools at Muscoot Farm. Discover wood frogs, salamanders and fairy shrimp. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Sun, 3/29: 1-3pm. (Muscoot Farm, Rt. 100, Somers www.muscootfarm.org)

Playtime at the Palace: Magical Stories with djembe drummer: Unforgettable stories from Ireland, England and Scotland about magic fairies, goblins, notorious kings and fearless princesses from story teller Mara McEwin and djembe drummer Roderick Jackson. For ages 4 and up. Sun, 3/29: 3pm. (Stamford Center for the Arts, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.stamfordcenterforthearts.com)

Charlottes Web – TheatreWorks USA: “Some pig.” Theatre Works USA brings to life E.B. White’s classic story about Charlotte the spider who helps turn Wilbur the pig, destined to become bacon and pork chops, into a prize pig, securing his place on the farm forever. Since 1961, Theatre Works USA has presented professional family theatre to over 90 million children in 49 states and Canada.  Ages 4+. Mon, 3/30: 10am & 12:15. (Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

April

Day & Night Egg Hunts in Bedford: Kids, ages 2-10, hunt by day. Festivities include photo ops with the Spring Bunny, magic by Joe Barney of Center Ring Productions, and the egg hunt. BYO baskets. Tues, 3/31:10:50am. (John Jay Homestead, Rt. 22, Katonah) Kids, grades 3-7, hunt at night. Bring a flashlight for the hunting and a bag for the goodies. Registration required with Bedford Recreation. Wed, 4/1: 7:45pm. Non-residents welcome. (Bedford Village Memorial Park; Greenwich Rd., Bedford, 666.7004; www.bedfordny.gov) 

Chappaqua Fire Department Egg Hunt: Be there by 12:30 for the Chappaqua Fire Department’s Egg Hunt that kicks off at 1pm on Sun, 4/5 at Chappaqua Crossing, Rt. 177 Roaring Brook Rd. The bunny will be cruising downtown Chappaqua on Sat, 4/4: 11:30am.

National High School Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden: Who is the best high school basketball team in the country? Watch future D-1 stars as top nationally ranked high school basketball teams come to Madison Square Garden for the 7th annual boys and girls’ championship games. Sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods. Sat, 4/4: 10am (girls) 12pm (boys). (Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, NYC; www.thegarden.com)

Magical Muscoot: Magician Margret Steele brings her act to the farm for two shows. Sun, 4/5: 1 & 3pm. (Muscoot Farm, Rt. 100, Somers www.muscootfarm.org)

Pinkalicious The Musical: Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes (join the crowd) despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament. Sat, 4/11: 2pm. (Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown; www.tarrytownmusichall.org)

History Matters with Maira Kalman in Bedford: Acclaimed children’s book author and artist, Maira Kalman will sign and read excerpts from her book Thomas Jefferson – Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Everything.” Kalman whose exuberant Matisse-like style, eye for unusual detail, and disarming bluntness enliven her breezy and typically offbeat life of Thomas Jefferson. She talks children’s language, too.” – The New York Times. Sat, 4/11: 2-4pm. (1787 Court House, 615 Old Post Road, Bedford; www.bedfordhistoricalsociety.org)

Playtime at the Palace – The Amazing Max and the Box of Interesting: PBS Kids calls The Amazing Max “an awesome & hilarious live magic show” and the Huffington Post says, “his ability to astound is something to see!” The show bursts with striking visual magic, comedy and loads of audience participation. Magician Max Darwin makes objects appear out of thin air, defies the laws of physics and performs miracles inches from spectators’ faces! Sun, 4/12: 3pm. (Stamford Center for the Arts, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.stamfordcenterforthearts.com)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar at The Emelin: The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia returns to the Emelin Theatre with a triple bill of Eric Carle favorites: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-Up Chameleon. Sat, 4/18: 11am & 1:30pm. (Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org) 

LEGO Family Fun Day at Lyndhurst Mansion: Exhibit your LEGO sculpture at Lyndhurst’s 10^th annual LEGO Family Fun Day. Or just check out the mansion and the LEGO exhibits, get in some good LEGO shopping and there’s a scavenger hunt on the grounds of this historic mansion (once owned by famed American railroad tycoon Jay Gould) overlooking the Hudson. Sat-Sun, 4/18-19: 10am-4pm. (Lyndhurst Mansion, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)

5th Annual Fishing Derby at Gedney Pond: New Castle Recreation & Parks Department stocks Gedney Pond with a variety of fish for this catch-and-take home event. With prizes and giveaways to keep the competition going. Ages 6 and up. Pre-register by Fri, 4/17 at the Recreation Department office or online. Sun, 4/19: 8:30-11am. (Gedney Park, Rt. 133, Chappaqua; www.mynewcastle,org)

Sing-a-long Sound of Music: Singing and costume fun for the family! Put on your warm woolen mittens, up-cycle those old family room drapes as lederhosen for the kids or a ball costume for the Baroness. Or just wrap yourselves in brown paper tied up with string. This screening of the classic movie musical invites you to dress up and sing along! (Sort of like going to a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show – if you’re not on drugs.) Saturday night is for adults. The Sunday screening is for the whole family – where there will be a best costume competition. Sat, 4/18: 8pm, Sun, 4/19: 3pm. (Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd. Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Sheep to Shawl at Phillipsburg Manor: Sheep ready to lose their winter coats are 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 and weaving, and lead hands-on activities. With storyteller Jonathan Kruk. Sat-Sun, 4/18-19: 10am-5pm. (381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; www.hudsonvalley.org)

Disney’s Choo Choo Soul with Genevieve: The Disney Channel’s Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve! TV program comes to life on the stage with Genevieve the train conductor and DC her beat boxing, breakdancing engineer. The show has received a Parents Choice Award for children’s television programming. Sat, 4/18: 11am & 2pm. (Paramount Hudson Valley, 1008 Brown St., Peekskill; www.Paramounthudsonvalley.com)

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Connecticut Ballet: Brett Raphael’s new production brings to life Shakespeare’s classic tale of comic mismatches, lover’s quarrels, and fairy dust in a two-act ballet suitable for all ages. Kids under 12 go free. Sat, 4/18: 7:30pm. Sun, 4/19: 2pm. (Stamford Center for the Arts, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.stamfordcenterforthearts.com)

Spring Crafts & Things – Bedford Recreation: Kids grades 2-6 make a spring craft with friends. Fri, 4/24: 6-8pm. (Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; www.bedfordny.gov)

May

Marine Life Cruises at The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk: The Norwalk Aquarium’s new 63 foot research vessel is North America’s first to run on hybrid-electric power. The vessel runs silently on electric power for their 2½-hour “study cruises” on the Long Island Sound. Built in Mamaroneck, the vessel doubles the aquarium’s cruise capacity and cuts diesel consumption by 75%. They offer their Marine Life Study Cruises at 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays in May, June, September and October and daily in July and August. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk, CT; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

LIGHTSCAPES: This springtime garden fantasy from the creators of the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is a nighttime display of sculpture, light, sound and special effects. Recycled elements are eco-friendly building blocks for intergalactic flora and woodland creatures. Otherworldly mushrooms, floating fairies, butterflies, a massive praying mantis, a super-size birdhouse, and a dino-sized egg are among the state of the art illuminations you’ll find set against the natural landscape and specimen trees of Van Cortland Manor. Squiggle through an enormous caterpillar and walk through a giant garden maze. Fri-Sun, 5/1-31: timed walk-throughs: 8, 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10pm. (Van Cortland Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson; www.hudsonvalley.org)

Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale: This new musical by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman offers updated and humorous twists to this Grimm fairy tale that adults can enjoy along with their kids. Including, the evil enchantress Lady Za Za (expect contemporary jokes) and the handsome Sir Roderick who travels with his hairdressing sidekick Edgar as they search for true love and a perfect head of hair. Will they find everything they are looking for in Princess Rapunzel? (I think you know.) With a dragon who has lost his poof, a neurotic gypsy woman and more. Sat, 5/2: 2pm. (Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown; www.tarrytownmusichall.org)

Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway: Sponsored by Con Edison and the Friends of Westchester County Parks, a six and a half mile stretch of the Bronx River Parkway is closed for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, scooters and strollers. Park your car at the County Center lot for $5 and bike from there to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Round trip 13.1 miles. Sun, 5/3, 10, 17 & 31, 6/7, 14, 21 & 28, 9/13, 20 & 27L 10am-2pm.

Bedford Fishing Derby: The Bedford Recreation Department’s 15th annual Fishing Derby at Lake Marie is open to kids to age 15. Bring your own fishing rod. Volunteers will help young anglers bait hooks and provide fishing tips. Prizes are awarded throughout the day. Pre-register at the Bedford Hills recreation office by Fri, 5/1. Sun, 5/3: 12-3pm. (Lake Marie, Bedford Hills Memorial Park, Haines Rd., Bedford Hill; www.bedfordny.info)

Hot Peas & Butter: As seen on Nick Jr! Hot Peas ’N Butter’s bi-lingual Latin folk gets kids singing and bouncing to their Afro-Cuban, jazz, pop, and rock sounds. The music of this four-time Parents Choice Award–winning group has been praised by the Los Angeles Times for its “hot and mellow multicultural groove.” Sat, 5/9: 2pm: (Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Miss Nelson is Missing:A light hearted musical about the misbehaved kids in Room 207 and their teacher, Miss Nelson, the sweetest teacher in the world. The kids learn to appreciate their teacher when they meet Miss Viola Swamp, the substitute teacher from hell. Sat, 5/9: 11am & 1:30pm. (Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org) 

Doktor Kaboom! An interactive one-man science variety show from actor/comedian David Epley. Doktor Kaboom! takes his audience on an educational tour of the modern scientific method, using humor to demonstrate spectacular applications of the physical sciences. Thurs, 5/14: 10am & 12:15pm. (Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Dinosaur Train Live: Buddy, Tiny, King, Don and others from Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train trip back in time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth – and rode in trains in this fun-filled, interactive production. Fri, 4/24: 11am & 4pm. (Stamford Center for the Arts, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.stamfordcenterforthearts.com)

Learn to Ride Bike Program, Bedford Recreation: This program from Bike New York, a Bicycle Education Program 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. Sat, 5/9: 10am-12pm. (Bedford Hills Memorial Park, Haines Rd, Bedford Hills; www.bedfordny.gov)

Sheep Shearing & Farmers Market at Muscoot Farm: 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. Sun, 5/10. 10am-3pm. Sheep shearing 12-3pm. (Rt. 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

40th St. Patrick’s School Carnival: 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, food, cotton candy and a big-prize raffle worth $25,000. Tues-Sun: 5/12-17. (483 Old Post Road, Bedford; stpatricks.org)

Spring on the Farm Festival at Stamford Museum & Nature Center: Featuring spring’s baby animals, sheep shearing, yarn demonstrations, llama trekking, face painting, crafts, music, a plant and herb sale, hayrides and the Dinotopia museum exhibit. Plus food trucks like Cowabunga, LobsterCraft, The Local Meatball, Melt Mobile, Mister Softy and more. Sat-Sun, 5/16-17: 11am-3pm. (Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford; www.stamfordmuseum.org)

Pinkster Day at Philipsburg Manor: Philipsburg Manor’s Pinkster Day 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. Phillipsburg Manor is the only living museum dedicated to the history of slavery in the northern colonies. Sun, 5/17: 10am-5pm. (Philipsburg Manor, 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; www.hudsonvalley.org)

New Castle 10K Road Race and Fun Run: Annual 10K race and fun run for kids from the New Castle Recreation Department. Registration form and additional race information will be available in early April. Refreshments and awards ceremony in Town Hall following race. Sun, 5/17: 8:10am. Onsite registration 6:45-8am. (Town Hall, 200 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.mynewcastle.org)

Meet the Baby Animals at Muscoot Farm: Get up close and personal with Muscoot Farm’s new arrivals. Like this Dorset lamb. Visit their Farmers Market when you are three. Sun, 5/24: 12-3pm. (Muscoot Farm, Rt. 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

Lime Rock Park Memorial Day Season Opener: Stock car racing at its best featuring the Trans Am Series and the Royals Car Show! On Friday and Saturday the Trans Am Series features big, bad and fast Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers in the return of the Pony Wars. On Sunday, the Royals Car Show draws 200-400 vehicles from rare sports cars to muscle cars from the 60s and 70s. Fri-Sun, 5/22-4: check schedule. (60 White Hollow Rd., Lakeville CT: www.limerock.com)

Hilltop Hanover Farm Memorial Day Farm Fest: Spend a day on the farm. Take a farm tour, meet their Dutch Belted Cows, and learn about sustainable agriculture. There will be children’s games, local vendors and a farm stand for shopping. Their hiking trails will also be open for families who want to get out even farther into nature. Mon, 5/25: 10am-4pm. (Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights; http://www.hilltophanoverfarm.org)

June

Katonah Fire Department Carnival: The 2015 Katonah Fire Department Carnival kicks off with the annual Fireman’s Parade on Wed6/3: 6pm. Carnival continues Usually Wed-Sat, 6/3-6: check back for dates and times. (Katonah Fire Department, 65 Bedford Rd., Katonah; www.katonahfd.org)

40th Annual Armonk Lions Club Fol de Rol: Ride the Ripcord, Tornado and Tilt-a-Whirl. Visit the fun house. You know the school year is almost over when the Armonk Lions Club Fol-de-Rol comes to town. Just buy the $20 wristband, for unlimited rides, and let the kids run wild. With carnival games, pony rides, music, food and prizes. There’s even a Crafts Fair for adults whose Ripcord days have passed them by. The Armonk Lions sell raffle tickets to support various charities including guiding eyes for the blind and diabetes camps. Thurs-Fri, 6/4-5: 6-10pm, Sat, 10am-10pm & Sun, 6/7: 11am-6pm. (Wampus Brook Park, 28 Maple Ave., Armonk; www.armonklions.org)

Challenge Game Night in Bedford: Games and competitions in Stratego, Battleship, Connect Four, Giant Spoons and more. Plus, dinner and snacks from Bedford Recreation. Sat, 6/6: 6-8:30pm. Non-residents welcome. (Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; www.bedfordny.gov)

Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets: Sprout TV host Tim Kubart and his Space Cadets offer catchy power pop that pleases five-year-olds as well as their 15-year-old siblings. New York Family called him the “Mick Jagger of family music.” The Cadets have more crossover appeal—they even appeared at Lollapalooza—than any other kid’s band. Sat, 6/6: 11am & 1:30pm. (Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org)

Rosenthal JCC Children’s Carnival: Rides, games, refreshments, and entertainment for all ages. Including Bumper Cars, Flying Dragon, Zipline, Rock Climbing, Tubs of Fun, Carousel, Bouncy Castles galore, Karaoke, Magical Beauty Station sponsored by Kid Styles (hair, makeup & nails), Face Painting, Balloon Making, Pizza and Ice Cream Truck and much more! Free entertainment includes: 10:15 – Ms. Rhea, 11:00 – Puppets by Gwen, 12pm – Frozen Sing Along, 1:00 – John Turrdo (Magic), 2:00 – Mike the Ballooniac, 3:00 – The Miss Pinkie Show. Sun, 6/7: 10am-4pm. (Rain date 9/20.) (RJCC, 600 Bear Ridge Rd., Pleasantville; www.rosenthaljcc.org)

Boscobel, Snapping Turtle Walk: Bring your camera to Boscobel’s Belvedere, overlooking the Hudson River and Highlands, for an up-close snapping turtle presentation. These prehistoric creatures climb up the banks from Constitution Marsh to Boscobel every spring to lay their eggs. After the presentation guests can search the grounds to look for egg-laying females. Complimentary donuts, coffee and juice included. Sat, 6/13: 7:30-9:00 am. 1601 (Route 9D (Bear Mountain Highway) in Garrison; www.boscobel.org)

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