May Kids Events 2018

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May Kids Events 2018: Here’s the best family events for May with fishing derbies, carnivals, kids theatre, music stunts dogs and more.

May

Sleeping With Wolves, Wolf Conservation Center South Salem – Sat, 4/28, 5/5, 12, 19, 26 & Sun, 5/27: 5pm-8:30am. Nocturnal adventures offers families a chance to sleep out with over 20 wolves at the WCC. Pizza party with Ambassador Wolves, see critically endangered red and Mexican wolves, movie under the stars, fireside snacks and breakfast. Tents provided. www.nywolf.org

Tilly’s Tea with Alice, Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster – Fri-Sun, 5/4-6/3: Join Alice as she slide down the Rabbit Hole, hops along the river after the Cheshire Cat, takes in a croquet game or challenges the Queen at Chess at this curious adventure through Wonderland, complete with costumed characters at this iconic Brewster Farm. Check out Tilly’s Table, the farm’s onsite full service restaurant. (100 NY 312, Brewster; www.tillysteawithalice.com)

Planetarium Shows, Hudson River Museum Planetarium – Sat-Sun, 5/5 – 5/27: HRM’s planetarium offers 4 different shows each weekend with at least one for younger audiences. May shows: One World, One Sky: Discover the planets with Big Bird, elmo and Hu Hu Zhu for ages 5+ @ 12:30pm; The Sky Tonight is a live tour of the heavens with a planetarium educator for ages 8 plus @ 2pm; Habitat Earth explores the ocean’s depths, the forest floor and beyond to witness how human and ecological networks intersect; Victorian’s Guide to the Galaxy, or Moons of Mystery for ages 8+ @3:30pm. (511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; www.hrm.org)

Cool! Marine Life Study Cruises, Maritime Aquarium Norwalk – Sun, 5/6 & Sat – Sun, 5/12-27: 1:15 – 3:45pm. 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)

Baby Animals! Spring on the Farm Festival, Stamford Museum & Nature Center – Sat-Sun, 5/5-6: 11am-3pm: Featuring spring’s baby animals, sheep shearing, face painting, games, crafts, music, food trucks, gardening demonstrations and the museum gallery’s exhibit, Birds In Art will be open. (Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford; www.stamfordmuseum.org)

Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway, Sun, 5/6-20 & 6/3-24: 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

Local Imax! Backyard Wilderness, IMAX Movies, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk – Daily: 3/24 – 9/3: 11am, 1 & 3pm: This new Imax movie was filmed outside the Croton on Hudson home of the Academy Award-nominated (Children of Fate) filmmakers Andrew Young and Susan Todd. “With input from our science advisors, we worked on filming scenes of the animals that actually live in our backyard, which is part of the eastern forest ecosystem,” Young told Westchester Magazine. Featuring local blue jays, raccoons and (you guessed it) coyotes! (10 N. Water St., Norwalk, www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Local! 17th annual Bedford Fishing Derby, Bedford Hills Memorial Park – Sun, 5/6: 12-3pm: Fish at Lake Marie with Bedford Recreation. Bring your own rod, volunteers from the Sportsman’s club of Northern Westchester help bait hooks and offer fishing tips. Kids to age 15 (under 8’s must be accompanied by adults). Register by May 4. www.bedfordny.gov

Postponed! Bill Bower: All Over the Map, Schoolhouse Theatre – TBA: Here’s one that kids (12+) and adults will love. Bill Bowers is a mime that speaks. The Huffington Post called All Over The Map, “Hilarious and thrilling.” In this one-man, multi-media show he recounts wacky (but true) stories of 30 years of traveling around the world. Bowers has performed at Madison Square Garden, The Kennedy Center and The White House. His Broadway credits include his role as Zazu in The Lion King. (3 Ownes Rd., North Salem; www.schoolhousetheatre.org)

Laurie Berkner: Greatest Hits Solo Tour, Paramount Hudson Valley – Sat, 5/12: 11am. Children’s music star, Nick Jr. and Sprout TV favorite, Laurie Berkner performs a solo concert of her greatest children’s songs including “Bumble Bee (Buzz, Buzz)”, “Victor Vito”, “We Are The Dinosaurs”and “Rocketship Run”. (1008 Brown St., Peekskill: www.paramounthudsonvalley.com)

Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party at NYBG – Sat-Sun, 5/12-13: 10am-6pm: NYBG’s spring landscape is the setting for live music, games, garden tours, picnicking and other dining options. After a significant expansion, the historic Lilac Collection makes room for more Garden spots to play and relax. Featuring croquet, beanbag, lawn games, face painting, giant chess, chalk drawing and a family photographer. (2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx; www.nybg.org)

Central Long Island Sound Lighthouse Cruise, Maritime Aquarium Norwalk – Sat, 5/12: 10am: Board the Maritime Aquarium’s catamaran Spirit of the Sound for this five hour tour of five central Long Island Sound lighthouses from Norwalk’s Sheffield Island to Penfield Reef in Fairfield, CT. Board this cruise from the Aquarium Dock. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Mother’s Day Brunch with Nisa Lee, Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden – Sun, 5/13: 11:30am & 2pm: Chef Nisa Lee provides the three course meal (plus Kids menu) and the Stroll Garden provides the ambience of spring. Lee, whose cuisine taps into the flavors of Thailand, Morocco and the Caribbean, has been featured in The New York Times and People magazine. She has catered for Hillary Clinton, Justin Bieber and Chef Dan Barber of Blue Hill at Stone Barns. (28 Deveau Rd., N. Salem; www.hammondmuseum.org)

The Stunt Dog Experience, Paramount Hudson Valley – Sun, 5/13: 2 & 6pm: Featured on David Letterman, The Ellen Degeneres Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog show features up to a dozen performers and two dozen dogs performing big air stunts, comedy antics, athletic feats and dancing dogs. (1008 Brown St., Peekskill: www.paramounthudsonvalley.com)

Baah! Sheep Shearing & Farmers Market at Muscoot Farm – Sun, 5/13: 12:30-3:30pm. 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)

Local! 44th St. Patrick’s School Carnival in Bedford – Tues-Sun, 5/15-20: The local carnival season 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, a ferris wheel, bumper cars, games for kids and teens, food, cotton candy, sausage & pepper heroes and more. (483 Old Post Road, Bedford; stpatricks.org)

Local! Armonk’s Third Thursday Celebration (Sidewalk Chalk Competition) & Town Wide Sidewalk Sale, Thurs – Sun, 5/17-20: At this Armonk Chamber of Commerce event, Armonk Square comes alive with music, restaurant specials and the second annual Sidewalk Chalk Competition on Thursday evening from 5-8:30pm. Thursday through Sunday local merchants offer special promotions outside and in store during business hours. Including Framings, Hickory & Tweed and Rocks By Jolie B. Ray. www.armonkchamberofcommerce.com

Glow in the Park, Boundless Adventures, Purchase College – Fri, 5/18: 6-9pm: It’s Glow in the Park family night at Westchester’s newest (and only) Aerial Adventure Park. (Read more.) You bring your inner monkey and they supply the glow necklaces, face paint and more as you experience the park at night. (735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase; www.boundlessadventures.net)

Smart Kids! Pinkster Day, Philipsburg Manor – Sat, 5/19: 12-5pm: The only living museum dedicated to the history of slavery in the north, recreates this 17th century African-American spring celebration with a colonial-style festival of music, dance and food. Join the drumming parade, listen to the melodious strings of the kora, enjoy African folktales, and taste akra (West African pea fritters). (381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; www.hudsonvalley.org)

Babies, Jacob Burns Film Center – Sat-Sun, 5/19-20: 12pm: This 2010 film for ages 6+, takes a look at the first year of four baby’s lives from birth to first steps in Namibia, Mongolia, Japan and the United States. See the similarities of infant experiences (and the differences) by following this culturally diverse group of baby’s from around the world. Content Advisory: breastfeeding and cultural and maternal nudity. (364 Mannville Rd., Pleasantville: www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Local! 5th Annual Stayin’ Alive 5K & Fun Run and Walk, Windmill Club Armonk – Sat. 5/19: 8am: The run starts at The Windmill Club and continues through Windmill’s woodsy community. Stayin’ Alive raised almost $30,000 for needed equipment for first responder’s in North Castle (Armonk, Banksville & N. White Plains) and surrounding towns last year. Fun Run at 10am. (10 Maple Way, Armonk; www.stayinalive.org)

New Castle 5k & 10K Road Race & Fun Run – Sun, 5/20: This challenging course takes you from Town Hall through some of the most scenic landscapes in Chappaqua. Runners get a police escort, water stations and a sag wagon. There are awards in 8 age categories. Check in begins at 7am. Or pre-register with New Castle Recreation. (Town Hall, 200 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.mynewcastle.org)

Northwell Health Walk at Westchester, FDR Park, Yorktown Heights – Sun, 5/21: 10am: Walk to benefit the Bruce and Andrea Yablon Cancer Health and Wellness Program at Northwell Health’s Northern Westchester Hospital. Proceeds benefits cancer care and research. www.northwellhealthwalk.com

Cool! Pirelli World Challenge & Royals Car Show, Rock Park Memorial Day Season Opener – Fri-Mon, 5/25-28: The Pirelli World Challenge series serves up races from all 7 car classes from the Big 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)

Bethpage Air Show, Jones Beach – Sat-Sun, 5/26-27: 10am-3pm: The US any Blue Angels headline the Jones Beach 15th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Air Show. Plus The Royal Canadian Air Force Snow Birds, the F22 Raptor the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft. Get there early. This show, up to 200,000 people fill the beach on a single day. It is not unusual for the parking lots to be filled by 9:00am (if not earlier). When this happens, the parkways are closed and people are turned away. There’s more tips on watching the show at www.airshow.jonesbeach.com.

Local! More Baby Animals! Meet the Baby Animals, Muscoot Farm – Sun 5/27: 9:30am – 4pm: Get up close and personal with Muscoot Farm’s new arrivals. Like this Dorset lamb. Visit their Farmers Market and the eleven historic buildings (love the ice house and blacksmith building) when you are three. (Muscoot Farm, Rt. 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

Lewisboro/South Salem Memorial Day Races & Fair, 10K, 5K, Mile Fun Run & Pee Wee Races – Mon, 5/28: 8am: The 10K race at 8am that takes you on challenging South Salem hills. The 5K starts at 9:30am. Both races are USA Track and Field certified. The youth Mile Fun Run is at 10:45am and Pee Wee races for 2-8 year olds are at 11:05am. Register online or on race day at 7am. The Memorial Day Fair (10am-3pm) features performing artists, music, games a bake sale and food. (Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; www.southsalempc.org)

Local! Bedford Riding Lanes Association Memorial Day Country Pace & BBQ, John Jay Homestead – Mon, 5/28. 7am-2pm: Admission to the grounds is free for BRLA’s Spring pace at John Jay Homestead. For luncheon info call (914) 234-BRLA. BRLA maintains and develops the historic trails and dirt roads which extend and connect more than 100 linear miles of horse trails in the Bedford and Pound Ridge areas. (www.bedfordridinglanes.com)

Local! Bedford Memorial Day Picnic, Katonah – Mon, 5/28: 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)

June

Hilltop Hanover Farm Farm Fest – Sat, 6/2: 10am-4pm: Join Hilltop Hanover Farm for a local artisan’s fair, food, children’s games, tractor rides, hikes, and farm tours. There will be organic seedlings for sale and the farm stand will open its doors for the season! Admission is free – but there is a suggested donation of $5/car. (1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights; www.hilltophanoverfarm.org)

Local! Church of St. Mary’s 81st Annual Strawberry Festival – Sat, 6/2: 11am-4pm: The Strawberry Festival at the Church of St. What To Do: With the Kids Mary the Virgin features games and crafts for kids and teens, live music, bounce castles, BBQ and strawberries, strawberries, strawberries. Including, strawberry smoothies, and St. Mary’s famous strawberry shortcake. Plus, craft vendors and treasures from the attic. (Church of St, Mary the Virgin, 191 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; churchofstmary’s)

Crohn’s & Colitis Take Steps Walk, 5K & Festival, Purchase – Sun, 6/10: 4pm: Run or walk to find a cure for digestive diseases. The Take Steps walk and 5K run is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s largest event of the year. This run/walk festival offers IBD friendly food, a bounce house, balloon artist, face painting and local entertainment. The festival is at SUNY Purchase College starts at 4pm and the walk/run start is at 5pm. For more info call Andi Cosby at 914.812.8988 x3 or email [email protected]. (SUNY Purchase, 735 Anderson Hill Rd.; www.cctakesteps.org/fairwest2018)