Kids Events and Things to Do in Westchester
Whatever the weather is doing, Westchester has options. We track 55 places to take kids across the area, including family entertainment centers (26), museums & educational attractions (6) and bounce & plays (5).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Westchester. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
What is on in Westchester today and this weekend
Weekends are when most families actually get out, so start here. 37 are indoors, which matters more than usual when the forecast turns.
Indoor activities for kids in Westchester
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 37 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in Westchester
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 4 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in Westchester
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
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Popular places in Westchester
ArtsWestchester is an arts organization in White Plains that runs exhibitions, programs, and community events across Westchester County. Families with children…
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Gymboree in Scarsdale offers structured play classes for babies and toddlers, combining music, dance, art, and movement to support early development. Parents and…
Gymboree Play & Music Scarsdale offers structured play classes for babies and young children in Scarsdale, NY. Parents and caregivers join their kids for sessions…
The Neuberger Museum of Art is a vibrant hub of creativity, learning, and inspiration for all ages! Located at the heart of Purchase College, SUNY, our Museum…
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Boundless Adventures Purchase, New York is a treetop adventure park in Westchester County offering ziplines, high ropes courses, and aerial obstacles for climbers…
Saxon Woods Mini Golf is a family fun center located in White Plains, NY. It offers a mini golf course for visitors looking for a casual, low-key outdoor activity…
Sportime USA is a large indoor family entertainment center located in Elmsford, NY, serving the Westchester community with amusement attractions for kids and…
Westchester Skating Academy is an ice rink in Elmsford, NY, offering public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and youth hockey programs for skaters of…
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Westchester?
We list 55 kid-friendly places in Westchester, led by family entertainment centers (26) and museums & educational attractions (6). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Westchester for free?
4 of the places we list in Westchester are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in Westchester when it is raining?
There are 37 indoor places in Westchester, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.