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Family Events: Six Things This Saturday

Get out and hit up these family-friendly events

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

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  • Why Go: Bring a set of old clothes, a hat and a plastic gallon milk jug and join the staff at Earthplace Nature Discovery Center for a day of scarecrow-making fun. 
  • When/Where: Saturday, September 24th. Drop in 1pm - 3pm.  Westport, CT.
  • Pricing & Contact:  Admission to exhibits: $7 adults / $5 kids 1-12y. Scarecrow event: $10 per child.  203-227-7253.

 

Village of Larchmont Big Truck Day

  • Why Go:  Parked in the Larchmont Library’s lot, children are encouraged to climb on and explore Mamaroneck and Larchmont’s giant trucks. 
  • When/Where: Saturday, September 24th. 10am - Noon. Larchmont, NY.
  • Pricing & Contact: Free, no registration required.  914-834-2281.

 

Colonial Day

  • Why Go: Colonial re-enactments, period demonstrations and old-time children’s activities are all in store at this annual Tappantown Historical Society event.  Be transported back in time and learn about Tappan’s colonial history.
  • When/Where: Saturday, September 24th. Noon - 5pm. Tappan, NY.
  • Pricing & Contact: Free. 

 

Autumn Family Campfire

  • Why Go: Enjoy the trails and activities at The Tenafly Nature Center, then kick back with stories and marshmallows at a family campfire appropriate for families with children over the age of 5.
  • When/Where: Saturday, September 24th. 6:30pm - 7:30pm.  Tenafly, NJ.
  • Pricing & Contact: $10 non/members. Pre-registration required. 201-568-6093.

 

  • Why Go: Join the folks at the Hungry Hollow Co-op for their 17th Annual Farmers’ Festival. Billed as a weekend of Fun, Education and Community, Saturday’s events include a pie contest, children’s activities and local farmers and vendors.
  • When/Where: Saturday, September 24th.  11am - 4pm.  Chestnut Ridge, NY.
  • Pricing & Contact: Free. 845-356-3319.

 

Tween Tie Dye Event

  • Why Go: Bring a clean cotton shirt (pillow case, socks, etc) and join other tweens tie dying at the Palisades Free Library.  The event teaches kids about modern and ancient dye methods.
  • When/Where: Saturday, September 24th.  11am - 12:30pm. Palisades, NY.
  • Pricing & Contact: Free. Registration is required. 845-359-0136.
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