MAY THE 3RD BE WITH YOU!
Calling all Younglings, Padawans, Jedi Knights, and Masters!
The Force is strong with us as we prepare to celebrate Star Wars Day at the Westchester Children’s Museum. Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for an epic day of STEM-based, intergalactic fun that the whole family will love.
Math Skills & Money Sense
Join us in the MakerSpace for hands-on, play-based activities that make math fun and build smart money skills for young learners! Program presented in partnership with TD Bank
Math Skills & Money Sense
Join us in the MakerSpace for hands-on, play-based activities that make math fun and build smart money skills for young learners! Program presented in partnership with TD Bank
Math Skills & Money Sense
Join us in the MakerSpace for hands-on, play-based activities that make math fun and build smart money skills for young learners! Program presented in partnership with TD Bank
Math Skills & Money Sense
Join us in the MakerSpace for hands-on, play-based activities that make math fun and build smart money skills for young learners! Program presented in partnership with TD Bank
Math Skills & Money Sense
Join us in the MakerSpace for hands-on, play-based activities that make math fun and build smart money skills for young learners! Program presented in partnership with TD Bank
Math Skills & Money Sense
Join us in the MakerSpace for hands-on, play-based activities that make math fun and build smart money skills for young learners! Program presented in partnership with TD Bank
Math Skills & Money Sense
Join us in the MakerSpace for hands-on, play-based activities that make math fun and build smart money skills for young learners! Program presented in partnership with TD Bank
Math Skills & Money Sense
Join us in the MakerSpace for hands-on, play-based activities that make math fun and build smart money skills for young learners! Program presented in partnership with TD Bank
FREE DAY OF PLAY - Celebrate our 10th Anniversary Birthday Bash
FREE admission / Reservations Required / Space limited
You’re invited to Westchester Children’s Museum 10th Anniversary Birthday Bash! Join us Sunday, April 26, for a FREE DAY OF PLAY as we celebrate 10 years of playful learning in the historic North Bathhouse at Rye Playland Park.
Our first FREE DAY OF PLAY is filled with unforgettable fun, music, and creativity, including:
DJ Dance Party with Pizzazzles
Puppet Show
DIY Birthday Crafts: Make your own party hat and birthday card to the Museum
Face Painting
Photo Booth
Goodie Bags for every child
Extra surprises to make the day unforgettable!
Choose Your Session
Admission is free but reservations are required. To make sure everyone has room to play, we’re offering two sessions with the same great activities, giveaways, and DJ.
Session 1: 9:30am – 11:30am
Session 2: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
This day of celebration is made possible by the generous support of the Fierstein Family, in loving honor of their brother, Micah Fierstein.
Storytime with Mochi the Therapy Dog
A warm, relaxing environment for stories with Mochi the Therapy Dog
Stories & Crafts with The Osborn
Intergenerational stories and crafts with volunteers from The Osborn
Earth Day Weekend
Earth Day Weekend is about caring for and protecting our planet, with a STEAM twist!
Earth Day Weekend
Earth Day Weekend is about caring for and protecting our planet, with a STEAM twist!
Songrkran Celebration
Celebrate Thai New Year by making flower garlands or create water-splash paintings to welcome the new year
Math Skills & Money Sense
Join us in the MakerSpace for hands-on, play-based activities that make math fun and build smart money skills for young learners! Program presented in partnership with TD Bank
World Health Day
Celebrate healthy habits with fun, creative activities for the whole family
Easter
Hop over to the Museum for a day full of fun, creativity, and egg-citing activities
Passover
Enjoy the story of Passover and make Matzah Boxes or decorate Matzah Masks to take home
World Autism Day
Join us for a day focused on creativity, inclusion, and sensory-friendly fun!
Springfest
Kick off Spring with cheerful, spring-themed crafts, creativity and family fun!
Today features special author visit from Dale V. Atkins, PhD, reading from her book The Turquoise Butterfly
Math Skills & Money Sense
Join us in the MakerSpace for hands-on, play-based activities that make math fun and build smart money skills for young learners! Program presented in partnership with TD Bank
Author Visit: Dale V. Atkins, PhD
Don’t miss an Author Visit by Dale V. Atkins, PhD, who will be leading a special storytime reading of her book The Turquoise Butterfly on our Pretend Play Stage!
Springfest
Kick off Spring with cheerful, spring-themed crafts, creativity and family fun!
Intergenerational Story + Craft with The Osborn
Our Osborn friends will share a delightful story followed by a hands-on craft activity for children and families to enjoy together. This heartwarming program brings generations together through creativity, connection, and community.
Make a Splash with Goldfish Swim School
Families will enjoy a special storytime, learn important water safety tips, and participate in fun crafts and water-themed activities in our MakerSpace.
World Down Syndrome Day
Celebrate inclusion, awareness, and community. Children will decorate mismatched socks, a global symbol of World Down Syndrome Day and other crafts.
Nowruz (Persian New Year)
Welcome spring and celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year! 🌸✨
🍀St. Patrick's Day🍀
🍀Create your own Shamrock Wand or Rainbow Pot-O-Gold, then join our exciting gold coin scavenger hunt around the Museum.
Enjoy an Irish folktale storytime, hands-on rainbow science experiments, and festive Music & Movement with Ella!
Slimefest! featuring guests Hudson Valley Ghostbusters
A slimy STEAM Weekend! Today featuring SLIME LAB with special guests Hudson Valley Ghostbusters
International Women's Day
Children will create beautiful flower bracelets and “tulips eights” crafts, symbolizing growth and strength.
We’ll also host special storytimes highlighting powerful stories that celebrate courage, kindness, and leadership.
Holi: Festival of Colors
Experience the joy of the Festival of Colors with vibrant color-splatter sponge painting and a playful, safe “color toss” using tissue paper and scarves.
Special storytimes throughout the afternoon about Holi’s traditions, culture, and the meaning behind this joyful celebration from India and Nepal. And join us for Bollywood music and dance as we celebrate color, community, and spring together!
Westchester Wednesday
Every month welcome Westchester non profit organizations to see how they support our community, enjoy a special story time, and fun crafts.
Total Lunar Eclipse
Join us as we celebrate the Total Lunar Eclipse with hands-on space-inspired fun. Children will create their own Eclipse (Solar Corona) Art and explore the phases of the moon through an engaging, creative craft experience.
Celebrate Black History Month
Join us at the Museum to celebrate Black History Month with special storytimes and Makerspace crafts!
A meaningful and fun way for kids to learn, create, and celebrate together.
