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Meet Elsa and Anna during the Frozen sing-along event at the Jacob Burns Film Center. Photo courtesy of JBFC
Meet Elsa and Anna during the Frozen sing-along event at the Jacob Burns Film Center. Photo courtesy of JBFC
1/28/26 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are our editors' picks for the best family-friendly events and activities!

Frozen fans of all ages can sing all their favorite songs from the movie at a special Sing-Along event at the Jacob Burns Film Center, which includes a meet-and-greet with Anna and Elsa before the film. Or, experience a one-of-a-kind circus performance when Cirque Mechanics brings Tilt! to the Purchase College Performing Arts Center.

Kids who want a hands-on science experience can dissect owl pellets to discover what owls eat during Science Club at the Will Library, or meet live snakes during a Super Serpents event at Teatown Lake Reservation.

Want even more fun things to do this weekend? Our Westchester and Hudson Valley Events Calendar is packed with great family activities for every day of the week—and you can filter by age, location, or even free events!

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Fun with Fabrics at HHNC

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Saturday, January 31
Learn about upcycling your old clothes in new and creative ways during this eco-friendly workshop at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Learn basic sewing techniques, how to make yarn from an old T-shirt, and many more skills to transform things you already have into functional new items. READ MORE

Forensic Science Club: Mystery of the Missing Purse at the Yonkers Library

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Saturday, January 31
Solve the Mystery of the Missing Purse. Students in grades 4-12 dive into hands-on CSI fun as they work to solve a crime during this thrilling, interactive, hands-on forensic science workshop. READ MORE

Wonders and Perils of Bird Migration at Teatown Lake Reservation

Ossining
Saturday, January 31
Craig Repasz of Lights Out Connecticut leads this educational program exploring the awe-inspiring phenomenon of bird migration and uncovers the mysteries behind birds' epic voyages. From colorful warblers to hummingbirds and thrushes, discover the incredible diversity of species that grace our skies during this magical season. READ MORE

Owl Pellet Science Club at the Will Library

Yonkers – FREE
Saturday, January 31
In this hands-on science club, junior scientists become biologists for the day and explore and dissect an owl pellet. Identify the bones it contains, then reconstruct skeletons. Participants learn about food chains and ecosystems in an engaging, unforgettable manner. Pre-registration is required for this activity.  READ MORE

Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!

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Saturday, January 31
Experience amusement park thrills and circus mayhem when Cirque Mechanics comes to town at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College to present Tilt!  READ MORE

Into the Woods Jr. at Yorktown Stage

Yorktown
Sunday, January 31
Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods Jr. features all your favorite characters—Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk), and the Witch. It's a lyrically rich retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fables. READ MORE

Frozen Sing-Along at Jacob Burns Film Center

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Saturday, January 31-Sunday, February 1
Join us for this special sing-along edition of the beloved Disney movie, Frozen! Grab a photo with Elsa and Anna before the Saturday, January 31 screening.  READ MORE

Meet the Animals: Super Serpents at Teatown

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Sunday, February 1
How do snakes stand out? These incredible reptiles slither and even swim all over Teatown! Celebrate National Serpent Day at Teatown: Meet live animal ambassadors, learn about this oft-maligned, but truly incredible, group of creatures, and make snake art. READ MORE

Doktor Kaboom! Look Out! Science Is Coming! at Emelin Theatre – SOLD OUT

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Sunday, February 1
Doktor Kaboom is the larger-than-life scientist who brings science to life through comedy, experiments, and explosive fun. Look Out! Science is Coming! blends STEM learning with laugh-out-loud theatrics in a show that’s equal parts educational and entertaining.  READ MORE
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Katherine Dhurandhar
Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.
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