What's The Plan: MAR 28-30
A Color Run at John Jay, Fabulous Fungi at Stamford Nature Museum, spring cleanup in Bedford, campfire cooking in Mt Kisco, wool cleaning at Muscoot, and more!
My younger sister and 10yo nephew are visiting this weekend from Pennsylvania, and can I just say how refreshing it is to have all the best family-friendly weekend events in my back pocket (literally)?
I just pull out my phone, turn on The Plan calendar, and boom: it’s all there for me.
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What’s your weekend plan? Comment below!
xo,
K
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FRIDAY, MARCH 28
National Respect Your Cat Day »
5:00 PM-6:30 PM — 🪵 Community Craft Nights: Campfire Cooking (Marsh Sanctuary, Mt Kisco)
The Rewilding School just started doing these free monthly Community Craft Nights. Perfect for families. Tonight, educators will teach you "how to build a fire and roast snacks over it as we come together in community and experience the joy of the changing season." Every last Friday of the month. Register online. Thanks to friend of The Plan, Lauren Chiarello Mika, for tipping me off to this one! »
7:00 PM-9:00 PM — 🧽 Saxe Middle School presents: SpongeBob The Musical (Saxe Middle School, New Canaan)
Normalize local theater, people! Take the kiddos for to see these talented 7th and 8th graders dance and sing their hearts out. Tix $17. »
SATURDAY, MAR 29
Mermaid Day »
9:30 AM-4:30 PM — 🔠 18th Annual New England School Scrabble Championship (Ridgefield Library)
Calling all Scrabble players in grades 1-12! Register today. Free entry and pizza lunch will be provided. Read the site for official rules. »
10:00 AM-11:30 AM — 🐢 Amphibian Walk Event (Woodcock Nature Center, Wilton)
Bring the fam for a walk around Still Pond to explore its ecosystem, local amphibians, and the seasonal changes that bring them to life. Free but you've got to register. »
10:00 AM-1:00 PM — 🐏 Volunteer opp: Wool Cleaning Day (Muscoot Farm, Katonah)
Great outdoor volunteer opp for you and your kids. Age minimum without an adult is 15yo, and *with* an adult is 10yo. Today you'll help Muscoot prepare raw wool - that means cleaning, sorting, and removing any debris. Sign up online! »
10:30 AM-12:00 PM — 🌳 Wild Kids open house (Marsh Sanctuary, Mt Kisco)
Bring the kids to spend a morning playing games and exploring with instructors from The Rewilding School, an all-outdoors preschool that offers camps and other programs. Free. I took my youngest to this in January and had a ball. (Bring extra clothes, as we left FILTHY.) »
11:00 AM-12:30 PM — 🎬 Big Kid Flicks movie screening: Sensory-friendly (Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville)
A great selection of film shorts that are perfect for kids aged 8+. Presented in partnership with the New York International Children’s Film Festival. Kid-friendly screenings take place every weekend! Tix $17/non-member adults, $9/kids. (HOT TIP: These kid screenings will be just $5/kid starting in April, how cool!) »
11:15 AM-11:45 AM — 📚 Spring Stories with Elizabeth Maitland (Pound Ridge Library)
This special storytime promises to be a “delightful journey through imagination, where children and families can explore fun stories together." No registration necessary. »
1:00 PM & 5:00 PM — 🧽 Saxe Middle School presents: SpongeBob The Musical (Saxe Middle School, New Canaan)
Take the kids to the matinee! Tix $17. »
1:00 PM-2:30 PM — 🧵 Clothing Repair Workshop (Hilltop Hanover Farm, Yorktown Heights)
Kids ages 8+ can learn how to mend clothing, reattach zippers & buttons, patch up holes, and more. Pre-registration is suggested. Free! »
1:00 PM-2:00 PM — ♟️ Learn Chess in 1 Day for Families (waitlist) (Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St, South Salem, NY 10590, USA)
A class for beginner chess players, grades K-12, and their adult caregivers if they want to learn too. Chessin1day.com chess instructors will introduce the game's rules and help you think strategically. »
1:00 PM-2:00 PM — 🌱 Garden Fun & Planting Workshop (Pound Ridge Library)
Great for kids ages 6-12. Get your hands dirty planting seeds and learn about how plants grow. Put on by For the People and the Kids, a great non-profit. Register online! »
1:30 PM-2:30 PM — 🍄 Fabulous Fungus program (Stamford Museum & Nature Center)
Bring your kids to learn all about mushrooms. Plus, you'll inoculate logs with mushroom spores, and take it home to grow a fruitful harvest! Tix are $25/adult+child non-member pair. »
3:30 PM-4:30 PM — 🐣 Easter Egg Hunt! (Deans Pond, Somers)
This one's hosted by The Deans Pond Community & Embrace the Moment Somers. Crafts, games, and a visit from you-know-who! »
SUNDAY, MAR 30
National Folding Laundry Day »
8:00 AM-11:00 AM — 🏃♀️ JJMS PTO 1st Annual Color Run/Walk (John Jay Middle School)
Families across the Katonah-Lewisboro District are all invited! There are two trail options; a 5k and a 1k. What a great idea! Tix $35 »
9:30 AM-12:30 PM — 🥾 Spring Trail Cleanup & Lunch with the BRLA (BRLA Trails, Bedford)
Step outdoors with the family for some good hard work in the woods. After 90 mins of guided trail clearing, you'll be hungry for lunch in the BRLA barn. Big kiddos (5+) welcome! »
11:00 AM-11:45 AM — 🎨 Little Planksters: Move & Make (Ages 3-6) (Plank Ridgefield)
Friend of The Plan Jessica Vigliotti will be leading you & the kids on "a magical adventure where imagination takes the lead." Expect leaping, twirling, and grooving through storytelling, music, and movement + a craft. This studio is so cute. $26/class and you must register by calling/emailing the studio or registering via their app. »
12:00 PM-1:30 PM — 🌸 Celebrating Spring Community Walk (LLT) (40 Old Bedford Rd, Goldens Bridge, NY)
Bring the fam to celebrate the coming of spring with the Lewisboro Land Trust. Recommended for ages 4+. You'll walk the Community Loop Trail which will include a walk along the wooded reservoir trail and then enjoy refreshments at the schoolhouse. Free. »
3:00 PM-5:00 PM — 🤠 Toy Story in Concert (The Palace Theatre, Stamford)
I hear these Disney concerts are amazing. Watch the movie and experience the musical score performed live by Orchestra Lumos. I think this one is a must-see for our family. Tix $25-$89. »
3:00 PM-6:00 PM — 🥁 A Celebration of Marimba Music and Jazz (Whippoorwill Theater at the North Castle Library, Armonk)
Recommended by Elisa Zuckerberg of Hear it There! This’ll be an afternoon of incredible music by young musicians (ages 11-18), blending Zimbabwean marimba, jazz classics, and contemporary hits. Zuckerberg says “introducing kids to world music—listening to melodies and rhythms outside the typical pop music and rock structures—can inspire them creatively and help them understand other cultures.” Tix $10/adults, $5/kids, $20/family. All proceeds go to Save the Children. »
4:00 PM-5:00 PM — 🎤 The Yale Spizzwinks A Cappella Concert (Wilton Library)
Is your kid a Pitch Perfect fan? (Mine are.) Then bring them to see this performance by the Yale Spizzwinks a cappella group. »
6:00 PM-8:00 PM — 🏈 Faith in Film series: Undefeated (The Bedford Playhouse)
Go see this Academy Award-winning documentary about the tale of 3 underprivileged student athletes from inner-city Memphis. The Faith in Film series is presented in association with St. Matthew’s Church. PG-13. Tix $16. »
ONGOING EVENTS
FEB 22-MARCH 30 (LAST WEEKEND) — 🐈 Hansel and Gretel (Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport)
Go see why one local theater mom said this show is a “must-see” this season. Last weekend! »
Every Saturday (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) — 👩🌾 Gossett Brothers Farmers Market (Gossett Brothers Nursery, South Salem)
Shop for some yummy local treats and produce in the warmth of their newly-renovated greenhouse. Great selection, every Saturday morning. »
Every Saturday (9:30 AM-12:00 PM) — 🥕 Pleasantville Farmers Market (10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville)
60+ vendors and held outdoors, year-round. Located just off Bedford Road, right in a historic walking village. Every Sat through March. Longer hours will start in April. »
Every Saturday (9:30 AM-1:00 PM )— 🧑🌾 Sam Bridge Winter Market (Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, Greenwich)
A great nursery in Greenwich. Lots of produce and artisanal products from local farmers & makers. Goes from Jan 18-May 5. »
Every Saturday (10:30 AM-2:30 PM) — 🎨 Open Arts Studio (Grace Farms, New Canaan)
Held every Saturday at this magical place. We've done everything from paper art to cookie decorating. Great way to spend an afternoon. Recommended ages 4-12 (w/ adult). Non-member $5, register online. »
Every Saturday (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) — 🌍 Saturdays at Earthplace (Earthplace, Westport)
Pay the admission price ($10/adult, $5/kid) and drop in for a nature-based activity with your kiddo every Saturday. Think: eco-art, science experiments, miniature pond exploration. »
Every Sunday (3:00 PM-4:20 PM) — ⛸️ Public skate - Last weekend! (Winter Garden Ice Arena, Ridgefield)
Ice skating is alway a good option on crappy weather days. Ends March 30, so take advantage! $15/adult, $10/child, $5/rentals. Walkers available to beginners. »
Every Sunday (5:30 PM-7:30 PM) — 🎹 Family-Friendly Music Afternoons (Uncle Cheef, Brewster, NY)
As an “all ages venue,” Uncle Cheef welcomes and encourages kids to come experience the joys of live music. Their 5:30PM Sunday show makes it easy to do just that. Note: Kids can’t sit at the bar, and they don’t have high chairs. Tix $10-$20. »
Every Sunday (12:00 PM-3:00 PM) — 🍳 Family-Friendly Musical Brunch (Common Grounds Cafe Lounge, Jefferson Valley, NY)
Every Sunday afternoon this venue features talented singer-songwriters, rock, and blues artists performing for brunch-goers. "Their brunch is very good and the live music enhances the enjoyment of the afternoon," Elisa Zuckerberg of Hear It There recently told me. »
WHAT’S COMING UP
Here’s a handful of events coming up that you want to register or buy tickets for now. Click the button to upgrade and view all the details right in your own calendar.
April 5 – 🚪 Lyndhurst Mansion reopens with the Annual Flower Show (Tarrytown)
April 5 – 🐇 Goodnight Moon & Runaway Bunny – almost sold out (Ridgefield Playhouse)
April 6 – 🏃♂️ John Jay Community Trail race (Cross River)
April 6 – 🏃♀️ 5K Family F-U-N Run! (BRLA Trails, Bedford)
April 6 – 🇨🇳 The Peking Acrobats – almost sold out (Ridgefield Playhouse)
April 12 – 🐣 Egg hunts at Harvest Moon, Lounsbury House, Ballard Park, Fox Lane, New Pond Farm, Rising Starr, etc.
April 18 – 🐎 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere's Ride (Rochambeau Farm, Mt. Kisco)
April 19 – 👸 Sleeping Beauty (Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport)
April 19 – 🔦 iLuminate Show – almost sold out (Ridgefield Playhouse)
April 26 – 🌎 Earth Day Celebration (Grace Farms, New Canaan)
May 3 – 🛍️ “Minks to Sinks” annual tag sale (395 Danbury Rd, Wilton)