Marlon Wayans, Pro Soccer & Goat Yoga

Plus: everything you need for a perfect Mother's Day.

Welcome to the May 8th edition of the Westchester Weekly!

Westchester, we earned this one. After a week rain, the weekend is shaping up to be a beauty – sunshine and low 70s. Just in time for Mother’s Day.

So whether you’re heading to a special holiday brunch at Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish (a personal fave), picking up a last-minute rose, or soaking up the sun, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the weekend.

Read on for all the best activities in Westchester this weekend.

Featured in this Weekly:

  • 🐐 Yoga and Stretches with Goats

  • 🎉 An Annual Pinkster Jubilee

  • 🎤 Marlon Wayans on Tour

  • 🎷 Mother's Day + Jazz + Brunch

The famous North Salem Farmers Market returns, offering visitors the chance to meet 30+ of Westchester's finest vendors in a sunny celebration of what makes local farming and handcrafts so near-and-dear to the heart.

🌟 Restaurant of the Week 🌟

Purdy’s Farmer & The Fish (North Salem)

Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish is one of our absolute favorites. Set in a cute farmhouse, you’ll find fantastic locally-grown dishes (including many ingredients grown on-site) and outstanding oysters.

It’s not a cheap meal, but the quality is incredible and worth every bit, especially for a date night or Mother’s Day family meal.

Enjoy, and let us know which dish you liked best!

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🧺 Family-Friendly Fun

Families can design their own Japanese Carp Windsocks to fly high and proud amidst a streak of sunny and baby blue skies.

🎨 Art Adventures: Pointillism
Hudson River Museum | Yonkers | May 10 | More
Kids can explore the colorful world of pointillism, creating vibrant artworks using dots of paint in this engaging art workshop.

🌼 Mother’s Day Garden Celebration
New York Botanical Garden | The Bronx | May 10–11 | More
Celebrate Mom with a weekend of family fun, including lawn games, live music, crafts, and a LEGO® Botanical Garden pop-up!

🎨 Koinobori: Japanese Carp Windsocks
Pelham Art Center | Pelham | May 10 | More
Kids and adults alike can create traditional Japanese carp windsocks, learning about its cultural symbolism and enjoying some good-old hands-on crafting.

🎉 Westmoreland Sanctuary’s Family Party
Westmoreland Sanctuary | Mount Kisco | May 11 | More
A day of outdoor adventure featuring live animals, nature hikes, crafts, and games in a beautiful natural setting.

🧪 STEM-tastic 2025 – Festival of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
White Plains High School | White Plains | May 10 | More
A free festival offering interactive exhibits, hands-on experiments, and demonstrations to inspire young minds in STEM fields.

🫖 Mother's Day Tea at Philipsburg Manor
Philipsburg Manor | Sleepy Hollow | May 11 | More
Enjoy a traditional tea service in a historic setting, complete with period music and storytelling for the whole family.

🌿 Harvesting History Family Workshop: Seed Paper
Locust Grove Estate | Poughkeepsie | May 11 | More
Families learn to make plantable seed paper, combining crafting with lessons on sustainability and gardening.

🔬 Family Science Workshop: Springtime Sunshine
Hudson River Museum | Yonkers | May 11 | More
Investigate the science of sunlight through experiments and activities designed for curious young scientists.

🐐 GOAT YOGA
Location varies | NY | May 11 | More
Kids and parents can stretch and giggle together in a yoga class featuring friendly goats, combining fitness and fun.

🕯️ Mother's Day Candle Making Workshop with DIY Flower Bar
The Idea Kitchen | May 11 | More
Children and moms collaborate to create personalized candles, choosing scents and decorating with dried flowers.

🍻 Activities for Adults

Marlon Wayans brings his “Wild Child Tour” to Peekskill on May 10 for a night of comedy at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater.

🎤 Marlon Wayans – Wild Child Tour
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater | Peekskill | May 10 | Tickets
Laugh out loud with comedian Marlon Wayans as he brings his Wild Child Tour to Peekskill!

Charlotte Independence SC at Westchester SC
Mount Vernon Memorial Field | Mount Vernon | May 10 | Tickets
Catch the excitement as our local pro soccer team, Westchester SC, faces off against Charlotte in this USL showdown. Tickets as low as $20!

🎶 Westchester Symphonic Winds: “Celebrations”
Tarrytown Music Hall | Tarrytown | May 10 | Tickets
This is a one-night performance featuring the world premiere of Viet Cuong’s The Man and the Echo, guest clarinetist Steve Cohen, and a 40-member clarinet choir performing both classical and contemporary works.

🎉 Pinkster Jubilee
Philipse Manor Hall | Yonkers | May 10 | More
Join a lively celebration of African American heritage with music, dance, storytelling, and traditional crafts in a historic setting.

🤼 Wrestlefest XXVIII
Westchester County Center | White Plains | May 10 | Tickets
Experience a night of thrilling wrestling matches featuring stars like The Hardy Boyz and Mick Foley at the Westchester County Center. Saturday, May 10, 7:00 PM.

🎨 Open Studios with Pepe López & Theresa Wong
KinoSaito Art Center | Verplanck | May 10 | More
Peek inside the creative worlds of two visionary and multi-disciplinary artists (and chat with them about their work!) during this free event.

🛍️ North Salem Farmers Market
Croton Falls | May 10 | More
Stroll through stalls of fresh produce, small-batch goods, and local charm at one of the area’s most beloved weekend markets.

🎷 Mother's Day Jazz Brunch with Ron and Louise
Jazz on Main | Mount Kisco | May 11 | More
Celebrate Mother’s Day with champagne, brunch, and the smooth stylings of Ron and Louise in an intimate jazz club setting.

🏛️ Saturday Rosen House Tour
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | Katonah | May 10 | More
Take a guided tour through this eclectic, art-filled Mediterranean-style mansion filled with stories and design treasures.

🎙️ Comedy From Scratch at The Idea Kitchen
The Idea Kitchen | Pelham | May 10 | More
Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy featuring some of Westchester's funniest comedians, including comics of The Colbert Report, Comedy Central, and more!

🌳 Outdoor Adventures

Don’t miss an opportunity to meet some local llamas!

🌉 Walkway at Night: Lights Across the Hudson
Walkway Over the Hudson | Poughkeepsie | May 9 | More
Experience the Hudson River illuminated under the stars during an evening walk across the iconic pedestrian bridge.

🏃 Mother’s Day 5K
Yorktown Heights | May 11 | Sign up
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a morning workout with the community.

🦙 Llama Nature Hike
CVH Animal Sanctuary | Newtown | May 10 | More
Walk with friendly llamas through scenic trails. Perfect for nature lovers seeking a unique outdoor experience. Just over the border in Fairfield County.

🌼 Art in Bloom: Morsemere Garden Club Flower Show
Hudson River Museum | Yonkers | May 10 | More
Experience a vibrant display of floral arrangements inspired by artwork, blending nature and creativity in a stunning exhibition.

🐾 BluePath’s 9th Annual Walkathon
FDR State Park | Yorktown Heights | May 10 | More
Support a great cause by participating in a family-friendly walkathon to raise funds for autism service dogs, featuring fun activities for all ages.

🚲 Roll & Stroll: Pocantico River Roll & Stroll
Rockefeller State Park Preserve | Pleasantville | May 10 | More
Enjoy a scenic, car-free route perfect for walking, biking, and rolling, with opportunities to explore the natural beauty along the Pocantico River.

Thanks for reading Westchester Weekly! We’ll be back with more great upcoming events next Thursday.

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— Ethan & The Westchester Weekly team

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