Weekend Events

Some ways to entertain the kids:

Meet Monet Children can learn about Claude Monet’s life and techniques, and create a work of art in the artist’s style. Saturday, 2:00. John C. Hart Memorial Library

Sinbad No, not the movie. The comedian and actor performs a family-friendly program. Saturday, 8:00. Paramount Center for the Arts

Family Saturdays Both the Neuberger and the Aldrich museums have special programs for youngsters and hands-on art workshops. The Nueberger has special talks for kids at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 and art activities all day. The Aldrich has storytellers, guest artists, and art activities all day. Saturday, 12:00 to 5:00. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Neuberger Museum of Art

It's Groundhog Day Kids can make a groundhog mask or puppet, play a game, and learn about hibernation and what it means if the groundhog sees his shadow. Saturday, 1:00. Trailside Museum, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Native American Toys Create a corn-husk doll (or warrior) and learn about how Lenape youngsters had fun long ago. Saturday, 1:00. Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park

Ground Hog Day Walk Search for animals and discuss how both plants and animals adapt to winter. For ages 10 and up. Saturday, 10:00 to 12:00. Rockefeller State Park

Willy Wonka Dahl's story of the world famous candy man and his search for an heir comes to the stage. The Random Farm Kids' Theater adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory features songs from the classic family film. Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 and 7:00. The Tarrytown Music Hall

Story Sundays: The Eagle and the Wren Children can listen to a story and create a related craft. Sunday, 11:00. Teatown Lake Reservation