Weekend Events

Some ways to pass the time with the kids:

Family Art Adventures Sesame puppeteer Martin Robinson (the voice and soul of Snuffleupagus, Telly Monster, and Slimey the Worm) will host an afternoon of puppetering. Kids can learn how puppets are made and used--and then can create their own. Saturday, 12:00 to 5:00. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

The Fire Children This musical rendition of an African creation myth is accompanied by Djembe drums and thumb piano. The concert is geared toward children ages 3 to 12. Saturday, 11:30 and 1:00. Reservations required. Caramoor

Fairy Tale Evenings at Lyndhurst Visit Lyndhurst Mansion at night to discover its wintry beauty. Live music, mulled cider, and decorated rooms add to the holiday spirit. Saturdays and Sundays throughout December. Reservations required. Lyndhurst

Amazing Animal Tracks Children will learn about the tracks and habitats of animals that make their home at Croton Point. Saturday, 1:00. Croton Point Nature Center

Celebrate Peekskill Watch the lighting of the tree, see Santa, and listen to some holiday music at the Gazebo. Saturday, 5:00 to 7:00. Celebrate Peekskill

Chanukah Family Celebration This program features stories and instruments from different cultures around the world. Sunday, 2:00. Reservations requested. JCC on the Hudson

Story Sundays: The First Day of Winter Kids can enjoy a seasonal story, meet an animal, make a craft, and take a short hike to learn about nature in winter. Sunday, 1:00. Reservations required. Teatown Lake Reservation

The Velveteen Rabbit The Enchantment Theater Company brings the classic tale to life with puppets, masks, and music. Sunday, 3:00. Paramount Center for the Arts