Upcoming activities in Westchester this weekend

Fridays with Franklin at The Voracious Reader. Meet our treasured and wonderful-with- children Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Franklin enjoys being read to (and any other attention as well).

Uncommon Corps of Ravenous Readers at The Voracious Reader. First Friday of each month, 6 p.m. Ages 8 - 11 Talk books, receive free Advance Review books. $10 cover pizza and lemonade, exclusive events and discounts. Reservations please.

Observatory Visitors' Night at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. View the sky through a 22-inch research telescope, weather permitting, at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. The Stamford Observatory entrance is located off Scofieldtown Road. For GPS users, enter 151 Scofieldtown Road.

Kids Nutrition & Cooking Classes at The Organic Teaching Kitchen. The classes are designed to empower kids ages 8-16 to cook simple, tasty healthy meals & snacks. We pride ourselves on using mostly organic ingredients free of additives, dyes, pesticides & GMO's.

Little TreeHuggers - Splendiferous Spring at Teatown Lake Reservation. 2 – 3 year olds accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Our budding naturalists use their senses to explore the natural world in this 6 week program.

Yoga in the Orangerie at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum. A beginner/intermediate-level class suitable for those who want to deepen their practice in a steady, mindful approach. Taught by certified Anusara® yoga teacher Ann Casapini in a serene, sunlit space. Ten classes.

LIGHTSCAPES at Van Cortlandt Manor. The creators of the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze present an EXCITING NEW experience: An immersive journey into a springtime garden fantasy featuring colorful creatures and fantastic flowers

Stroller Tours at Katonah Museum of Art. Spend your morning learning about the powerful art of Jasper Johns and the magic of printmaking. Enjoy a dynamic docent-led discussion with your baby by your side.

Saturday's highlights (click here for more on Saturday, May 3):

Sheep Shearing Festival at Stone Barns Center. Please join us for a special Sheep Shearing Festival as we celebrate the arrival of spring, the growth of tender new grass, the animals that thrive on our pastures—and Stone Barns Center's 10th anniversary!

Kids Cook at Hilltop at Hilltop Hanover Farm. Children ages 8 12 will learn how to make simple delicious healthy veggie snacks with Chef Maria Reina, Bella Cucina Maria.

Meet New York Times Bestselling Author, Elizabeth Kolbert at Larchmont Public Library. The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library present New York Times bestselling author, Elizabeth Kolbert, reading from "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History."

OPEN WIDE  at Greenburgh Nature Center. Slither on over to the Nature Center and a naturalist to learn all about snakes and lizards during a lively hands-on (if you dare) presentation that is sure to engage and enlighten. Fun for the whole family.

Gaga Fest 2014 at Kiwi Country Day Camp. Join us for the ULTIMATE Gaga Tournament! 10 Championship Gaga Courts, SkyRider Zipline, Rock Wall, Crafts, Inflatables and MORE! Proceeds from the event will be donated to Friends of Karen! REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!!

The Hudson River Museum Video Arcade. The Hudson River Museum’s Video Arcade has the best gaming in the world from XBox 1 and Wii U to PS 3 and arcade machines. Go solo, challenge a friend, or play games on your own handheld device. All ages.

The Art of Video Games  at Hudson River Museum. It's all here - over 40 years of video games from the Atari VCS to PS3. Experience it all through still images, video footage, and playable games in the galleries. See the games, find your favorites and play them at the Museum!

Sketching Artifacts at Stepping Stones at Stepping Stones Museum for Children. Your curious kids will create their own portfolio of artistic masterpieces characteristic of souvenirs found Around the World! Drop-in anytime. Free with museum admission

KIDS ONLY ART EVES at Orange Splot Art Spot. Drop the little artists off for an eve of art-making, games, & music while you enjoy your own evening out in downtown Peekskill. Registration (and perhaps reservations of your own) required.

Baseball Card Show at Westchester County Center. Your Source For New York - Long Island & Connecticut Sports Card Shows - Sports Memorabilia Shows - Sports Autograph Signings. Go towww.nyshows.org for complete details.

On the List! at Teatown Lake Reservation. Explore why animals become endangered and meet some native animals listed as threatened, special concern or endangered, and what the status indicates for their continued survival. All Welcome!

LIGHTSCAPES at Van Cortlandt Manor. The creators of the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze present an EXCITING NEW experience: An immersive journey into a springtime garden fantasy featuring colorful creatures and fantastic flowers

Sunday's highlights (Click here for more to do on Sunday, May 4):

Sample Our Sunday School at Congregation Emanu-el of Westchester. Are you shul shopping?

st Sunday Bird Walks with Greenwich Audubon at Greenwich Point Park. Morning bird walks on the first Sunday of every month at Greenwich Point Park are becoming a local birding tradition. Get out & enjoy the mornings with your family. Bring binoculars & your cameras. Questions? Call Merideth Sampson at 203-637-9822.

TEACHING TRAILS: A COMMUNITY PATH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION  at Greenburgh Nature Center.  Guided Trail Experience through the woodland forest. Discover who left that track, which tree makes the best animal home, or which mushrooms make the best dinner. Program runs approximately 45 minutes. FREE!

MEET THE ANIMALS  at Greenburgh Nature Center. A naturalist presents an informative program that allows you to get up close and hands-on with some of the Nature Center's live animals! What wild fun will you have today?

Solar Power Superheroes! at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Join us for this all-new workshop exploring the power of the sun.

Girl Scout Day: Wonderful Water at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Join us for our spring Girl Scout Day! Visit our vernal pools to discover the invertebrates and amphibians that call them home.

“Spring Showcase” 41ST Annual Larchmont - Mamaroneck Senior Center Art Exhibit at Larchmont Public Library. The Larchmont Public Library presents the 41st annual exhibit of artworks by art students at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Senior Center entitled “Spring Showcase”.

Ragtime at Westchester Broadway Theatre. E.L. Doctorow’s novel comes vividly to life in this Tony Award-winning musical, set against the backdrop of the ragtime craze in New York City and New Rochelle.

Mother/Daughter Hike at Teatown Lake Reservation. Mother’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by bonding in the great outdoors! Bring water and wear comfortable hiking footwear as we hike the Cliffdale Loop trail. All Welcome!

Baseball Card Show at Westchester County Center. Your Source For New York - Long Island & Connecticut Sports Card Shows - Sports Memorabilia Shows - Sports Autograph Signings. Go towww.nyshows.org for complete details.

CELEBRATE Queens Farm! at Queens County Farm Museum. Animal, food, live music, activities, & Hayrides.

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