This library houses an extensive collection of juvenile print and non-print resources, child-sized furniture, computers with appropriate programs, and a welcoming, warm environment. Homework help, the summer reading game, yoga tots and vacation week programs are just a few of the many free and enriching seasonal programs for children, and their parent or caregiver. Don’t […]
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New Rochelle Arts Fest (Fall): This community-wide arts festival coordinated by the New Rochelle Council of the Arts straddles both New Rochelle and Pelham with a variety of arts-focused events every fall. Library Green is always active on this weekend with family-friendly hands-on arts activities as part of the celebration.
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Touch A Truck (August): Beep beep! Toot toot! Diggers, firetrucks, ambulances, payloaders are here for the touching. A wide array of hard working trucks and other vehicles make their appearance at this one day family-focused festival where children (and curious grownups) are encouraged to get in the vehicles, push dials, pull levers and learn all
New Rochelle Grand Market (Summer-Fall): It’s a farmers market AND a festival Saturdays, June through October at Ruby Dee Park at Library Green. Free kids entertainment every weekend, farm-fresh food, small-batch and artisanal products, crafters, lawn games (chess, connect four, cornhole, jenga) and more! Don’t miss the THREE mini market stands where little kids can
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Many family-friendly events, live music series, and cultural festivals, ranging from the New Rochelle Grand Market to the Mexican La Guelaguetza to the BID’s own French Bastille Day take place on Library Green, the grassy lawn in front of the downtown library. Please visit our events page here, and subscribe to our e-newsletter, check our
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New Rochelle Downtown is where New York State’s second-largest Thanksgiving parade has been happening for decades. Yes! We have huge balloons that fly overhead, floats, marching bands and more. Think Macy’s on a home-town scale. Our City’s parade has been running on North Avenue and Main Street through the years. The parade is organized by
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The rolling green in front of Downtown’s popular library supplies grassy space for kids to run, jump and get the wiggles out. Older kids, too, find ways to move here—scooters, skateboards and running around the circle. All ages like a walk around the Ruby Dee Park’s walk where you can see our New Rochelle Walk
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Jewelry isn’t the only thing for sale at this Division Street retailer, which has been in business for 30 years. In addition to watches, bracelets, necklaces and diamonds, this business buys and sells coins and does a variety of jewelry and watch repairs. Brands include Citizen, Seico and Chisel. Visit their website: New Rochelle Jewelers
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Lord and Andra is a contemporary art gallery that hosts a variety of exhibits and receptions throughout the year. The public is also invited to make their own masterpiece when the gallery hosts various weekly Sip and Paint events: couples, jazz, happy hour and even a kid-friendly Sip and Paint. All are under the guidance
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The Empty Hand Zen Center refers to itself as a refuge and a place for the study of what it means to live a wise and compassionate life. The Center follows the Soto Zen tradition, offering sitting, dharma talks, and a variety of classes and retreats. It is open to the public three days a
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