Welcome wee ones! New Rochelle is walkable and full of activities for little hands and young (or young-at-heart) minds. Here are a few downtown family favorites to explore:
New Rochelle Farmers Market
Billed as Westchester County’s Family-Friendly Market, the Farmers Market has all of the traditional farmers market fixings (veggies, meat and bread vendors), but it’s the only market that also has…
New Rochelle Public Library
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…
Library Green
There’s no playground here, but the rolling green in front of downtown’s popular library still supplies ample space for kids to run, jump and get the wiggles out. Older kids…
Barnes and Noble
In addition to serving as Monroe College’s university bookstore, this Barnes & Noble branch offers plenty for the general public as well. There is a robust children’s section with top…
Educational Tools and Toys
This small shop is a great store for preschool and school students, their parents and teachers. Everything a child would need for school can be found in this store. It…
Jay’s Boutique
Jay’s Boutique specializes in outfits and shoes for the pint-sized crowd. You’ll find both casual children’s clothing as well as outfits for special occasions, including a very comprehensive section for…
Kid’s Saturday Sip and Paint
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…
New Rochelle BID Family Days
NRBID presents a year-round calendar of educational, fun, and FREE child-oriented activities occurring at different downtown venues including at the Grand Market and the library. Past events have included magician…
Ring in the New Year at Noon
(December 31, annually): Three….two…one! Happy New Year! Every kids wants to celebrate the exciting arrival of a new year, but midnight is a little late for the pre-k and elementary…
New Rochelle Street Fair
Bouncy castles, free giveaways, delicious smells wafting from food vendors….the City of New Rochelle’s annual extravaganza takes place along Main Street early fall and draws very large crowds. September. [Event]…
Downtown Window Painting
Every October kids are invited to paint seasonal scenes for Halloween and Thanksgiving on the windows of downtown businesses. Registration to participate is required. Subscribe to our e-newsletter, check our…
Downtown Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Painting
A seasonal tradition for decades! Robots, witches and astronauts parade their amazing Halloween costumes through downtown at the annual and long-running Merchant’s Urchins parade which starts at 33 LeCount Place…
Bastille Day
Vive la France! New Rochelle turns into Paris on the sound when downtown’s annual Bastille Day returns for more French food and fun. French music, cooking demos, crepes and a…
Touch A Truck
Diggers, firetrucks, ambulances, payloaders…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…
New Rochelle Arts Fest
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. Many parts of…
Day of the Dead Festivities
Day of the Dead Festivities: Every fall, talented artists build an ofrenda, huge papier-mâché figures, tissue cut-outs and other traditional symbols of this ancient tradition celebrating late loved ones for…
New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade
The second-largest Thanksgiving parade in New York will blow kids’ minds. Picture floats, marching bands and huge character balloons. The parade runs down North Avenue and then along Main Street….
Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting
This annual free event hosted by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce takes place at Memorial Plaza, Main Street and Memorial Highway. Music, a visit with Santa, and hot chocolate…
Breakfast with Santa
For over a decade FunFuzion has presented Breakfast with Santa: buffet-style meal complete with a visit from Santa, facepainting, games, rides and crafts. December. Subscribe to our e-newsletter, check our…
Kid Fitness Classes
You’ll find a variety of fitness classes for littles downtown, including: kids yoga at Westchester Yoga Arts; classes that teach the young self-defense skills while building confidence (Premier Martial Arts,…
