Welcome wee ones! New Rochelle Downtown 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 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’s Ruby Dee Park
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,…
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…
Ring in the New Year
(Postponed during COVID. Usually held annually on December 31): 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…
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 New Rochelle Downtown at the annual and long-running Merchant’s Urchins parade which starts at 33…
New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade
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…
Holiday Lighting
This annual holiday-time lighting ushers in the joy and light that is a hallmark for many faiths. Watch for this in December at our Memorial Plaza right at Main Street…
Kid Movement Classes
You’ll find a variety of movement classes for our younger ones Downtown, including: kids yoga at Westchester Yoga Arts; dance at the Dance Connection, New Beginnings and Rooftop Rhythms.
We Rock the Spectrum
We Rock the Spectrum New Rochelle is the perfect environment for those who like gentle play spaces. This unique sensory gym accommodates children and their siblings in a bright, fun and…
