Happy Friday, New Rochelle! This weekend leans free, family-friendly, and full of good excuses to get out of the house, from a wellness festival at Clinton Park to yoga classes, teen game nights, and a back-to-school giveaway. Here's what your neighbors are up to around New Rochelle this weekend.
Back-to-School Supply Giveaway | 3:00–6:00 PM at 515 North Avenue | Free. Stock up before the new year with free supplies for the kids—a great way to knock a few things off the list.
Let's Go Legos! | 3:00 PM at the New Rochelle Public Library | Free. A free-build block party for ages 2–12, with bigger Duplo blocks for the littlest builders.
VR Game Night | 3:00 PM at the New Rochelle Public Library | Free. Tweens and teens (grades 6–12) can jump into the Oculus Quest 3—no registration needed, just show up.
Game & Watch | 3:00 PM at the New Rochelle Public Library | Free. More gaming in the Teen Room with Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X—bring a friend.
Make a Compass Paracord Bracelet | 3:00 PM at the New Rochelle Public Library | Free. A hands-on craft for grades 6–12 that doubles as a real adventure tool.
Homeschooled Ice Cream | 4:00–9:00 PM at Town House Kitchen + Drinks | Free to visit. The walk-up ice cream window is open Wednesday–Saturday through summer—perfect for a warm evening treat downtown.
Earlier in the day, the library also hosts Toddler Time (11:00 AM), a drop-in Knitting Club with pro knitter Stephanie Lieberman Paley (11:00 AM), and free One-on-One Assistance in the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center (10:00 AM & 2:00 PM). Little ones can also try Yoga Tots at Huguenot Children's Library (10:30 & 11:00 AM), and the American Red Cross Blood Drive runs at 11:30 AM (advance registration required).
Fitness & Wellness Festival | 1:00 PM at Clinton Park | Free. Live music, outdoor yoga, and family-friendly wellness activities on the plaza—the big free outdoor pick of the weekend in New Rochelle.
Saturday Summer Sings! Kurt Gallagher | 11:00 AM at the New Rochelle Public Library | Free. A silly, musical morning for kids ages 2–5 with the one and only Mr. Kurt Gallagher.
Dharma Yoga Master Class | 10:30 AM at the New Rochelle Public Library | Free. A deeper two-hour introduction to classical Dharma Yoga—a lovely, calming way to start the weekend.
And yes, the Main Library is open Saturday from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, so you can browse, borrow, and beat the heat.
That's the roundup for things to do in New Rochelle this weekend. Want this delivered to your inbox every week? Grab the free weekly digest at happslocal.com and never miss a thing happening around New Rochelle.
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