Events for the whole family.
Our Kids & Families events encourage learning, interaction, and fun for kids of all ages! From family-focused events at festival days to concerts geared to young music fans and our newly refreshed Concerts on the Lawn, there is plenty of discovery to be had at Caramoor.
Most Caramoor concert tickets are 50% off for those under 18 years of age. This offer is unavailable for top-tier ticket prices, benefit events, and select concerts.
Explore the Grounds
Please note that although the gates are open, we cannot guarantee staff will be on-site, and bathrooms may be closed. The sound art has been turned off for the winter season.
Spring Concerts
Sonia de Los Santos
Sunday, May 19 / 2:00pm
Just try to not smile while listening to Sonia de Los Santos sing about things like migrating birds, friendship, chocolate, and anecdotes about growing up in Mexico and her childhood dream of moving to New York. Singing in both Spanish and English, her music will get the entire family dancing in and out of their seats (oh! bring a blanket or chair!). If her rhythms from Latin America don’t make you crack a smile, her messages of global hope and connection will. This concert takes place outdoors on Friends Field. Please bring your own seating for this performance.
Concerts For Little Ones (Ages 2–6) / Fridays at 11:00am
Movement and musical discovery take flight in this series for the littlest Caramoor attendees. Located in our flexible and accessible Education Center, this program geared for children ages 2–6 (and their caregivers) brings in world-class artists who will invite children to sing, wiggle, and dance to diverse styles of music.
This performance welcomes children who are neurodivergent, have sensory sensitivities, or just need a bit more space to enjoy the music. Modifications include relaxed house rules, and extra space for movement.
Mariel Bildsten Trio
Friday, July 5 / 11:00am
Join us for a delightful musical journey tailored for young hearts as trombonist Mariel Bildsten takes the stage. Called “irrepressibly spontaneous” by Downbeat Magazine, Mariel is a passionate educator and frequent jazz headliner who promises to captivate young audiences in an experience filled with joy and wonder.
Lucy Kalantari
Friday, July 12 / 11:00am
When Lucy Kalantari won the first of her two Grammy awards, she shared the award with a distinguished cellist in her band: her five-year-old son Darius. This summer, she shares her jazz age-inspired music with Caramoor’s youngest audience. Children and caregivers of all ages are invited to sing along (in English and Spanish!) to classic children’s songs, swinging originals, and music that highlights the joys of life, community, and resilience.
Gabriel Globus–Hoenich
Friday, August 2 / 11:00am
Percussionist and Educator Gabriel Globus-Hoenich is well known for his creative and joyful music-making approach. In addition to his performance career across genres, working with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Arturo O’Farrill, and Yuja Wang, he also remains committed to his work as a teaching artist, performing children’s shows and working with budding young musicians around the world. Join him and his friends in a lively jam session, where children can play percussion instruments and dance along to the beat!
More Summer Concerts for the Family!
Although these events are not specifically geared toward children, we think they are still appropriate to bring the family. Some of these events even have children’s activities and family music sets.
Soundscapes (FREE!)
Sunday, June 9 / 12:00pm
Our grounds are open! Come open your ears at Caramoor’s Soundscapes, a day to explore our sound art collection and discover a world of aural fascinations. Try your hand at the theremin during workshops with the New York Theremin Society. Wander through our lush, enchanted gardens with your ears awakened anew.
Celebrate Juneteenth (FREE!)
Sunday, June 16 / 4:00pm
Join Caramoor as we celebrate African American freedom and achievement! Channeling the spirit of Harlem with vibrant swing and vital blues, Charles Turner & Uptown Swing perform music from the 1920s to the present day. Family-friendly activities complete this annual June jubilee steeped in tradition and joy. All are welcome!
American Roots Music Festival
Saturday, June 29 / All Day
Caramoor’s annual American Roots Music Festival is back with a day overflowing with spectacular music performed throughout our grounds spanning the genres of blues, Americana, folk, and bluegrass. Including a family set by Hopalong Andrew!
Pops, Patriots, and Fireworks
Thursday, July 4 / 8:00pm
Caramoor’s Independence Day fireworks show returns this summer! The Westchester Symphonic Winds, joined by alumni soloists from our Schwab Vocal Rising Stars program, perform a selection of works that pay tribute to America’s independence including rousing renditions of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever. This evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display on the Caramoor grounds.
Jazz Festival
Saturday, July 27 / All Day
This highly anticipated event of the summer is filled with the many facets of the jazz genre performed by phenomenal talent amid lush gardens and distinctive venues throughout Caramoor’s expansive grounds. Bring the family for the day and treat yourself to the headlining evening performance by piano sensation Matthew Whitaker, one of the most exciting and prodigious young talents to emerge in recent years.
Afternoon Teas
Afternoon Teas are family-friendly, but they sell out fast! The next available Afternoon Teas are in the spring and summer of 2024. We have Afternoon Teas on Fridays & Sundays. A children’s menu is offered at the Child ticket price. Adult Tickets $50 / Child Tickets (12 and under) $30. Click here for the full list of dates.
In the meantime…
Check out this family-oriented livestream concert which we premiered during the summer of 2020!