NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (October 24, 2025) — The New Rochelle Public Library Foundation celebrated the grand opening of its Children’s Garden on Saturday, unveiling a new outdoor pavilion amid a day filled with family activities.
The event, held from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. on October 18, marked the reopening of the library’s beloved Children’s Garden, now expanded with the pavilion to boost outdoor programming space. Families enjoyed pumpkin decorating, face painting, music, photo opportunities and more as the garden’s beautiful new outdoor pavilion was revealed.
The foundation expressed gratitude to everyone who attended the grand opening. The Children’s Garden now stands ready to welcome visitors back to explore, play and grow in the vibrant new space.
The spooktacular celebration kicked off with a special ribbon cutting to officially open the pavilion, featuring a performance by Songcatchers.
Attendees were invited to come dressed in costume and explore the garden, enjoying a day rooted in creativity, connection, community and a bit of seasonal creepiness.
The schedule of events included:
- 1:30 p.m.: Welcome and Ribbon Cutting
- 2:00 p.m.: Songcatchers Performance
- 2:30 p.m.: Meet and Greet/Photos with Esteban the Magnificent from The Day the Crayons Came Home
- 2:30 p.m.: Face Painting
- 3:00 p.m.: Pumpkin Decorating
- 3:00 p.m.: Halloween Dreams & Screams music concert with Rock Your World Kids
The new outdoor pavilion at the New Rochelle Public Library’s Children’s Garden is a brand-new addition specifically designed to expand the library’s outdoor programming capabilities. It enhances the existing garden space, which has long supported creativity, connection, and community activities for children and families.
The pavilion was funded in part by a $250,000 city grant allocated in early 2024 for the Children’s Garden project. Construction progressed notably by early October 2025, leading to its official unveiling during the grand reopening event. The structure serves as a central feature for expanded family-oriented programming, including performances, workshops, and interactive play.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
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