Community Event at Peekskill Middle School on May 30 Features Saturday Academy Activities

Peekskill families will gather for educational and recreational programming, including games, workshops, and interactive exhibits

Peekskill Pride is a community event scheduled for May 30 at Peekskill Middle School. (Peekskill City School District)

By Ariana Almeida-Martínez, [email protected]

May 28, 2026

The Peekskill student community will once again come together around learning and recreational engagement. On Saturday, May 30, Peekskill Middle School, located at 212 Ringgold Street, will serve as the site of Peekskill Pride, a free, family-oriented event dedicated to recreational and educational activities. From 10 a.m., the event will offer games, sports, crafts, and entertainment for both children and adults. The event is strictly limited to Peekskill students and their families.

The event will last approximately three hours and will include a bounce house, face painting, crafts, yoga, karate, soccer, and family workshops. In addition, two special attractions will be featured: a planetarium experience with a presentation by Westchester Circus Arts and the Two by Two interactive petting zoo. Admission to the event will be free of charge.

The Peekskill City School District organizes community-based educational and recreational programs throughout the school year aimed at strengthening family and school engagement. (Peekskill City School District)

Peekskill Pride is part of Saturday Academy, a community program associated with the city’s school district that has, for several years, created extracurricular and family-centered spaces designed to engage the community. The Peekskill City School District PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) launched the initiative in 2018. Since then, its objective has been to strengthen community ties and foster a sense of belonging among participants.

Each school year, approximately six Saturday Academy events are included in the calendar, often structured around different themes that bring participants together through educational workshops, recreational sessions, artistic activities, and community programs.

In March, the event focused on the celebration of Irish heritage and the history of women. In addition to food and entertainment, the program included health talks led by Sun River Health, a community closet offering clothing, footwear, and coats for families in need, as well as workshops focused on college and career exploration.

For more information or details regarding Saturday’s schedule or any Peekskill City School District activities, interested individuals may consult the official website or contact the district by phone at 914 737-3300 or by fax at 914 743-5515.

About the Contributor

Ariana Almeida-Martínez, Events Reporter

Ariana is an Ecuadorian journalist with over 15 years of experience in both print and digital media. Throughout her career, she has covered a wide range of topics, including community issues, judicial affairs, entertainment, refugees, and human rights. She has reported and written for two prominent newspapers in Quito, Diario Hoy and Diario Extra. In 2023, Ariana moved to Peekskill in pursuit of new professional challenges, with the aim of captivating the readers of the Peekskill Herald with her engaging stories.