Delight in the scenery and artwork at Teatown Lake Reservation. Photo by Marisa Iallonardo

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Warm up with everyone's favorite winter beverage at the Hot Chocolate Fest at the Ashokan Center. Photo courtesy of the Ashokan Center

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Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Hudson River Museum this month. Photo courtesy of the museum

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Mount Kisco's Grand Prix New York, a go-kart hot spot, offers birthday parties with racing, arcade play, and virtual reality.

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Kids explore the great outdoors Hudson Highlands Nature Center. Photo courtesy of the center

School Break Camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Winter and Spring Break Camps

Poughkeepsie's Gravity Vault is an indoor rock-climbing gym with classes for kids as young as 5. Photo by Kaylynn Ebner

Best Kids' Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in the Hudson Valley

Catch some air on one of the many sledding hills in the Hudson Valley. Photo by Jeremy McKnight on Unsplash.

Best Sledding Hills in the Hudson Valley

Hit the ice at Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill. Photo courtesy of Westchester County Department of Parks

Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks and Ponds in Westchester

Galactic snow tubing at Camelback offers an LED light show come nightfall.

Best Snow Tubing near NYC for Families

Roam the the cedar walk and gardens at Caramoor for a free, fun outing. Photo by Gabe Palacio

41 Free Things To Do in Westchester with Kids

At Moe's Southwestern Grill, kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Summer camps are a great way to make new friends and develop new skills

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Westchester has sledding hills for everyone from tots to teens. Photo by Marisa Iallonardo

Best Sledding Hills in Westchester for Kids

Kids can peek into the marine life in the aquariums at the Marine Education Center in Mamaroneck. Photo by Susan Miele

19 Free Things To Do Indoors in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Indoor Places to Play

Castle Fun Center in Chester has a giant inflatable park, a rock wall, laser tag, and more. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar

15 Family Fun Centers in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Kids can climb the walls at the Cliffs in Valhalla. Photo courtesy of the Cliffs

32 Things To Do on a Rainy Day Indoors in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Westchester kids will love a visit during FREE hours at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum. Photo by KD

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Grab a colorful treat at Harley's Sweet Shop in Woodstock. Photo courtesy of the shop

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Touch the soft rabbits at the Greenburgh Nature Center's petting zoo in Scarsdale. Photo courtesy of the center

Best Animal Petting Zoos near Westchester and the Hudson Valley Where Kids Can Meet Animals

Peekskill, NY, is a lovely riverfront community that acts an the unofficial gateway to the Hudson Valley.

25 Best Things To Do in Peekskill, NY, with Kids

Explore what makes things fly with the Westchester Children's Museum's Wind Tunnel Design Challenge. Photo courtesy of the museum

Visiting the Westchester Children's Museum in Rye: New and Ongoing Exhibits

Romp through the woods in the beautiful Catskills. Photo by Deborah Dadlani

40 Best Things To Do in the Catskills with Kids

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The Play Place in Elmsford is one of Westchester's top indoor play spaces.

Top Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Westchester

Tig & Peach offers drop-in, no reservations required, open play 7 days a week.

7 Indoor Playgrounds in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for a Wild Romp

Friends young and old enjoy the attractions and Legoland New York, the first major theme park in the Northeast in 40 years.

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Frost Valley YMCA offers a variety of day and overnight camps for kids ages 5-14. Photo courtesy Frost Valley YMCA

Affordable Summer Camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Tour the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, an annual rite of fall. Courtesy Historic Hudson Valley

100 Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley Before Kids Grow Up

These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Kids love a birthday party filled with games and pizza at Chuck E. Cheese. Photo courtesy of Chuck E. Cheese

Best Fun Restaurants for Kids' Birthdays in Westchester

Head to the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum from 5-8 pm on the third Saturday of the month to explore the museum for free, Photo by the author

Free Museums and Museum Days in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Kids can run, swing, slide, and even make music at Sally’s Dream Playground in Montgomery. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar

Top Playgrounds in Westchester and the Hudson Valley Worth Driving To

The Ausable Chasm has been described as the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks and it's one of our top 100 things to do in New York State with kids. Photo by Anna Fader

100 Things To Do in New York State with Kids Before They Grow Up

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

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Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting. Photo by Sara Marentette

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Best Harvest Fairs and Pumpkin Festivals in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Fall 2024

Enjoy bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and plenty of kid-friendly activities at the Town of Walden's annual Harvest Festival. Photo courtesy of the event

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Harvest festivals in Westchester and the Hudson Valley celebrate the region's spectacular seasonal offerings, including romping around local pumpkin patches and eating delicious apple cider doughnuts. Plus, many of these wow-worthy weekend events involve carnival rides, treats, and live music.

For even more ways to celebrate the season, bookmark our Guide to Fall Fun in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, which includes our picks for the best places to go apple picking, leaf peeping, and more.

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As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses, times, and recommended ages. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.