When the flakes fly, visions of sledding hills fill kids' heads, and all they can think of is bundling up and getting outside for some snow day fun. If your family's plans include sledding, consider heading to one of these popular sledding hills in Westchester County. We've also got a separate post with top picks for sledding hills in the Hudson Valley in case you want to make your wintery adventure a daycation, plus some helpful tips for keeping little ones safe while they sled.

Be sure to check our Guide to Winter Fun in Westchester and our Boredom Busters Guide for more ideas to keep kids busy on cold winter days.

Hey, Westchester and Hudson Valley baby parents: Congratulations on your infant! While parenting a baby will sometimes feel never-ending, you'll blink, and it’ll be gone, so be sure to soak in those snuggles and record all the milestones.

Figuring out what to do with a baby can be a bit daunting, so we’re making it easy by rounding up fun things to do with your infant in both Westchester and the greater Hudson Valley. Pack the diaper bag, grab a snack, strap the baby in the stroller or carrier, and prepare to make memories with these must-do outings before your baby turns one!

Be sure to check out our Westchester Baby Guide for Pregnant and New Parents, which includes our article on the Best Baby Stores in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. 

Winter drags on, our kids reacclimate to their school schedules, and we all patiently wait for the groundhog to prognosticate. For Hudson Valley parents, this can be a sleepy time where an exciting weekend might involve more junk food and TV than usual. And wine.

Below are some ideas for the family that resists hibernation in order to venture out into our gorgeous corner of the world and see the Valley in all of its icy splendor. For even more winter excursions, check out our Westchester and Hudson Valley Winter Vacation Guide and Ultimate Winter Bucket List.

We've rounded up more than two dozen fun things to do with Westchester and Hudson Valley kids during February winter break, so there's no need to worry about keeping the kids busy during a midwinter staycation. 

These picks for Presidents Day week include in-person events, outdoor activities, and fun anytime excursions. We've also got an entire post dedicated to February's top to-dos, and our Family Activity Calendar is constantly updated.

The best things in life are free, especially with kids. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up dozens of the best free things to do with kids throughout Westchester. My family and I have had a great time at many of these, and there are free activities suited to different seasons and different ages. 

From outdoor adventures and museum access to STEM fun and seasonal excursions, and from Mount Vernon to the Catskills, there are plenty of activities to please every interest. Be sure to bookmark this for year-round reference—your family will never be bored (or broke) again!

Keep tabs on our Westchester and Hudson Valley Family Activity Calendar, which is always loaded with free (and low-cost) activities for all ages, and check out our Local Guide to Free Fun Things To Do.