Submitted by Linda DiProperzio on
The holiday season is in full swing, with Hanukkah celebrations and light shows taking center stage this week. Looking for more seasonal fun? Check out our Holiday Guide.
For even more activities, check out our Long Island Events Calendar, which is updated daily. You can also get the best events of the week sent directly to your inbox each week if you sign up for our newsletter.
Submitted by Susan Miele on
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we at Mommy Poppins have been scouring all the great holiday events for Westchester families to bring you the best of the best. Below are our top picks for the coming week.
There are numerous Chanukah events to choose from, such as Light the Chanukah Lights, as well as assorted Christmas activities, including theatrical events like Christmas with the Celts and the Community Holiday Musical "Pageant."
In addition to our top picks, there are other options to choose from (both holiday-themed and otherwise) on our Event Calendar, and our December GoList showcases our top picks for the rest of the month!
Submitted by Allison Tibaldi on
As much as we all love family getaways, the packing, planning and even the 24/7 togetherness can be a tad stressful. The action-packed holiday season only adds to that stress for many of us. Take time to unwind and spoil your family (and yourself!) on your next winter weekend vacation from New York City at one of these family-friendly resorts that feature top-notch spas.
We focused on Northeast resorts that are far enough away from the city to feel like you've actually "gotten away," but not so far that the length of travel makes your getaway feel like a chore. Read on for our picks that make shedding tension effortless while offering plenty of distractions for kids, too.
Submitted by Jacqueline Miller on
The holiday season is in full swing, and there's fun to be had all over the state. We've collected some of our favorite activities for the week ahead including an opportunity to sing along with Santa, a family Chanukah party, and if you need a break from the candy canes and gingerbread, a chance to taste some incredible edible insects.
For more options check out our frequently updated Event Calendar and Holiday Guide for all sorts of fun. Have a great week!
Submitted by Stephanie Ogozalek on
Sunday marks the first night of Hanukkah and there's no shortage of ways to celebrate the Festival of Lights in New York City this week. Take to the ice for Chanukah on Ice, check out olive pressing workshops for families or view the nightly lightings of World's Largest Menorahs in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Other highlights for the week of December 7-11 include the opening night of Dance Patrelle's Yorkville Nutcracker, a music-filled Christmas tree lighting in Greenwich Village and a FREE screening of Return of the Jedi.
Looking for fun ways to get in the holiday spirit? If you haven't gotten your Christmas tree street-side yet, how about a day trip to a local tree farm to cut your own? Or perhaps a cozy Polar Express Santa train ride with the kids. If you're already feeling a touch of holiday overload, the science spectacular that has nothing to do with the season, That Physics Show, is in town.
Find more family activities in our Event Calendar, Holiday Fun Guide and newly minted December GoList.
Our best wishes for a happy Hanukkah!
Submitted by Mary Beth Lawlor on
From awesome old-fashioned ice cream shops to great places for skating, fishing, and family hikes, plenty of family-friendly activities await in New London County. Whether you play at the children's museum, interact with beluga whales at Mystic Aquarium, relax on sandy beaches, or pitch a tent and roast marshmallows under the stars, no matter where you end up, at least 25 family-friendly adventures await. Beautiful year-round, this area of the state is especially lovely during the summer and fall.
Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on
As the holidays are in full swing, one can become consumed with the every growing 'to-do' list. Take a break from shopping, baking, and decorating to engage your children in some of the many activities that fill our Events Calendar.
Take the kids to see Family Stage's Cinderella performance at Augustus Lutheran Church. Visit the Michener Museum for its annual Holiday Open House. Explore the Academy of Natural Sciences during its Tiny Tots session. Enjoy a family concert and menorah lighting at The Glazier Jewish Center. Or, register for Cookie Time with Santa at Longwood Gardens.
Read on to see our top weekday picks. And, don't forget to browse through our December GO List to plan out the rest of the month's activities... so, put away the strands of tangled holiday lights to get out and enjoy some fun!
Submitted by Tania Pesce on
Snow isn’t that fun when you have to drive in it! It sure is more entertaining when you can enjoy it in other ways! This winter, instead of traveling far away for a family ski trip, we stayed local and enjoyed the slopes of Connecticut’s very own Mount Southington in Hartford County. It’s a perfect spot conveniently located right off highway 84 in the rural hills of Plantsville/Southington. A popular destination for both skiers and boarders, they have fourteen trails, ranging from bunny slope to black diamonds. The resort has something for every level of skier. They have a great variety of terrain including a terrain park. We've reviewed five other Connecticut Ski Resorts as well as many more ski resorts in our Ski and Snow Sports Guide.
