Top Things To Do This Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids

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Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are our editors' picks for the best family-friendly events and activities!

Families can celebrate everything snow-related—while staying nice and warm indoors—at Snow Day Weekend at the Westchester Children's Museum. Or, if you're up for exploring the outdoors, join the Eagle Walk at Croton Point Park and spot eagles nesting by the Hudson River.

Reptile-loving kids can also get up close and personal with a variety of snakes, turtles, and more at the Reptile Expo held in Westchester County Center.

Winterfest, Crafts and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend

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Check out the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's Holiday Light Show and Enchanted Forest before it closes on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

We’ve rounded up a mix of cozy outdoor magic and creative indoor play that’ll have you saying “That was fun!” instead of “Is it Monday yet?”.

Bundle up for the charming Winterfest at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary, where a crackling campfire, guided winter walk, hot cocoa in hand, and a candle-lighting ceremony invite your crew to embrace nature and community spirit together — it’s like a neighborhood bonfire with birds and marshmallows.

If you’re craving warm, hands-on moments, don’t miss the Morse Code Moniker at the Long Island Children’s Museum, a pint-sized spies and secret-message fans will delight in learning about Morse code and crafting bracelets that spell their names in dots and dashes.

For the scientists-in-training who think goo is life, this Slime Chemistry workshop at Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center is calling your name. Experiment with ooey-gooey mixtures and learn the science behind everyone’s favorite stretchy stuff.

Best Snow Tubing in New Jersey for Families in 2026

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Snow tubers hurtle from top to bottom at exhilarating speeds at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. Photo courtesy of Shawnee Mountain

Snow tubing is one of our favorite winter activities, and there are some great snow tubing spots in and near New Jersey. 

No experience or equipment is necessary, and you can go snow tubing alone or in groups. Snow tubing is a lot like sledding, but easier. You can barrel down the snowy slopes at thrilling speeds without having to hike back up the hill.

Read on for a list of the best snow tubing for families in New Jersey and in nearby Pennsylvania and New York. Most kid-friendly snow tubing slopes are open from roughly mid-December through mid-March.

Find lots more active winter fun in our Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snow Sports Guide. 

Super Pet Expo, Disney on Ice, and More Things To Do this Weekend in New Jersey

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Climb aboard a Clydesdale at Willow Grove Farm's Christmas with the Clydesdales event. Photo courtesy of Willow Grove Farm facebook page

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

While bone-chilling temperatures take over in January, stay toasty at indoor festivities, including the annual Super Pet Expo, with demonstrations, photo-ops, and more with furry friends. Or warm up with other indoor entertainment this weekend, including Disney on Ice: Mickey's Search Party and the Wicked Sing-A-Long at State Theatre New Jersey. 

Plus, get crafty at Princeton University Art Museum's FREE Art for Families series. 

Read on for all our top picks for the weekend ahead!

Break a World Record, Bumper Cars, and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids

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Kids can enjoy hands-on Hanukkah fun at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Photo courtesy of CMOM

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Things are going Bump in the daytime this weekend, as Bryant Park's beloved Bumper Cars bash back into town. And over at Wollman Rink, families can help Break a World Record for the biggest ice skating lesson ever!

It's the perfect weekend to get crafty, from Sew Many Possibilities at the Children's Museum of Manhattan to Designing Your Own Board Game at Cooper-Hewitt.

Keep reading for all our top picks for the weekend ahead!

Snow Play Near Los Angeles: 16 Places LA Families Can Pretend It's Winter

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Everyone loves a snow day! Photo courtesy of Big Bear Mountain Resort

Snow play near Los Angeles, you ask? There's no snow in Los Angeles, and nobody walks in LA. Two truisms that actually aren't true! Most of us live in LA because we love the mild weather. It's fun to Facetime relatives freezing in Michigan from the pool in March.

When the rest of the country is covered in fresh white powder, we wish for a day of snow play near Los Angeles. If you or your little snow angels are longing for a day of building snowmen, sledding, snow tubing, and more, all it takes is a drive to higher elevations. The whole family can experience the thrill of winter sports, explore alpine landscapes, and take in the magic of winter for the day. 

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