Here in Westchester County, the singular topic of discussion this week has been the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on our community. Depending on where in the county you live, you might be hearing rumblings about it and are bracing for impact, or you might be reside in Governor Cuomo's newly named "containment zone," where schools and other public-gathering spots are ordered to close for two weeks.

For March 14-15, our weekend roundup is presented with all this in mind. We, too, are parents in Westchester feeling the strain, but we want to try to help families cope as best as possible. We're looking at ways to unwind (and hopefully, avoid germs), but our readers have diverse perspectives, so we're laying out the options for you to decide.

Note that some events planned for this weekend, including the White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade, have been canceled. If you're looking for an outdoor activity, you can check out what nature centers and farms have to offer. We're in the tail-end of maple-sugaring season, with events like the Sugaring-Off Party, where you can learn how sap is collected and converted into syrup, including how early settlers used to do this. Another nature topic is Weasels in Winter, because why should groundhogs get all the attention?

Another great way to recharge your battery this weekend is to attend any of several exciting performances we've found, including A Capella Live at Tarrytown Music Hall.

For more options to choose from, read on and consult our Event Calendar. If staying in is on the schedule, try these at-home Boredom Busters to keep the kids busy, from science experiments to fun exercise games. 

We've sprung forward and that means summer is just around the corner. With that in mind, it's time to find a great summer camp for your kid.

For starters, you've got to figure out whether your kid would like to spend all day doing sports, or art, or mixing it up in a traditional camp. If your kid's a bit adventurous, they might want to take advantage of summer to try something new—say, surfing or game design. Good news, though, when it comes to camp opportunities options abound in Queens.

With that in mind, we did a little winnowing, looking for programs that have consistently delivered great reviews from participating families. Read on for some of the best summer camps in Queens!

It's the final weekend of winter! Celebrate like a lucky leprechaun at festive St. Patrick's Day events, including parades in Union, Sea Isle City and Morristown, among others, plus a craft in Bridgewater and a Leprechaun Hunt in Cherry Hill. Springtime is on the horizon with Diggerland's Season Opening this weekend.

Winter comes to a sweet close with the finale of maple sugaring season at Washington Crossing State Park and Great Swamp OEC and pie-related festivities at Pi Day. 

Find even more weekend options in our Spring Guide, including  40+ Free Things to Do in March. And look to our March GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

NOTE: Events are subject to change due to the constantly evolving coronavirus situation, and we are continuously updating our event calendar to reflect those changes. If you're planning to attend an event, we strongly recommend contacting the host venue directly to confirm it's still on.