Katherine Dhurandhar
Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.
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Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
Check out the gorgeous flowering cherries this weekend at the Peekskill Cherry Blossom Festival, which also features free children's activities, live music, food vendors, and more. Or, enjoy color throwing, music, dancing, and more while raising money for pancreatic cancer research at Rye Brook ColorBlast.
This first weekend in May is also the opening weekend of the Lego Festival at Legoland New York, as well as the Fairy House Hunt at Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie.
Read on for all the great things to do this weekend for kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, we've rounded up fun things to do all month long in Westchester and the Hudson Valley!
This May, enjoy treasure hunting, sword-fighting demonstrations, mermaids, and more at the annual Hudson Valley Pirate Festival at the Ulster County Fairgrounds. Or, check out an outdoor celebration of the Holi Festival of Colors in Hawthorne's Broadway Field Park, featuring bounce houses, Bollywood dancing, color throwing, and more.
Kids of all ages are invited to don their best fairy wings and join the annual Fairy House Hunt in the Garden at Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie's Locust Grove Estate every weekend in May.
These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this May—we're adding more events to the Westchester Events Calendar every day.
Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this Easter weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.
Easter egg hunts are the main events this Easter weekend, with tons of places to hunt in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, including a unique Egg Hunt for Wolves in South Salem.
Or, in honor of Earth Day, kids can Meet the Lorax at Poughkeepsie's Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum and enjoy storytime and crafts.
Read on for more great ideas for this Easter weekend, and check out our stories on the region's top egg hunts and places to enjoy Easter brunch.
April is Earth Month, and Westchester and the Hudson Valley are home to some great Earth Day celebrations that you won't want to miss. At these celebrations, kids can learn about gardening, recycling, and even meet the Lorax, Dr. Seuss's original eco-advocate.
Some of our picks are geared toward kids, while others are full-day celebrations that the whole family can enjoy. These events feature activities like live music, seed planting, arts and crafts using recycled materials, and learning about how to conserve energy in your home.
For more Earth-friendly activities and information for kids, including how to start your own eco-kids club, check out our Earth Kids Activity Guide.
Spring into April in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with a jam-packed schedule of things to do, including festivals, shows, and outdoor fun.
Take a ride on the Easter Bunny Express in the Catskills or hunt for Easter eggs with Bluey and bouncy houses at Shake it Off's Easter Egg Hunt with Bluey in Scarsdale. Alternatively, enjoy the magnificent cherry blossoms while learning about Japanese culture at the Sakura Festival at the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden.
Kids are also invited to celebrate Earth Day Weekend with eco-themed STEM activities at the Westchester Children's Museum. Or, rock out to the Music of Taylor Swift for Kids presented by the Rock n' Roll Playhouse at Garcia's in Portchester.
These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this April—we're adding more events to the Westchester Events Calendar every day.
Spring festivals, fairs, and celebrations in Westchester and the Hudson Valley offer some of the best ways to get outside and celebrate the season. Our picks of spring festivals include celebrations of the natural beauty of spring and festivals honoring the area's rich cultural bounty.
New for 2025: The world's largest Lego Festival comes to Legoland New York, featuring five immersive zones, new costume characters, new Lego models, and more.
Meanwhile, families can celebrate Earth Day at multiple spring festivals, including the Earth Day Celebration at Hudson Highlands Nature Center. Or, marvel at the beauty of nature at the annual Mohonk Mountain House Tulip Festival in New Paltz and the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson, which features beautiful cherry blossoms along with Japanese cultural activities.
Easter is just around the corner, so grab your baskets and hop to one of these Easter egg hunts in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
Some of these hunts include vendors, bounce castles, visits from the Easter Bunny, and more.
If you’re looking for more Easter Bunny action, shake your cottontail over to our Guide to Easter in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
Kids' summer camps find an ideal location in the Hudson Valley, with its mountainous landscapes, natural swimming lakes, and open spaces. Whether you are looking for a traditional summer day camp for your preschooler, sleepaway camp for your kid, or an adventure camp for your teen, we've found the best camps throughout the Hudson Valley. Our picks in the Hudson Valley include sports and STEM camps, a special needs summer camp, and even a Lego camp.
For even more options, check out our Westchester Summer Camp Guide or search our Camp Directory.
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