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 a great sports day camp for kids this summer? Westchester and the Hudson Valley have a variety of awesome options, from camps offering traditional sports such as soccer, baseball, and football to more niche sports camps featuring rock climbing and parkour.
We’ve rounded up several multisports camps in and near Westchester where kids ages toddler to teen can participate in a variety of sports. We have also listed the camps providing intensive training focused on improving skills in one sport, with camps specifically for soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, gymnastics, golf, swimming, and rock climbing.
Looking for more summer camp options? Be sure to bookmark our Summer Camp Guide and peruse our full Camp Directory for programs to fit any budget and interest.
From St. Patrick's Day parades to the arrival of spring and plenty of Easter fun, March is a great time to get out and enjoy Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
March features multiple celebrations of St. Patrick's Day, including the annual Luck of the Hill event at Ridge Hill, which has live music, dancing, and Irish flair. Also celebrated in March is Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors. Kids can get messy and learn about this fun and colorful festival at this Holi Art Party at Shake it Off.
Families can also reap the sweet rewards of the maple sugaring season in March at multiple events, including Maple Fest at The Ashokan Center and Teatown's Pancake Brunch and Maple Celebration.
These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this March—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 Presidents Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list this holiday weekend!
This Presidents Day weekend families can enjoy some of the coolest events of the month, including a meet and greet with Elephant and Piggie at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum. Or, enjoy the outdoors at the Ashokan Center's Hot Chocolate Fest in Olivebridge, where there will be live music, aerialist performances, campfires, and decadent sips.
And, lest we forget that Monday’s holiday is intended to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, celebrate accordingly with a cool Presidents Day commemoration in Mount Vernon or at Washington's birthday celebration at New Windsor Cantonment.
Looking for a day camp in Westchester to keep your kids occupied this summer? Summer camps from White Plains to Armonk–and all points in between–offer fun and enriching activities for kids of all ages, from plunging into the pool on a hot day to learning new, valuable tech skills.
Whether you’re looking for summer art camps for your preschoolers, STEM day camps for your kids, travel or adventure camps for your teens, or a traditional multi-activity camp experience, we’ve found the best day camps throughout Westchester County.
For more summer camps in Westchester, be sure to bookmark our Camps Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids and Camp Directory. You can search the Directory by the type of camp you are looking for, your child's age, and the area you live in.
Whether sending valentines or planning a Presidents Day weekend getaway, there is plenty to love about February in Westchester and the Hudson Valley!
No need to get cabin fever this February as Westchester and the Hudson Valley are filled with fun, family-friendly things to do. February marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake, with celebrations including the Lunar New Year Festival at the Hudson River Museum featuring the ceremonial lion dance, art projects for kids, and a special planetarium show highlighting traditional Chinese constellations.
Other standout events this February include the return of Cirque Zuma Zuma to the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Mutts Gone Nuts at the Tarrytown Music Hall, and a Valentine's Day Party with Wolves at the Wolf Conservation Center.
Local school break camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley help provide enriching care for kids when school is not in session. Whether you're looking for winter break camps or spring break camps, we've rounded up more than a dozen options open during major school holidays.
There are camps for kids who want to get their hands dirty in the great outdoors, build STEM skills in a classroom, or even hone their sports skills.
Be sure to check out our Family Activity Calendar for more fun things to do during the upcoming school break. And, if you're looking ahead to the end of the school year, bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids.
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 for MLK Weekend.
MLK weekend is upon us and packed with family-friendly fun, including a Kid Zone Neon Glow Party at Harrison Meadows Country Club, featuring a dance party for kids with glow paint and karaoke. Families can also celebrate the reopening of the 60-foot-tall indoor Ferris wheel in the Palisades Center at the Ferris Wheel Reopening Party, with half-price rides, a live DJ, a balloonist, cotton candy, and more.
On Monday, honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual Singing Parade in Beacon or volunteer during the MLK National Day of Service at multiple locations throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
The Hudson Valley's sledding hills take on an aura of magic when the first blanket of snow covers the ground. What better way to enjoy it than by getting the kids out of the house for some fresh air and family fun at one of the many sledding hills in the Hudson Valley?
We have pulled together this list of the best sledding hills in the Hudson Valley, plus some tips on how to stay warm and dry and, of course, where to go for hot chocolate afterward.
If you're looking for more seasonal fun, we've got the skinny on winter hikes in the Hudson Valley, and outdoor ice skating region-wide.
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