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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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.
It's almost time for Holi 2025! The Holi Festival of Colors—also known as the festival of spring and the festival of love—is a Hindu festival widely celebrated in India, Nepal, and other parts of the world with Hindu communities. The most popular part of Holi celebrations is the throwing of the colors, where large crowds gather with music and dancing and throw colored powder on each other.
Holi is a great opportunity for kids to learn about another culture. It's also a fun excuse for them to get messy with a rainbow of colors. We've put together some ideas for how to celebrate Holi 2025 with kids, including fun Holi crafts, books about the Holi festival, and more.
Read all about Holi below, then start your Holi countdown to get kids excited for the holiday! If you need even more colorful craft ideas, you'll find them in our Ultimate Guide to Crafts for Kids.
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.
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