Katherine Dhurandhar

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MLK Weekend 2024 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Best Things To Do

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Wed, 01/10/2024 - 9:40am

Celebrate MLK weekend with free, interactive workshops and enriching service projects honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

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.

The long holiday weekend is upon us and packed with fun, including a Paw Patrol chocolate and craft workshop at Shake It Off in Scarsdale and a snowman craft and cookie party at the Hudson Highlands Nature Center in Cornwall. 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.

Best Sledding Hills in the Hudson Valley

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Fri, 01/05/2024 - 6:49pm

Catch some air on one of the many sledding hills in the Hudson Valley. Photo by Jeremy McKnight on Unsplash.

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 sledding in Westchester County, winter hikes in the Hudson Valley, and outdoor ice skating region-wide.

Best Fun Free Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids January 2024

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Fri, 12/29/2023 - 12:10pm

Visit the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum after hours to explore its Family Free Nights. Photo courtesy of the museum

Looking for FREE things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this January? Read on for dozens of great options.

As spectacular as the holidays are in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, all of the celebrations can take a toll on the family budget. So we've rounded up tons of free activities in January, ranging from live animal programs at the Pound Ridge Library to toddler-friendly nature treks at the Sheldrake Environmental Center, and even a free magic show at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. January is also the start of the maple-sugaring season in the area, and you can kick it off with a Muscoot Farm backyard sugaring workshop.

New Year's Eve Weekend 2023 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Best Things To Do

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Fri, 12/29/2023 - 8:59am

Ring in 2024 at the White Plains New Year's Eve Family Spectacular with fireworks and tons of fun. Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Kids can party all New Year's weekend at these family-friendly celebrations, including a New Year's bubble party, New Year's Eve at the Westchester Children's Museum, and an early New Year's Eve party for families at Dave & Busters. And whether you are ready to get your snow shoes out for a winter hike or just want to enjoy some hot chocolate with amazing Hudson Valley views, we've got your first day hikes covered.

New Year's Eve Fireworks, Balloon Drops, and Other Hudson Valley Celebrations for Kids

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 12:37pm

Celebrate New Year's Eve in daylight hours at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum

Looking for kid-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations Westchester and the Hudson Valley? Look no further because we have rounded up an assortment of family-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations in the area, many are FREE and end at a reasonable hour.

Our picks for family-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations include a New Year's Eve balloon drop at Hyde Park's Roller Magic and New Year's Eve fireworks at Hunter Mountain. Kids can also celebrate New Year's Eve at the Westchester Children's Museum or enjoy a New Year's holiday bubble party at the West Nyack Free Library.

For more fun, bookmark our guide to Christmas vacation activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and keep close tabs on our Family Activities Calendar for more fun things to do. Happy New Year!

Christmas Weekend 2023 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Best Things To Do

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 11:10am

The Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza returns to Kensico Dam Plaza bigger and better than ever. Photo courtesy of the event

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 Christmas weekend.

Kids can enjoy lots of holiday festivities this weekend, including cookie decorating with Santa, holiday ice skating on a pop-up rink perfect for first-time skaters, or the holiday train show at the Horace Greeley House.

The whole family can enjoy the spectacular holiday lights displays, many of which are open even on Christmas day, including the Grand Holiday Illumination at Untermyer Gardens and The Wonderland of Lights in Rhinebeck.

Christmas Vacation in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: 32 Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Sun, 12/17/2023 - 7:59am

Wander through more than half a million lights at Harvest Moon's Festival of Lights in North Salem. Photo courtesy of the festival

Stave off holiday break boredom with these fun picks for local kids.

NYC Winter Lantern Festival Lights Up the Queens County Museum

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 8:39am

Step into a dazzling world of light at the Queens County Farm Museum.

The Queens County Farm Museum's Winter Lantern Festival features more than 1,500 lights and 80 intricately crafted, illuminated Chinese lanterns, transforming the grounds into a magical wonderland of illumination.

This seasonal, outdoor walk-through experience spreads out over 6 acres of historic farmland and includes multiple illuminated tunnels, animatronic animals and dinosaurs, and an array of fantastical creatures.

Here's what you need to know about this magical winter experience at the always-enchanting Queens County Farm Museum.