Sonia Gonzalez

Sonia Gonzalez

Sonia is a veteran editor and writer for Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring greater New York with her husband and their three kids and is always on the looking out for innovative, educational and fun things to do with them. She is thrilled to have this platform to share what she finds with Mommy Poppins readers.

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Fun Things to Do This Weekend for Westchester Families: Talent Show, Fairs, Concert & More, August 10 & 11

Submitted by Sonia Gonzalez on Thu, 08/08/2013 - 12:15am

We've had a nice break from the blazing heat this week and there are lots of ways to enjoy the gorgeous weather this weekend in Westchester. The annual South Salem Fire Department Carnival is going on now through Saturday and don't forget the New York Renaissance Faire continues this weekend. Also on Saturday, check out Kidz Bop Kids at Rye Playland, get creative at the 1st annual Sidewalk Chalk ArtFest at Cross County Shopping Center or check out the 13th Annual Storytelling Music Festival. Sunday head to the Hudson River Museum for a Family Talent Show, the last event in their Family Summer Sundays series, or check out the Summer Fair at Muscoot Farm.

If you see something you like, be sure to click through to the event listing for full details. As always, our event calendar offers even more to do this weekend.

Things to Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Renaissance Faire, Native American Heritage, Comedy Show August 3 & 4

Submitted by Sonia Gonzalez on Wed, 07/31/2013 - 11:56pm

We know many families go away in August but if you're planning to stick around this weekend, there's lots of fun happening close to home in Westchester. Two awesome cultural celebrations are happening this weekend: the New York Renaissance Faire and the Native American Heritage Celebration of Hudson Valley. If you're looking to catch a show, Shrek The Musical is showing at Tarrytown Music Hall with performances all weekend.

Saturday, spend the day at the Hudson River Museum and partake in science and art projects. Stay for August Alternative Music Saturdays in their new amphitheater. On Sunday, enjoy brunch and a family friendly comedy show in West Nyack or head to Muscoot Farm for a Native American Afternoon.

Be sure to click through to the event for full details when you see something you like and remember, our event calendar is full of even more fun happening this weekend and beyond. Read on for our picks for things to do this weekend in Westchester!

Mostly Free & Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Westchester: Legoland, Jazz Festival, Science Fun July 27 & 28

Submitted by Sonia Gonzalez on Thu, 07/25/2013 - 11:49pm

This weekend has lots of fun in store with music and cultural festivals, a pop concert, family science fun and Legos! Peekskill hosts their annual Jazz & Blues Festival this weekend and Legoland Discovery Center's Lego Legends of Chima event is going on all weekend. On Saturday, Gate Hill Day Camp opens its doors to give you a taste of their camp experience and Rye Playland continues their concert series with pop band R5. On Sunday, Hudson River Museum hosts their Family Sunday series with Spin, Pop...Boom! science demonstration and the annual Jewish Heritage Festival is happening at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla.

If you see an event that piques your interest, be sure to click through to our calendar of events for all the details. And remember, our event calendar has info on lots more happening this weekend.

Things to Do This Weekend in Westchester: River Festival, Block Party, Family Workshops and More July 20 & 21

Submitted by Sonia Gonzalez on Wed, 07/17/2013 - 11:02pm

The weekend is almost here and there are lots of great things to do in Westchester. The Hudson River Days Festival kicks off on Saturday with tons of events happening all along the Hudson Valley. Mamaroneck Shares summer block party is Friday and Sunday is the Hispanic Heritage Festival in Valhalla.

Looking to escape the heat for a bit? Check out a show! Once Upon This Island, a Caribbean adaptation to The Little Mermaid is showing this weekend at the White Plains Performing Arts Center. The Wiz is also showing at Rosenthal JCC.

Expect boy band mania at Rye Playland on Saturday with The Pop Explosion Tour featuring Midnight Red, an up-and-coming American boy band that recently opened for and toured with New Kids on the Block.

On Sunday, head to the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art and let your history inspire art at Family Art Day Workshop: 'Portraying Your Personal History'.

If you see an event you like, be sure to click through to the event for full details. Also, check out our event calendar for even more happening this weekend and beyond!

Mostly Free Things to Do with Kids This Weekend in Westchester: Shakespeare, Art Workshops, Cultural Festivals July 13 and 14

Submitted by Sonia Gonzalez on Thu, 07/11/2013 - 3:10am

This weekend, there are lots of events and celebrations for Westchester families to choose from, including the last weekend of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Westchester Sandbox Theatre, two great events happening at Hudson River Museum and several events from our month long Go List for July.

On Saturday, check out a family art workshop at the Nueberger Museum in Purchase or join in the kick-off of a new art series in Yonkers hosted by Groundwork Hudson Valley. You can also catch an abridged and revamped version of Othello presented by the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers.

Sunday head back to the Hudson River Museum for Rejunenary River Circus and play croquet in the courtyard after the show. Greenburgh Nature Center celebrates the town's 225th anniversary and the Irish and Polish heritage festivals are Sunday as well.

Most of the events we've listed here are FREE. Our event calendar also has even more activities happening this weekend. Whatever you decide, stay cool and enjoy your weekend!

Things to Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Festivals, Animal Encounters, Museum Exhibits and More

Submitted by Sonia Gonzalez on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 12:34am

Its been a pretty sweltering week (lots of ice cream has been consumed) and there may be rain this weekend but don't let that stop you from getting out and having fun. School is finished for the summer and there are lots of ways to celebrate this weekend.

On Friday, Legoland Discovery Center in Ridge Hill is unveiling their newest model--a 12 foot replica of One WTC. The model is being added to Miniland, Legoland's re-creation of landmark locations and buildings throughout New York City and Westchester County. Saturday, the New Rochelle Downtown BID is hosting two events, Open Artist Studios and Grand Market. In Katonah you can check out the American Roots Music Festival. Katonah Museum of Art has 2 new exhibits opening on Sunday and Greenburgh Nature Center has an interesting twist on story time.

So whether you enjoy the weekend indoors or out, read on to see what's happening this weekend in Westchester. We've also got lots more in our event calendar.

Fun Things to Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Classic Circus Fun, Auto Show, Festivals June 22 and 23

Submitted by Sonia Gonzalez on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 11:51pm

This weekend kicks off the official start of summer! If the weather cooperates (and it looks like it might!) there are lots of great outdoor activities. All weekend you can check out Animals and Acrobats. On Saturday there's the Annual Yorktown Auto Show and Saturday night there's The Great Library Sleepover in Chappaqua.

Sunday there's the Annual African American Heritage Festival in Valhalla. You can also take a guided tour of Wildflower Island at Teatown Lake Reservation.

Read on for our top picks for this weekend and be sure to check out our event calendar for even more events.

Father's Day Weekend with Westchester Families: Fishing, Animal Encounters, Classic Shows June 15 & 16

Submitted by Sonia Gonzalez on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 12:13am

Father's Day is Sunday and there are lots of great ways to celebrate this weekend in Westchester. We've already given you a few ideas for celebrating Dad on Sunday and there's more fun to be had. The weekend brings Clearwater's Hudson River Revival, The Little Mermaid and farm fun for families. Annie is showing on Saturday and Sunday is packed with fun events to choose from, including Family Day at the Hudson River Museum and Father's Day Fishing at Westmoreland Sanctuary.

Happy Father's Day to the many, many wonderful dads out there!

Sonia Gonzalez

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