May is a lively month in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, with events honoring Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and spring. Below we've rounded up our top picks; limiting them was no easy task!

Numerous annual traditions return, such as the UFO Fair, the zaniest of the many spring festivals we’ve rounded up, while the two cupcake festivals are the most caloric.

Of course, the main event of May is Mother’s Day, and we’ve rounded up both where to go for Mother’s Day brunch and 35 alternatives (or supplements) to the family meal. And be sure to indulge in assorted Star Wars–themed activities at any of the many events called May the 4th Be With You (get it?).

If you’re looking for the return of Valley Con, you’ll have to wait till July. In the meantime, head to Rye Playland or the Science Barge, both of which open for the season on Saturday, May 11, or soak up the sun at a Westchester County beach. 

Read on for the rest of our lowdown. If you're looking for even more options (and trust us, there are many), check out our Event Calendar and sign up for our free newsletters to stay in the know!

It’s raining, it’s pouring, the day is looking boring! Not a good day for the park, bike-riding, swimming, or playing outside. What to do with the kids? Fortunately, Westchester and the Hudson Valley are chock full of places to go. The trick is simply to know your options.

The indoor play spaces are good to know about on days like this, but there are many more resources available to parents and caregivers. Below we’ve rounded up a long list to serve as your new go-to resource for rainy-day (or, really, anytime) fun, from trampoline parks and rock climbing spots to museums and art studios. We suggest bookmarking this one for handy reference at the drop of a…snowflake or raindrop.

Looking for more places to play? Check out our Indoor Play Guide and sign up for our newsletters!

Spring has arrived in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and there's an abundance of fabulous family activities springing up this month!

April marks the start of the spring festival season, which includes the annual Sheep-to-Shawl, full of woolly fun. April is also loaded with numerous Earth Day activities, such as Green Ossining’s Earth Day Festival, plus various clean-up days, crafts, and celebrations.

This is also a good month for family-friendly performances, including Rosie Revere, Engineer. Fans of comics and anime can get their fill at the White Plains Comic Fest.

If you’re looking for Y Healthy Kids Day, traditionally held in April, note that this year’s event will take place in May, and Colonial Day will be held in June.

There’s always more! Sign up for our weekly newsletters and keep tabs on our Event Calendar to stay up-to-date. And don't forget: We've got you covered for spring break!