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Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Hanukkah, Winterfest, Santa’s Workshop, Dec. 5-6

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 4:00pm

This weekend marks the beginning of Hanukkah and continues our travels through the holiday season toward Christmas. Our top picks for Westchester and Hudson Valley families are celebrations of this season.

Many towns and villages come alive with holiday tree-lighting celebrations, such as Tuckahoe's Winterfest. The appeal of period charm enhances several events at historic sites, including the St. Nicholas Day Celebration, and a multicultural spin is offered at Newpoli: A Traditional Italian Christmas. For more rousing holiday fun, take in A West Point Holiday, while options for Hanukkah fun include Lights on Ice Chanukah Celebration.

Read on for further details, visit our December GoList for our top picks of the month, and be sure to consult our Event Calendar, which is bursting with fun events every day of the week!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Holiday Shows, Ceremonies and Activities, Nov. 30-Dec. 4

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 11/29/2015 - 4:00pm

As we segue from November to December, the number of events for Westchester families ratchets up a notch. Fun holiday events are piling on, including holiday performances such as David Benoit’s Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown, Hanukkah celebrations like Chanukah Fun House and Gift Shop and tree-lighting ceremonies like the Bronxville Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting (which includes a caroling procession to the grand opening of Santa’s Workshop).

Read on for our top picks for each weekday and visit our Event Calendar for even more options. In addition to planning the coming week, take a glimpse at our December GoList to get a heads-up on the whole month so you can strategize about how to take in all the holiday grandeur!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Thanksgiving, Mooseltoe the Musical, Turkey Trot, Nov. 23-27

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 11/22/2015 - 4:00pm

It’s Thanksgiving week, and there’s still no shortage of activities for Westchester families. We’ve rounded up our top picks for pre-holiday, post-holiday and even on the holiday!

Prepare to enhance your Thanksgiving décor at Harvest Craft, burn off that stuffing at Turkey Trot for a Healthy Heart and decompress after the feast at Mooseltoe—the first of our kid-friendly holiday productions.

Read on for more info and for our other top picks—and don’t forget to consult our Event Calendar for additional options and to plan beyond the coming week.

Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving from all of us at Mommy Poppins!

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Thanksgiving Events, Nutcracker, Mario the Magician, Nov. 21-22

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 4:00pm

It’s clear that Thanksgiving is right around the corner from the theme of this weekend’s events for Westchester and Hudson Valley families. Burn off those calories before the big feast at Turkey Run Peekskill, and who needs Macy’s when you can stay local for the Annual Valenti Thanksgiving Day Parade?

In addition to honoring American customs, there's also the chance to partake in international customs at the Diwali Celebration, or you can get a head start on the next holiday at Holiday Wreathmaking. And if entertainment is what your family craves, catch a dazzling performance by Mario the Magician.

These are just a few of our top picks for the weekend. Read on for the rest, and be sure to scan our Event Calendar for many more options to choose from—this weekend and beyond! The list grows daily, so check back often and sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters to stay in the know.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Wimpy Kid, Origami, Tree Lighting, Nov. 16-20

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sat, 11/14/2015 - 4:00pm

Holiday festivities, academic enrichment and hands-on fun are all in store for Westchester families this week.

Stimulate your gray matter while fostering a love of reading at the Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School – Release Party or learn to optimize your college-admissions strategy at Amazing Extracurriculars. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it might seem a bit early for celebrations of the December holidays, but the Annual Tree Lighting Celebration—the first of the season—is packed with fun attractions (so just pretend it’s December).

Not ready to think Christmas? Not a problem: Our Event Calendar has plenty of alternatives to choose from and is loaded with options for every day of the week! Read on for our top weekday picks!

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Westchester Teen Idol, STEAM, Black Violin, Nov. 14-15

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 11/11/2015 - 4:00pm

A motley mix of fun and fascinating family events are in store for Westchester and Hudson Valley families this weekend. In addition to the live shows we highlighted in our fall family performances, there are two STEAM-themed programs: STEAM Fest and Poughkeepsie Mini Maker Faire. Learn the art of millinery—or, hat making—at Alice in Wonderland Hats; find out if the next celebrity hotshot will be discovered locally at Westchester Teen Idol; and let the force be with you at Lego Star Wars Days.

That’s not all! Read on for the rest of our top picks; then consult our Event Calendar where you’ll find more great events like a Diwali performance, a terrarium workshop and other diverse options to choose from. Planning ahead? Consult our November GoList.

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Veterans Day, Zombie Night, Story Terrarium, Nov. 9-13

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 11/08/2015 - 4:00pm

The week ahead is an exciting one, with a great assortment of uncommon activities to enjoy for Westchester families. Give Veterans Day the gravity it deserves at the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, where you can honor and thank local heroes—and teach your kids to do the same. Prepare a novel conversation piece for your Thanksgiving celebration (or any time!) at the Story Terrarium workshop, and enjoy “corn-y” fun and education about Native American history at Make a Maize Maze.

These are just the first few of our top picks for the week—all of which are FREE. Read on for more; then browse through our Event Calendar for more options. Want to receive reminders and updates? Sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters and follow us on Facebook!

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Fantasia Anniversary, Special Needs Expo, Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 7-8

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 4:00pm

Fall fun continues for Westchester and Hudson Valley families this weekend, with a diverse assortment of activities to choose from.

Leave the electronics behind in exchange for adventure and male bonding at Clearpool Father-Son Weekend. Fans of the Disney classic Fantasia can celebrate its 75^th birthday with a new restoration, while STEM fans can get their fill of robotics, Lego architecture and more at the FREE Mini Maker Faire. The Special Needs Expo offers a FREE overview of resources for both kids and adults, and you can cheer on those who’ve fought for our freedom at the Veterans Day Parade.

These are just a few of our top picks for the weekend; the rest can be found below, and there are even more fun and enriching opportunities on our Event Calendar. Consult our November GoList to plan ahead, and sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters to stay current with all our great findings!